Mannen in bibliotheek en werkplaats met oven 1678

This 1678 engraving, created by an anonymous artist, showcases a title page for a book titled "Observationum de Animalibus," by Johann Kunckel. This intricately detailed etching depicts figures working in a library and a laboratory with an oven. The image features a coat of arms in the center and a Latin inscription emphasizing the importance of research and experimentation, which were central to the scientific advancements of the 17th century. This artwork, part of the Rijksmuseum collection, provides a glimpse into the world of scientific inquiry during a period marked by groundbreaking discoveries and the rise of empirical observation.