Illustration of the principle of the camera obscura
Title

Illustration of the principle of the camera obscura

Caption

Illustration of the principle of the camera obscura, showing how the image of the lighted face on the left appears inverted on the wall of the darkened chamber on the right. From Athanasius Kircher "Ars Magna", Amsterdam, 1671

Date

1671

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP07103_460000382

License type

Rights managed

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