Bladzijde uit een Deventer almanak voor het schrikkeljaar 1596 c. 1596

This fragment of an almanac from 1596, now housed in the Rijksmuseum, provides a glimpse into the cultural and scientific practices of the time. The printed text, written in Dutch, likely discusses astronomical events, specifically eclipses, and possibly religious interpretations of these celestial phenomena. The fragmented nature of the page adds an intriguing element to the work, inviting viewers to imagine the complete text and its potential contents. The fragmented manuscript represents a valuable historical artifact, revealing the importance of almanacs in disseminating knowledge and shaping understanding of the world in 16th-century Europe.