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Da Vinci Vitruve Luc Viatour
- This image demonstrates the blend of mathematics and art during the Renaissance and demonstrates Leonardo's deep understanding of…
1492
Adams' Illustrated Panorama of History.
- A truly monumental achievement, this is Adams' Illustrated Panorama of History. Measuring some 27 inches high and 260 inches long,…
1878
A New Angle on Two Spiral Galaxies for Hubble's 27th Birthday
- In celebration of the 27th anniversary of the launch of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope on April 24, 1990, astronomers used the legendary…
2017
Typus orbis terrarum - Norman B. Leventhal Map Center at the BPL
- Ortelius' book of maps, first published in 1570, is considered the first modern world atlas. It was the first time that a set of…
1570
The World's progress, detail Dials
- The World's progress. Published by Ensign, Bridgman, & Fanning, 156 William Street, N.Y. Entered 1854
1854