Spherical Astrolabe Collection

Engraving depicting an armillary sphere, a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere)
5309270 Engraving depicting an armillary sphere, a model of objects in the sky (on the celestial sphere), consisting of a spherical framework of rings, centred on Earth or the Sun

The Christ child holding the orb, 1493. Creator: Dürer, Albrecht (1471-1528)
The Christ child holding the orb, 1493. Found in the Collection of the Albertina, Vienna

The Allegory of Air, from a series on the Allegory of the Elements
GIA1763735 The Allegory of Air, from a series on the Allegory of the Elements, 1621 (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Louvre, Paris, France; eGiancarlo Costa; Flemish

Copernicus in Rome. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Harmonia Macrocosmica. The planisphere of Copernicus, 1660. Creator: Cellarius, Andreas (c
Harmonia Macrocosmica. The planisphere of Copernicus, 1660. Private Collection

Nicolaus Copernicus (After Jan Matejko), 1874. Creator: Cynk, Florian Stanislaw (1838-1912)
Nicolaus Copernicus (After Jan Matejko), 1874. Found in the Collection of Biblioteka Narodowa, Warszawa

Nicolaus Copernicus, 1874. Creator: Matejko, Jan Alojzy (1838-1893)
Nicolaus Copernicus, 1874. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Still Life with Musical Instruments, Globe and Armillary Sphere (Detail), 17th century. Found in the Collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

The Globes (From the Grand Atlas of all the World), 1725. Creator: Homann, Johann Baptist
The Globes (From the Grand Atlas of all the World), 1725. Private Collection

Illustration from Les premieres ?uvres de Jacques de Vaulx, pillote en la marine, 1583
Illustration from " Les premieres ?uvres de Jacques de Vaulx, pillote en la marine", 1583. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Louis de Gruuthuse before an astronomical clock (From: Horloge de Sapience by Henri Suso), ca. 1470-1480. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Astrolabe, Early 18th cen. Found in the Collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Saint Augustine in His Study. Artist: Botticelli, Sandro (1445-1510)
Saint Augustine in His Study. Found in the collection of Chiesa di Ognissanti, Florence

Artes Mechanicae. Frieze in the Casa Pellizzari, c. 1500. Artist: Giorgione (1476-1510)
Artes Mechanicae. Frieze in the Casa Pellizzari, c. 1500. Found in the collection of Casa Giorgione, Castelfranco Veneto

Portrait of Princess Dorothea of Denmark (1520-1580), ca 1530. Artist: Gossaert, Jan (ca. 1478-1532)
Portrait of Princess Dorothea of Denmark (1520-1580), ca 1530. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Amerigo Vespucci finding the Southern Cross constellation with an astrolabe (Americae Retectio), 1591. Found in the collection of the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, Rotterdam

A Young Astronomer, ca 1685. Artist: Deuren, Olivier van (1666-1714)
A Young Astronomer, ca 1685. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Cometa, qui anno Christi, 1742. Artist: Seutter, Matthaeus (1678-1757)
Cometa, qui anno Christi, 1742. Found in the collection of the Yale University

Astrolabe, Second half of the16th cen Artist: Arsenius, Gualterus (c. 1530-c. 1580)
Astrolabe, Second half of the16th cen.. Found in the collection of the Universita di Padova

Portrait of the Astronomer. Artist: Basaiti, Marco (c. 1470-1530)
Portrait of the Astronomer. Found in the collection of the State Art Gallery, Lviv

19th Century armillary sphere. An armillary sphere, or circular astrolabe, has moveable interlocking rings representing the circles of the celestial sphere

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"The Spherical Astrolabe: Unveiling the Celestial Secrets of the Universe" Step into a world where science and art intertwine, as we explore the fascinating history of the spherical astrolabe. This intricate instrument, with its origins dating back centuries, has played a pivotal role in our understanding of celestial bodies and their movements. In "The Allegory of Air, " part of a series on the Allegory of the Elements, this remarkable device takes center stage. Its elegant design captures both imagination and intellect, symbolizing humanity's quest to unravel the mysteries above. One cannot discuss astrolabes without mentioning Nicolaus Copernicus, whose groundbreaking heliocentric theory revolutionized astronomy. In "Copernicus in Rome, " we catch a glimpse of his presence during an era when scientific minds converged to exchange knowledge and challenge conventional beliefs. Harmonia Macrocosmica presents us with another awe-inspiring creation – Cellarius' planisphere of Copernicus. This masterpiece showcases not only Copernicus' genius but also highlights how his theories shaped our perception of the cosmos. Artists like Florian Stanislaw Cynk and Jan Alojzy Matejko immortalize Copernicus through their captivating portraits. These artworks serve as tributes to his contributions that forever changed our understanding of Earth's place in space. Beyond its astronomical significance, the spherical astrolabe found its way into various realms. In still life paintings such as "Still Life with Musical Instruments, " it adds an air of sophistication alongside musical instruments and globes – testaments to human creativity across disciplines. Johann Baptist Homann's grand atlas transports us back to 1725 when explorers relied on accurate maps for navigation. The inclusion of globes emphasizes how these tools were indispensable for charting unknown territories around the globe. Even navigators like Jacques de Vaulx recognized its importance during maritime expeditions in 1583.