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Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645 / 48, the celestial after c
3482888 Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638); height: 99 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A LARGE PAIR OF DUTCH 68 CM. (26 IN.) LIBRARY GLOBES
WILLEM JANSZOON BLAEU (1571-1638), AMSTERDAM. THE TERRESTRIAL 1645/1648, THE CELESTIAL AFTER CIRCA 1630
The terrestrial: made up of thirty-six hand-coloured engraved half gores and two polar calottes, pasted onto a plaster sphere, with a detailed and inscribed cartouche to each hemisphere as called for by P. van der Krogt (state 4), the equatorial graduated and labeled every 10 degrees, each degree divided into thirds and alternately hand-coloured in red, blank and blue, the meridian similarly labelled and coloured, the prime meridian of Tenerife is used, the ecliptic graduated in individual days and the houses of the Zodiac similarly coloured, the tropics and polars hand-coloured red, the seas densly decorated with ships, seamonsters, wind-roses and shipping routes, the continents with mountains, rivers and towns named in Latin and decorated with animals, figures and monsters, the great wall of China represented pictorially, California shown as an island, the fictious island labelled Frisland (unlike that in Van der Krogt), on a parcel-gilt and grained imitating rosewood Dutch-style stand with four turned baluster supports above a circular moulded base with cross-stretcher and bun feet, the globe supported in a later black painted iron meridian, the hand-coloured engraved horizon carrying Julian and Gregorian calendars with Saints days, houses of the Zodiac, the wind directions and degree scale; areas of globe and horizon filled in with manuscript replacements.
The celestial: made up of twelve hand-coloured engraved half gores, pasted on to a plaster sphere, with a detailed and inscribed cartouche headed by a portrait of Tycho Brahe and bearing the signature Guiljelmus Blaeuw as called for by P. van der Krogt (state 3), the axis through the celestial pole, the equatorial graduated and labelled every 10 degrees, each degree divided into thirds, the ecliptic graduated in individual days of the houses of the Zodiac, labelled every ten days, each day divided into thirds, the constellations following the style established by Mercator and finely engraved, with text in Latin, Greek and Arabic giving alternative names, the stars are categorized to six levels of magnitude and are picked out in gold paint, nebulae are given a separate symbol and are indicated in notes without a cartouche, on an identical stand with later black painted iron meridian and hand-coloured engraved horizon; areas of horizon filled in with manuscript replacements, areas of globe lost and filled in.
99 cm. high
Each globe with a later square stained and moulded wood plinth base - 26 cm. high x 73 cm. wide x 73 cm. deep (2)); Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright
Media ID 22442976
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Cartographic Cartography Celestial Globe Library Globe Mapping Netherlandish Pair Terrestrial
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This print showcases a large pair of library globes, the terrestrial and celestial, created by the renowned Dutch cartographer Willem Janszoon Blaeu in the 17th century. Standing at an impressive height of 99 cm, these globes are a testament to Blaeu's exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail. The terrestrial globe is composed of thirty-six hand-colored engraved half gores and two polar calottes meticulously pasted onto a plaster sphere. It features intricately inscribed cartouches on each hemisphere, labeled with geographical information in Latin. The continents are adorned with mountains, rivers, and towns while the seas are filled with ships, sea monsters, wind-roses, and shipping routes. Notable features include a pictorial representation of the Great Wall of China and California depicted as an island. On the other hand, the celestial globe consists of twelve hand-colored engraved half gores displaying constellations following Mercator's style. Each degree on its equatorial line is divided into thirds while individual days on the ecliptic are marked for houses of Zodiac. Gold-painted stars categorized into six levels of magnitude add a touch of elegance to this celestial masterpiece. Both globes rest upon square stained wood plinth bases that complement their grandeur perfectly. This remarkable print captures not only Blaeu's artistic brilliance but also serves as a reminder of our enduring fascination with exploring both our world and beyond through maps and globes.
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