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Engraving of a seated nude woman seen from behind, holding a compass over a globe, with an armillary sphere on a table beside her.

Female Nude with Armillary Sphere and Globe, Astrology Engraving

A seated female nude, seen from behind, leans on a block while holding a compass over a globe. An armillary sphere stands on a table at right, and a Latin inscription runs along the bottom edge of this engraving.

Artist
Giulio Bonasone
Date
1544
Medium
Allegorical prints Engravings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
2541 × 4000 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1544.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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