Celestial Map Collection (#2)

Hercules and Corona Borealis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340880 Hercules and Corona Borealis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 11)

Planesphaeri Coelestis Hemisphaerium Meridionale, 1700 (coloured print)
7340115 Planesphaeri Coelestis Hemisphaerium Meridionale, 1700 (coloured print) by Allard, Carel (c.1648-1709); 63x55 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The starry zodiac, by the limits of which the visible paths of all the planets are bounded - John Seller author
7340114 The starry zodiac, by the limits of which the visible paths of all the planets are bounded - John Seller author, hydrographer of the most serene king, 1679 (engraving) by Seller

Planesphaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Septentrionale, 1700 (coloured print)
7340113 Planesphaerii Coelestis Hemisphaerium Septentrionale, 1700 (coloured print) by Allard, Carel (c.1648-1709); 63x55 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Orion, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340893 Orion, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 29)

Gemini, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340883 Gemini, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 18)

Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky and Serpens, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340879 Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky and Serpens, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Perseus and Caput Medusae, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340877 Perseus and Caput Medusae, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 6)

Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniae, Hydra, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus, Antilia Pnuematica
7339262 Noctua, Corvus, Crater, Sextans Uraniae, Hydra, Felis, Lupus, Centaurus, Antilia Pnuematica, Argo Navis and Pysix Nautica, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall

Aries and Musca borealis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7339259 Aries and Musca borealis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 16)

Lynx and Telescopium Hereschilii, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7339149 Lynx and Telescopium Hereschilii, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 8)

A planisphere printed in white on a dark blue background, c.1900 (cardboard, gilt)
7339847 A planisphere printed in white on a dark blue background, c.1900 (cardboard, gilt) by Jaubert, Leon (19th century); 73x69x3.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Auriga, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7339258 Auriga, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 7)

The right ascensions and declinations of the principal fixed stars in both hemispheres to year 1678, 1678 (engraving)
7337580 The right ascensions and declinations of the principal fixed stars in both hemispheres to year 1678, 1678 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Astrolabe: detail obverse, c.1552 (bronze)
7339277 Astrolabe: detail obverse, c.1552 (bronze) by Gemini, Thomas (c.1515-62) & Sutton, Henry (c.1624-65); 35.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Dial detail of celestial clockwork globe, 17th century (gilt copper alloy, brass, gilt brass, blued-steel, engraved)
7339255 Dial detail of celestial clockwork globe, 17th century (gilt copper alloy, brass, gilt brass, blued-steel, engraved) by Habrecht

Astrolabe of King Alfonso X of Castile (Alfonso X el Sabio) (1221-1284)
AIS5369939 Astrolabe of King Alfonso X of Castile (Alfonso X el Sabio) (1221-1284); Museo Naval, Madrid, Spain; © Iberfoto

Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste)
7207324 Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste). First tapestry in the series

Celestial chart: Autumn, showing signs of the zodiac and positions of the stars (engraving)
XND70408 Celestial chart: Autumn, showing signs of the zodiac and positions of the stars (engraving) by Emslie, John (1813-75); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraved by John Emslie (1813-75))

Lacerta, Cygnus, Lyra, Vulpecula and Anser, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7075935 Lacerta, Cygnus, Lyra, Vulpecula and Anser, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astronomical chart showing a swan)

Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste)
7209519 Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste). First tapestry in the series

Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestrial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste)
7209523 Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestrial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste). First tapestry in the series

Terrestrial and celestial globes (engraving)
7172555 Terrestrial and celestial globes (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Terrestrial and celestial globes)

Rasi Chakra, The Hindu Zodiac and Solar System (engraving)
7182605 Rasi Chakra, The Hindu Zodiac and Solar System (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rasi Chakra, The Hindu Zodiac and Solar System)

Golden-clad cavalry in the air over Jerusalem (engraving)
7172424 Golden-clad cavalry in the air over Jerusalem (engraving) by European School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Golden-clad cavalry in the air over Jerusalem (2 Maccabees 5)

Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestrial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste)
7208762 Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestrial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste). First tapestry in the series

Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste)
7209521 Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste). First tapestry in the series

Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestrial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste)
7209518 Flemish tapestry. Series The Spheres. Hercules supporting the celestrial sphere (Hercules sostiene la esfera celeste). First tapestry in the series

Aquarius, Piscis Australis & Ballon Aerostatique, Illustration from Urania
7075918 Aquarius, Piscis Australis & Ballon Aerostatique, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gemini, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7075938 Gemini, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Taurus, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7075937 Taurus, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astronomical chart showing the bull Taurus forming the constellation)

Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky, and Serpens
7075933 Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky, and Serpens, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall

Hercules and Corona Borealis, Illustration from Uranias Mirror
7075932 Hercules and Corona Borealis, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, and Quadrans Muralis
7075931 Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices, and Quadrans Muralis, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall

Ursa Major, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7075930 Ursa Major, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astronomical chart showing a bear forming the constellation.); English

Lynx and Telescopium Herschilii, Illustration from Uranias Mirror
7075929 Lynx and Telescopium Herschilii, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Monoceros, Canis Minor, and Atelier Typographique, Illustration from Urania
7083885 Monoceros, Canis Minor, and Atelier Typographique, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Pisces, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7083883 Pisces, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Aries and Musca Borealis, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7075936 Aries and Musca Borealis, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Auriga, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7075928 Auriga, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astronomical chart showing Auriga the Charioteer holding a ram, two ewes)

Cancer, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7075921 Cancer, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astronomical chart showing crab forming the constellation.); English

libra, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7083882 libra, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info.: Astronomical chart showing a balance forming the constellation.); English

Draco and Ursa Minor, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7075925 Draco and Ursa Minor, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Psalterium Georgii, Fluvius Eridanus, Cetus, Officina Sculptoris, Fornax Chemica
7083884 Psalterium Georgii, Fluvius Eridanus, Cetus, Officina Sculptoris, Fornax Chemica, and Machina Electrica, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall

Cassiopeia, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7083794 Cassiopeia, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Sagittarius and Corona Australis, Microscopium, and Telescopium
7075939 Sagittarius and Corona Australis, Microscopium, and Telescopium, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall

Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila, and Antinous, Illustration from Uranias Mirror
7075934 Delphinus, Sagitta, Aquila, and Antinous, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cepheus, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching)
7075927 Cepheus, Illustration from Uranias Mirror, 1825 (etching) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of the Cosmos: A Journey through Celestial Maps" Step back in time to 1805 with a star map that reveals the secrets of the night sky. This celestial chart showcases the signs of the zodiac and positions of stars, allowing us to navigate our way through the vast expanse above. Transport yourself further into history as you explore an enchanting illustration from Uranias Mirror, dated 1825. Behold Perseus and Caput Medusa, captured beautifully in an etching that brings their mythical tale to life. Continuing on this celestial journey, we encounter Lacerta, Cygnus, Lyra, Vulpecula, and Anser depicted in another captivating etching from Uranias Mirror. These constellations dance across the heavens like shimmering jewels against a velvet backdrop. Marvel at a Flemish tapestry series titled "The Spheres, " where Hercules supports both terrestrial and celestial spheres. Created between 1525-1530 by Barend van Orley or Pieter Coecke van Aelst, these intricate masterpieces showcase divine strength intertwined with heavenly realms. Delve deeper into ancient wisdom with engravings depicting Rasi Chakra – The Hindu Zodiac and Solar System. Witness how cultures around the world sought to understand cosmic patterns and their influence on human existence. Prepare for awe-inspiring imagery as golden-clad cavalry takes flight over Jerusalem in yet another mesmerizing engraving. Here lies a testament to mankind's fascination with transcending earthly boundaries and reaching for celestial heights. Immerse yourself once more in "The Spheres" tapestry series by Barend van Orley or Pieter Coecke van Aelst. Feel Hercules' unwavering support as he upholds not only one but multiple celestial spheres – symbolic representations of our connection to something greater than ourselves.