Twee veelvlakken met een bol als uitgangspunt 1568

This 1568 engraving by Jost Amman depicts two geometric solids resting on stone bases. The work highlights the geometrical principles of the Renaissance. Amman, a Swiss-born artist, is known for his illustrations in books on architecture, mathematics, and natural history. This piece showcases his skill in rendering intricate detail and demonstrating the beauty of mathematical forms, a characteristic prevalent in art of the period. The print exemplifies the exploration of scientific ideas within artistic frameworks during the Renaissance.