Mirror of fire Specvlvm Vrens (title on object) Twelve mirrors with which man tries to see God (series title) Duodecim Specula Deum (series title), In the foreground a fire is lit by the focal point of a mirror. In the background, examples of the use of mirrors to make fire: a child is petrified by a basilisk, a child is stung by nettles, Archimedes uses a mirror to light a ship. The print has a Latin caption: 'Flamma volat, micat fugam cape, conflagrat orbis: plena adeo igniuomis omnia funt specvlis.' Below is a legend of the scenes that are alphabetically numbered in the picture. The print is part of a twelve-part series (III from XII prints) with the subject twelve mirrors with which man tries to see God., (Story of) Archimedes, mirror, concave mirror, burning mirror, basilisk (cock with posterior or snake) ), plants and herbs: stinging-nettle, open fire (in general), Theodoor Galle, 1610, paper, engraving, h 152 mm × w 89 mm
SuperStock offers millions of photos, videos, and stock assets to creatives around the world. This image of Mirror of fire Specvlvm Vrens (title on object) Twelve mirrors with which man tries to see God (series title) Duodecim Specula Deum (series title), In the foreground a fire is lit by the focal point of a mirror. In the background, examples of the use of mirrors to make fire: a child is petrified by a basilisk, a child is stung by nettles, Archimedes uses a mirror to light a ship. The print has a Latin caption: 'Flamma volat, micat fugam cape, conflagrat orbis: plena adeo igniuomis omnia funt specvlis.' Below is a legend of the scenes that are alphabetically numbered in the picture. The print is part of a twelve-part series (III from XII prints) with the subject twelve mirrors with which man tries to see God., (Story of) Archimedes, mirror, concave mirror, burning mirror, basilisk (cock with posterior or snake) ), plants and herbs: stinging-nettle, open fire (in general), Theodoor Galle, 1610, paper, engraving, h 152 mm × w 89 mm by Artokoloro is available for licensing today.
Looking for a license?
Click here, and we'll help you find it! Questions? Just ask!
Click here, and we'll help you find it! Questions? Just ask!
DETAILS
Image Number: 4443-19377747Rights ManagedCredit Line:Artokoloro/SuperStockCollection:Artokoloro Model Release:NoProperty Release:NoResolution:3965×6466
