Title Page to A New System of Mathematicks, Composed by Sir Jonas Moore, Knight
1670
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
1670
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From the collection of National Gallery of Art
This engraving is packed with busy figures and tools. At the center, a man sits at a table with a globe. Around him, people hold maps, telescopes, and odd gadgets. Up top, two women float near a globe and a ship. The whole scene is framed by swirling lines and strange shapes. The text at the bottom calls it a "New System of Mathematicks." That means it’s about math and science, but shown in a fancy, crowded way. Want to see more like this? Check out engraving to learn how artists carved these detailed lines.
