Terrestrial Collection

Parable of the sower (chromolitho)
7157041 Parable of the sower (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Parable of the sower)

Solar system planets. Artwork showing the Sun (left) and the eight planets of the solar system and their orbits. From left to right they are: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn

Solar System, artwork
Solar System. Artwork of Earths solar system, showing the planets and other objects that orbit the Sun (upper right). The separations of the orbits are not shown to scale

Solar system planets. Computer artwork of the eight planets of the solar system, which are arrayed from left to right in order of distance from the Sun (left)

Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio, 1595, by Gerardus Merc
Gerardus Mercator (1512-1594). Flemish cartographer. Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio. Map of the Arctic with the North Pole and surrounding lands within and outside the Arctic Circle, 1595

Mauritian Dodo (Raphus cucullatus), compact bird with curved, brown bill and brown feet, side view

The Ambassadors, 1533 (oil on panel)
BAL122676 The Ambassadors, 1533 (oil on panel) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 207x209.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Solar system planets. Artwork of the eight planets of the solar system arrayed from right to left in order of their distance from the Sun. The size of each planet is to scale

Kepler-10b exoplanet, artwork
January 10, 2011 WASHINGTON -- NASAs Kepler mission confirmed the discovery of its first rocky planet, named Kepler-10b. Measuring 1.4 times the size of Earth

Procavia capensis (Rock hyrax or dassie), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob Gordon
Procavia capensis (Rock hyrax or dassie), 1777-1786

Startling Stories Scifi Magazine Cover with Science Island
SCIENCE ISLAND (Eando Binder)A cold-blooded Scientific Napoleon with the Brain of a Genius and a Body of Metal threatens to Dominate Mankind Date: 1939

The Earth
According to Hindu belief, the Earth is supported on elephants, standing on a tortoise, which floats in the Universal Ocean

By Jove, Alien Entity, Amazing Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
By Jove! - denizens of Ganymede, satellite of Jupiter Date: 1937

Sun and its planets. Artwork of the eight planets of the solar system arrayed from left to right in their order from the Sun (far left). The size of the Sun and planets is to scale

Illustration of Saturn and Earth to scale
Illustration showing Saturn (left) and Earth (right) to scale. Saturn is nine times the diameter of Earth. Saturn is the sixth planet from the Sun, Earth is the third

China. Han Dynasty (206 aC-220 BC). Invention

A new and correct map of the world laid down according to the newest discoveries
XOS1765728 A new and correct map of the world laid down according to the newest discoveries and from the most exact observations, 1736 (hand coloured print) by Moll

Super-Earth extrasolar planet, artwork C015 / 0800
Super-Earth extrasolar planet seen from the surface of its moon, artwork. Its parent red dwarf star is at lower centre, being transited by an inner planet

Kepler-10b exoplanet, artwork
January 10, 2011 WASHINGTON -- NASAs Kepler mission confirmed the discovery of its first rocky planet, named Kepler-10b. Measuring 1.4 times the size of Earth

Description de la Terre Universelle (1667). Map. Engraving

Earth-like planet, artwork
Earth-like planet. Computer artwork of a view across a lake on the surface of an Earth-like planet with another planet (upper centre) and moon (centre right) in the distance

Artwork of supervolcano erupting on Mars
Planetary scientists have concluded that Eden Patera, a Martian crater, is the remains of an ancient supervocanic eruption, the first of its kind on this planet

La Guerre dans Mars (The War on Mars), by Arnould Galopin. The evil Zapatos attack the benevolent Megacephales. From Aventures Fantastiques d un Jeune Parisien

Touring-car Citroen with a boat-like rear from the First World War period
3574625 Touring-car Citroen with a boat-like rear from the First World War period by Italian Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: 1919 Photographer: Gatti)

The Moorish fountain, reassembled in the 18th century using 13th century marble and located in Piazza Fontana, Ravello
3559792 The Moorish fountain, reassembled in the 18th century using 13th century marble and located in Piazza Fontana, Ravello, in the province of Salerno; (add.info.: The Moorish fountain)

Houses of Europeans in Saigon
3567076 Houses of Europeans in Saigon by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Saigon, Vietnam 1880-1890 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Animated view of Piccadilly Circus in London
3568388 Animated view of Piccadilly Circus in London by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: London, Piccadilly Circus, Great Britain 1890 ca)

Base of the obelisk with the Fountain of Monte Cavallo in Piazza del Quirinale, Rome
3560767 Base of the obelisk with the Fountain of Monte Cavallo in Piazza del Quirinale, Rome by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Piazza del Quirinale, Rome 1870 ca)

English group posing
3561817 English group posing by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: China 1890-1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

The Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza del Duomo in Milan
3563007 The Monument of Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza del Duomo in Milan by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Piazza del Duomo)

Barrow around Como
3562986 Barrow around Como by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Como 1900-1905 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Horse-race at the racetrack in Bologna
3569946 Horse-race at the racetrack in Bologna by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Racetrack, Bologna 21/05/1899 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

