Astrologist Collection

Diagram of a Nocturnal
3740622 Diagram of a Nocturnal; (add.info.: Diagram of a Nocturnal, an instrument used to determine time at night by the stars. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Richard Napier, c. 1630 (oil on canvas)
1217372 Richard Napier, c.1630 (oil on canvas) by British School, (17th century); 76x64 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Anonymous)

A mother reclaims her daughter from the den of an astrologist (engraving)
736164 A mother reclaims her daughter from the den of an astrologist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Astronomer, 1668 (oil on canvas)
XIR267676 The Astronomer, 1668 (oil on canvas) by Vermeer, Jan (Johannes) (1632-75); 51.5x45.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: the Astronomer or rather the astrologer; ); Dutch

Portrait of Nicholas Culpeper (1616-54), frontispiece Culpepers
STC172336 Portrait of Nicholas Culpeper (1616-54), frontispiece Culpepers English Physician and Complete Herbal, published 1790 by English School; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection;

Gypsy fortune telling, Travels through Turkey 1862. By Rev. Henry J. Van Lennep, 1815 - 1889. Van Lennep served as a missionary in Smyrna (Izmir) from 1840-1844

Mercury, c. 1464 (engraving)
XJF1127536 Mercury, c.1464 (engraving) by Baldini, Baccio (c.1436-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mercury rides a chariot drawn by two eagles)

John Dee (1527-1608) a Londoner (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105729 John Dee (1527-1608) a Londoner (engraving) (b&w photo) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Through the ages, the enigmatic art of astrology has captivated the human imagination. From the intricate oil paintings of astrologers like Richard Napier in the 17th century, to the dramatic scenes of a mother rescuing her daughter from an astrologer's den, this ancient practice has both fascinated and frightened. The Astronomer's introspective gaze in his 1668 portrait speaks to the deep contemplation required to decipher the celestial signs. Portraits of renowned astrologers such as Nicholas Culpeper and John Dee, who lived during the 16th and 17th centuries, reveal their intellectual dedication to the craft. Yet, astrology's mystique extends beyond the confines of the Western world, as evidenced by the gypsy fortune tellers captured in travels through Turkey in the 19th century. Mercury, the ancient Roman god of commerce, wisdom, and astrology, continues to be a symbol of the art's allure, as depicted in engravings from the 15th and 16th centuries. Despite the passage of time and the evolution of scientific knowledge, the enduring appeal of astrology remains a testament to the human desire to seek answers and understanding from the stars.