Title
Ptolemy
Caption
Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus) fl150 AD, Alexandrian Greek astronomer and geographer, using quadrant to observe moon and stars. Urania, Muse of Astronomy, instructs him. Shown wearing crown as often confused with Ptolemaic kings of Egypt. Hand-coloured woodcut from Gregor Reisch "Margarita Philosophica" Basle 1508
Date
1508
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07095_390001301
License type
Rights managed
Available size
29,2Mb (2,3Mb) / 9,6in x 11,8in / 2882 x 3543 (300dpi)