Twee wereldbollen 1690
anonymous
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pencil drawn
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aged paper
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toned paper
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light pencil work
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pencil sketch
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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sketchbook drawing
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pencil work
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sketchbook art
This 1690 engraving, titled "Twee wereldbollen" (Two Globes), is a fascinating depiction of the Earth as it was understood in the late 17th century. The anonymous artist presents two globes, one representing the Earth's physical features with rivers, mountains, and forests, and the other showing its geological structure with prominent veins and fissures. The globes are bisected by a central line and illuminated by a sun with a human face, further emphasizing the celestial connection. The detailed artwork, held in the Rijksmuseum, exemplifies the scientific curiosity and cartographic advancements of the time.
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