Gregor Reisch Collection

16th-century medical astrology
Medical astrology. 16th-century artwork of Zodiac Man, a male body labelled with the twelve signs of the zodiac. This artwork was published in Freiburg in 1503 in the encyclopedia Margarita

16th-century astronomy. Artwork of Atlas holding up the heavens. This artwork was published in Freiburg in 1503 in the encyclopedia Margarita Philosophica by the German author Gregor Reisch

A blood-letting man
3740680 A blood-letting man; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a blood-letting man, showing the points of the blood-letting connected with the signs of the Zodiac by Gregor Reisch)

Illustration depicting a Renaissance anatomical drawing (16th century; German)
5311488 Illustration depicting a Renaissance anatomical drawing (16th century; German. From Margarita Philosophica; 1503 by Reisch. Shows the ventricles and their relationship to the intellect)

Man the microcosm, and the universe the macrocosm
3740682 Man the microcosm, and the universe the macrocosm; (add.info.: Man the microcosm, and the universe the macrocosm by Gregor Reisch (1467-1525) a German Carthusian humanist writer

A blood-letting man
3732376 A blood-letting man; (add.info.: Illustration depicting a blood-letting man, showing the points of the blood-letting connected with the signs of the Zodiac by Gregor Reisch)

Margarita Philosophica. Anatomy, 1504. Artist: Reisch, Gregor (1467-1525)
Margarita Philosophica. Anatomy, 1504. Private Collection

Margarita Philosophica. Title page, 1504. Artist: Reisch, Gregor (1467-1525)
Margarita Philosophica. Title page, 1504. Private Collection

Margarita Philosophica. Geometry, 1504. Artist: Reisch, Gregor (1467-1525)
Margarita Philosophica. Geometry, 1504. Private Collection

Personification of music, with the auxiliaries, the poet and musicians, 1508, (1870). Facsimile of a wood engraving from the Margarita Philosophica Nova

Thunderbolt or lightning, 1508. A man sheltering under a tree struck by lightning or a thunderbolt. From Margarita philosophica (The Pearl of Philosophy) by Gregor Reisch. (Basel, 1508)

Relationship of the organs of the body, the Humours and signs of the Zodiac, 1508. For example, Leo sole house of the Sun governs the heart - hence the term Lion-Hearted

Ptolemy, Alexandrian Greek astronomer and geographer, 1508. Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus) (c100-c170 AD), using a quadrant to observe the Moon and stars. Urania, Muse of Astronomy, instructs him

Chemist, 1508. A chemist or alchemist is using bellows to heat up the fire under a crucible. Behind him an alembic standing on a furnace is being used for distillation

Internal organs of the human body. From Gregor Reisch " Margarita Philosophica", Basle, 1508

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Gregor Reisch, a prominent figure in 16th-century astronomy, was not only an astronomer but also a talented artist. His most famous work, Margarita Philosophica, showcased his expertise in various fields such as anatomy and geometry. In this masterpiece, Reisch beautifully depicted the intricate relationship of the organs of the body with the humors and signs of the Zodiac. Reisch's artistic prowess extended beyond scientific illustrations. He also created captivating personifications of music, complete with poets and musicians. These artworks truly captured the essence and beauty of this art form. In addition to his artistic talents, Reisch delved into other scientific disciplines as well. He explored chemistry and studied Ptolemy's works on astronomy and geography. Through these endeavors, he contributed significantly to expanding knowledge during that era. One cannot overlook Reisch's fascination with medical astrology either. His exploration into this field shed light on how internal organs were believed to be influenced by celestial bodies—a concept prevalent during that time.