Flat Earth Collection

The edge of the firmament (Flammarion engraving) From L atmosphere. Meteorologie populaire by Camill Artist: Anonymous
The edge of the firmament (Flammarion engraving) From L atmosphere. Meteorologie populaire by Camille Flammarion, 16th-17th centuries. Found in the collection of Zentralbibliothek Zurich

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The Hereford Mappa Mundi of 1280 - Jerusalem is at the center, Europe lower left, Africa lower right. Printed color halftone reproduction 19th century

The Babylonian Map of the World, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Artist: Assyrian Art
The Babylonian Map of the World, c. 510-c. 500 BC. Found in the collection of British Museum

Homeric cosmogony. Map of the Earth based on the myths and knowledge of the Ancient Greeks at the time of Homer (1st or 2nd millennium BC)

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Ptolemys map of the world, illustrating a concept of the flat earth. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

Chonhado (World Map)
3086646 Chonhado (World Map) by Korean school, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Korean traditional map of all under heaven presents a flat world with Korea and China in the centre)

Fantastic Depiction of the Solar System (woodcut) (later colouration)
XCF209212 Fantastic Depiction of the Solar System (woodcut) (later colouration) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

In the flat cattle country in the south western tip of Puerto Rico, 1942. Creator: Jack Delano
In the flat cattle country in the south western tip of Puerto Rico

Miniature from the L Image du Monde by Gossuin de Metz, 13th century. Creator: Anonymous
Miniature from the L Image du Monde by Gossuin de Metz, 13th century. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Celestial spheres, planets and zodiacs. Miniature from the Livre des proprietes des choses, c
Celestial spheres, planets and zodiacs. Miniature from the Livre des proprietes des choses by Bathelemy l Anglais, c. 1480. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

The Northern Celestial Hemisphere, 1515. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Northern Celestial Hemisphere, 1515. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Cosmos (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), 1493. Artist: Anonymous
Cosmos (from the Schedels Chronicle of the World), 1493. Found in the collection of Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Reconstruction of a medieval conception of the universe, 19th century?
Reconstruction of medieval conception of the universe, 19th century? A flat earth surrounded by the crystalline spheres. A man has broken through the outermost of these

Anglo-Saxon world map, 10th century. A map showing a flat Earth and the ocean that was thought to surround it. From the British Museum

God creating Eve from Adams rib, 1508. Scene from the Bible (Genesis). It illustrates Thales concept of the universe based on the four Greek elements with a flat earth floating on water with air

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Map of the flat earth according to Herodotus, ancient Greek historian. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of the world according to ancient Greek geographer Eratosthenes. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

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World map of the flat earth printed by Beatus Rhenanus Bildaus Rheinau early 1500s - North is left, Mediterranean Sea middle Printed color lithograph reproduction 19th century

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Ptolemys map of the world shown in red, true locations in black. Printed color lithograph 19th century

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Christopher Columbus promoting his ideas before the Council at Salamanca. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Ptolemys world map, circa 150 AD, from the edition of 1472. Color halftone reproduction of the first printed edition of 1472

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"Exploring the Flat Earth: Tracing Ancient Beliefs and Artistic Representations" Intriguingly, ancient civilizations held diverse beliefs about the shape of our planet. From Homeric cosmogony to Babylonian maps, these captivating hints from history shed light on their understanding of the world. One remarkable depiction is the Flammarion engraving, which portrays a person peering beyond the edge of the firmament into an unknown realm. This image, found in "L'atmosphère: Météorologie populaire, " invites us to ponder what lies beyond our familiar skies. The Assyrian Art's Babylonian Map of the World further captivates with its intricate details dating back to 510-500 BC. It showcases how early cultures envisioned landmasses and celestial bodies within a flat framework. Moving forward in time, we encounter Chonhado's World Map revealing a unique perspective on global geography. Its portrayal highlights how different regions were interconnected according to this particular worldview. A fascinating glimpse into Puerto Rico's past can be found in Jack Delano's photograph capturing life in its flat cattle country during 1942. This snapshot transports us back to an era where vast landscapes seemed endless and unexplored. Woodcuts like Fantastic Depiction of the Solar System provide colorful interpretations that blend science and artistry. These imaginative renderings invite contemplation about our place within a seemingly infinite universe. Delving deeper into medieval times, Gossuin de Metz's Miniature from L Image du Monde offers insight into 13th-century perceptions of Earth as a flat entity surrounded by celestial spheres and zodiacs. Such depictions reveal how knowledge was passed down through generations. Albrecht Dürer’s The Northern Celestial Hemisphere adds another layer to this narrative with its meticulous representation of constellations and stars above Earth’s plane—an exquisite fusion of scientific accuracy and artistic finesse.