Armillary Sphere Collection

The Situation of the Earth in the Heavens, plate 74 from The Celestial Atlas
XCF90198 The Situation of the Earth in the Heavens, plate 74 from The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) pub

Astronomy Diagrams and instruments C017 / 3498
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of astronomy diagrams and instruments

Europe, Portugal, Regua, Portugals coat of arms and Armillary Sphere

An engraving depicting an armillary sphere, and diagrams for horizontal and vertical dials, 19th century
5313184 An engraving depicting an armillary sphere, and diagrams for horizontal and vertical dials, 19th century; (add.info.: 02/02/1805); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Engraving depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy, shown holding an armillary sphere. Dated 19th Century
UIG5426039 Engraving depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy, shown holding an armillary sphere. Dated 19th Century; UIG.

An allegorical figure representing Astronomy
5309981 An allegorical figure representing Astronomy; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an allegorical figure representing Astronomy shown holding an armillary sphere)

Arab astronomer
3330984 Arab astronomer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Arab astronomer, one holding an armillary sphere showing a geocentric universe and the path of the ecliptic)

An armillary sphere
3740718 An armillary sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings)

An armillary sphere
3740716 An armillary sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings)

Astrology: an astrologer equipped with different instruments (armillary sphere, balance, compass)
FGL5471300 Astrology: an astrologer equipped with different instruments (armillary sphere, balance, compass, pendulum) establishes a horoscope

Astrology. An astrologer receives a client, he holds in his hands the instruments that symbolize his profession
FGL5469984 Astrology. An astrologer receives a client, he holds in his hands the instruments that symbolize his profession: the armillary sphere

Tycho Brahe's equatorial rings, from " Astronomiae Implatiae Mechanica."
NWI4947704 Tycho Brahe's equatorial rings, from " Astronomiae Implatiae Mechanica."; (add.info.: Tycho Brahe's equatorial rings)

Arab astronomer
3330987 Arab astronomer; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Arab astronomer, one holding an armillary sphere showing a geocentric universe and the path of the ecliptic)

A scientist performing a calculation on an armillary sphere (" S")
GIA5034681 A scientist performing a calculation on an armillary sphere (" S"). Manuscript of the works of Aristotle, 13th century.; © Giancarlo Costa.

Engraving depicting an armillary sphere, a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere)
5309270 Engraving depicting an armillary sphere, a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere), consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centred on Earth or the Sun

An armillary sphere
3740717 An armillary sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings)

An armillary sphere
3740714 An armillary sphere; (add.info.: Illustration depicting an armillary sphere. An armillary sphere is a model of objects in the sky consisting of a spherical framework of rings)

Woodblock engraving depicting Arab astronomers
5309365 Woodblock engraving depicting Arab astronomers; (add.info.: Woodblock engraving depicting Arab astronomers. One holds an armillary sphere showing a geocentric universe)

Dictionary: Armillary Sphere, in Astronomy (engraving)
8636637 Dictionary: Armillary Sphere, in Astronomy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armillary Sphere, in Astronomy)

Woodcut depicting FERDINAND I; Holy Roman Emperor 1558-64, king of Bohemia and Hungary 1526
5311572 Woodcut depicting FERDINAND I; Holy Roman Emperor 1558-64, king of Bohemia and Hungary 1526. From the title page of the De Sphaericus of Theodosius of Tripoli (2nd century AD)

An allegorical picture of Astronomy shown holding an armillary sphere, 19th century
5310752 An allegorical picture of Astronomy shown holding an armillary sphere, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1881); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Frontispice of 'Harmonia Macrocosmica' or 'Celestial Atlas' by Andreas Cellarius, 1661 (engraving)
CUL4933069 Frontispice of 'Harmonia Macrocosmica' or 'Celestial Atlas' by Andreas Cellarius, 1661 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: CELLARIUS)

Vignette depicting astronomers and various instruments including an astrolabe and an armillary sphere
3359527 Vignette depicting astronomers and various instruments including an astrolabe and an armillary sphere; (add.info)

Edge, Charles N. garden, 1933 June 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Edge, Charles N. garden, 1933 June 18

Edge, Charles N. garden, 1933 June 18. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Edge, Charles N. garden, 1933 June 18

Wall Monument with an Armillary Sphere [verso], 1571. Creator: Unknown
Wall Monument with an Armillary Sphere [verso], 1571

The Christ child holding the orb, 1493. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Christ child holding the orb, 1493. Found in the Collection of the Albertina, Vienna

The Beijing Ancient Astronomical Observatory, detail of an armillary sphere, one of the instruments reproduction placed outside the building, Peking (Beijing) China Beijing - Peking

Ecliptic armillary sphere placed on the roof of the Observatory, 2005, Beijing (Peking), China China Beijing - Peking. Date of Photograph:2005

Science and Islam: "description of the astronomical observatory of the Arab
LRI4661302 Science and Islam: " description of the astronomical observatory of the Arab scientist Taqi al-Din (Taqi al Din or Takiyuddin) (1526-1585) built under Murad III in Istanbul in 1577

Two Philosophers Watching an Eclipse, 1615-42. Creator: Pierre Brebiette
Two Philosophers Watching an Eclipse, 1615-42

Portrait of a Young Man, ca. 1760-65. Creator: Pompeo Batoni
Portrait of a Young Man, ca. 1760-65

