'Plancius Taking A Sight', 1592. Artist: Theodoor Galle.

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'Plancius Taking A Sight', 1592. Petrus Plancius (1552-1622) calculates his position with the help of the sun. After Jan van der Straet (1523-1605). From The Studio Volume 87. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1924]

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