der Mercurius
Creator:
Manesson Mallet, Alain (1630-1706)
Date:
1683
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Printed above image: der Mercurius Fig 50
Description:
Engraving by the French cartographer and engineer, Alain Manesson Mallet from his book Description de L'Univers in 5 volumes. This image depicts a fantastical scene of settlements on a coastline connected by winding bridges. Different ships are visible on the water and three men in various ethnic costume confer with each other over a drawing. In the background is the tower of Babel, sillohetted against a starry sky and a larger than life depiction of the planet Murcury
Dimensions:
15 x 11 cm
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Identifier:
PNT-01024
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Rights Holder:
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