Schonen d.13 Aprl. 1546. Gestorb. zu Prag d.24.Oct.1601.
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About This Item
[Weimar,: Friedrich Justin Bertuch,, c1810].. 120 by 84mm. (4.75 by 3.25 inches).. Prints,""Tycho Brahe Geb. zu Kundstorp in Tycho Brahe Stipple-engraved portrait. Published in one issue of the German geographical journal, 'Allgemeine geographische Ephemeriden', was the present portrait of renowned Danish astronomer, Tycho Brahe (1546-1601), who laid the foundation for the later invention of the telescope. The portrait is based on an engraving by Jacques de Gheyn II, who had drawn Brahe at the end of the sixteenth century. Most of Gheyn's details are retained, including the high collar and the chain of the Order of the Elephant, but an elaborate feathered beret has also been added. Brahe's famous false nose, which was rumoured to be made of gold, is also prominent. The portrait, which originally showed Brahe's whole upper body, is cut to just a bust, beneath which his name and dates of birth and death are given, in German. Interestingly, a larger version of the present portrait was published by Jacob van Meurs, who was active from 1650 onwards.
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- Bookseller
- Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17780
- Title
- Schonen d.13 Aprl. 1546. Gestorb. zu Prag d.24.Oct.1601.
- Author
- [ANONYMOUS]
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Friedrich Justin Bertuch,
- Place of Publication
- [Weimar,
- Date Published
- c1810].
- Keywords
- Tycho Brahe, Bertuch, portrait""
- Size
- 120 by 84mm. (4.75 by 3.25 inches).
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Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
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About Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Daniel Crouch Rare Books is specialist dealer in antique atlases, maps, plans, sea charts and voyages dating from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Our carefully selected stock also includes a number of fine prints and globes, and a selection of cartographic reference books.Our particular passions include rare atlases, wall maps, and separately published maps and charts. We strive to acquire unusual and quirky maps that are in fine condition. We are members of the following trade associations: The Antiquarian Bookseller's Association (ABA); The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA); Confédération Internationale des Négociantes en Oeuvres d'Art (CINOA); The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB); The Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD); and The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF). Daniel and Nick are also both members of The Company of Art Scholars, Dealers, and Collectors.