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Astronomy It is a burin engraving made by Fortunate Bartholomew De Felice in 1771.
This work is taken from the important Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Universel Raisonné des connaissances, edited by Diderot and D'Alembert.

• Sheet size: cm. 24×18
• Engraving size: cm. not specified
• Support: Medium thickness laid paper with white backing
• Condition: Excellent condition

This engraving is particularly interesting because it comes from the edition of the Diderot and D'Alembert Encyclopedia, known as Yverdon Encyclopedia, published in Switzerland.
Unlike the original version, this edition is less influenced by French and anti-religious ideals, earning it the nickname of Protestant encyclopedia and contributing to its diffusion in Northern Europe.

Astronomy It is a burin engraving made by Fortunate Bartholomew De Felice In the 1771, taken from the important work Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire Universel Raisonné des connaissances.
This engraving is part of the edition of the Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert, known as Yverdon Encyclopedia, published in Switzerland.

• Sheet size: cm. 24×18
• Engraving size: cm. 24×18 approx.
• Support: Medium thickness laid paper
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation

This engraving, less influenced by French and anti-religious thought than the original, was defined as a Protestant encyclopedia and had a notable diffusion in Northern Europe.

Astronomy It is a burin engraving made by Fortunate Bartholomew De Felice in 1771, taken from the important work Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire Universel Raisonné des connaissances.
This engraving is a fascinating study in astronomy, with details including a spyglass, a telescope, an astrolabe, and a planisphere.

• Sheet size: cm. 24×18
• Engraving size: cm. not specified
• Support: Medium thickness laid paper
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation

This engraving is part of the edition of the Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert, known as Yverdon Encyclopedia, published in Switzerland. Unlike the original version, this edition is less influenced by French and anti-religious ideas, earning it the nickname of Protestant encyclopedia and contributing to its diffusion in Northern Europe.

Astronomy It is a burin engraving made by Fortunate Bartholomew De Felice in 1771, taken from the important work Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire Universel Raisonné des connaissances, edited by Diderot and D'Alembert.
This engraving depicts a telescope and an armillary sphere, symbols of the astronomical knowledge of the time.

• Sheet size: cm. 24×18
• Engraving size: unspecified
• Support: Medium thickness laid paper with white backing
• Condition: Excellent condition

The work is part of the edition of the Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert, known as Yverdon Encyclopedia, published in Switzerland. This edition, less influenced by French and anti-religious ideas, is known as the Protestant encyclopedia and had a notable diffusion in Northern Europe.

Astronomy, 1771, the moon It is a burin engraving made by Fortunate Bartholomew De Felice (1723-1789), taken from the important work Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire Universel Raisonné des connaissances, edited by Diderot and D'Alembert.
This engraving, dated 1771, is a significant example of the diffusion of scientific knowledge of the time, particularly in the field of astronomy.

• Sheet size: cm. 24×18
• Engraving size: cm. 24×18
• Technique: Burin
• Support: Medium thickness laid paper
• Condition: Excellent

This engraving is part of the edition of the Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert, known as Yverdon Encyclopedia, published in Switzerland.
Unlike the original version, this edition is less influenced by French thought and has a less anti-religious approach, thus earning it the nickname of Protestant encyclopedia and contributing to its wide diffusion in Northern Europe.

Astronomy, 1771, the Orion Nebula It is a burin engraving made by Fortunate Bartholomew De Felice (1723-1789), taken from the important work Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Universel Raisonné des connaissances.
This engraving, published in 1771, is part of the edition of the Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert, known as Yverdon Encyclopedia, curated by De Felice.

• Sheet size: cm. 24×18
• Engraving size: not specified
• Support: Medium thickness laid paper
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation

This engraving is particularly interesting because, unlike the original version by Diderot and D'Alembert, it presents a less French and less anti-religious approach, thus earning it the nickname of Protestant encyclopedia and ensuring a strong diffusion in Northern Europe.

Astronomy, 1771, Simple Micrometer Telescope It is a burin engraving made by Fortunate Bartholomew De Felice, part of the work Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire Universel Raisonné des connaissances.
Questa incisione, pubblicata nel 1771, proviene dall’edizione della Enciclopedia di Diderot e D’Alembert, nota come Yverdon Encyclopedia, che si distingue per il suo approccio meno francese e meno antireligioso, guadagnandosi il soprannome di enciclopedia protestante.

• Sheet size: cm. 24×18
• Engraving size: not specified
• Support: Medium thickness laid paper
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation

Astronomy It is a burin engraving made by Fortunate Bartholomew De Felice In the 1771.
Questa opera è tratta dall’importante opera enciclopedica Encyclopédie ou Dictionnaire Universel Raisonné des connaissances, edited by Diderot and D'Alembert.

• Sheet size: cm. 24×18
• Engraving size: cm. 24×18
• Support: Medium thickness laid paper
• Condition: Excellent condition, with white back

This engraving is part of the edition of the Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert, known as Yverdon Encyclopedia, published in Switzerland.
Rispetto alla versione originale, questa edizione presenta un approccio meno francese e meno antireligioso, guadagnandosi il soprannome di enciclopedia protestante e assicurando una forte diffusione nel Nord Europa.

Astronomy, 1771, Jupiter's satellites It is a burin engraving made by Fortunate Bartholomew De Felice, part of the work Encyclopedie ou Dictionnaire Universel Raisonné des connaissances, edited by Diderot and D'Alembert.
Questa incisione, datata 1771, è un esempio significativo della diffusione del sapere astronomico nell’epoca.

• Sheet size: cm. 24×18
• Engraving size: cm. 24×18
• Technique: Burin
• Support: Medium thickness laid paper
• Condition: Excellent state of preservation

Questa incisione è parte dell’edizione dell’Enciclopedia di Diderot e D’Alembert, nota come Yverdon Encyclopedia, pubblicata in Svizzera. Essa si distingue per un approccio meno francese e meno antireligioso, guadagnandosi il soprannome di enciclopedia protestante, che ne ha favorito la diffusione nel Nord Europa.