Tapestry, Verdure with Arms of Miro, 1500-25 (wool & silk)
3576185 Tapestry, Verdure with Arms of Miro, 1500-25 (wool & silk) by European School, (16th century); 353x330.2 cm; Burrell Collection, Glasgow

Armillary sphere following the ptolemaic system, 1578 (object)
DEX5040787 Armillary sphere following the ptolemaic system, 1578 (object) by Plato, Carlo (16th century); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

Armillary sphere following the ptolemaic system, 1564 (object)
DEX5040801 Armillary sphere following the ptolemaic system, 1564 (object) by Volpaia, Girolamo della (c.1530-1614); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

Armillary sphere following the ptolemaic system, 1578 (object)
DEX5040794 Armillary sphere following the ptolemaic system, 1578 (object) by Plato, Carlo (16th century); Istituto e Museo di Storia della Scienza, Florence

Representation of the Universe as the model of Copernicus, 1661 (engraving)
CUL4930365 Representation of the Universe as the model of Copernicus, 1661 (engraving) by Cellarius, Andreas (c.1596-1665); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546 - 1601) explains how the globe works to Johannes Kepler (1571 - 1630)
ELD4838230 Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546 - 1601) explains how the globe works to Johannes Kepler (1571 - 1630) in Prague in 1600 - (Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601)

Rosalind and Celia, c. 1845 (oil on canvas)
HMP90706 Rosalind and Celia, c.1845 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 76.2x63.5 cm; Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston, Lancashire

Still life with musical instruments (Violin, lute and spinette and armillary sphere)
LRI4620012 Still life with musical instruments (Violin, lute and spinette and armillary sphere) - Painting by Bartolomeo Bettera (1639-1722), circa 1660 Oil on canvas Dim: 70, 5x94, 7 cm - Bergamo

"Nature morte aux instruments de musique"(Still life with musical instruments) Globe, flute, partition
FIA5327596 " Nature morte aux instruments de musique" (Still life with musical instruments) Globe, flute, partition, viole, guitare

L observation du ciel au temps de Galilee (Galileo Galilei, 1564-1642) - Gravure extraite de "Von Bedeutung der
FIA5391207 L observation du ciel au temps de Galilee (Galileo Galilei, 1564-1642) - Gravure extraite de " Von Bedeutung der Cometen", de Pierre Petit (1598-1677)

Armillary sphere of wood and metal of astronomer and cosmographer Antonio Santucci (died 1613) 1588-1593
LRI4632554 Armillary sphere of wood and metal of astronomer and cosmographer Antonio Santucci (died 1613) 1588-1593. It was commissioned by Ferdinand I de Medicis (Ferdinando I de Medici) (1549-1609)

Ms Ital 483 P. 4. 7 f. 155v Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) from the Dittamondo by Fazio degli Uberti (vellum)
ALG199872 Ms Ital 483 P.4.7 f.155v Pliny the Elder (23-79 AD) from the Dittamondo by Fazio degli Uberti (vellum) by Italian School, (15th century); Biblioteca Estense, Modena, Emilia-Romagna

Ms Lat VI 245 fol. 3r Frontispiece to Book I showing a page of text with an architectural frame depicting Pliny
XIR84902 Ms Lat VI 245 fol.3r Frontispiece to Book I showing a page of text with an architectural frame depicting Pliny the Elder

Historiated initial L depicting Pliny the Elder, detail of frontispiece to Book I
XIR84900 Historiated initial L depicting Pliny the Elder, detail of frontispiece to Book I, from the Historia Naturalis (vellum) (detail of 84902) by Italian School

"Uranie"(Urania) representation de la Muse protectrice de l astronomie et de l astrologie
FIA5327588 " Uranie" (Urania) representation de la Muse protectrice de l astronomie et de l astrologie, tenant une main sur une sphere

Stirrup Glass (Sturzglas) with Silver Armilary Sphere Incorporating Dice, Antwerp, 1590/1600

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The armillary sphere, a fascinating astronomical instrument, has been depicted in various forms throughout history. In Europe, particularly in Portugal, it holds great significance and is often associated with the country's coat of arms. One notable representation of the they are be found in the tapestry "Verdure with Arms of Miro" from 1500-25. Created using wool and silk, this artwork showcases the intricate beauty of this celestial device. Dating back to 1578 and following the Ptolemaic system, there are several objects depicting the armillary sphere. These representations provide insight into how astronomers during that time understood and studied celestial movements. In Pierre Brebiette's painting "Two Philosophers Watching an Eclipse" from 1615-42, we witness scholars observing a rare cosmic event through an armillary sphere. This highlights its importance as a tool for studying celestial phenomena. Even renowned artists like Pompeo Batoni incorporated the armillary sphere into their works. His portrait titled "Portrait of a Young Man" from ca. 1760-65 features a young man holding this instrument, symbolizing his interest in astronomy or perhaps his desire to explore knowledge beyond earthly boundaries. An engraving titled "Representation of the Universe as the model of Copernicus" from 1661 further emphasizes how scientists embraced new ideas about our place in space by incorporating them into depictions featuring an armillary sphere. Historical events also connect with this remarkable instrument. For instance, Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe explains its workings to Johannes Kepler in Prague around 1600—an encounter that played a crucial role in advancing our understanding of planetary motion. The influence and significance of the armillary sphere extend beyond scientific circles; it even appears in literature and art inspired by medieval times. An illustration featured in Paul Lacroix's book "Science and Literature in Middle Ages, " published London 1878 (litho), showcases its presence in medieval culture.