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[Male and female mandrake roots]

Illus. in: Commentarii secundo auct, in libros sex Pedacii Dioscoridis / Pietro Andrea Mattioli. Venetiis : Ex Oficina Erasmiana, V. Valgrisij, 1558, p. 535. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. ... More

[Atlas, dressed like an ancient king, holding earth centered universe ...

Illus. in: The cosmographical glasse / William Cuningham. Excusum Londini : I Day, 1559. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 16.

[A horizontal sundial]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illus. in: Orontii Finei Delphinatis, regii mathematicarvm professoris, De solaribus horologiis, & quadrantibus, libri quatuor. Sequens pagina summa librorum capita tibi expediet. Parisiis : apud Gulielmum Cau... More

Aurifaber - der goltschmit. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows an interior view of a metallurgical workshop where men are working with gold. Illus. in: Panoplia. Francofvrti ad Moenvm : [Impressvm apud G. Coruinum, impensis S. Feyerabent, 1568] Published in: T... More

Planimetriam, hoc est, longitudinum mensuram per astrolabium experíri

Print shows an astrolabe being used to measure a tower. Illus. in: Elvcidatio fabricæ vsvsqve astrolabii, [Elucidatio fabricae ususque astrolabii] Ioanne Stoflerino Ivstingensi authore ... Adiectus est index r... More

Calcearius, der schuhmacher. Book illustration from Library of Congres...

Print shows the interior of a cobbler's workshop and store with two men making shoes as another man attends to a customer. Illus. in: Panoplia. Francofvrti ad Moenvm : [Impressvm apud G. Coruinum, impensis S. ... More

[Ornate title page illustration for I qvattro libri dell'architettvra ...

Illus. in: I qvattro libri dell'architettvra, ... / Andrea Palladio. Venetia : D. de' Franceschi, 1570, title page. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. ... More

[Floor plan and elevation of a classical style house]

Illus. in: I qvattro libri dell'architettvra, ... / Andrea Palladio. Venetia : D. de' Franceschi, 1570. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. Bruno. Washi... More

[Geometric figure of earth, sun, and moon calculated by Aristarchus to...

Illus. in: De magnitudinibus, et distantiis solis, et lunae / Aristarchus of Samos. Pisauri : Apud. C. Francischinum, 1572, p. 30. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : L... More

[Illustrations of 16th century knives, forks, and other utensils]

Illus. in: Opera di m. Bartolomeo Scappi. Con il discorso funerale che fu fatto nelle essequie di papa Paulo III. [Venetia : M. Tramezzino, 1574?]. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of West... More

[First chapter of Spiritalium liber; with decortated initial C. in whi...

Public domain photograph - historical image of Italy, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[A man operating a lathe with fixed cutting tool driven by the action ...

Illus. in: Theatrvm instrvmentorvm et machinarum / Jacques Besson. Lvgdvni : Apud B. Vincentium, 1578. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. Bruno. Washi... More

[Person with crossed eyes, head-and-shoulders view]

Illus. in: Ophthalmodouleia / George Bartisch. [Dresden : Gedruckt durch M. Stockwel], 1583, p. 13. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 147.

Strabon geographe. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Strabo, half-length portrait, facing right, holding world globe. Illus. in: Les Vrais pourtraits et vies des hommes / Par Andre Thevet. A Paris : Par la vefue I. Keruert et Guillaume Chaudier, 1584, p. 76 (recto).

[Aged eagle bathing in fountain, in an animal allegory of renewal by b...

Illus. and text in: Physiologus. Peri ton physiologon. Romae : Apud Zannettum et Ruffinellum, 1587, p. 22. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 77.

[Folding bridge - two views, top extended across moat, bottom folded p...

Illus. in: Le diverse et artificiose machine del capitano Agostino Ramelli. Parigi : 1588. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. :... More

[Cut-away view of water-powered mill showing horizontal wheel with pad...

