Baroque Cartography
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The Revolution of the Sun around the Earth
Embark on a celestial journey through a mesmerizing 17th-century astronomical diagram that captures the pre-Copernican view of our solar system. Witness the intricate dance of celestial bodies as the Sun dramatically orbits around a stationary Earth, revealing the fascinating scientific beliefs of a bygone era.
The Southern Stellar Hemisphere
Embark on a celestial journey through the southern skies as captured by the master cartographer Andreas Cellarius. This intricate celestial map reveals a mesmerizing tapestry of stars, constellations, and mythological figures dancing across the cosmic canvas, inviting you to explore the astronomical wonders of the 17th-century understanding of the universe.
Harmonia Macrocosmica Plate 11 — The Location of the Earth
Embark on a celestial journey through this intricate 17th-century diagram depicting the Earth's cosmic position. Swirling celestial bodies, elaborate geometric patterns, and mythological figures dance across the canvas, revealing the astronomical understanding of the Baroque era.
Harmonia Macrocosmica Plate 9 — Brahe’s Altitudes of the Planets
Embark on a celestial journey through this intricate 17th-century astronomical diagram! Brahe's planetary altitudes are meticulously mapped, revealing the complex celestial mechanics of the pre-telescopic era. Can you trace the orbits and decode the cosmic dance of planets?
Harmonia Macrocosmica Plate 7 — Brahe's Construction of the World
Dive into a mesmerizing celestial diagram that captures Tycho Brahe's revolutionary model of the cosmos, where intricate lines and elegant planetary orbits reveal the astronomical thinking of the 17th century. This celestial map invites you to explore the complex dance of heavenly bodies through a stunning visual representation of scientific imagination.
Harmonia Macrocosmica Plate 28 — Southern Hemisphere
Embark on a celestial journey through a mesmerizing 17th-century star chart depicting the Southern Hemisphere's cosmic landscape. Intricate celestial bodies and mythological figures dance across an ornate celestial map, inviting you to unravel the astronomical mysteries of the Baroque era.
Harmonia Macrocosmica Plate 23 — Second Hemisphere
Embark on a celestial journey through this intricate astronomical chart, where the southern hemisphere's cosmic dance unfolds in mesmerizing detail. Explore a world of celestial bodies, mythological figures, and intricate celestial projections that reveal the 17th-century understanding of the heavens.
Harmonia Macrocosmica Plate 20 — Mars, Jupiter & Saturn
Embark on a celestial journey through this intricate 17th-century astronomical diagram, where the planets Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn dance in cosmic harmony. Unravel the complex celestial mechanics and symbolic representations that reveal the astronomical understanding of the Baroque era.