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Musaeum Regalis Societatis, or, A Catalogue and Description of the Natural and Artificial Rarities Belonging to the Royal Society and Preserved at Gresham Colledge
- A Catalogue and Description of the Natural and Artificial Rarities Belonging to the Royal Society and Preserved at Gresham College
- 1681
One of the earliest scientific societies, The Royal Society prided itself on following the precepts of Francis Bacon and taking an empirical approach to nature. The foundation of that approach was "matters of fact."…
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An Alchemist in His Study
- 1600s
A gray-bearded scholar in a red cap writes at his desk with a quill. Scattered in front of him are fabric-covered ceramic jars, a celestial globe, glass jars stoppered with twists, and a pipe. Illumination floods the…
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Roth Mallor's Work
- Alchemical Manuscript by Isaac Newton
- Circa 1692
Written in Isaac Newton's hand, Roth Mallor’s Work consists of extracts from the work of Erasmus Rothmaler, a German alchemist about whom essentially nothing is known. Text found on verso is two unrelated chemical…
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Microscopic study of frog and fish specimens
- Nature's Mysteries Disclosed
- Part of Arcana Naturae Detecta
- 1695
Illustrated plate depicting Antoni van Leeuwenhoek's (1632-1723) microscopic studies of frog and fish specimens.
Fig. 1: Frog embryo
Fig. 2: Later development of frog embryo
Fig. 3: Further development of frog embryo…
- Artist Verkolje, Jan, 1650-
- Author Leeuwenhoek, Antoni van, 1632-1723
- Engraver Blois, Abraham de, active 1679-1720, Schaak, J. van
- Publisher Kroonevelt, Henrik van, active approximately 1684-1704
- Subject Tadpoles--Anatomy, Animalcules, Arteries, Blood--Circulation, Microscopy, Microscopes, Microorganisms, Aorta, Unicellular organisms, Tadpoles, Leeuwenhoek, Antoni van, 1632-1723, Physiology, Fishes, Natural history, Veins, Microbiology, Tadpoles--Growth
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Arcana Naturae Detecta
- Nature's Mysteries Disclosed
- 1695
In this pioneering work on microscopy, engraved plates detail the physiology of natural history specimens. Known as the "Father of Microbiology," Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) is considered one of the first…
- Artist Verkolje, Jan, 1650-
- Author Leeuwenhoek, Antoni van, 1632-1723
- Engraver Blois, Abraham de, active 1679-1720, Schaak, J. van
- Publisher Kroonevelt, Henrik van, active approximately 1684-1704
- Subject Animalcules, Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Microorganisms, Unicellular organisms, Leeuwenhoek, Antoni van, 1632-1723, Physiology, Microbiology
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Illustrated half-title page for Arcana Naturae Detecta
- Nature's Mysteries Disclosed
- Part of Arcana Naturae Detecta
- 1695
Illustrated half-title page for Arcana Naturae Detecta depicts women standing on a pedestal at a table covered with food. The eye of providence, representing the eye of God, bestows rays of light towards the table. One…
- Author Leeuwenhoek, Antoni van, 1632-1723
- Engraver Schaak, J. van
- Publisher Kroonevelt, Henrik van, active approximately 1684-1704
- Subject Animalcules, Natural history, People with disabilities, Microscopy, Microscopes, Microorganisms, Prosthesis, Schaak, J. van, Leeuwenhoek, Antoni van, 1632-1723, Physiology, Microbiology, Unicellular organisms
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Frontispiece: Portrait of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
- Nature's Mysteries Disclosed
- Part of Arcana Naturae Detecta
- 1695
Frontispiece half-length portrait engraving of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723). "Antonius A. Leeuwenhoeck" and "Regiæ Societatis Londinensis membrum" are listed underneath the portrait, with the latter translating to…
- Artist Verkolje, Jan, 1650-
- Author Leeuwenhoek, Antoni van, 1632-1723
- Engraver Blois, Abraham de, active 1679-1720
- Publisher Kroonevelt, Henrik van, active approximately 1684-1704
- Subject Royal Society (Great Britain), Natural history, Microscopy, Microscopes, Microorganisms, Verkolje, Jan, 1650-, Blois, Abraham de, active 1679-1720, Unicellular organisms, Leeuwenhoek, Antoni van, 1632-1723, Physiology, Animalcules, Microbiology
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Alchemists at work
- After 1620 – before 1690
The alchemist pauses in his work to glance over one shoulder at the distillation experiments in progress beside him. A multi-level furnace supports an alembic and receiver. A small text, perhaps a recipe collection or…
- Manner Of Teniers, David, 1610-1690
- Subject Teniers, David, 1610-1690, Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art
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Alchemist at work (with book resting on skull)
- After 1620 – before 1690
A studious, bearded alchemist in a red cap studies a book intently, one hand tracing the lines of text. Beside him, a brick furnace sits topped with glassware. A skull and hourglass rest on his table, reminding the…
- After Teniers, David, 1610-1690
- Subject Teniers, David, 1610-1690, Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art
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The Alchemist
- 1600 – 1699
An alchemist wearing a green robe uses a pair of bellows to control the heat of the fire beneath his crucible. Other vessels sit on the furnace at his side, and an animal skull hangs from a peg. A hammer and tongs…
- School Of Teniers, David, 1610-1690
- Subject Teniers, David, 1610-1690, Alchemists, Alchemy, Alchemy in art, Art, Flemish
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Plate XX: Landscape with bridge and ruins
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved plate depicts a bridge over a body of water leading to a castle ruins. Figures cross the bridge and birds dot the sky.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800, Alchemy--Early works to 1800, Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
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Plate XVIII: Seascape illustration
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved plate depicts a seascape bustling with activity. Workers stand on and around a masted ship. A cannon is fired from the top of a fort. A town sits upon a fortification in the background.
