Mathematician and astronomer Adriaan Adriaansz. Metius sits at a table with a quill in his hand. In front of him is a large book. On the table is a large globe and stacks of books. In the background is a bookcase. Adriaan Adriaansz. Metius in his study, print maker: Hendrik D. Jzn Sluyter, (mentioned on object), after: Jan Hendrik van de Laar, (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1865 - 1870, paper, steel engraving, etching, h 190 mm × w 240 mm

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