Cellarius Collection

CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. Fol 24. Hemisphaerium stellatum boreale antiquum. Representation of the Northern Hemisphere

With the sun at the center; Copernicus appears at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left
COPERNICAN UNIVERSE, 1660. With the sun at the center; Copernicus appears at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left. Copperplate engraving from Andreas Cellarius Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia

COPERNICAN UNIVERSE, 1660. Copernican map of the Universe, with the sun at the center: copperplate engraving from Andreas Cellarius " Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica

CELESTIAL PLANISPHERE, 1660. Schillers Christianized Heaven, southern hemisphere, from Andreas Cellarius " Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica" published, 1660, in Amsterdam

Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665). Dutch-German cartographer. Harmonia Macrocosmica, 1660, a major star atlas, published by Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam

PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1660. Depiction of the Ptolemaic universe with the earth at the center: engraving from Andreas Cellarius " Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica, " Amsterdam, 1660

Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica by BRAHE, 1661 (engraving)
CUL4933043 Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica by BRAHE, 1661 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665)

CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601)
CUL4868671 CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601). Danish astronomer

CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601)
CUL4875768 CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601). Danish astronomer

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)

Copernican (heliocentric / Sun-centred) system of the Universe, 1708
Copernican (heliocentric/Sun-centred) system of the Universe, 1761. Illustration showing ecliptic and the orbit of the Earth and the planets

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

Christoph (Keller) Cellarius
3252926 Christoph (Keller) Cellarius by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Christoph (Keller) Cellarius, 1638-1707. German classical scholar

CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. Fol 24
CUL4935260 CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. Fol 24. Hemisphaerium stellatum boreale antiquum. Representation of the Northern Hemisphere

Harmonia Macrocosmica. The planisphere of Copernicus, 1660. Creator: Cellarius, Andreas (c
Harmonia Macrocosmica. The planisphere of Copernicus, 1660. Private Collection

Cellarius, (1638-1707), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Cellarius, (1638-1707), 1830. Christoph Cellarius (1638-1707) German classical scholar who who held a position in Weimar. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard

Harmonia Macrocosmica, engraving with Bible passages by Andreas Cellarius

Macrocosm Harmony, engraving in the work Scenographia systematis mundani ptolemaici, 1661

Map of the celestial Southern Hemisphere, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Map of the celestial Southern Hemisphere, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

Ptolemic System, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Ptolemic System, 1660-1661. The Ptolemaic or geocentric model has the Earth at the centre of the Universe with all the other bodies, including the Sun, orbiting around it

Map of Christian contellations, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Map of Christian contellations, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius, published by Johannes Janssonius

The conjunction of the planets, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
The conjunction of the planets, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius, published by Johannes Janssonius

Astonomers looking through a telescope, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Astonomers looking through a telescope, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

Celestial planisphere showing the signs of the zodiac, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

Map showing Tycho Brahes system of planetary orbits, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer, (1660-1661). Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer, (1660-1661). Detail from a map showing the Copernican system of planetary orbits (the Planisphaerium Copernicanum )

Map showing Tycho Brahes system of planetary orbits around the Earth, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica)

Map charting the movement of the Earth and Planets, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Map charting the movement of the Earth and Planets, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

Chart describing the movement of the Planets, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Chart describing the movement of the Planets, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

An astronomer, detail from a map of the planets, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
An astronomer, detail from a map of the planets, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

But he denied before them all saying, I know not what thou sayest, c1850. Artist: William French
But he denied before them all saying, I know not what thou sayest, c1850. Matthew, chapter 26, verse 70

Copernican sun-centred (heliocentric) system of the universe, 1708. This shows the orbit of the Moon round the Earth, and the orbits of the Earth and planets round the Sun

Depiction of the Geo-Heliocentric Universe of Tycho Brahe, 17th century. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Depiction of the Geo-Heliocentric Universe of Tycho Brahe, from Harmonia Macrocosmica by Andreas Cellarious, 17th century

Ptolemaic (geocentric / Earth-centred) system of the Universe, 1708
Ptolemaic (geocentric/Earth-centred) system of the Universe, 1708. Illustration showing the position of the Sun, Moon and planets and the band of the ecliptic

CELESTIAL PLANISPHERE, 1660. Celestial planisphere of the northern hemisphere from Andreas Cellarius Atlas Coelestis
CELESTIAL PLANISPHERE, 1660. Celestial planisphere of the northern hemisphere from Andreas Cellarius " Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica" published, 1660, in Amsterdam

MAP OF THE UNIVERSE, 1660. According to the theories of Tycho Brahe (1546-1601) from Andreas Cellarius " Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica" published, 1660, in Amsterdam

Ptolemaic, Geocentric, Earth-centred system of universe, showing Earth surrounded by water air and fire (4 Greek elements) and the spheres of the planets and stars

URANIA & ASTRONOMERS, 1660. Tycho Brahe, Ptolemy, St. Augustine, Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo and Andreas Cellarius surround Urania

Copernican sun-centred (Heliocentric) system of universe showing orbit of earth and planets round the sun, including Jupiter and its moons. Figure on bottom right represents Copernicus

Copernican, Heliocentric, Sun-centred, system of universe showing the ecliptic and the orbit of the earth and the planets and demonstrating reason for night and day

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"Cellarius: Mapping the Celestial Universe" Step into the world of Andreas Cellarius, a renowned Dutch-German cartographer whose work revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos. His masterpiece, Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica, published in 1660 Amsterdam, takes us on a mesmerizing journey through the heavens. In Cellarius' celestial atlas, we encounter a Copernican universe where the sun takes center stage. With meticulous detail and artistry, he depicts Copernicus himself at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left, symbolizing the clash between heliocentrism and geocentrism. The copperplate engravings from this opus showcase not only scientific knowledge but also artistic brilliance. The intricate lines bring to life Schillers Christianized Heaven in its southern hemisphere—a vision that merges faith with astronomy. Venturing further into Cellarius' works, we explore his representation of both the Ptolemaic universe and Copernican system. These contrasting models reveal how science evolves over time as new discoveries challenge prevailing beliefs. But it is not just Andreas who contributed to this legacy; his son Christoph Keller Cellarius continued their cartographic tradition. Together they crafted Hemisphaerium stellatum boreale antiquum—an enchanting depiction of the Northern Hemisphere—printed by Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam during the Early Modern Era. Even centuries later, Cellarius' influence endures. In 1708, another rendition emerged showcasing a Sun-centered model inspired by Copernicus—a testament to how his ideas shaped future generations' understanding of our place in the cosmos. As we marvel at these timeless engravings created by unknown artists in 1830 based on Cellarius' original works, let us appreciate how one man's dedication to mapping celestial wonders forever changed our perception of space and ignited scientific progress for generations to come.