Far che con un dracone ... - Public domain dedication image

An automatic theater run by a water siphon system, moving Hercules, with club, a dragon, and a fountain; surrounding text and decorated initial V. Illus. and text in: Gli artifitiosi et curiosi moti spiritali d... More

Theodor de Bry - [The town of Pomeiock] / T.B.

Fortified Native village the manner of construction of the buildings and the enclosing stockade. Illus. in: Wunderbarliche, doch warhafftige Erklärung, von der Gelegenheit vnd Sitten der Wilden in Virginia ... ... More

Theodor de Bry - [How they catch fish]

Native men and women in a dugout canoe fishing while others in the background stand in the river and spear fish. Illus. in: Wunderbarliche, doch warhafftige Erklärung, von der Gelegenheit vnd Sitten der Wilden ... More

[Obelisk at the Circus Nero prior to its relocation to the Piazza of S...

Illus. in: Della trasportatione dell'obelisco vaticano et delle fabriche di Nostro Signore papa Sisto v fatte dal cavallier Domenico Fontana. Roma : D. Basa, 1590. Published in: The tradition of technology : L... More

[Scaffolding used for support when lowering obelisk at the Circus Nero...

[Overhead view showing path of obelisk during move from the Circus Ner...

Theodor de Bry - [How they cook their fish] / T.B.

Native men cooking fish on a wooden frame over a fire. Illus. in: Wunderbarliche, doch warhafftige Erklärung, von der Gelegenheit vnd Sitten der Wilden in Virginia ... / Erstlich in engelländischer Sprach besch... More

Theodor de Bry - [A weroans, or chieftain, of Virginia]

Full-length, front and back portraits of a Native chief in Virginia, with bow and arrow; hunting scene in the background. Illus. in: Wunderbarliche, doch warhafftige Erklärung, von der Gelegenheit vnd Sitten de... More

Theodor de Bry - [The Englishmen's arrival in Virginia]

Map showing the coast of Virginia with many islands just off the mainland, two Native territories, Secotan and Weapemeoc, and the Native community of Roanoak on an island at the mouth of a river. Illus. in: Wun... More

[An old man in his winter clothes] / T.B.

An aged Native man from Pomeiock, full-length portrait, facing front, wearing winter garment; landscape scene with village in the background. Illus. in: Wunderbarliche, doch warhafftige Erklärung, von der Geleg... More

[Indian seated in hut] - Public domain book illustration

Illus. in: America. Edited by Theodor de Bry. Franckfort am Mayn : Gedruckt bey J. Wechel, in Verlegung d. Bry, 1590, plate 21.

[How the chief ladies of the town of Dasamonquepeio dress and carry th...

Full-length, front and back portraits of a Native woman of Dasamonquepeio showing manner of dress and way of carrying a child on her back; view of river and landscape in the background. Illus. in: Admiranda nar... More

Theodor de Bry - [How they build boats] / T.B.

Native men making dugout boats by burning and scraping with seashells. Illus. in: Admiranda narratio, fida tamen, de commodis et incolarvm ritibvs Virginiæ [...]. Wecheli : svmtibvs T. de Bry, 1590, [plate] 12.... More

Theodor de Bry - [The tomb of the weroans]

An Algonquian burial house showing bodies on a raised platform and a priest squatting by a fire beneath the platform. Illus. in: Wunderbarliche, doch warhafftige Erklärung, von der Gelegenheit vnd Sitten der Wi... More

[Obelisk, wrapped in a protective casing, on its side on rollers, movi...

[A noblewoman of Pomeiock] / T.B., engraving, Library of Congress

Native woman of Pomeiock carrying a clay vessel, and her daughter holding a doll and a rattle.

[Map of the coast of Virginia in 1585] / autore Ioanne With ; sculptor...

