Astronomers from BL Add 24189, f. 15
Summary
Miniature of astronomers on Mt Athos, above, studying the stars with astrolabes and quadrants and, below, inscribing strange characters in the dust with sticks. Image taken from f. 15 of Illustrations for Mandeville's Travels (index Voyage d'outre mer, Itinerarium).
Tags
Date
1300 - 1500
Source
British Library
Copyright info
Public Domain