Celestial Collection (page 8)

South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub
3075760 South Pole, Plate 6 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving) by Pardies

North Pole, Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub
3075757 North Pole, Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving) by Pardies

The Adoration of the Shepherds, c. 1600-10 (oil on copper)
1762604 The Adoration of the Shepherds, c.1600-10 (oil on copper) by Turchi, Alessandro (1579-1649); 47.4x23.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian

Ulysses giving Wine to Polyphemus (engraving)
973710 Ulysses giving Wine to Polyphemus (engraving) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ulysses giving Wine to Polyphemus)

Christian and hopeful come in sight of the celestial city (colour litho)
956040 Christian and hopeful come in sight of the celestial city (colour litho) by Shaw, John Byam Liston (1872-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

In a Balcony, 1 March 1871, the Celestial and the Barbarians (engraving)
1052455 In a Balcony, 1 March 1871, the Celestial and the Barbarians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Balcony, 1 March 1871)

Pope Benedict XIV presenting the Encyclical Ex Omnibus
995753 Pope Benedict XIV presenting the Encyclical Ex Omnibus to the Comte de Stainville, later Duc de Choiseul, 1757 (oil on canvas) by Batoni

Angel of the Lord visits the Shepherds, Sanctuary of the Shepherds Chapel
860370 Angel of the Lord visits the Shepherds, Sanctuary of the Shepherds Chapel, Bethlehem (fresco) by Noni, Umberto (fl.1830-40); Private Collection; Photo eZev Radovan; Italian, out of copyright

Illustration from Daphne by Alfred de Vigny, 1924 (colour litho)
CH438765 Illustration from Daphne by Alfred de Vigny, 1924 (colour litho) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941); 30x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

A View of Bethlehem with the Journey of the Magi, the Trinity Above
659305 A View of Bethlehem with the Journey of the Magi, the Trinity Above and the Nativity in a Painted Cartouche Below, 1752 (oil on canvas) by Stephan

Dawn (oil on canvas)
492440 Dawn (oil on canvas) by Frederic, Leon Henri Marie (1856-1940); 162.6x88.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: l Aurore, or l Aube Arrachant les Tenebres Aurora)

Daphne by Alfred Vigny, lacquer by Jean Dunand (1877-1942)
CH438762 Daphne by Alfred Vigny, lacquer by Jean Dunand (1877-1942), 1924 (lacquered copper) by Schmied, Francois-Louis (1873-1941) (after); 30x24.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

MS Hunter 251 f. 47v, illustration of a zodiac man, c
3552280 MS Hunter 251 f.47v, illustration of a zodiac man, c.1475-1500 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library

The Celestial Gates are Opened (engraving)
3625335 The Celestial Gates are Opened (engraving) by Rhead, George Woolliscroft (1855-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Celestial Gates are Opened)

The angel Ruh holding the celestial spheres, illustration from the Aja
3268129 The angel Ruh holding the celestial spheres, illustration from the Aja ib al-Makhluqat (Wonders of Creation) by Qazwini, c.1550-1600 (ink, colour and gold on paper) by Persian School

A figure of Kui xing (carved ivory) (see also 272116)
HSC272115 A figure of Kui xing (carved ivory) (see also 272116) by Chinese School, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); height:13.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Creation of the Heavens, c. 1790 (pen & ink with wash on paper)
XYC258611 The Creation of the Heavens, c.1790 (pen & ink with wash on paper) by Flaxman, John (1755-1826); 23.3x25.1 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

St. Cecilia, 1647 (oil on panel)
AGN342963 St. Cecilia, 1647 (oil on panel) by Bailleur, C. de (1607-71) and Francken, F. (1607-67); 63.5x49.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: patron saint of musicians; ); Photo eAgnew s

Phaeton Alarm d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (etching, engraving
NCO189785 Phaeton Alarm d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (etching, engraving, aquatint & w/c) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 34x37.4 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Female Form with Astrological symbols, illustration from Culpeper
STC225716 The Female Form with Astrological symbols, illustration from Culpepers Complete Physician and Complete Herbal published 1790 (coloured engraving) by Kneller

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1578-82 (fresco)
ALI375369 Adoration of the Shepherds, 1578-82 (fresco) by Peterzano, Simone Veneziano (fl.1573-96); Certosa di Garegnano, Milan, Italy; Alinari

Angel Musician playing a stringed instrument (bas-relief)
XIR440633 Angel Musician playing a stringed instrument (bas-relief) by French School, (15th century); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

A Cross-Staff, illustration from A Seamans Secrets by John Davis
498314 A Cross-Staff, illustration from A Seamans Secrets by John Davis, published 1595 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Light of Navigation, 1608 (engraving)
498324 The Light of Navigation, 1608 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Light of Navigation by Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)

