Gezichtsveld van twee ogen 1679

"Gezichtsveld van twee ogen" (Field of Vision of Two Eyes) is a 1679 etching by Sébastien Leclerc I, a French artist known for his detailed illustrations. This intricate diagram, which is part of a larger series, explores the principles of perspective, demonstrating how the human eye perceives depth and space. It depicts two eyes, labeled A and B, and various lines emanating from them to represent the visual field. The lines intersect at a point, illustrating how the brain combines images from both eyes to create a three-dimensional perspective. This detailed scientific approach to visual perception is typical of the intellectual spirit of the 17th century.