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Peter Apian (1495-1552) was a German mathematician, astronomer, and cartographer

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Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Telling time at night using a nocturnal, 1539

Telling time at night using a nocturnal, 1539. The hour is obtained by measuring the angular position of the imaginary line joining the pointers in the constellation of the Plough to the Pole Star

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Telling time at night using a nocturnal. The hour is obtained by measuring the angular

Telling time at night using a nocturnal. The hour is obtained by measuring the angular position of the imaginary line joining the pointers in the constellation of the Plough to the Pole Star

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Volvelle to show how to find the time, in hours and minutes, in which the Moon reaches one of its

Volvelle to show how to find the time, in hours and minutes, in which the Moon reaches one of its aspects
7340909 Volvelle to show how to find the time, in hours and minutes, in which the Moon reaches one of its aspects. The disc is fixed and is read by a wire in the centre

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: APIAN: WORLD MAP, 1530. Heart-shaped map of the world, with small portraits of Amerigo Vespucci

APIAN: WORLD MAP, 1530. Heart-shaped map of the world, with small portraits of Amerigo Vespucci (upper left) and Ptolemy (upper right) by Peter Apian, 1530

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Artist: Petrus Apianus

Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Artist: Petrus Apianus
Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Geocentric (earth-centred) system of universe showing Aristotles 4 elements surrounded by sphere of fixed stars, spheres of planets

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Volvelle showing the planetary aspects without the Moon, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)

Volvelle showing the planetary aspects without the Moon, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340905 Volvelle showing the planetary aspects without the Moon, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Volvelle illustrating the magnitude, start time and duration of eclipses

Volvelle illustrating the magnitude, start time and duration of eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340904 Volvelle illustrating the magnitude, start time and duration of eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple
7340903 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple heads and a partial solar eclipse

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340906 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340908 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving)
7340907 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses, 1540 (hand-coloured engraving) by Apianus, Petrus (1495-1552); National Maritime Museum, London

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: BT1. 70. 2 Volvelleor with the zodiac, illustration from Astronimicum Caesareum

BT1. 70. 2 Volvelleor with the zodiac, illustration from Astronimicum Caesareum
NCO90862 BT1.70.2 Volvelleor with the zodiac, illustration from Astronimicum Caesareum by Peter Apian (Bennewitz) (1495-1552) pub

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: A Volvelle, possibly showing the cycles of the Moon, after an illustration from

A Volvelle, possibly showing the cycles of the Moon, after an illustration from
XJF294097 A Volvelle, possibly showing the cycles of the Moon, after an illustration from Astronomicon Caesareum by Petrus Apianus, 1540 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Apians Torquetum (litho)

Apians Torquetum (litho)
3620570 Apians Torquetum (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Apians Torquetum. Illustration from The Magazine of Art (Cassell & Company, Ltd, London)

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: BT1. 70. 2 An Eclipse of the Sun, illustration from Astronomicum Caesareum

BT1. 70. 2 An Eclipse of the Sun, illustration from Astronomicum Caesareum
NCO90861 BT1.70.2 An Eclipse of the Sun, illustration from Astronomicum Caesareum by Peter Apian (Bennewitz) (1495-1552) pub

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Peter Apian, German astronomer

Peter Apian, German astronomer
6039978 Peter Apian, German astronomer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Apian, German humanist, mathematician, astronomer and cartographer, 1495-1552)

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Astronomicum Caesareum, 1540. Artist: Apian (Apianus), Peter (Petrus) (1495-1552)

Astronomicum Caesareum, 1540. Artist: Apian (Apianus), Peter (Petrus) (1495-1552)
Astronomicum Caesareum, 1540. Private Collection

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Measuring the altitude of the Sun, 1539

Measuring the altitude of the Sun, 1539. From Cosmographia by Peter Apian. (Antwerp, 1539)

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Reiner Gemma Frisius, Dutch astronomer, geographer, cartographer and mathematician, 1539

Reiner Gemma Frisius, Dutch astronomer, geographer, cartographer and mathematician, 1539. Gemma Frisius (1508-1555) holding an adjustable ring dial for determining the altitude of the Sun for

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Using astrolabes to calculate the height of a steeple, 1539. Artist: Petrus Apianus

Using astrolabes to calculate the height of a steeple, 1539. Artist: Petrus Apianus
Using astrolabes to calculate the height of a steeple, 1539. From Cosmographia, Peter Apian, Antwerp, 1539

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Title page of Quadrans Apiani by German mathematician and astronomer Peter Apian, 1532

Title page of Quadrans Apiani by German mathematician and astronomer Peter Apian, 1532. The illustration shows his recently invented quadrant

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Title page of Isagoge in Typum Cosmographicum seu Mappam Mundi by Peter Apian, 1523

Title page of Isagoge in Typum Cosmographicum seu Mappam Mundi by Peter Apian, 1523. The page is illustrated with a map, centred on the Mediterranean, showing only three continents, Europe

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Peter Apian (1495-1552), German geographer, mathematician and astronomer

Peter Apian (1495-1552), German geographer, mathematician and astronomer. Apian established his reputation by issuing a world map in 1520, and the publication, in 1524

Background imagePeter Apian Collection: Reiner Gemma Frisius, Libellus de locorum describendorum ratione

Reiner Gemma Frisius, Libellus de locorum describendorum ratione, published as appendix to Cosmographia by Peter Apian
Cartography, 16th century. Reiner Gemma Frisius, Libellus de locorum describendorum ratione, Antwerp, 1533, published as an appendix to the Cosmographia by Peter Apian


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Peter Apian Collection

Peter Apian (1495-1552) was a German mathematician, astronomer, and cartographer. He is best known for his work in mathematics and astronomy, particularly for his book Astronomicum Caesareum which was published in 1540. This book contained the first printed star charts as well as tables of planetary positions. Apian also wrote several other books on mathematics and astronomy including Instrumentum Primi Mobilis (1524), Cosmographia (1524), Arithmeticae Practicae Libri Duo (1527) and De Ratione Mensurandi (1530). He also invented several instruments such as the astrolabe, quadrant, sundial and cross-staff. His work greatly advanced the field of mathematics and astronomy during the Renaissance period.
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The Peter Apian collection from Media Storehouse is a stunning array of wall art, framed prints, photo prints, canvas prints, jigsaw puzzles and greeting cards. Our collection features the works of Peter Apian (1495-1552), a German mathematician and cartographer who made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and geography during the Renaissance period. His maps were highly accurate for their time and he was also known for his work on sundials. Our collection includes beautiful reproductions of some of Apian's most famous works such as his world map from 1520 which shows the Americas for the first time in history. Other notable pieces include his celestial chart depicting constellations and his treatise on arithmetic which was widely used in schools throughout Europe. These high-quality reproductions are perfect for anyone interested in history, science or art. They make great gifts or can be used to decorate any home or office space with a touch of sophistication and elegance.
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We offer a wide range of Peter Apian art prints for purchase. Some of the popular options include his astronomical drawings, which depict celestial bodies and their movements in great detail. These prints are perfect for anyone interested in astronomy or science, as they provide an accurate representation of the night sky. In addition to his astronomical works, Media Storehouse also offers prints of Apian's maps and cartography. These pieces showcase his skill at creating detailed and accurate maps that were used by explorers and navigators during the Renaissance period. Finally, Media Storehouse also has a selection of Apian's botanical illustrations available for purchase. These prints feature intricate depictions of plants and flowers from around the world, making them ideal for nature lovers or those looking to add some natural beauty to their home decor. There is a diverse range of Peter Apian art prints available from Media Storehouse that cater to different interests and tastes.
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