Images Dated 18th October 2012

Phases of the Moon, 1708

Phases of the Moon. This is plate 19 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665). It shows the varying phases and appearances of the Moon as it circles the Earth (centre). The Sun is at top. The inset at lower left shows the full cycle of phases. The geometry in relation to the Sun is at lower right. The Latin title, carried by putti, is split between upper left and right. Harmonica Macrocosmica, first published in 1660, had 30 colour plates with Latin text. This edition was published in Amsterdam by Petrus Schenk and Gerard Valk

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Italy, Sardinia, Olbia-Tempio district, Palau, The Roccia dell'Orso (Bear Rock)

Italy, Sardinia, Olbia-Tempio district, Palau, The Roccia dell'Orso (Bear Rock), the most famous of the rock formations at Capo d'Orso, well known to ancient mariners as a natural point of reference

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Tiforal, c.1947-49 (gouache on paper)

824973 Tiforal, c.1947-49 (gouache on paper) by Master of Saldana; 24.5x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Tiforal. Remedios Varo (1908-1963). Gouache on paper. Painted circa 1947-49. 24.5 x 32cm.); Photo A© Christie's Images; out of copyright

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