Hyginus Collection (page 2)

CONSTELLATION: LEPUS, 1482. Figuration of Lepus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: ERIDANUS. Personification of Eridanus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: OPHIUCHUS. Personification of Ophiuchus (Serpentarius). Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: TRIANGULUM. Figuration of Triangulam. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: SAGITTA. Figuration of Sagitta. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: ARA, 1482. Figuration of Ara. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: ARGO, 1482. Figuration of Argo. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: CEPHEUS. Personification of Cepheus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

FIGURATION OF EQUULEUS. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ALLEGORY OF VENUS, 1482. Allergoric representation of the planet Venus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: HERCULES. Personification of Hercules. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: PERSEUS. Personification of Perseus. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ALLEGORY OF SATURN, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Saturn. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

SUN GOD HELIOS, OR SOL. Representation of the Sun God, Helios or Sol. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ANDROMEDA, 1482. Personification of Andromeda. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus, Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ANDROMEDA. Personification of Andromeda. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ZODIAC: SAGITTARIUS, 1482. Sagittarius, the archer. Zodiacal woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLAION: PEGASUS. Figuration of Pegasus (Al Feras). Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

CONSTELLATION: CASSIOPEIA. Personification of Cassiopeia. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ORION, 1482. Personification of Orion. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus, Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

ALLEGORY OF MARS, 1482. Allegorical representation of the planet Mars. Woodcut by Bernhard Maler, from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, printed at Venice, Italy, in 1482

ALLEGORY OF THE MOON, 1482. Allegorical representation of Luna, Roman goddess of the moon. Woodcut from Gaius Julius Hyginus Poeticon Astronomicon, Venice, Italy, 1482

The Astrology (allegory). Cornelis Cort engraving published in Antwerp, 1565. Mannerism art. Engraving

Centaurs Star Figure 17C
CENTAURUS star figure Date: 1681

Hyginus / Orion
ORION, the hunter

Hyginus / Piscis Notius
PISCIS NOTIUS

Hyginus / Olor
OLOR the swan

Hyginus / Lyra
LYRA the lyre

Hyginus / Lepus
LEPUS The hare

Hyginus / Hydra
HYDRA a fearsome monster

Hyginus / Heniochus
HENIOCHUS

Hyginus / Engonasin
ENGONASIN

Hyginus / Eridanus
ERIDANUS

Hyginus / Equus
EQUUS the horse

Hyginus / Delphin
DELPHIN The dolphin

Hyginus / Draco
DRACO The dragon

Hyginus / Canis Minor
CANIS Minor The leser dog-star

Hyginus / Corona
CORONA the crown

Hyginus / Pistrix
The constellation of PISTRIX, the sea monster

Hyginus / Cassiopeia
CASSIOPEIA. wife of Cepheus and mother of Andromeda

Hyginus / Canis Major
Canis - the Dog Star(S)

Hyginus / Perseus
PERSEUS who rescued Andromeda from the monster and slew Medusa

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Hyginus: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Cosmos Step into the world of Hyginus, a Latin author who delved deep into the wonders of astronomy and mythology. Born in 64 BC, his legacy lives on through his remarkable works that continue to captivate us even today. One such masterpiece is "Astronomicon, " published in Venice in 1485. Its cover showcases an armillary sphere, a symbol of celestial knowledge and understanding. Within its pages, Hyginus unravels the secrets behind various constellations like Draco, Ursa Major (Big Dipper), and Ursa Minor. Intriguing engravings depict Argo Navis, a constellation represented by the majestic ship Argo sailing through cosmic seas. Another engraving portrays Andromeda, offering us a glimpse into Hyginus' mythical interpretations of these celestial formations. But it doesn't stop there – Hyginus takes us on an astronomical journey beyond mere constellations. His theories explore lunar eclipses and distance measurements with meticulous detail. Engravings from "Astronomicon" showcase his explanations for Mercury's orbit and solar phenomena - shedding light on our understanding of our own solar system. The Poeticon Astronomicon further expands upon Hyginus' genius as it presents Centaur Phyllirides - a captivating fusion between mythological creatures and astronomical concepts. As we immerse ourselves in these ancient texts adorned with intricate engravings, we gain insight into Earth's sphere according to this brilliant mind, and is here that we realize how much wisdom lies within those pages published centuries ago. Hyginus' contributions have stood the test of time; they are windows into humanity's eternal fascination with space and its mysteries. So let us celebrate this visionary scholar whose work continues to inspire generations to look up at night skies filled with wonderment.