Astrological chart (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
423625 Astrological chart (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c
1767807 St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c.1820 (Pen, ink, watercolour and gilt on paper) by Russian School (19th century)

Sarpedon, c. 1875-76 (oil on canvas)
1199612 Sarpedon, c. 1875-76 (oil on canvas) by Richmond, William Blake (1842-1921); 244.5x92.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Reverse of Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1580 (oil on panel
4073486 Reverse of Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c.1580 (oil on panel) (see also 4073484 and 4073485) by English School, (16th century); 57.2x43.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1580 (oil on panel)
4073485 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c.1580 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 57.2x43.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), half-length

Comet seen over Augsburg end of November 1618, from Cometen Historia, pub
5055724 Comet seen over Augsburg end of November 1618, from Cometen Historia, pub. 1618 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas
3482925 Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas, Augsburg, 1697-99 (silver & silver-gilt) by Drentwett

Celestial manuscript map, 1863 (cloth, embroidery & pen and ink on paper)
3482905 Celestial manuscript map, 1863 (cloth, embroidery & pen and ink on paper) by Rogers, Hattie E. (fl.1863-78); 143.5x239 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: CELESTIAL MANUSCRIPT MAP -- ROGERS)

Astronomers looking through a telescope, detail from a map of the constellations
XCF44577 Astronomers looking through a telescope, detail from a map of the constellations from The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonica macrocosmica) pub

Heads of Angels - Portrait of Miss Francis Isabel Ker Gorden, (oil on canvas)
990323 Heads of Angels - Portrait of Miss Francis Isabel Ker Gorden, (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Assumption of the Virgin, (oil on panel, shaped top in the original frame)
827867 The Assumption of the Virgin, (oil on panel, shaped top in the original frame) by Coffermans, Marcellus (d.c.1575); 221x199 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Assumption of the Virgin)

Venus Rising (The Star), c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
827159 Venus Rising (The Star), c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 129.5x79.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus Rising (The Star). Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904)

The Spirits in Jupiter (engraving)
876943 The Spirits in Jupiter (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published by Cassell c.1890)

Figure of Vairochana, Densatil (gilt bronze) (see also 876883-4)
876882 Figure of Vairochana, Densatil (gilt bronze) (see also 876883-4) by Tibetan School, (14th century); height: 29.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Celestial Nymph Pleads with the Sage, c. 1600 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874498 The Celestial Nymph Pleads with the Sage, c.1600 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 21.91 x9.84 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Rambha)

Rest on the Flight into Egypt (black chalk with pen & ink and wash on paper)
779613 Rest on the Flight into Egypt (black chalk with pen & ink and wash on paper) by Zuccaro, Federico (1542-1609); 47x37.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas
3482901 Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas, Augsburg, 1697-99 (silver & silver-gilt) by Drentwett

Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas
3482918 Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas, Augsburg, 1697-99 (silver & silver-gilt) by Drentwett

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645 / 48, the celestial after c
3482890 Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper) by Blaeu

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645 / 48, the celestial after c
3482884 Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper) by Blaeu

Vadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel)
LEE57749 VAadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel) by Elbfas, Jacob Heinrich (c.1600-1664); 163x110 cm; Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

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"Journeying through the Celestial Realms: From Exploding Stars to Heavenly Ascents" Step into a world beyond our reach, where celestial wonders unfold before our eyes. Norman Lindsay's captivating artwork "A Star Explodes" takes us on a cosmic journey, reminding us of the immense power and beauty that lies within the universe. In Dante's Paradiso, Beatrice leads him into the Empyrean, where angels and blessed souls gather to form a snow-white rose in reverence to the Deity. Gustave Dor's wood engraving brings this heavenly scene to life, showcasing celestial mechanics intertwined with medieval artistry. Saint John Climacus stands at the pinnacle of his Ladder of Heavenly Ascent in an exquisite 12th-century icon. His spiritual journey serves as an inspiration for those seeking enlightenment and divine connection. Milton's Paradise Lost transports us to a momentous event as Satan and his rebellious angels are cast out of Heaven. Through Gustave Dor's intricate wood engraving, we witness their fall from grace against a backdrop of ethereal magnificence. Saturn reveals its true colors in Cassini's mesmerizing photograph, offering us a glimpse into its majestic presence within our solar system. The Sarajevo Haggadah presents an enchanting reproduction of The Creation, capturing the awe-inspiring act that brought forth all celestial bodies. Gazing up at Pharilapche Peak in Nepal, we find ourselves immersed in a celestial sky adorned by Sirius, Orion, and Aldebaran - guiding lights that have fascinated humanity for centuries. The Orion Nebula beckons with its vibrant hues and swirling clouds of stardust - an astronomical masterpiece waiting to be explored. Hans Holbein’s "The Ambassadors" invites us into another realm altogether - one where earthly objects intertwine with celestial symbols. This enigmatic painting challenges our perception while hinting at hidden meanings beyond what meets the eye.