Half-length figure of an astronomer, holding a globe in his right hand and resting his left hand on books
Printmaker: Kilian, Lucas (Attributed)
Book illustration? There are seven plates of the same style and format in this album; only one of which carries the monogram L K. The British Museum has six plates, three of which can be found in this group.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1816) by Fitzwilliam, Richard, 7th Viscount
Accession number: 24.I.5-26
Primary reference Number: 307287
Hollstein (German): undescribed
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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