Lapis Polaris Magnes (Invention of the Compass), plate 2 of the Nova Reperta (New Inventions for Modern Times), Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus, Flemish, 1523–1605, Philips Galle, Flemish, 1537 - 1612, Engraving on paper, An old man, identified as the legendary Flavio Amalfitano, seated at his desk using a compass and reading a book; tools, books, and instruments are arranged around the richly furnished room; a dog is at his feet. A model of a ship hangs above and in front of him., Antwerp, Netherlands, ca. 1590, figures, Print

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