View of the Arsenal of Venice
3560799 View of the Arsenal of Venice; (add.info.: Venice 1871 Date of Artwork: XV -XVII sec. Artist: Bon, Bartolomeo;Gambello, Antonio;Tremignon, Alessandro;Alberghetti Giovanni Francesco;Campagna)

Arab women in front of a public bath, 1880 (print on double-weight paper)
3561641 Arab women in front of a public bath, 1880 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Egypt 1880-1899 Photographer: Bechard, E.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Horseback ride in a London park
3561565 Horseback ride in a London park by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1900-1910 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Mounted guard outside the headquarters of the British army in Whitehall, London
3561557 Mounted guard outside the headquarters of the British army in Whitehall, London by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: London, Great Britain 1900-1910 ca)

An armchair, craftswork by Luigi Frullini, in Florence, Tuscany
3558436 An armchair, craftswork by Luigi Frullini, in Florence, Tuscany by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Frullini, Luigi Date of Artwork: 1859-1897 ca)

Animated view of Piazza Caricamento in Genoa
3558325 Animated view of Piazza Caricamento in Genoa by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Rivalta, Augusto (1837-1925) Date of Artwork: 1889 Location: Piazza Caricamento

Equestrian monument to Victor Emanuel II, by Ettore Ferrari, located on the Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice
3558119 Equestrian monument to Victor Emanuel II, by Ettore Ferrari, located on the Riva degli Schiavoni in Venice by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Ferrari)

The part of Stazione Termini planned by Salvatore Bianchi
3557813 The part of Stazione Termini planned by Salvatore Bianchi by Fratelli Alinari (fl.1854-1920); (add.info.: Artist: Bianchi)

Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence
3563136 Album " Route photo of an American family from the United States (New Jersey) in Florence, 1899-1912 ": SElf family trip to Europe

Coach on the streets of Paris
3567239 Coach on the streets of Paris by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Paris, France 1900 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Man filling a barrel pulled by a horse on the beach of Berck near Calais
3562269 Man filling a barrel pulled by a horse on the beach of Berck near Calais by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Passo di Calais, Berck)

Children riding a donkey on the beach of Berck near Calais
3562266 Children riding a donkey on the beach of Berck near Calais by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Passo di Calais, Berck)

The Prince of Wales photographed next to an elephant, ready to participate in a tiger hunt
3567179 The Prince of Wales photographed next to an elephant, ready to participate in a tiger hunt, 1864 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: India 1864 Photographer: Murray)

Odoardo Beccari and family in front of the Villa di Badia in Ripoli
3564054 Odoardo Beccari and family in front of the Villa di Badia in Ripoli by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Badia a Ripoli)

Portrait of a young woman with dogs
3568588 Portrait of a young woman with dogs; (add.info.: Italy 1900-1910 ca. Photographer: Carposio, I.); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Lazador or a Mexican cowpuncher, 1905 (print on double-weight paper)
3562950 Lazador or a Mexican cowpuncher, 1905 (print on double-weight paper); (add.info.: Mexico 1905 ca. Photographer: Waite, Photo); Alinari Archives, Florence.

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"Exploring the Terrestrial Realm: A Journey through Art and Science" Embark on a celestial adventure as we delve into the wonders of the terrestrial realm, where art and science intertwine to unravel the mysteries of our Solar System. Gazing at breathtaking artwork depicting our planetary neighbors, we marvel at their diverse landscapes and captivating beauty. From fiery Mars to majestic Jupiter, each planet holds its own allure, inviting us to explore beyond Earth's boundaries. Amidst this cosmic exploration, we encounter an unexpected guest - the Mauritian Dodo. This compact bird with its curved brown bill and feet stands as a symbol of earthly life amidst celestial grandeur. Its presence reminds us that even in vastness, there is room for delicate creatures like ourselves. As we journey further into history, Gerardus Merc's 1595 masterpiece "Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio" unfolds before our eyes. This ancient map reveals how early astronomers envisioned our world within the context of a larger universe – a testament to humanity's enduring curiosity about its place in space. Moving forward in time, Hans Holbein's iconic painting "The Ambassadors" transports us back to 1533. Amidst intricate details lies a hidden message – an enigmatic skull reminding us of mortality against the backdrop of infinite possibilities beyond Earth. Venturing beyond familiar realms, Kepler-10b emerges from imagination onto canvas – an exoplanet teeming with potential for extraterrestrial lifeforms yet undiscovered by human eyes. Science fiction magazines like Startling Stories capture these fantastical visions that ignite our imaginations and propel us towards uncharted territories. But amidst all these cosmic wonders lies one constant - The Earth itself. Our home among stars shines brightly as we realize its uniqueness in sustaining life amid vast emptiness. Saturn looms nearby; both planets depicted accurately to scale remind us that despite differences in size or composition, every celestial body holds its own significance.