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A scholar sits in his study reading by a globe. Line engraving by G. Longhi after J. Swebach-Desfontaines after S. Koninck.

A philosopher seated at a table covered with large folio volumes and a globe; right, a winding staircase. Etching by L. Surugue, 1753.

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A scholar sits in his study reading by a globe. Line engraving by G. Longhi after J. Swebach-Desfontaines after S. Koninck.

A philosopher seated at a table covered with large folio volumes and a globe; right, a winding staircase. Etching by L. Surugue, 1753.