Etching with three trophy arrangements of scientific instruments wrapped in leaves, labeled Geographie, Geometrie and Astrologie, on cream paper.

Trophy of Geography, Geometry and Astrology

A fine-line etching of three trophies, each a bundle of scientific instruments tied with laurel and foliage. The upper left group holds a globe-like basket and compass, the upper right a compass and set square, and the lower center an armillary sphere and rods, with the labels Geographie, Geometrie and Astrologie beneath.

Artist: Gottlieb Friedrich Riedel (mentioned on object)
Date: 1779
Medium
Source: Rijksmuseum
Size: 3859 × 2813 px

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Public domain · Rijksmuseum marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1779.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Rijksmuseum, image license https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

18th century engraving ornament print trophies etching astrology scientific instruments decorative design armillary sphere compass geometry geography