THE

PRINCIPLES

OF HYDROSTATICS

Elements

WRITTEN BY

SIMON STEVIN

of Bruges.

An ornate oval emblem contains Simon Stevin's famous 'clootcrans' (wreath of spheres) diagram, which illustrates the principles of the inclined plane. The beads are strung on a triangle to demonstrate equilibrium. Inscribed in the upper curve of the oval is the motto: 'WONDER EN IS GHEEN WONDER' (A wonder is no wonder). The emblem is surrounded by elaborate Mannerist scrollwork, including two putti at the top supporting a crest and various scientific instruments, such as a globe and a square, at the bottom.

An oval library stamp of the 'KONINKL. BIBLIOTHEEK' (Royal Library of the Netherlands) is present.

From the library of the illustrious man Isaac Vossius. 82