Meetkundige figuren 1732

This 1732 engraving by Bernard Picart is a visual guide to geometric figures. It depicts a series of figures, from simple squares and triangles to complex circles and ovals, each labeled with a unique figure number. Picart's detailed illustrations are a testament to the meticulousness of 18th-century scientific and artistic practice, providing a clear and concise method for studying geometric forms. The work can be found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.