The choice between science and worldly temptation
Date
ca.1610s
Creator
Unknown, Artist
Object type
Archive reference number
Manuscript page number
v6 p5
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (Plate): 80mm
width (Plate): 98mm
width (Plate): 98mm
Subject
Description
Engraving with a moral message, showing a man who needs to make a choice between science (depicted by an old man with an armillary sphere) and worldly temptation (depicted by a young woman). Seascape with boats, and a city in the background.
From a set of albums known as Collectanea Newtoniana, a selection of prints, original artwork and manuscripts relating to Newton, collected by Charles Turnor (1768-1853). Turnor was an astronomer, collector and Fellow of the Royal Society. He owned Woolsthorpe Manor (Newton’s birthplace).
From a set of albums known as Collectanea Newtoniana, a selection of prints, original artwork and manuscripts relating to Newton, collected by Charles Turnor (1768-1853). Turnor was an astronomer, collector and Fellow of the Royal Society. He owned Woolsthorpe Manor (Newton’s birthplace).
Related fellows
Isaac Newton (1642 - 1727, British) , Natural philosopher
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