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The great comet of October 1528 describes and thus figured by Ambroise Pare in his "Book of Monsters and Wonders" (1573): "The elders have left us by escrit that the face of Heaven has been so many times defigured of bearded Comettes, hair
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The great comet of October 1528 describes and thus figured by Ambroise Pare in his "Book of Monsters and Wonders" (1573): "The elders have left us by escrit that the face of Heaven has been so many times defigured of bearded Comettes, hair
PCT4297748 The great comet of October 1528 describes and thus figured by Ambroise Pare in his "Book of Monsters and Wonders" (1573): "The elders have left us by escrit that the face of Heaven has been so many times defigured of bearded Comettes, hair, torches, torches, coulonnes, spears, shields, battle of nukes, dragons, duplication of Moons & Suns, & other things... This Comette is so horrible and unbearable, that it provoked so great terror to the vulgar that none of them died of fear. The others got sick. This strange Comette lasted an hour & a quarter, and commended to perform from the coste of the rising sun, then fired towards the midnight. It appears to be of excessive length, and if it is of blood color. At the top of this one sees the figure of a curved arm, holding a great espee in the hand as if he had wanted to strike. At the end of the tip there were three estoiles. But the one that is right on the tip, is clearer and brighter than the others. At both sides of this comet's rays, he sees himself a great number of axes, cousteals, espees, bloodshed, parmy which there were many hideous human faces with beards, and hair hairise, as seen by this figure." Ambroise Pare reproduces in reality a description and an engraving published in 1560 by Pierre Boaistuau (or Pierre Launay) in his "Histoires prodigieuses", copying those published in 1557 by Conradus Lycosthenes (in fact the German erudit Conrad Wolfhart), who draws these elements from a book published the same year by astrologer Peter Zer- celestial prodigy, sword, mysterious star, mystery, meteore -; (add.info.: The great comet of October 1528 describes and thus figured by Ambroise Pare in his "Book of Monsters and Wonders" (1573): "The elders have left us by escrit that the face of Heaven has been so many times defigured of bearded Comettes, hair, torches, torches, coulonnes, spears, shields, battle of nukes, dragons, duplication of Moons & Suns, & other things... This Comette is so horrible and unbearable, that it provoked so great terror to the vulgar that none of them died of fear. The others got sick. This strange Comette lasted an hour & a quarter, and commended to perform from the coste of the rising sun, then fired towards the midnight. It appears to be of excessive length, and if it is of blood color. At the top of this one sees the figure of a curved arm, holding a great espee in the hand as if he had wanted to strike. At the end of the tip there were three estoiles. But the one that is right on the tip, is clearer and brighter than the others. At both sides of this comet's rays, he sees himself a great number of axes, cousteals, espees, bloodshed, parmy which there were many hideous human faces with beards, and hair hairise, as seen by this figure." Ambroise Pare reproduces in reality a description and an engraving published in 1560 by Pierre Boaistuau (or Pierre Launay) in his "Histoires prodigieuses", copying those published in 1557 by Conradus Lycosthenes (in fact the German erudit Conrad Wolfhart), who draws these elements from a book published the same year by astrologer Peter Zer- celestial prodigy, sword, mysterious star, mystery, meteore -); © Patrice Cartier. All rights reserved 2023
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This print captures the awe-inspiring sight of The great comet of October 1528 as described and illustrated by Ambroise Paré in his "Book of Monsters and Wonders" from 1573. The detailed depiction showcases a celestial phenomenon that struck fear into the hearts of many, with its blood-colored hue and ominous imagery. The comet is portrayed with a curved arm holding a sword, surrounded by stars and an array of weapons, shields, and grotesque human faces.
Paré's reproduction of this extraordinary event echoes earlier descriptions from astrologers such as Conradus Lycosthenes and Peter Zer- celestial prodigy. The sheer magnitude and terror evoked by this comet are palpable through the intricate details captured in the engraving.
As we gaze upon this historical representation, we are transported back to a time when comets were seen as harbingers of doom and mystery. The vivid imagery serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring fascination with the wonders of the cosmos, prompting us to ponder our place in the vast expanse of space.
This print is not just a visual masterpiece but also a testament to our collective curiosity about the unknown forces that shape our universe. It stands as a timeless reminder of how art can capture both beauty and terror in equal measure, inviting us to contemplate the mysteries that lie beyond our comprehension.
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