Gezicht op een bergketen op de maan before 1873

"Gezicht op een bergketen op de maan" is a photographic illustration of a lunar landscape by Scottish inventor James Nasmyth. Created before 1873, the image is part of Nasmyth's work on lunar geology. It shows a detailed representation of mountains and craters on the moon's surface. This piece, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies Nasmyth's contribution to the field of astronomical illustration, combining scientific accuracy with artistic vision. The image is a testament to the fascination with the celestial world in the 19th century.