Illus. in: Admiranda narratio, fida tamen, de commodis et incolarvm ritibvs Virginiæ [...]. Wecheli : svmtibvs T. de Bry, 1590. Engraving by Theodor de Bry after watercolor by John White. The New World [...] / ... More

Theodor de Bry - [The dances at their great feasts]

Native men and women dancing around a circle defined by posts with carved faces, three Native women stand together in the center of circle. Illus. in: Admiranda narratio, fida tamen, de commodis et incolarvm ri... More

[A fortified village]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

A Native village with the chief's house in the center, surrounded by huts of other principal men, and fortified by a circular arrangement of tall palings that spiral to a narrow opening at the entrance. Illus. ... More

[The widows approach the chief]

Native youths shooting arrows, throwing balls at target placed atop tall pole, and running races.

[Exercises of youth]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gallis acciderunt, : secunda in illam nauigatione, duce Renato de Laudōniere ... anno MDLXIIII. Qvae est secvnda pars Americae ... / Auctore Iac... More

[Killing alligators]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Natives attack and kill alligators by ramming a pole down it's throat, turning it over, beating it with clubs, and shooting it with arrows. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gall... More

[Exercises of the youths] - Public domain book illustration

Native youths shooting arrows, throwing balls at target placed atop tall pole, and running races.

Theodor de Bry - Entwerffung der Festung Carlsburg genannt

Bird's-eye view of French fort, Fort Caroline, at the mouth of the River of May (St. John's) in Florida. Illus. in: Der ander Theyl, der newlich erfundenen Landtschafft Americae, von dreyen Schiffahrten, so die... More

Theodor de Bry - Galli locum condendae arci aptum deligunt

French begin to construct fort at the mouth of the River of May (St. John's) in Florida. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gallis acciderunt, : secunda in illam nauigatione, duce... More

Theodor de Bry - Gallorum ad Maij flumen navigatio

French expedition under Jean Ribaut enter the River of May (St. John's) in Florida. Illus. in: Brevis narratio eorvm qvæ in Florida Americæ provi̇cia Gallis acciderunt, : secunda in illam nauigatione, duce Rena... More

[The queen-elect is brought to the king]

Native men carrying the queen seated on a throne supported by a litter; trumpeters lead the procession which is followed by young women carrying baskets of fruit and by a contingent of bodyguards. Illus. in: Br... More

Theodor de Bry - [The French arrive in Florida]

The arrival of the French expedition under Laudonnière at the River of May (St. John's) in Florida. Illus. in: Der ander Theyl, der newlich erfundenen Landtschafft Americae, von dreyen Schiffahrten, so die Fran... More

[Illustrations of Johannes Staden's description of the Tuppin Inwa Ind...

Illus. in: Theodor de Bry, America, pt. 3, Frankfurt, 1593, p. 56. Reference copy may be in LOT 4411. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

[Illustrations of Johannes Staden's description of the Tuppin Inwa Ind...

Illus. in: Theodor de Bry, America, pt. 3, Frankfurt, 1593, p. 70. Reference copy may be in LOT 4411. This record contains unverified, old data from caption card. Caption card tracings: Shelf.

[Symbolic picture in alchemical text showing crowned man standing on s...

Illus. and text in: Artis auriferae. Basileae : Excudebat C. Waldkirch : Expensis C. de Marne, & I. Aubry, 1593. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress... More

[Gerhard Mercator, half-length portrait, facing left, holding compass ...

Illus. in: Atlas sive Cosmographicae meditationes de fabrica mvndi et fabricati figvra. Dvisbvrgi Clivorvm : [1595] Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. ... More

[Manfred seated and pointing to two knelling men with falcons]

Illus. in: De arte venandi cum avibus / Friedrich II, Emperor of Germany. Augustae Vindelicorum, Apud I. Praetorium, 1596. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library o... More

[Title page of De arte venandi cum avibus, with pine tree and banner "...

