Astronomy: Ptolemy and Euclid with an Armillary Sphere
An engraving showing two bearded robed figures labeled Ptolemaeus Aegyptius and Euclides flanking a large armillary sphere within an ornate scrolled cartouche. The figure at left holds a globe, the one at right holds a compass and a tablet, and a small inscribed tablet sits at the base.
- Artist
- Unknown
- Date
- 1663
- Medium
- Engravings
- Source
- Wellcome Collection
- Size
- 4000 × 3293 px
Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1663.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)
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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