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Celestial Sphere Collection

"The Celestial Sphere: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the fascinating world of celestial mechanics as depicted in medieval artwork

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Celestial Sphere Collection: The edge of the firmament (Flammarion engraving) From L atmosphere
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Celestial mechanics, medieval artwork
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Celestial Sphere Collection: PHASES OF THE MOON, 1534. Woodcut designed by Hans Holbein the Younger from Sebastian
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Celestial Sphere Collection: A diagram of the Universe by the 17th century English Neoplatonist Robert Fludd showing the links
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Southern Hemisphere, by Carel Allard, Amsterdam
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Celestial Sphere Collection: A Chinese celestial sphere of the T ang Dynasty (681-905 A. D. ). Colored engraving
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Zodiac chart incorporating late 15th century woodcut zodiacal signs
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Celestial globe with depictions of animals and other creatures representing signs of the zodiac
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Celestial globe with depictions of animals and other creatures representing signs of the zodiac
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Celestial Sphere Collection: The Hereford Fungus Festival (engraving)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Copernicus in Rome. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Triompho di Fortuna, January 1526. Creator: Unknown
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Harmonia Macrocosmica. The planisphere of Copernicus, 1660. Creator: Cellarius, Andreas (c
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Nicolaus Copernicus (After Jan Matejko), 1874. Creator: Cynk, Florian Stanislaw (1838-1912)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Nicolaus Copernicus, 1874. Creator: Matejko, Jan Alojzy (1838-1893)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Still Life with Musical Instruments, Globe and Armillary Sphere (Detail), 17th century
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Celestial Sphere Collection: The Globes (From the Grand Atlas of all the World), 1725. Creator: Homann, Johann Baptist
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Miniature from the L Image du Monde by Gossuin de Metz, 13th century. Creator: Anonymous
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Celestial spheres, planets and zodiacs. Miniature from the Livre des proprietes des choses, c
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Celestial Sphere Collection: The Northern Celestial Hemisphere, 1515. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Illustration from Les premieres ?uvres de Jacques de Vaulx, pillote en la marine, 1583
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Map of the celestial Southern Hemisphere, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Louis de Gruuthuse before an astronomical clock (From: Horloge de Sapience by Henri Suso), ca
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Portrait of Gemma Frisius (1508-1555), ca. 1540-1545
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Astrolabe, Early 18th cen
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Saint Augustine in His Study. Artist: Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Cosmos (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), 1493. Artist: Anonymous
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Artes Mechanicae. Frieze in the Casa Pellizzari, c. 1500. Artist: Giorgione (1476-1510)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Atlas and Hercules (From The Labours of Hercules). Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Portrait of Princess Dorothea of Denmark (1520-1580), ca 1530. Artist: Gossaert, Jan (ca. 1478-1532)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: The Infant Christ on the Orb of the World, ca 1530. Artist: Cleve, Joos, van (ca. 1485-1540)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Celestial Sphere in the Old Observatory, Peking, c1890
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Celestial Sphere Collection: A Young Astronomer, ca 1685. Artist: Deuren, Olivier van (1666-1714)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Cometa, qui anno Christi, 1742. Artist: Seutter, Matthaeus (1678-1757)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Astrolabe, Second half of the16th cen Artist: Arsenius, Gualterus (c. 1530-c. 1580)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Persian Brass Celestial Globe Brass, engraved and inlaid with silver, 1430-1431
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Celestial Sphere Baghdad, 1145
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Portrait of the Astronomer. Artist: Basaiti, Marco (c. 1470-1530)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Roman Julian Calendar
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Depiction of the Ptolemaic universe with the Earth at the center. Color woodcut from C
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Portrait Nicolaus Petri Title page N Petri Practicqve
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Celestial sphere showing southern constellation
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Celestial Sphere Collection: The Earth as the center of the universe, surrounded by the 12 wind gods
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Celestial Sphere Collection: The four elements of Empedocles (earth, air, fire and water)
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Christian / Ptolemaic conception of the universe, with the Earth at the center
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Celestial Sphere Collection: PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1660. Representation of the Ptolemaic World System
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Celestial Sphere Collection: Haci Ahmeds world map, 1560
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Celestial Sphere Collection: ARMILLARY SPHERE, 1514. Armillary sphere with zodiac


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"The Celestial Sphere: A Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the fascinating world of celestial mechanics as depicted in medieval artwork. The Flammarion engraving, with its depiction of the edge of the firmament, invites us to ponder the mysteries beyond our atmosphere. Delve further into history and explore Hans Holbein the Younger's woodcut from Sebastian, showcasing intricate details of the phases of the moon. This masterpiece transports us back to a time when lunar cycles held great significance. Traveling to the Southern Hemisphere, we encounter Carel Allard's mesmerizing depiction that captures the celestial wonders unique to this region. Marvel at how different cultures interpret and represent their understanding of our vast universe. Venturing eastward, a Chinese celestial sphere from Tang Dynasty takes center stage. Its colored engravings offer a glimpse into ancient astronomical knowledge passed down through generations. The zodiac chart incorporating late 15th-century woodcut signs reminds us of humanity's fascination with astrology throughout history. Each sign holds symbolic meaning connecting individuals to cosmic forces. Continuing our exploration, we encounter Robert Fludd's diagram linking hidden divinity with our manifest world—an intriguing blend of philosophical and theological truths rendered in an exquisite woodcut from Utriusque Cosmi. As we gaze upon a celestial globe adorned with depictions representing zodiacal signs, it becomes evident that these heavenly bodies have long captivated human imagination across cultures and eras. Intriguingly juxtaposed is an engraving depicting The Hereford Fungus Festival—a reminder that even amidst scientific pursuits, celebrations rooted in nature continue to thrive throughout time. Finally, let us not forget Nicolaus Copernicus' presence in Rome during his groundbreaking discoveries about heliocentrism—his legacy forever altering humanity's perception of our place within this vast cosmos.