[Two views of a 16th century astrolabe]

Public domain scan of 17th-century drawing, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

[Ore testing and ovens in assay laboratory with surrounding text]

Illus. and text in: Beschreibung aller furnemisten mineralischen Ertz unnd Bergkwercks Arten / Lazarus Ercker. Franckfurt am Mayn : J. Feyerabendt, 1598. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Brun... More

[Interior view of a metallurgical workshop where men are removing impu...

Illus. in: Beschreibung. Franckfurt am Mayn : J. Feyerbendt, 1598. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1995, p. 46.

[Star-shaped fortess surrounded by water-filled moat]

Illus. in: Le govvernail d'Ambroise Bachot, capitaine ingenievr dv roy. Melun : Imprimé soubz lauteur; et s'en trouuera aussi en son logis à Paris, 1598. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks o... More

[Horse, drawn to show muscle structure and anatomy]

Illus. in: Dell' anotomia et dell' infirmita del cavallo / Carlo Ruini. Bologna : Presso gli heredi di G. Rossi, 1598, p. 295. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Libra... More

Die Sechste gliechnis. Book illustration from Library of Congress

The sixth allegory, showing a man holding a sword and decapitated head standing by dismembered body signifying alchemical purification through separation. Illus. and text in: Aureum vellus / Salomon trismosin. ... More

[Apparatus for shooting large arrows], engraving, Library of Congress

Illus. in: Poliorceticōn, sive De machinis, tormentis, telis, libri qvinqve ... Antverpiæ : Ex officina Plantiniana, apud I. Moretum, 1599. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western tech... More

[Chapter opening with illustration of man heating and hammering iron b...

Public domain scan of a decorated illuminated manuscript page, medieval, 13th-14th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Theatrical portraiture no. 4 - King Dick

Illustration shows an actor portraying Richard III in Shakespeare's Henry VI, part 2. Illus. in: The Attic miscellany or, characteristic mirror of men and things, vol. 1. London : Bently & Co., 1790. Caption: A... More

Porta S. Paolo ot. Trigemina / /G. Vasi dis. e inc.

The pyramid of Cestius is shown on the left, part of the church of SS Salvatore is on the right, and the gate of San Páolo is in the background. Illus. in: Delle magnificenze di Roma antica e moderna ... / Gius... More

The massacre perpetrated in King Street Boston on March 5th 1770, ...

Print shows British troops firing on citizens in Boston. Caption continues: in which Messrs Saml. Gray, Saml. Maverick, James Caldwell, Crispus Attucks, Patrick Carr were killed, six other wounded, two of them... More

A view of St. John's, upon the River Sorell, in Canada, with the redou...

Print shows a view looking across the Richelieu River at St. John, a cluster of buildings and fortifications used by the British. Illus. in: Travels through the interior parts of America : In a series of lette... More

[Roger bacon conducting an experiment], engraving, Library of Congress

Illus. in: Symbola avreæ mensæ dvodecim nationvm. Francofvrti : typis A. Hummij, impensis Lucæ Iennis, 1617. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. Bruno. ... More

Theatrical portraiture no. 1 - Henry V

Illustration shows an actor portraying Henry V in Shakespear's play by the same name. Illus. in: The Attic miscellany or, characteristic mirror of men and things, vol. 1. London : Bently & Co., 1790. Caption: H... More

Hernando de Alarcon ... / B. Bazquez lo grabó ; J. Lopez Enguidanos lo...

Half-length portrait, standing, facing right. Illus. in: Retratos de los españoles ilustres con un epitome de sus vidas. Madrid : Imprenta real, 1791. Ref. copy in BIOG FILE - Alarcon, Hernando de.

Wie die Franzosen ein gelegen Ort eine Festung zu bauwen erwehlet

French begin to construct fort at the mouth of the River of May (St. John's) in Florida.

Entwerffung der Festung Carlsburg genannt, engraving, Library of Congr...

