Title
Ptolemy
Caption
Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus) fl150 AD Alexandrian Greek/Egyptian astronomer and geographer, using quadrant to measure altitude of Moon. Behind him stands Urania, Muse of Astronomy. He is shown wearing crown as he was sometimes confused with Ptolemaic kings of Egypt. Bottom left is an Armillary Sphere. From Gregor Reisch "Margarita Philosophica" Basle, 1508
Date
1508
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07096_390002041
License type
Rights managed
Available size
29,2Mb (2,0Mb) / 9,6in x 11,8in / 2882 x 3543 (300dpi)