"Effigies Tychonis Brahe O.F. Aedificii et Instrumentorum Astronomicorum Structoris. Ao. Domini 1587, Aetatis Suae 40", Blaeu, Johannes

This engraving shows Danish astronomer, Tycho Brahe, in his observatory on the island of Hven. In the foreground, three apprentices are sighting and recording the movements of a celestial object using a large quadrant. This was one of seven engravings of the life and works of Brahe published in Blaeu's Atlas Major. This engraving is still part of a bi-folium with three pages of Spanish text.

References: cf. Kanas #8.15; cf. Whitfield #91.

Condition: A

Superb impression on a bright sheet with light dampstains along the edges, just entering image at top right.