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Frontispiece to Almagestum Novum by Giovanni Battista Riccioli
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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.: Giovanni Battista Riccioli (1598-1671) Italian astronomer. The image portrays Urania, the muse of astronomy, weighing up the rival systems of Copernicus, in which the earth moves round the sun, and Riccioli himself, in which the earth remains stationary at the centre of the universe. The older system of Ptolemy has already been discarded and lies on the ground alongside. ); Italian, out of copyright
Media ID 23542164
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Astrolabe Astronomer Centre Copernicus Discarded Earth Frontispiece Giovanni Ideas Measuring Moves Muse Ptolemy Rival Round Scales Stationary Systems Theory Universe Urania Weighing Battista Novum
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This engraving, titled "Frontispiece to Almagestum Novum" is a visual representation of the intellectual battle between two rival systems of astronomy. Created by Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Riccioli in 1651, this print showcases Urania, the muse of astronomy, as she weighs up the competing theories proposed by Copernicus and Riccioli himself. In this thought-provoking image, Urania stands tall with an astrolabe in her hand, symbolizing her authority and knowledge in the field of astronomy. On one side lies Ptolemy's discarded system, representing outdated ideas that have been surpassed by scientific progress. Meanwhile, on either side of Urania are scales that hold the Earth at their center - one scale represents Copernicus' theory where Earth moves around the sun while the other reflects Riccioli's stationary Earth theory. The artist skillfully captures both mythological and scientific elements within this frontispiece. The portrait-like depiction of Urania adds a touch of elegance to this composition while emphasizing her role as a guiding force for astronomers throughout history. "Frontispiece to Almagestum Novum" not only serves as an aesthetically pleasing artwork but also encapsulates centuries-old debates about our place in the universe. It reminds us that science is ever-evolving and encourages us to question established beliefs in pursuit of new discoveries. This print from Fine Art Finder invites viewers to delve into these profound concepts through its intricate details and
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