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"Capturing Time: A Journey through Sundials and Artistic Landscapes" Step into the past with "Choosing the Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910

Background imageSundial Collection: Saxon sundial on Bishopston church, Sussex (b/w photo)

Saxon sundial on Bishopston church, Sussex (b/w photo)
8676037 Saxon sundial on Bishopston church, Sussex (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saxon sundial on Bishopston church, Sussex)

Background imageSundial Collection: 8627045

8627045

Background imageSundial Collection: Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass)

Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass)
MMM5475138 Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse, for all latitudes. Brass instrument, c.1715 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Universal equinoxial ring dial, reverse)

Background imageSundial Collection: Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, deployed. Brass instrument and enamel

Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, deployed. Brass instrument and enamel, c.1800-50 (brass)
MMM5475103 Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, deployed. Brass instrument and enamel, c.1800-50 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715

Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass)
MMM5475096 Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Copper and silver instrument

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Copper and silver instrument, 1682 (copper and silver)
MMM5474505 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Copper and silver instrument, 1682 (copper and silver); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 12 degrees

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 12 degrees. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass)
MMM5474454 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 12 degrees. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood)

Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood)
MMM5474421 Sundial and lunar in diptych, c.1850-1900 (varnished wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Sundial and lunar in diptych, open)

Background imageSundial Collection: Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse

Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse. Silver instrument, 1700-20 (silver)
MMM5474073 Butterfield dial for latitude 50 degrees, in its case, seen from the reverse. Silver instrument, 1700-20 (silver) by Rowley, John (1668-1728); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument

Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, first half of the 18th century
MMM5474050 Diptych sundial for 49° latitude, with magnetic compass. Wooden instrument, first half of the 18th century; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood)

Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood)
MMM5474041 Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees, 19th century (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial, open, for latitude 41 degrees)

Background imageSundial Collection: Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century

Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory)
MMM5474011 Diptych sundial (closed), for latitude 42 degrees. Ivory instrument, mid-17th century, by Thomas Ducher (?) (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base

Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 18th century (brass and wood)
MMM5474000 Polyhedral sundial for latitude 20 degrees, with magnetic compass on its base, 18th century (brass and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1619 (ivory)

Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1619 (ivory)
MMM5473337 Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48, with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, 1619 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial (open) for Latitude 48

Background imageSundial Collection: Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold)

Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold)
MMM5470214 Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass, 16th century (gold); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Latitude 46 degree sundial, with magnetic compass)

Background imageSundial Collection: Universal equinoxial sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees. Brass instrument, c.1600 (brass)

Universal equinoxial sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees. Brass instrument, c.1600 (brass)
MMM5470143 Universal equinoxial sundial for latitude 0-90 degrees. Brass instrument, c.1600 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Two sundials (reverse) for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel objects, from 1750-1800

Two sundials (reverse) for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel objects, from 1750-1800
MMM5470055 Two sundials (reverse) for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and enamel objects, from 1750-1800, 1750-1800 (silver and enamel); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Obverse of the Gunther quadrant, with a time scale and orientation marker, c.1675 (wood and copper)

Obverse of the Gunther quadrant, with a time scale and orientation marker, c.1675 (wood and copper)
MMM5470023 Obverse of the Gunther quadrant, with a time scale and orientation marker, c.1675 (wood and copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Obverse of the Gunther quadrant)

Background imageSundial Collection: Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees, c.1910-1920 (copper and cardboard)

Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees, c.1910-1920 (copper and cardboard)
MMM5469103 Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees, c.1910-1920 (copper and cardboard); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic compass dial for latitude 52 degrees)

Background imageSundial Collection: Augsburg compass (Germany) and its 10-degree latitude dial, with its lid including an engraved plate

Augsburg compass (Germany) and its 10-degree latitude dial, with its lid including an engraved plate
MMM5469066 Augsburg compass (Germany) and its 10-degree latitude dial, with its lid including an engraved plate, c.1750 (copper and glass compass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Diyptic dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved table

Diyptic dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved table and the position of some European cities
MMM5469039 Diyptic dial, for latitude 0-90 degrees, with engraved table and the position of some European cities, 1556 (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (gilded copper)

Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (gilded copper)
MMM5475118 Universal equinoxial dial for all latitudes, reverse, c.1695-1725 (gilded copper) by Culpeper, Edmund (1660-1738); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: The reverse side of an Italian time dial, made of paper mounted on wood, c.1820 (paper and wood)

