Caudam oculus, sed habet rerum sapientia fines

Caudam oculus, sed habet rerum sapientia fines

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Scheiner, Christoph, 1575-1650 author
Publication:
Oeniponti: Danielem Agricolam, 1619
Language(s):
Latin
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Symbolism
Vision, Ocular
Genre(s):
Book Illustrations
Abstract:
Allegorical view: a peacock and a large bird of prey form the central motif; on the sides are scenes demonstrating the transmission of images (or light) through lenses in openings in caves and mountains.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Related Title(s):
Is part of: Oculus; hoc est, Fundamentum opitcum, in quo ... radius visualis eruitur.; (DNLM)2413011R
Extent:
1 print
Technique:
engraving
NLM Unique ID:
101435172 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A012073
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101435172