Celestial Globe Collection

Durers Celestial Globe, 1515. This shows the northern hemisphere, and was prepared in conjunction with the astronomer Stabius

MILTON VISITING GALILEO. John Milton visiting Galileo Galilei during Miltons Italian tour of 1638-1639. Line engraving after a painting by Annibale Gatti

HIPPARCHUS (146-127 BC). Greek astronomer. Hipparchus observing the stars. 19th century line engraving

TURKISH ASTRONOMERS. Astronomers in the Istanbul observatory. Ottoman manuscript illumination, late 16th century

Claude Ptolemy (ca. 100 - ca. 170), Greek scholar and astronomer
XEE4403713 Claude Ptolemy (ca. 100 - ca. 170), Greek scholar and astronomer, in the Alexandria Observatory (Egypt). Barcelona 1877

An old instrument with sights for roughly marking the positions of the celestial bodies before the invention of
ASTROLABE. An old instrument with sights for roughly marking the positions of the celestial bodies before the invention of the sextant. Line engraving

Planetarium, c.1825 (brass, glass, gilt brass, enamel, engraved)
7339249 Planetarium, c.1825 (brass, glass, gilt brass, enamel, engraved) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 28x17 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The elements of astronomy and geography explained, 1795 (card, engraving)
7340573 The elements of astronomy and geography explained, 1795 (card, engraving) by Paris, Abbe & Wallis, John (fl.1795); 9.4x6.3x2.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Celestial globe with table, supported by Hercules, c.1651 (ivory statuette and gilded copper)
MMM5475237 Celestial globe with table, supported by Hercules, c.1651 (ivory statuette and gilded copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Celestial globe with table)

A clock in the form of a celestial globe supported by the shoulders of Atlas
5308088 A clock in the form of a celestial globe supported by the shoulders of Atlas.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a clock in the form of a celestial globe supported by the shoulders of Atlas)

Captain Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1871 (oil painting)
7295330 Captain Sir James Clark Ross (1800-1862), 1871 (oil painting) by Pearce, Stephen (1819-1904); 127x101.6 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

TORRES VILLARROEL, Diego de (1693-1770). Spanish writer, poet, dramatist, astrologer, doctor, mathematician
CUL4857013 TORRES VILLARROEL, Diego de (1693-1770). Spanish writer, poet, dramatist, astrologer, doctor, mathematician, priest and professor of the University of Salamanca

Sciences: Greek astronomer Hipparchus of Nicee, in ancient Greek (Hipparchus v.190-120 BC)
NWI4947964 Sciences: Greek astronomer Hipparchus of Nicee, in ancient Greek (Hipparchus v.190-120 BC), realising a map of the sky (plane of stars) in Alexandria, ancient Egypt

Celestial globe, the stars are represented by different symbols, but the magnitude table is absent, c.1757 (plaster)
MMM5468738 Celestial globe, the stars are represented by different symbols, but the magnitude table is absent, c.1757 (plaster) by Ferguson, James (1710-76); National Maritime Museum, London

Madonna And Child Blessing
7272502 Madonna And Child Blessing; (add.info.: Madonna with Child Blessing and Globus cruciger. Detail of half-length; polychrome wooden statue (no date). Ponzone (AL), 2001); Fototeca Gilardi.

The Coronation of the Virgin. Late 15 th century. Colmar. (painting)
8711200 The Coronation of the Virgin. Late 15 th century. Colmar. (painting); Unterlinden Museum, Colmar, France; (add.info.: Unterlinden Museum. The Coronation of the Virgin in Heaven. Holy Trinity)

ASTRONOMER who observes the sky, 1695 (engraving)
7272494 ASTRONOMER who observes the sky, 1695 (engraving); (add.info.: ASTRONOMER who observes the sky. Illustration draft from "Almanac of the dead man")

Celestial globe with table, supported by Hercules, c.1651 (ivory statuette and gilded copper)
MMM5475266 Celestial globe with table, supported by Hercules, c.1651 (ivory statuette and gilded copper); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Celestial globe with table)

