Poster Print : Armillary sphere, 17th century artwork
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Armillary sphere, 17th century artwork
Armillary sphere, 17th century. Artwork of a French armillary sphere from 1685 by the French mapmaker Alain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706). This astronomical device shows the circles of the celestial sphere, and is used to demonstrate the motion of the stars around the Earth. The circles surrounding the Earth include the plane of the ecliptic, and the celestial equivalent of the equator, North and South Poles, and the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer. Here the two main celestial meridians (colures) are marked, those of the equinox and the solstices. Armillary spheres were an important symbol of the rise of science in Renaissance Europe
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning selection of poster prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating piece showcases an intricately detailed 17th century Armillary Sphere, a scientific instrument used for demonstrating the spherical nature of the Earth. Originally created by the renowned French mapmaker Alain Manesson Mallet in 1685, this artwork is a testament to the scientific advancements of the time. Bring the rich history of astronomy and cartography into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster prints. Perfect for educational settings or as a unique decorative piece, this print is sure to inspire and impress.
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 42cm x 55.7cm (16.5" x 21.9")
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
This print showcases a remarkable piece of 17th-century artwork - an armillary sphere. Created by the renowned French mapmaker Alain Manesson Mallet in 1685, this astronomical device beautifully depicts the celestial sphere and its intricate motion around our Earth. The circles encompassing our planet represent significant elements such as the plane of the ecliptic, celestial equator, North and South Poles, and the Tropics of Capricorn and Cancer. Imprinted on this masterpiece are two primary celestial meridians or colures - those of the equinox and solstices. During Renaissance Europe, armillary spheres like this one symbolized the rise of science and technological advancements. They were crucial tools for astronomers, navigators, and scholars alike to study star positions accurately. This historical artifact not only demonstrates mankind's fascination with astronomy but also serves as a testament to France's rich scientific heritage. The attention to detail in this artwork is truly awe-inspiring; it portrays both technical precision and artistic finesse. As we gaze upon this image captured by Science Photo Library, we are transported back in time to an era where exploration was fueled by curiosity about our place within the cosmos. This single photograph encapsulates centuries worth of knowledge while reminding us that even today, there is so much more left to discover about our vast universe.
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