Copernicus Collection

Full Moon. The Moon appears full when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun during its orbit, when it presents its full sunlit face to Earth

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

Full Moon. The Moon appears full when it is on the opposite side of the Earth from the Sun during its orbit, when it presents its full sunlit face to Earth

Copernicus / Solar System
The solar system according to Copernicus where Earth rotates daily on axis and, with other plants, revolves around the Sun

Copernicuss System (1)
A representation of his system, showing Earth circling the sun which illumines different parts of the globe according to the time of day and the season of the year

with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century
COPERNICAN UNIVERSE with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century

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

Nicolaus Copernicus (14731543) Astronomer. Orbes Celeste
Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543). Renaissance mathematician and astronomer who formulated an heliocentric model of the universe which placed the Sun, rather than the Earth, at the center

Celestial Map of the Planets (coloured engraving)
BAL42828 Celestial Map of the Planets (coloured engraving) by Eimmart, Georg Christoph II (1638-1705); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Copernicuss System (2)
The universe with our Sun as its centre, circled by our Earth and the other planets, and by the signs of the Zodiac : Jupiter is shown with its satellites

Copernicus / Lunar Eclipse
Copernicus observing a lunar eclipse in Rome, Italy

Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473 - 1543, scientist, mathematician, astrologer, portrait, historical illustration, 1880
UIG5413529 Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473 - 1543, scientist, mathematician, astrologer, portrait, historical illustration, 1880; UIG.

Copernicus' planisphere, detail with portrait (etching)
CUL4931697 Copernicus' planisphere, detail with portrait (etching); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: SPAIN. MADRID. Madrid. National Library); Photo © GaPel/AIC.

Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), Polish astronomer (1473-1543)
XEE5028768 Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), Polish astronomer (1473-1543); (add.info.: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543)

Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) polish astronomer (engraving)
1832068 Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) polish astronomer (engraving); © Estate of Gerald Bloncourt. All Rights Reserved 2024.

Copernicus (1473-1543) polish astronomer, engraving
1741743 Copernicus (1473-1543) polish astronomer, engraving; (add.info.: Copernicus (1473-1543) polish astronomer, engraving); Photo: Tallandier.

Polish Astronomer Nicholas Copernicus, 1810 (engraving)
1574475 Polish Astronomer Nicholas Copernicus, 1810 (engraving); (add.info.: Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) Polish astronomer who was first since Greek times to propose a heliocentric universe

Copernicus (engraving)
8669264 Copernicus (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Copernicus. "In the azure canopy he saw the stars, no longer stationary)

Systeme de Copernic, 1761 (engraving)
7340112 Systeme de Copernic, 1761 (engraving) by Desnos, Louis-Charles (c.1725-c.1800); 55.2x39.1 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sciences and scientists: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer
NWI4948014 Sciences and scientists: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Sciences and scientists)

Cosmography: a representation of the solar system based on the studies of Nicolaus Copernicus, 1638
FGL5496188 Cosmography: a representation of the solar system based on the studies of Nicolaus Copernicus, 1638; Fototeca Gilardi.

579C The cover and first pages of the first edition of Revolutionibus Ordium Coelestiumby Nicolas Copernic
2699419 579C The cover and first pages of the first edition of Revolutionibus Ordium Coelestiumby Nicolas Copernic; (add.info)

Compare representations of the different cosmological systems, 1671 (engraving)
FAT4300500 Compare representations of the different cosmological systems, 1671 (engraving); (add.info.: Compare representations of the different cosmological systems: Ptolemee, Plato, Tycho de Brahe)

Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683 (Ist edition 1640)
541730 Title page of John Wilkins A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet London 1683 (Ist edition 1640) Copernicus

Astronomical glass plate slide of lithographic portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus, 19th century (glass negative)
7342390 Astronomical glass plate slide of lithographic portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus, 19th century (glass negative) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London

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)

Sciences and scholars: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus)
NWI4947573 Sciences and scholars: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer studying the night sky

Early astronomers, left to right, Galileo, Hevelius, Aristotle, Brahe, Copernicus and Ptolemy. Engraving, 1692
865281 Early astronomers, left to right, Galileo, Hevelius, Aristotle, Brahe, Copernicus and Ptolemy. Engraving, 1692.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), 1782-1783. Creator: Bacciarelli, Marcello (1731-1818)
Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), 1782-1783. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543). Private Collection

