Portrait of Anthonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), natural philosopher, in Delft. Knee piece, sitting at a writing table on which a certificate lies from his…

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Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch biologist and microbiologist (died 1723)

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Antonie Philips van Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and microscopist in the Golden Age of Dutch art, science and technology.
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