The most popular of…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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Plate XXI: Seascape illustration
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved plate depicts a seascape with a wall structure in the foreground and buildings along the coast in the background. Birds dot the sky.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800, Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698
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Plate IX: Artist study of anatomical male standing
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved artist study of anatomical male standing with hand on hip and other hand holding a pole. Muscle anatomy is visible throughout body.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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Plate XVII: Pastoral landscape illustration
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraving of a pastoral landscape including the ruins of a church or castle seen in the foreground. A man fishes with other figures standing around the lake.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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Plate I: Artist study of male and female head
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved artist study of male and female heads at different angles.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other copies are also missing plates 3 and 10,…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800, portrait painting--early works
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Plate VI: Artist study of legs, arms, hands and feet
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved artist study of legs, arms, hands and feet.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other copies are also missing plates 3 and 10, as is the case…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800
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Plate XV: Portrait study of male bust
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved plate featuring a portrait study of a male bust in three sections. A grid is overlaid on top of portrait to aid artist.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698, Cross, Thomas, Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800
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Plate V: Artist study of hands and feet
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved artist study of hands and feet including the lower torso and legs of a baby. One hand holds a quill.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Engraved title page from William Salmon's Polygraphice
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved title page is illustrated with two male figures standing on a pedestal with their names Zeuxis, a 5th century BC Greek painter, and Apelles, a 4th century BC Greek painter, found on the pedestal. They stand…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Botany, Medical--Early works to 1800, Drawing--Technique, Palmistry, Materia medica--Early works to 1800, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Herbs--Therapeutic use, Workshop recipes, Perfumes, Dyes and dyeing, Apelles, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Cosmetics, Pharmacy--Early works to 1800, Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions, Medicine, Popular, Alchemy--Early works to 1800, Herbals, Portrait painting--Technique, Formulas, recipes, etc.--Early works to 1800, Zeuxis, active 5th century B.C., Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800, Herbs
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Polygraphice, or, the Arts of Drawing, Engraving, Etching, Limning, Painting, Washing, Varnishing, Gilding, Colouring, Dying, Beautifying and Perfuming
- 1685 (date of publication)
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other copies are also missing plates 3 and 10, as is the case with this particular copy. Select digitized content…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698, Cross, Thomas, Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Botany, Medical--Early works to 1800, Drawing--Technique, Palmistry, Materia medica--Early works to 1800, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Herbs--Therapeutic use, Workshop recipes, Perfumes, Dyes and dyeing, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Cosmetics, Pharmacy--Early works to 1800, Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions, Medicine, Popular, Alchemy--Early works to 1800, Herbs, Formulas, recipes, etc.--Early works to 1800, Art--Early works to 1800, Herbals
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Plate XIV: Portraits of Rex Carolus II (King Charles II of England) and his wife Regina Catharina (Queen Catherine of Braganza)
- 1685 (date of publication)
Portrait engravings of of Rex Carolus II (King Charles II of England) and his wife Regina Catharina (Queen Catherine of Braganza). Vignetted frame reads in Latin "Rex Carolus II Dei Gratia Angliæ Scotiæ Franciæ et…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Hove, Frederick Hendrick van, 1628?-1698, Cross, Thomas, Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Charles II, King of England, 1630-1685, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800, Catherine, of Braganza, Queen, consort of Charles II, King of England, 1638-1705
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Plate VII: Artist study of babies and cherub
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved artist study of baby boys and a putto/cherub. Babies are draped in cloth with one holding a crown above his head. The putto/cherub holds a wreath.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Engraver Sherwin, William
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Sherwin, William, Art--Early works to 1800, Alchemy--Early works to 1800
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Plate XXIII: Palmistry chart of left hand
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved plate depicting a palmistry/chiromancy chart of the left hand. Includes planetary symbols and names of creases found on the palm for use in the practice of palmistry. The plate references chapter 35, which is…
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Plate XI: Artist study of standing nude females
- 1685 (date of publication)
Engraved artist study of two standing females. One woman is in motion raising her hands above her head.
The most popular of William Salmon's numerous books, the title page refers to 25 plates within whereas other…
- Author Salmon, William, 1644-1713
- Publisher Printed for Thomas Passinger at the Three Bibles on London Bridge and Thomas Sawbridge at the Three Flower de Luces in Little-Brittain
- Subject Art metal-work, Drawing--Technique, Salmon, William, 1644-1713, Portrait painting--Technique, Beauty, Personal, Painting--Technique, Art--Early works to 1800