Fine Art Print : Corona Australis, constellation. Hemisphere. Engraving, 1559
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Corona Australis, constellation. Hemisphere. Engraving, 1559
Corona Australis, constellation in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere. Engraving, 1559. Dele Stelle Fisse by Italian humanist Alessandro Piccolomini (1508-1579). Edited in Venice, 1540
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Alessandro Australis Celestial Constellation Corona Dele Fisse Hemisphere Humanist Latin Philosopher Piccolomini Scientific Southern Stelle
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Discover the wonders of the Southern Celestial Hemisphere with our exquisite Fine Art Print of Corona Australis, the Southern Crown constellation. This captivating engraving, created by Italian humanist Alessandro Piccolomini in 1559, offers a glimpse into the night sky as it appeared over 400 years ago. The intricate details of the stars and constellation are beautifully rendered, making this a must-have for astrology enthusiasts, stargazers, and art collectors alike. Bring a piece of astronomical history into your home or office with our Museum-quality, archival-grade prints.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 66cm (22" x 26")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Corona Australis, or the Southern Crown, is a constellation located in the Southern Celestial Hemisphere. This engraving of the constellation, titled "De Stelle Fisse" or "Of Fixed Stars," was created by the Italian humanist Alessandro Piccolomini in 1559. Piccolomini was a scholar, philosopher, and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of the stars and the constellations. The image shows Corona Australis as it appeared in the night sky during the 16th century. The constellation is depicted with its distinctive crown shape, which is formed by the stars Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, Epsilon, Zeta, and Eta. These stars are represented as small circles with crosses, indicating their fixed nature. The engraving was produced in Venice, Italy, and is a testament to the European fascination with the stars and the heavens during the Renaissance period. The intricate design and attention to detail in the image reflect the advanced observational and scientific techniques of the time. Piccolomini's work was part of a larger tradition of star mapping and constellation identification that began with the ancient Greeks and Romans. By the 16th century, European astronomers had expanded the known constellations and refined the boundaries of existing ones. Piccolomini's contribution to this endeavor was significant, and his work continues to be studied and appreciated by astronomers and historians today.
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