Middle Ages: Student monks: a mathematician studies a globe and another writing a manuscript (copist monk)
NWI4892138 Middle Ages: Student monks: a mathematician studies a globe and another writing a manuscript (copist monk), 13th century

Celestial globe, with astronomical details including a magnitude table, 1602
MMM5475178 Celestial globe, with astronomical details including a magnitude table, 1602 (globe made of papier-mache and plaster with wood base); National Maritime Museum, London

Standing celestial globe, 1838 (plaster)
MMM5468731 Standing celestial globe, 1838 (plaster); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Standing celestial globe)

Cosmosphere, 1824 (glass, brass, papier mache, hand-coloured, plaster, printed paper)
7339250 Cosmosphere, 1824 (glass, brass, papier mache, hand-coloured, plaster, printed paper) by Cary, William (c.1760-1825); 48.4x24.3x24.3 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

An astronomer
JAB5037356 An astronomer; (add.info.: An astronomer); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis.

Greek mythology: Urania, muse of astronomy and astrology, with its attributes a globe
FLO4679793 Greek mythology: Urania, muse of astronomy and astrology, with its attributes a globe and a compas - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Celestial globe, with stars and constellations, and the magnitude table under the foot, c.1770 (paper mache)
MMM5468742 Celestial globe, with stars and constellations, and the magnitude table under the foot, c.1770 (paper mache); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Celestial globe)

Allegory of astronomy (low relief)
BEN5471568 Allegory of astronomy (low relief) by Pisano, Andrea (1270-1349); Museo dell'Opera di Santa Maria del Fiore (Duomo), Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: Allegory of astronomy)

Earth and celestial pocket, 1795 (globe)
MMM5467510 Earth and celestial pocket, 1795 (globe) by Serres, Dominic (1722-93); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Pocket globe and celestial Object)

Front page of Van Keulen's maritime atlas (or waterworld)
MMM5477325 Front page of Van Keulen's maritime atlas (or waterworld); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Front page of Van Keulen's maritime atlas (or waterworld)

Planesphaeri Coelestis Hemisphaerium Meridionale, 1700 (coloured print)
7340115 Planesphaeri Coelestis Hemisphaerium Meridionale, 1700 (coloured print) by Allard, Carel (c.1648-1709); 63x55 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546 - 1601) explains how the globe works to Johannes Kepler (Keppler) (1571-1630)
XEE5027421 Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546 - 1601) explains how the globe works to Johannes Kepler (Keppler) (1571-1630) - Illustration by Walton; (add.info)

Astrolabe: detail obverse, c.1552 (bronze)
7339277 Astrolabe: detail obverse, c.1552 (bronze) by Gemini, Thomas (c.1515-62) & Sutton, Henry (c.1624-65); 35.2x0 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Sciences and scholars: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus)
NWI4947573 Sciences and scholars: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer studying the night sky

Allegory of Science Painting by Antoine Dominique Magaud (1817-1899) 1854 Sun. 103x171 cm
JEB4912047 Allegory of Science Painting by Antoine Dominique Magaud (1817-1899) 1854 Sun. 103x171 cm. Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de provence

Astronomer and astrologer of the Middle Ages observing stars in the sky and holding a globe with zodiac signs
NWI4953794 Astronomer and astrologer of the Middle Ages observing stars in the sky and holding a globe with zodiac signs. He is represented in a letter letter "Q", 13th century

Alchemy: The astrologer Hermes Trismegiste indicates the Sun and the Moon
AIS5369976 Alchemy: The astrologer Hermes Trismegiste indicates the Sun and the Moon, from "Viridarium chymicum" by Daniel Stolcius von Stolcenbeerg, 1624 (engraving); © Iberfoto.

