Framed Prints
Framed Print of Oculus hoc est: Fundamentum opticum, 1619
Frontispiece, Oculus hoc est: Fundamentum opticum, 1619. Allegorical view: a peacock and a large bird of prey form the central motif; on the sides are scenes demonstrating the transmission of images (or light) through lenses in openings in caves and mountains. Christoph Scheiner (July 25, 1573 or 1575 - July 18, 1650) was a German Jesuit priest, physicist and astronomer. He spent the years 1598-1601 in Ingolstadt studying philosophy, metaphysics and mathematics. He taught mathematics and Hebrew, lectured on sun dials, practical geometry, astronomy, optics, and the telescope. He observed sunspots, invented the pantograph, manufactured a terrestrial telescope, and a portable camera obscura. In 1619 his Oculus hoc est, Fundamentum optimum was published. It contained many new insights into the physiological nature of the eye. While living in Rome, Rosa Ursina sive Sol, on sunspots, which served as a standard work for research work on the sunspots for a long time. His last work Prodromus, a pamphlet against the heliocentric theory, was published posthumously in 1651. He died in 1650 at the age of 74 or 76. © National Library of Medicine / Science Source
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Media ID 47327301
17th Allegory Astronomy Catholic Christoph Europe Eyes Focus Geocentric German Germany Invention Inventions Jesuit Lens Lenses Observed Oculus Optical Order Perception Physicist Physicists Physiologist Physiology Priest Religion Religious Sensory Seventeenth Sunspots Symbol System Systems Universe Visual
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 15.6cm x 24.4cm (6.1" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
