Fine Art Print : Tychonic worldview, 1708
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Tychonic worldview, 1708
Tychonic worldview. This is plate 7 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665). It shows the geocentric worldview of Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601). The five known planets orbit the Sun, and the Moon and Sun orbit the Earth (eastern hemisphere shown). Celestial circles and the zodiac are shown. Astronomers and putti adorn the border. 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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A2 (42x59cm) Fine Art Print
Discover the wonders of the universe with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating print showcases the Tychonic worldview as depicted in the 1708 edition of Harmonica Macrocosmica by Andreas Cellarius. A masterpiece of astronomical art, this image beautifully illustrates the then-current understanding of the solar system, featuring the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn orbiting the sun. Bring the mysteries of the cosmos into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print. Order now and let the universe be your inspiration.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 48.4cm x 42cm (19.1" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases plate 7 from the renowned star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica, created by mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius in 1708. The artwork beautifully depicts the Tychonic worldview, a geocentric model proposed by Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe. In this intricate illustration, we witness the five known planets orbiting around the Sun while both the Moon and Sun revolve around our Earth (displayed as the eastern hemisphere). The celestial circles and zodiac are meticulously portrayed, adding depth to this astronomical masterpiece. The border of this print is adorned with astronomers and putti, enhancing its artistic appeal. Originally published in 1660 with Latin text accompanying each of its 30 color plates, Harmonica Macrocosmica became an influential work within scientific communities. This particular edition was published in Amsterdam by Petrus Schenk and Gerard Valk. Through this image, we catch a glimpse into historical cosmology and gain insight into how scientists perceived our universe during the 17th century. It serves as a reminder of humanity's continuous quest for knowledge about space and our place within it.
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