Gipsmodel van de maankrater Wargentin, van bovenaf gezien before 1873

This 19th-century plaster model of the lunar crater Wargentin, created by Scottish engineer James Nasmyth, provides a detailed and accurate depiction of the moon's surface. The model was likely created as part of Nasmyth's research and experimentation with telescopes, demonstrating his interest in celestial observation and scientific illustration. Now housed in the Rijksmuseum, it offers a glimpse into the world of 19th-century astronomy and the artistry of scientific representation.