Celestial globe

Artist Joan Blaeu (1596-1673)

Cartographer Willem Jansz Blaeu (1571-1638)

InscriptionsAu sujet des nombreux cartouches en latin, voir l'ouvrage de Peter van der Krogt cité en référence (cartouches traduits en anglais). Sur le méridien, au pôle nord: " 8 "

Date 1630

Medium / Technique Wood: maple?; fibre: papier-mâché; metal: brass, iron; glass; plaster; paper

DimensionsHeight: 158 cm (62 3/16 in.) Diameter: 68 cm (26 3/4 in.) Width: 104 cm (40 15/16 in.)

ClassificationTools & Equipment for Science & Technology - Astronomical T&E

Origin Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands, Europe

Object Number1980.61.2.1-2

DivisionMaterial Culture - Objects of Science and Technology

CollectionStewart

CreditPurchase

Status

Not on view

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