M0007634: A philosopher studying a celestial globe

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Photograph of a framed oil painting, c.1620s, depicting a philosopher studying a celestial globe. A caption attached to the frame identifies the subject as Galileo Galilei, likely for display in the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum. The painting was accessioned by the Wellcome Historical Medical Museum on 6th December 1939 (P2931/1939). Related images: L0051763, V0017872, L0051762, L0051764

M0007634: A philosopher studying a celestial globe

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