Outline of French fort, Fort Caroline, at the mouth of the River of May (St. John's) in Florida. Illus. in: [America. pt. 2. German] Der ander Theil, der newlich erfundenen Landschafft Americae, von dreyen Schi... More

[Florida Indians, disguised under deerskins, hunting deer]

Native men wearing deerskins while hunting deer. Public domain photograph - historical image of Florida, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Of the unicorne [sic] - Public domain dedication image

Unicorn facing right with one leg in air. Illus. and text in: The historie of foure-footed beastes / Edward Topsell. London : W. Laggard, 1607, p. 711. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno.... More

Carro delle zaffosina. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows a mechanical device for transporting small boats from one body of water to another or over unnavigable sections by means of sleds with wheels that run through tracks. Illus. in: Novo teatro di mach... More

[A method of hunting deer in the Northeast]

Natives using devices for making noise to drive deer and other game towards a fenced area. Illus. in: Les voyages dv sievr de Champlain Xaintongeois, capitaine ordinaire pour le Roy, en la marine [...] / Samuel... More

[Garden monument when heated by the sun brings water to a boil generat...

Illus. in: Les raisons des forces movvantes auec diuerses machines tant vtilles que plaisantes, ... / par Salomon de Cavs .... Francfort : en la boutique de I. Norton, 1615. Published in: The tradition of tech... More

Homo volans. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Print shows a man, wearing a large square-framed parachute, safely parachuting next to a building, presumably from which he has jumped off. Illus. in: Machinæ novæ. Venetiis : [1615?]. Published in: The tradit... More

Print, 17th century, Japan, Edo period

Utagawa Kunisada (Japanese, 1786–1865) Edo period (1615–1868) Public domain scan of Japanese woodblock print, Ukiyo-e, of Edo period, Tokugawa rule, 18th-19th century, free to use, no copyright restrictions im... More

[Ox-powered machine for grinding or milling grain]

Illus. in: La premiere partie des desseins artificiavlx de tovtes sortes des movlins a vent, .... Impriméz a Francfort svr le Main : Par P. Iacques, 1617. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks ... More

[Musical scales or range of sound ascribed by Kepler to Saturn, Jupite...

Illus. and text in: Harmonices mundi / Johann Kepler. Lincii Austriae : J. Plancus, 1619, p. 207. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 35.

[Four Native American Indians of New France (Canada): two men at top i...

Illus. in: Voyages et descouvertures faites en la Nouvelle France, depuis l'année 1615 ... / Samuel de Champlain. Paris : C. Collet, 1619, leaf 23 recto.

[Native American burial or memorial ceremony with man standing by shel...

Illus. in: Voyages et descouvertures faites en la Nouvelle France, depuis l'année 1615 ... / Samuel de Champlain. Paris : C. Collet, 1619, leaf 110 recto.

Hiacinthus indicus tuberosa & bulbosa radice, odoratissimus; anemone m...

Illustrations and descriptions of hyacinth and anemone. Illus. and text in: Historie des plantes / Jean Robin. Paris : G. Mace, 1620, PP. 12-13. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washin... More

[Title page for The complete gentleman, by Henry Peacham, with elabora...

Illus. in: The complete gentleman / Henry Peacham. London : Francis Constable, 1622, title page. Reference copy in LOT 7007.

Matoaka als Rebecka daughter to the mighty Prince Powhatan ... / Passe...

Illustration shows portrait of Pocahantas as Mrs. John Rolfe, from a portrait painting done in London, England, 1616. Published in: The generall historie of Virginia, New-England, and the Summer Isles ... Lond... More

[Map of Virginia] / discovered and discribed [sic] by Captain John Smi...

1606 map of Virginia as described by John Smith showing the Chesapeake Bay, Potomac River, other geographic features, and a vignette of the Native leader, Powhatan, in council. Illus. in: The generall historie ... More

[Crowd in square in Haarlem, Netherlands] / P. Zaenredam invent. ; J.V...

Public domain image of Netherlands landscape, 17th-18th century cityscape, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

[Compound microscope as rendered by artist in Descartes "La Dioptrique...

