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Metoposcopia libris tredecim et octingentis faciei humanae eiconibus complexa.
Publication Details
Paris: T. Jolly, 1658 CE.
Contains 800 illustrations of the human face. Cardan, Professor of Medicine at Padua as well as a celebrated mathematician and scientist, claimed to be able to draw horoscopes from the appearance of the face. A French translation was also published in 1658.
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Thematic Classifications
| Catalog Metadata | Reference Information |
|---|---|
| Entry Number | #152 |
| Permanent Link | https://hom-sveltekit.fly.dev/entry/2744 |
| Author Bio Link | Wikipedia ↗ |
| External URL | metoposcopia-libris-tredecim-et-octingentis-faciei-humanae-eiconibus-complexa |
Geographic Context
Publication place: Paris
Mentioned in annotation: Padua