Kircher's book on geology. Title page of the 1678 edition of 'Mundus Subterraneus' (Subterranean World) by the German Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher (circa 1601-1680). This work (in 12 books) was originally published in 1664. The Latin text refers to the author,the Jesuits and Kircher's patron (Pope Alexander VII),and that this is volume I of the third edition. Across bottom,the Amsterdam publisher Jansson-Waesberg and Sons is named,with the publication year given. The artwork shows alchemy equipment,fossils,volcanoes,and a female muse with a halo and the phrase 'Sapiens Dominabitur Astris' (the wise man will master the stars) | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / New York Public Library / Rare Book Devision |
Bildgröße: | 3284 px × 5433 px |
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