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Poster Print : URANIA & ASTRONOMERS, 1660. Tycho Brahe, Ptolemy, St. Augustine, Nicolaus Copernicus
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URANIA & ASTRONOMERS, 1660. Tycho Brahe, Ptolemy, St. Augustine, Nicolaus Copernicus
URANIA & ASTRONOMERS, 1660.
Tycho Brahe, Ptolemy, St. Augustine, Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo and Andreas Cellarius surround Urania, the Muse of Astronomy: frontispiece of Cellarius Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica, published in 1660 at Amsterdam
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1660 Andrea Andreas Astronomer Augustine Brahe Cellarius Claudius Copernicus Galilei Galileo Hippo Nicholas Ptolemaic Ptolemy Research Saint Scientific Revolution Scientist Tycho Urania
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Add historical depth to your walls with our stunning URANIA & ASTRONOMERS poster print from Granger Art on Demand. This captivating image, titled "URANIA & ASTRONOMERS, 1660," showcases a gathering of renowned astronomers including Tycho Brahe, Ptolemy, St. Augustine, Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo, and Andreas Cellarius. Surrounding the central figure, Urania, the goddess of astronomy, these intellectual giants pay homage to the wonders of the cosmos. Bring the rich history of astronomy into your home or office with this beautifully printed and framed poster, a perfect conversation starter and an inspiring reminder of human curiosity and discovery.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 36.2cm x 59.4cm (14.3" x 23.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The captivating print titled "URANIA & ASTRONOMERS, 1660" takes us back to a significant moment in history. In this image, we witness the gathering of some of the greatest minds that have shaped our understanding of the universe. Tycho Brahe, Ptolemy, St. Augustine, Nicolaus Copernicus, Galileo Galilei, and Andreas Cellarius encircle Urania, the Muse of Astronomy. This frontispiece is extracted from Cellarius Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica published in 1660 in Amsterdam. It serves as a visual representation of an era marked by scientific revolution and groundbreaking discoveries. Each figure portrayed holds immense importance within their respective fields. Tycho Brahe's meticulous observations laid the groundwork for future astronomers like Copernicus and Galileo to challenge traditional Ptolemaic models. Ptolemy's geocentric theory dominated astronomical thought until Copernicus proposed his heliocentric model which was further supported by Galileo's telescopic observations. St. Augustine represents a bridge between ancient philosophy and Christian theology with his contemplation on cosmology and faith. This print not only captures these influential figures but also symbolizes humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our place in the cosmos. It serves as a reminder that progress is built upon collaboration and standing on the shoulders of giants who came before us. As we gaze at this remarkable piece of artistry from Granger Art on
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