Astrolabium
Nikolaus Rugendas (III)
1700 - 1750
Medium
brass (alloy)
Dimensions
7.2; 7.5
About this artwork
hoogte 7,5 cm (uitgeklapt) x diameter 7,2 cm
Art Historical Context
### Astrolabium by Nikolaus Rugendas (III) ed between 1700 and 1750, this exquisite *Astrolabium*—a compact brass astrolabe—comes from the skilled hands of Nikola Rugendas III, a member of the renowned German Rugendas family known for their intricate engravings and metalwork. Measuring just 7.5 cm in height when unfolded and 72 cm in diameter, pocket-sized instrument exemplifies the blend of artistry and science during the Enlightenment era, when scientific tools were as beautifully designed as they were functional. Astrolabes like this one were essential for astronomers, navigators, and sch...