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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645 / 48, the celestial after c
3482878 Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); height: 99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A LARGE PAIR OF DUTCH 68 CM. (26 IN.) LIBRARY GLOBES
WILLEM JANSZOON BLAEU (1571-1638), AMSTERDAM. THE TERRESTRIAL 1645/1648, THE CELESTIAL AFTER CIRCA 1630
The terrestrial: made up of thirty-six hand-coloured engraved half gores and two polar calottes, pasted onto a plaster sphere, with a detailed and inscribed cartouche to each hemisphere as called for by P. van der Krogt (state 4), the equatorial graduated and labeled every 10 degrees, each degree divided into thirds and alternately hand-coloured in red, blank and blue, the meridian similarly labelled and coloured, the prime meridian of Tenerife is used, the ecliptic graduated in individual days and the houses of the Zodiac similarly coloured, the tropics and polars hand-coloured red, the seas densly decorated with ships, seamonsters, wind-roses and shipping routes, the continents with mountains, rivers and towns named in Latin and decorated with animals, figures and monsters, the great wall of China represented pictorially, California shown as an island, the fictious island labelled Frisland (unlike that in Van der Krogt), on a parcel-gilt and grained imitating rosewood Dutch-style stand with four turned baluster supports above a circular moulded base with cross-stretcher and bun feet, the globe supported in a later black painted iron meridian, the hand-coloured engraved horizon carrying Julian and Gregorian calendars with Saints days, houses of the Zodiac, the wind directions and degree scale; areas of globe and horizon filled in with manuscript replacements.
The celestial: made up of twelve hand-coloured engraved half gores, pasted on to a plaster sphere, with a detailed and inscribed cartouche headed by a portrait of Tycho Brahe and bearing the signature Guiljelmus Blaeuw as called for by P. van der Krogt (state 3), the axis through the celestial pole, the equatorial graduated and labelled every 10 degrees, each degree divided into thirds, the ecliptic graduated in individual days of the houses of the Zodiac, labelled every ten days, each day divided into thirds, the constellations following the style established by Mercator and finely engraved, with text in Latin, Greek and Arabic giving alternative names, the stars are categorized to six levels of magnitude and are picked out in gold paint, nebulae are given a separate symbol and are indicated in notes without a cartouche, on an identical stand with later black painted iron meridian and hand-coloured engraved horizon; areas of horizon filled in with manuscript replacements, areas of globe lost and filled in.
99 cm. high
Each globe with a later square stained and moulded wood plinth base - 26 cm. high x 73 cm. wide x 73 cm. deep (2)); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 23676966
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Cartographic Cartography Celestial Globe Library Globe Mapping Netherlandish Pair Terrestrial
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This print showcases a large pair of library globes, the terrestrial and celestial, created by Willem Janszoon Blaeu in Amsterdam during the 17th century. The terrestrial globe, crafted between 1645 and 1648, features thirty-six hand-colored engraved half gores pasted onto a plaster sphere. It boasts intricate details such as inscribed cartouches, graduated equator and meridian lines labeled every ten degrees, and vividly colored tropics and polar regions. The seas are adorned with ships, sea monsters, wind-roses, and shipping routes while the continents display mountains, rivers, towns named in Latin along with fascinating creatures. The celestial globe is equally impressive with twelve hand-colored engraved half gores depicting constellations following Mercator's style. Each degree on the equatorial line is divided into thirds while the ecliptic displays individual days of the houses of Zodiac labeled every ten days. Stars categorized to six levels of magnitude shimmer in gold paint against a dark backdrop. Both globes rest on Dutch-style stands featuring turned baluster supports above circular bases with cross-stretchers and bun feet. A later black painted iron meridian holds each globe securely while hand-colored engraved horizons provide additional astronomical information. Standing at an impressive height of 99 cm. , these extraordinary globes offer a glimpse into centuries-old cartography techniques combined with artistic flair. Their historical significance lies not only in their accuracy but also in their representation of geographical knowledge during that era. This print captures their beauty for all to admire.
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