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Portrait of Zacharias Jansen, 1655 (engraving)
XOS1766231 Portrait of Zacharias Jansen, 1655 (engraving) by Meurs, Jacob van (c.1619-a.1680); 18.8x14 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Portrait (after Hendrick Berckman) of Zacharias Jansen (1585-1632/8) who was a spectacle maker, sometimes counterfeiter, possible inventor of the Microscope and the Telescope. Dutch eye glass maker, Zaccharias Janssen experimented with multiple lenses placed in a tube and observed that viewed objects in front of the tube appeared greatly enlarged, creating both the forerunner of the compound microscope and the telescope.); Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 12701317
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Dutch Golden Age Fake Glasses Golden Age Inventor Lens Lenses Magnification Magnify Microscope Optical Seventeenth Spectacles Telescope Janssen
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the captivating Portrait of Zacharias Jansen, a 17th-century masterpiece from the Fine Art Prints collection by Media Storehouse. This enchanting engraving, created by Jacob Meurs in 1655, showcases the intriguing Dutch scientist and inventor, Zacharias Jansen. With meticulous attention to detail, the print captures the essence of Jansen's character and the fashion of the time. Bring this piece of history into your home or office and add a touch of timeless elegance to your space. The Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse are museum-quality reproductions, ensuring a brilliant and long-lasting display. Order yours today and embark on a journey through the annals of history.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This portrait print showcases Zacharias Jansen, a renowned Dutch optical scientist and inventor of the 17th century. Created by Jacob van Meurs in 1655, this engraving captures Jansen's likeness with remarkable detail and precision. Zacharias Jansen was not only a skilled spectacle maker but also an ingenious experimenter. It is believed that he may have been the first to invent both the compound microscope and the telescope. Through his experiments with multiple lenses placed in a tube, Jansen discovered that objects viewed through this apparatus appeared significantly magnified. In this portrait, Jansen's head and shoulders are depicted against a plain background, emphasizing his intellectual prowess rather than any external adornments. The artist has skillfully captured the essence of Jansen's character - intelligent, focused, and determined. Jansen's contributions to science were groundbreaking during the Dutch Golden Age. His inventions revolutionized our understanding of optics and paved the way for further advancements in microscopy and astronomy. This print serves as a testament to Zacharias Jansen's significant role in shaping scientific progress during his time. It is a reminder of his enduring legacy as an innovator whose discoveries continue to impact our lives today.
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