Portrait of John Dee
Date
1725
Sitter
John Dee (1527 - 1608, British) , Natural philosopher
Creator
Unknown, Artist
Object type
Archive reference number
Manuscript page number
v6 p207
Material
Technique
Dimensions
height (Plate): 132mm
width (Plate): 125mm
width (Plate): 125mm
Subject
Description
Portrait of John Dee by an unknown engraver. Framed with coloured slips of decorative pattern.
John Dee (1527-1608/9) was a mathematician, astronomer and astrologer. He also served as an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. Most of his research was into esoteric philosophy, including his angelic communications, later published by Méric Casaubon.
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).
John Dee (1527-1608/9) was a mathematician, astronomer and astrologer. He also served as an advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. Most of his research was into esoteric philosophy, including his angelic communications, later published by Méric Casaubon.
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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