Illus. in: Discours de la methode .... Plus La dioptriqve. Les meteores. Et La geometrie. Qui sont des essais de cete methode. Leyde : De li̓mprimerie de I. Maire, 1637. Published in: The tradition of techno... More

The figure of the Indians' fort or palizado in New England and the man...

The village of the Pequot Indians which was attacked and destroyed by Captain Underhill and Captain Mason in 1637. Illus. in: Nevves from America / John Underhill. London : Printed by J.D. for Peter Cole, [...]... More

[Map of moon showing surface features, with four sets of cherubs and a...

Illus. in: Selengraphia / Johannesevelius. Gedani : Autoris Sumtibuss, Typis Hunefeldianus, 1647. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 44.

[Hero's miraculous altar]. Book illustration from Library of Congress

Illustration shows the details of a steam-driven mechanical apparatus for opening doors. Illus. in: Gli artificiosi e cvriosi moti spiritali di Herone / Giambattista Aleotti. Bologna : C. Zenero, 1647. Publish... More

[Cassiopeia constellation depicted as Cassiopeia in chair, with key to...

Illus. in: Opera omnia / Tycho Brahe. Francofurti : Impensis I.G. Schoweteri, 1648, p. 236. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 33.

De Nova stella, anni 1572 - Public domain dedication image

New star discovered in 1572 by Tycho Brahe in the constellation Cassopeia. Illus. in: Opera omnia / Tycho Brahe. Francofurti: Impensis I.G. Schweteri, 1648, p. 235. Published in: The tradition of science / Leon... More

[Allegorical scene of three people with astronomy equipment]

Illus. in: Almagestvm novvm astronomiam veterem ... / Giovanni Battista Riccioli, 1651. Public domain scan of 17th-century scientific illustration, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Avvertimento circa lombre et lumi

Illus. and text in: Della pittura e della statua / Leone Battista Alberti, in Leonardo da Vinci. Trattato della pittura. Parigi : Apresso G. Langlois, 1651, p. 89. Published in: The tradition of science / Leona... More

[Italian thermoscope and Dutch thermometer]

Illus. in: Mathematical recreations, .... [London] : Printed for W. Leake, 1653. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library o... More

[Page of text with illustration of a "thermoscope" or thermometer with...

Illus. in: Sphlaera mvndi, .... Mvtinæ : Ex typographia Andreæ, & Hieronymi Cassiani, 1653. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western technology ... / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. ... More

[Moon as solid body with irregular surface features in first telescopi...

Illus. and text in: Syderus nuncius. In Opere di Galileo Galilei. Vol. 2. Bononiae : HH. de Ducijs, 1655 p. 14. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress,... More

[Allegorical scene during Second Punic war, showing Roman galleys in b...

Reference copy in LOT 4613. Illus. in: The Second Punick war between Hannibal, and the Romanes. London, 1661.

[Men operating water pumps during building fire]

Illus. in: Theatrum machinarvm novvm, exhibeus aqvarias, alatas, ivmentarias, manuarias .... Coloniæ Agrippinæ : sumptibus P. Principis, 1662. Published in: The tradition of technology : Landmarks of Western t... More

[Cellular structure of cork plant and cells of a honeycomb, with cork ...

Illus. in: Micrographia / Robert Hooke. London : J. Martyn and J. Allestry, 1665. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 58.

[Microscope and other scientific apparatus]

Illus. in: Micrographia: or, Some physiological descriptions of minute bodies made by magnifying glasses. With observations and inquiries thereupon. / by R. Hooke .... London : Printed by J. Martyn and J. Alle... More

[Microscopic view of blue fly and fly wing at right]

Illus. in: Micrographia / Robert Hooke. London: J. Martyn and J. Allestry, 1665. Published in: The tradition of science / Leonard C. Bruno. Washington, D.C. : Library of Congress, 1987, p. 86.

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