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Kirchers book on geology, 1678 edition
Kirchers book on geology. Title page of the 1678 edition of Mundus Subterraneus (Subterranean World) by the German Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher (circa 1601-1680). This work (in 12 books) was originally published in 1664. The Latin text refers to the author, the Jesuits and Kirchers patron (Pope Alexander VII), and that this is volume I of the third edition. Across bottom, the Amsterdam publisher Jansson-Waesberg and Sons is named, with the publication year given. The artwork shows alchemy equipment, fossils, volcanoes, and a female muse with a halo and the phrase Sapiens Dominabitur Astris (the wise man will master the stars)
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This print showcases the title page of the 1678 edition of "Mundus Subterraneus" (Subterranean World), a renowned book on geology by Athanasius Kircher. Kircher, a German Jesuit scholar, originally published this work in 1664. The Latin text on the page highlights the author's name, his affiliation with the Jesuits, and his patron Pope Alexander VII. It also indicates that this is volume I of the third edition. The Amsterdam publisher Jansson-Waesberg and Sons are credited at the bottom along with the publication year. The artwork depicted on this historical illustration is truly mesmerizing. It encompasses various elements related to geology such as alchemy equipment, fossils, and volcanoes. Additionally, it features a female muse adorned with a halo and surrounded by celestial bodies while holding a scroll bearing the phrase "Sapiens Dominabitur Astris" which translates to "the wise man will master the stars". This image provides us with an intriguing glimpse into Earth science during the 17th century. It represents an amalgamation of disciplines including geology, paleontology, and alchemy – all subjects that fascinated scholars like Kircher during this era. Preserved within its monochrome beauty lies not just a book cover but also centuries worth of knowledge waiting to be explored by those who seek to understand our planet's hidden wonders.
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