Title

Symbolism and modern science

Caption

Symbolism and modern science. Frontispiece of "Ars Magna Lucis and Umbra" by Athanasius Kircher (Amsterdam, 1671). Tradition Hermetic/Alchemical symbols are mixed with a telescope, conved and concave mirrors and other optical devices. Kircher (1602-1680)

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07108_0460000942

License type

Rights managed

Available size

25,7Mb (3,3Mb) / 8,5in x 11,8in / 2538 x 3543 (300dpi)