Cover of the book " Hector Servadac", novel by Jules Verne, 1877
JAB5034152 Cover of the book " Hector Servadac", novel by Jules Verne, 1877, published by Hetzel editions under the general title " Extraordinary Voyages".; (add.info)

Celestial globe with 270-degree Meridian ring, with magnitude table and astronomical details, 1537 (paper mache)
MMM5469006 Celestial globe with 270-degree Meridian ring, with magnitude table and astronomical details, 1537 (paper mache) by Dutch School, (16th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Representation of Claude Ptolemee (90-168), 1866 (engraving)
ELD4861153 Representation of Claude Ptolemee (90-168), 1866 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representation of Claude Ptolemee (90-168)

August, 1526-1586, Elector of Saxony, Anna, 1532-1585, Princess of Denmark, Electoress of Saxony. Creator: Anon
August, 1526-1586, Elector of Saxony, Anna, 1532-1585, Princess of Denmark, Electoress of Saxony, unknown date

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus, early 16th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus, early 16th century, (2023). Copernicus (1473-1543) was a Polish Renaissance polymath, active as a mathematician, astronomer, and Catholic canon

AI IMAGE - Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus, early 16th century, (2023). Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus, early 16th century, (2023). Copernicus (1473-1543) was a Polish Renaissance polymath, active as a mathematician, astronomer, and Catholic canon

Still Life with Books, Sheet Music, Violin, Celestial Globe and an Owl, 1645-1650. Creator: Jacob van Campen
Still Life with Books, Sheet Music, Violin, Celestial Globe and an Owl, 1645-1650

Still Life with a Trumpet and a Celestial Globe, Trompe l´oeil, 1670. Creator: Cornelis Norbertus Gysbrechts
Trompe l'Oeil with Trumpet, Celestial Globe and Proclamation by Frederik III;Bench with Trumpet, Celestial Globe and Proclamation by Frederik III

Astrology. Creator: Georg Pencz
Astrology

Allegory of Science or Astronomy, 1856. Creator: Nicolas Auguste Galimard
Allegory of Science or Astronomy, 1856

Astronomy - painted by J. Sant, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Astronomy - painted by J. Sant, 1850. Exhibition at the British Institution. Mr. Sant's "Astronomy" is a fine picture, full of poetic expression

Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), Polish astronomer
XEE4405035 Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), Polish astronomer, observing a moon eclipse in Rome.From " La Ciencia y sus Hombres by Louis Figuier"

The astronomer.1878 (Engraving)
7141233 The astronomer.1878 (Engraving) by Le Prince, Jean Baptiste (1734-81) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The astronomer.From the artwork " Arts Sciences et lettres " by Paul)

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The celestial globe has long been a symbol of mankind's fascination with the stars and the mysteries of the universe. Dating back to ancient times, this spherical representation of the heavens has captivated scholars, astronomers, and artists alike. One notable example is Durer's Celestial Globe from 1515. This masterpiece showcases intricate details of constellations and celestial bodies, reflecting the knowledge and understanding of the time. Centuries later, during his Italian tour in 1638-1639, John Milton had the privilege of visiting Galileo Galilei. This encounter between two great minds is immortalized in a line engraving by Annibale Gatti, capturing their shared passion for astronomy. Hipparchus, a Greek astronomer from 146-127 BC, dedicated his life to observing the stars. A 19th-century line engraving depicts him diligently studying celestial bodies as he contributes to our understanding of the cosmos. In Istanbul during the late 16th century, Turkish astronomers worked tirelessly at an observatory illuminated by Ottoman manuscript artistry. Their dedication highlights how different cultures have contributed to humanity's exploration of space. Claude Ptolemy was another influential figure in astronomy. As a Greek scholar and astronomer around 100 -170 AD. , Ptolemy made significant contributions to mapping celestial objects accurately. Before modern instruments like sextants were invented for navigation purposes at sea or land surveying activities on Earth; old instruments with sights were used for roughly marking positions of celestial bodies. These tools are depicted in historical line engravings that remind us how far we've come technologically. Artists throughout history have also celebrated astronomy through their work. "The Astronomer, " painted around 1668 by an unknown artist captures an individual deeply engrossed in studying heavenly bodies—a testament to human curiosity about what lies beyond our world. Even royalty found themselves drawn to these cosmic wonders.