Francis Bacon and William Brouncker flanking a bust of King Charles II set on a pedestal, surrounded by symbols of scientific learning representing the Royal Society. Etching by W. Hollar, 1667, after J. Evelyn.
- Evelyn, John, 1620-1706.
- Date:
- 1667
- Reference:
- 543626i
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1667
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1 print : etching ; image 16.6 x 23.5 cm
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Carolus II Societatis regalis author et patronus. Societatis praeses. Artium instaurator.
Top, arms of the Royal Society with motto "Nullius in verba"
References note
Michael Hunter, Science and society in Restoration England, Cambridge 1981, Appendix pp. 194-197
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Wellcome Collection 543626i
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