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Ars magna lucis et umbrae

Athanasius Kircher1671

National Library of the Czech Republic

National Library of the Czech Republic
Staré Město, Czechia

The book The Great Art of Light and Shadow by the German polymath, the Jesuit Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680) covers many topics, the main ones being optics and astronomy. The engraved pre-title page, centred on the figures of the sun and moon, places the findings of optics in a philosophical and religious framework.

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  • Title: Ars magna lucis et umbrae
  • Creator: Athanasius Kircher
  • Date Created: 1671
  • Location Created: Amsterdam
  • Rights: National Library of Czech Republic
National Library of the Czech Republic

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