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), before 1586. Creator: Stimmer, Tobias (1539-1584)
Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), before 1586. Private Collection

Astronomer Copernicus, or Conversation with God, 1871. Creator: Matejko, Jan Alojzy (1838-1893)
Astronomer Copernicus, or Conversation with God, 1871. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), First third of 17th cen. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), First third of 17th cen. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

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

Nicolaus Copernicus - Astronomer

Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving)
533634 Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving by Bella, Stefano della (1610-64); (add.info.: Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi)

Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving)
UIG5088679 Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving by Bella, Stefano della (1610-64); Science Museum, London

Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving)
1830333 Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving by Bella, Stefano della (1610-64); (add.info.: Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi)

Galileo, a promotional card for Poulain chocolate with illustrations of Galileo's trial by the Inquisition
488391 Galileo, a promotional card for Poulain chocolate with illustrations of Galileo's trial by the Inquisition and his signature, c.1910 (colour lithograph) by French School

Galileo, front and reverse of a promotional card for Poulain chocolate with illustrations of Galileo's trial by
488390 Galileo, front and reverse of a promotional card for Poulain chocolate with illustrations of Galileo's trial by the Inquisition, his signature and an account of his life

Cover of the work " Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo Al Sermo. Ferd. II. Big
CUL4864053 Cover of the work " Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo Al Sermo. Ferd. II. Big. Duca di Toscana", 1632 (engraving); (add.info)

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

Copernicus (litho)
6023975 Copernicus (litho) by Synge, Edward Millington (1860-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: Copernicus. Illustration for The Discovery of New Worlds by M B Synge (William Blackwood)

Homage to six astronomers
7243369 Homage to six astronomers. by Mulder, Joseph (1658-c.1728); Private Collection; (add.info.: Six astronomers. A homage to astronomers throughout the ages)

Nicolaus Copernicus, portrait (engraving)
7239669 Nicolaus Copernicus, portrait (engraving) by Polanzani, Francesco (Felice) (1700-c.1783) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473 -- 1543)

The triumph of Truth. 19th century (oil on canvas)
6371833 The triumph of Truth. 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

Frontispiece to Almagestum Novum by Giovanni Battista Riccioli
618939 Frontispiece to Almagestum Novum by Giovanni Battista Riccioli, published in 1651 (engraving) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Liber secundus, De revolutionibus orbium caelestium
2916297 Liber secundus, De revolutionibus orbium caelestium, by Nicolaus Copernicus (engraving) by Polish School, (16th century); Folio cm; The University of St

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"Discovering the Cosmic Truth: Copernicus and His Revolutionary Ideas" In this captivating copperplate engraving from Andreas Cellarius' Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica, published in 1660 in Amsterdam, we witness a celestial spectacle. The Full Moon shines brightly against the backdrop of the universe, with the sun positioned at its center. At lower right stands Nicolaus Copernicus himself, while Ptolemy takes his place at lower left. Copernicus, an esteemed astronomer whose groundbreaking work shook the foundations of our understanding of the cosmos, presents his revolutionary system. With unwavering conviction, he places the sun as the focal point of our Solar System - a concept that challenged centuries-old beliefs and sparked a scientific revolution. This intricately detailed map showcases Copernican Universe's grandeur and complexity. Every planet finds its rightful place around our radiant star. As we explore this celestial masterpiece colored with enchanting hues by Dutch artisans in the 17th century, we are reminded of Copernicus' audacity to challenge convention and seek truth beyond what was readily accepted. Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), an intellectual luminary ahead of his time, dedicated his life to unraveling Orbes Celeste – heavenly spheres that governed planetary motion. Through meticulous observation and mathematical calculations, he unveiled a cosmic dance where planets orbited harmoniously around their central star. Gazing upon this mesmerizing lunar eclipse within Cellarius' engravings transports us back to an era when astronomers like Copernicus dared to question prevailing wisdom. Their relentless pursuit led humanity towards enlightenment and expanded our knowledge about our place in this vast universe. Today, as we marvel at these historical depictions meticulously preserved through time's passage, let us honor Nicolaus Copernicus - not merely as an astronomer but also as a symbol of human curiosity and resilience in unlocking the mysteries of our existence.