PrintsGerman17th century

Conus Solaris concavus, das ißt ein hoher Kögel oder Kelch, gemacht auf auff die Polus höhe 47.48.49... (Lauingen, J. Winter) [Pamphlet on Sundials]

1615

Artists

Georg Brentel the YoungerArtist

Description

12 pp., including oversized folding-table and three folded plates. Two plates are printed in sepia.

Classification

Prints

Technique

Engraving and letterpress

Medium

Printed pamphlet; letterpress and engraving and woodcut on laid paper

Culture

German

Century

17th century

Division

European and American Art

Department

Department of Prints

Dimensions

sheet (unfolded): 18.6 x 28.2 cm (7 5/16 x 11 1/8 in.) platemark: 15 x 21.9 cm (5 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.) 3 dial sheet: 17 x 19.5 cm (6 11/16 x 7 11/16 in.) single dial sheet: 18.6 x 16.6 cm (7 5/16 x 6 9/16 in.) PPK Transit Box: 1.6 x 19.4 x 15.4 cm (5/8 x 7 5/8 x 6 1/16 in.)