The reverse side of an Italian time dial, made of paper mounted on wood, c.1820 (paper and wood)
MMM5473322 The reverse side of an Italian time dial, made of paper mounted on wood, c.1820 (paper and wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Interior of a foldable and portable clock dial, features a scale for degrees, hours

Interior of a foldable and portable clock dial, features a scale for degrees, hours, and zodiac signs, 1723 (wood)
MMM5473314 Interior of a foldable and portable clock dial, features a scale for degrees, hours, and zodiac signs, 1723 (wood); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Astrolabe dial (reverse) with the Prophatius projection (by Jacob ben Mahir ibn Tibbon 1236-1304)

Astrolabe dial (reverse) with the Prophatius projection (by Jacob ben Mahir ibn Tibbon 1236-1304), 17th century (brass)
MMM5473306 Astrolabe dial (reverse) with the Prophatius projection (by Jacob ben Mahir ibn Tibbon 1236-1304), 17th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Solar quadrant of the Andalusi astronomer Ahmad ibn A.S.-.Saffar (10th-11th c.)

Solar quadrant of the Andalusi astronomer Ahmad ibn A.S.-.Saffar (10th-11th c.). Made in white marble. Photography
CUL4938550 Solar quadrant of the Andalusi astronomer Ahmad ibn A.S.-.Saffar (10th-11th c.). Made in white marble. Photography. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Cordoba

Background imageSundial Collection: 'The Dial seems a witness with a silent voice, amid the changes of this life

"The Dial seems a witness with a silent voice, amid the changes of this life
8627503 "The Dial seems a witness with a silent voice, amid the changes of this life, to the lastingness of things" (colour litho) by Rawlings

Background imageSundial Collection: Past & Present: The Clock (colour litho)

Past & Present: The Clock (colour litho)
8668687 Past & Present: The Clock (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clock)

Background imageSundial Collection: 'Who's your tailor?' (colour litho)

"Who's your tailor?" (colour litho)
8652467 "Who's your tailor?" (colour litho) by Anderson, Anne (1874-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: "Who's your tailor)

Background imageSundial Collection: Perpetual sundial in the shape of a vertical disk for latitude 47 degrees, 1650-1700 (brass)

Perpetual sundial in the shape of a vertical disk for latitude 47 degrees, 1650-1700 (brass)
MMM5475063 Perpetual sundial in the shape of a vertical disk for latitude 47 degrees, 1650-1700 (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Silver copper instrument

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Silver copper instrument, 18th century (silver copper)
MMM5475053 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, for latitude 0. Silver copper instrument, 18th century (silver copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude, reverse Brass instrument, early 17th century

Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude, reverse Brass instrument, early 17th century
MMM5475052 Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude, reverse Brass instrument, early 17th century; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Magnetic azimuth dial for 49° latitude)

Background imageSundial Collection: Diptych sundial, closed, for latitude 49 degrees. Ivory and wood instrument

Diptych sundial, closed, for latitude 49 degrees. Ivory and wood instrument, first half of the 18th century (wood)
MMM5474462 Diptych sundial, closed, for latitude 49 degrees. Ivory and wood instrument, first half of the 18th century (wood); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial)

Background imageSundial Collection: Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, (open), with magnetic compass

Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory)
MMM5473980 Diptych sundial for latitude 42 degrees, (open), with magnetic compass. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Diptych sundial (closed), presenting a table of latitudes. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory)

Diptych sundial (closed), presenting a table of latitudes. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory)
MMM5473372 Diptych sundial (closed), presenting a table of latitudes. Ivory instrument, c.1600 (ivory) by Reinmann, Paul (1557-1609); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Three universal equinoxial dials for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century (golden copper)

Three universal equinoxial dials for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century (golden copper)
MMM5470106 Three universal equinoxial dials for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century (golden copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Circular sundial, tiltable, for latitude 51 degrees, with cover

Circular sundial, tiltable, for latitude 51 degrees, with cover. Wood and copper object, 19th century (wood and copper)
MMM5470018 Circular sundial, tiltable, for latitude 51 degrees, with cover. Wood and copper object, 19th century (wood and copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Circular sundial)

Background imageSundial Collection: Circular sundial, tiltable on a magnetic compass, for latitude 0-90 degrees

Circular sundial, tiltable on a magnetic compass, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century (copper and glass)
MMM5470014 Circular sundial, tiltable on a magnetic compass, for latitude 0-90 degrees, 18th century (copper and glass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Circular sundial)

Background imageSundial Collection: Navicula de Venetiis for latitude 20 degrees, an instrument in the shape of a Venetian ship

