Athanasius Kirchner Collection

Influence of the Universe, the Macrocosm, on Man, the Microcosm, 1678. From Mundus Subterraneus by Athanasius Kircher. (Amsterdam, 1678)

Kircher, (1602-1680), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Kircher, (1602-1680), 1830. Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680) German Jesuit scholar and polymath who published works on comparative religion, geology, and medicine

Small dragon, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Small dragon, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Kircher?s Mundus Subterraneus marks the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup of the earth

Map of the Garden of Eden, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Map of the Garden of Eden, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Magic lantern, 1671 (1956). The projection of an image of a man burning in Hell. The image was produced by light from a lamp which travelled down the lens

The facial characteristics of a miser, 1808. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
The facial characteristics of a miser, 1808. A print from Le Lavater Portatif, Hocquart, Paris, 1808. Physiognomical portraits

Hand hydraulic water pump, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Hand hydraulic water pump, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Kircher?s Mundus Subterraneus marks the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup

Furnaces, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Furnaces, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Kircher?s Mundus Subterraneus marks the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup of the earth

Machine, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Machine, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Kircher?s Mundus Subterraneus marks the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup of the earth

Lake geology, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Lake geology, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Kircher?s Mundus Subterraneus marks the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup of the earth

Mythical creatures, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Mythical creatures, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Kircher?s Mundus Subterraneus marks the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup of

Dragon, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Dragon, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Kircher?s Mundus Subterraneus marks the first serious effort to describe the physical makeup of the earth

Virgin and child and a human skeleton, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Virgin and child and a human skeleton, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Kircher

Wind pump, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Wind pump, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Virgin and child, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Virgin and child, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Human figures, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Human figures, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Water movement, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Water movement, 1678. A print from Mundus subterraneus, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1678. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Birds, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Birds, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Genealogy tree of Adam, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Genealogy tree of Adam, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Geographic chart of the world after the deluge, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Geographic chart of the world after the deluge, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

The terrestrial paradise, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
The terrestrial paradise, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Table of the species, 1765. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Table of the species, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Mythical creatures, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Mythical creatures, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Serpents, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Serpents, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Description of the ark, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Description of the ark, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Proportions of man, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Proportions of man, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Frontispiece of Arca Noe, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Frontispiece of Arca Noe, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Use of the magnetic compass in map making, 1643. Diagram of the use of the compass by cartographers and surveyors. Bor (Borealis) is north and Aust (Australis) is south

Camera Obscura, 1671. From Ars Magna by Athanasius Kircher. (Amsterdam, 1671)

Illustration of the principle of the camera obscura, 1671. Showing how the image of the lighted face on the left appears inverted on the wall of the darkened chamber on the right

Circulation of water between sea and mountains, 1665. Blue-tinted flows are from mountains to the sea, while black represents flows taking water from whirlpools in the sea back to the mountains via

Sectional view of the Earth, showing central fire and volcanoes, 1665. From Mundus Subterraneous by Athanasius Kircher

Camera obscura, 1646. A double camera obscura, rather out of scale, showing an image of a man burning in Hell. The image was produced by light from a lamp which travelled down the lens

An astrological chart, 1646. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
An astrological chart, 1646. A man with his internal organs revealed standing in front of a circular chart. One hand has been replaced by a sun

Frontispiece from Athanasius Kirchers Ars Magna Lucis Et Umbrae. To the left is a woman as the personification of the sun, with the symbols of the zodiac covering her body

Behaviour of a magnetic compass, 1643. If a compass in a box is carried round a globe-shaped magnet (N, centre of picture) with magnetic poles where lines cross (left and right of N)

Legendary island of Atlantis. Atlantis was first described by Plato and was said to lie just beyond the Pillars of Hercules (Gibraltar and Mount Hacho)

Title page of Arca Noe, 1675. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Title page of Arca Noe, 1675. A print from Arca Noe, by Athanasius Kircher, Amsterdam, 1675. Found in the collection of Jean-Claude Carriere

Hydraulic machine IV, 1678. Artist: Athanasius Kircher
Hydraulic machine IV, 1678. A plate from Mundus Subterraneus, Amsterdam, 1678. Found in the collection of Jean-Claude Carriere

Hypnosis, 1680. Experimentum Mirabile: a chicken hypnotised by its beak being placed on a line. From Physiologia Kircheriana by Athanasius Kircher. (Amsterdam, 1680)

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Athanasius Kircher, born in 1602 and passing away in 1680, was a man of many talents. Although his name may not be widely known today, his artistic creations and scientific inventions have left an indelible mark on history. One of Kircher's notable works is a small dragon he crafted in 1678. This intricate piece showcases his attention to detail and imaginative mind. Another invention attributed to him is the magic lantern, which he created in 1671 but was later reproduced in 1956. This device projected images onto a screen using light sources such as candles or oil lamps. Kircher's artistic skills were not limited to mythical creatures and magical devices. In 1808, he depicted the facial characteristics of a miser with remarkable accuracy. His ability to capture human emotion through art is evident in this piece. In addition to his artistic endeavors, Kircher also dabbled in engineering innovations. He designed a hand hydraulic water pump that proved useful for various applications during its time. Furnaces were another area where Kircher showcased his expertise; his designs from 1678 demonstrate both functionality and aesthetic appeal. A machine created by Kircher further exemplifies his inventive spirit. Though details about this particular creation are scarce, it undoubtedly reflects the ingenuity that defined much of Kircher's work. Lake geology was another subject that fascinated Kirchner; he meticulously studied its formations and documented them through detailed illustrations dating back to 1678. Mythical creatures held great allure for Kirchner as well; numerous artworks from the same year depict these fantastical beings brought to life through his skilled brushstrokes. Not limited solely to dragons or mythical beasts, one artwork stands out: Virgin and child alongside a human skeleton—a thought-provoking juxtaposition symbolizing life's transience against eternal divinity—an intriguing concept explored by Kirchner during this period. Lastly, we cannot overlook Kircher's wind pump, a device he designed in 1678.