Objects

Viewing Record 58 of 187
Previous Record  Next Record
Switch Views: Lightbox | Image List | List

Die alteste Darstellung einer Brille (The Oldest Representation of Spectacles 1352)
REPRODUCTION IMAGES COLLECTION
print; painting
Deutsche Optische Wochenschrift; Modena, Tommaso da
Europe: Germany, Brandenburg, Berlin
1922
paper
overall: 216 x 171 mm

Early 20th century black and white photographic reproduction of a Medieval 14th century fresco from Treviso, Italy, by Tomaso Da Modena (1352), the earliest pictorial representation of spectacles. Depicts Cardinal Hugh of Provence wearing rivet spectacles whilst writing.


1999.712

Acquired 1928



Browse by