Vermaak uwe oogen, jeugd! in 't zevental planeeten. / Elk loopende in zyn kring / Men vindt ze dus geheeten / Saturnus, Jupiter, Mars, Sol en Venus, met / Merkuur en Luna, hier op trappen neèr gezet 1715 - 1813
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comic strip sketch
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aged paper
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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sketchwork
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journal
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sketchbook drawing
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storyboard and sketchbook work
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sketchbook art
"Vermaak uwe oogen, jeugd! in 't zevental planeeten" is a Dutch engraving by A. Robyn depicting the seven planets of the solar system, personified as figures, standing on a tiered platform with a large archway. This allegorical representation dates from the 18th century and reflects the then-prevalent understanding of the universe, where the earth was believed to be the center. The engraving, housed at the Rijksmuseum, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of science and astronomy in the Netherlands, providing a visual representation of knowledge about the cosmos as understood at the time.
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