Navicula de Venetiis for latitude 20 degrees, an instrument in the shape of a Venetian ship, 1425-75 (copper)
MMM5470128 Navicula de Venetiis for latitude 20 degrees, an instrument in the shape of a Venetian ship, 1425-75 (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Universal equinoxial dial for latitude 0-90 degrees Copper object, early 18th century (copper)

Universal equinoxial dial for latitude 0-90 degrees Copper object, early 18th century (copper)
MMM5470101 Universal equinoxial dial for latitude 0-90 degrees Copper object, early 18th century (copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Horizontal compass dial, for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and copper object

Horizontal compass dial, for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and copper object, late 17th century (silver and copper)
MMM5469122 Horizontal compass dial, for latitude 48 degrees. Silver and copper object, late 17th century (silver and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Reverse side of the magnetic compass dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees

Reverse side of the magnetic compass dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees
MMM5469081 Reverse side of the magnetic compass dial from Dieppe (France), for latitude 50 degrees, c.1660 (silver and tortoise shells); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Horizontal travel dial, for the 49° latitude, with magnetic compass and engraved indications

Horizontal travel dial, for the 49° latitude, with magnetic compass and engraved indications and decorations
MMM5469065 Horizontal travel dial, for the 49° latitude, with magnetic compass and engraved indications and decorations, c.1550-1600 (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Diptych sundial, with engraved indications in Chinese, 17th century (ivory and copper)

Diptych sundial, with engraved indications in Chinese, 17th century (ivory and copper)
MMM5469980 Diptych sundial, with engraved indications in Chinese, 17th century (ivory and copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diptych sundial)

Background imageSundial Collection: Butterfield dial for latitudes 40 and 60 degrees, built around an acanthus decor

Butterfield dial for latitudes 40 and 60 degrees, built around an acanthus decor, with magnetic compass
MMM5468978 Butterfield dial for latitudes 40 and 60 degrees, built around an acanthus decor, with magnetic compass, 18th century (silver copper and glass); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Ring sundial for universal equinoxes, for all latitudes, 18th century (brass)

Ring sundial for universal equinoxes, for all latitudes, 18th century (brass)
MMM5475112 Ring sundial for universal equinoxes, for all latitudes, 18th century (brass); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Ring sundial for universal equinoxes, for all latitudes)

Background imageSundial Collection: Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for latitude 0

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for latitude 0. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass)
MMM5474497 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for latitude 0. Brass instrument, 18th century (brass) by Vogler, Andreas (c.1730-1800); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageSundial Collection: Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 14 degrees latitude

Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 14 degrees latitude. Brass instrument, 1750-1800 (brass)
MMM5474491 Sundial from Augsburg (Germany), deployed, probably for 14 degrees latitude. Brass instrument, 1750-1800 (brass) by Vogler, Andreas (c.1730-1800); National Maritime Museum, London



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"Capturing Time: A Journey through Sundials and Artistic Landscapes" Step into the past with "Choosing the Red and White Roses in the Temple Garden, 1910, " a vibrant fresco that transports you to a serene temple garden where time is marked by an elegant sundial. "The Ambassadors, 1533" invites us to marvel at an oil on panel masterpiece. Amidst intricate details, we spot a hidden sundial symbolizing the fleeting nature of life. Travel back in time to Italy's Pompeii as you explore the ancient Temple of Apollo. Admire its marbled altar and majestic Ionic columns while imagining how its sundial once guided worshippers. In Petts Wood, Kent, discover a charming village adorned with picturesque landscapes. Nestled amidst lush greenery stands a quaint sundial, reminding residents to cherish every passing moment. Experience political history come alive in Hogarth's illustration "The Election, Chairing the Member. " Notice how even amidst chaos and celebration, a humble sundial silently ticks away. Adam Myjak Sundial graces Warsaw's Lazienki Park with elegance. As sunlight dances upon it, locals find solace in this timeless piece amid bustling city life. Journey through Chastleton House's box garden for an enchanting view of their sundial against the backdrop of English charm captured beautifully in black and white photography from "The English Manor House. " Heysham Pleasure Grounds beckon visitors to Lancashire's Morecambe coast. Stroll along winding paths lined with vibrant flowers until you stumble upon an ornate sundial—a testament to seaside tranquility. Venture into Launois-sur-Vence's Ardennes region in France for respite at a coaching inn steeped in history. Pause by its rustic entrance adorned with an aged but cherished sundial—whispering tales from centuries past. Rev Gilbert White finds solace beside his beloved sundial, a faithful companion in his exploration of nature's wonders.