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Fine Art Print : With the sun at the center; Copernicus appears at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left. Copperplate engraving from Andreas Cellarius Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica, published in 1660 in Amsterdam
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With the sun at the center; Copernicus appears at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left. Copperplate engraving from Andreas Cellarius Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica, published in 1660 in Amsterdam
COPERNICAN UNIVERSE, 1660.
With the sun at the center; Copernicus appears at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left. Copperplate engraving from Andreas Cellarius Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica, published in 1660 in Amsterdam
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Media ID 10408732
1660 Andrea Andreas Cellarius Circle Claudius Copernican Copernicus Cosmology Diagram Nicholas Occult Orbit Ptolemaic Ptolemy Scientific Revolution Solar System Space Sunface Symbol System Theory Wheel World Zodiacal Copperplate
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with our exquisite Fine Art Print of the Copernican Universe by Andreas Cellarius. This stunning 17th-century copperplate engraving, published in Amsterdam in 1660, places the sun at the center of the known universe. Witness the groundbreaking shift from Ptolemaic geocentrism as Copernicus and Ptolemy are depicted at the lower right and left corners, respectively. Bring this historical masterpiece into your home and transport yourself to a time when scientific discovery was shaping the world's understanding of the cosmos.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 49.1cm x 40.6cm (19.3" x 16")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print titled "With the sun at the center; Copernicus appears at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left" takes us back to a significant moment in scientific history. The copperplate engraving, part of Andreas Cellarius' Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica published in 1660, showcases two prominent figures who shaped our understanding of the universe. At the heart of this image lies the sun, symbolizing its pivotal role as the center of our solar system. On one side stands Nicholas Copernicus, positioned at the lower right corner, representing his revolutionary theory that challenged traditional beliefs about Earth's place in space. Opposite him is Ptolemy, depicted on the lower left side, symbolizing his geocentric model which placed Earth as the center of celestial motion. The intricate engravings within this piece illustrate various elements such as zodiacal signs and planetary orbits that were integral to both theories. This diagram serves as a visual representation of Claudius Ptolemy's ancient cosmology alongside Copernicus' groundbreaking heliocentric concept. As we gaze upon this artwork from centuries ago, it reminds us of humanity's relentless pursuit for knowledge and understanding. It encapsulates an era marked by scientific revolution when long-held beliefs were questioned and new paradigms emerged. Andreas Cellarius skillfully captures these contrasting ideas through meticulous details etched onto copperplate. This print not only serves as a historical artifact but also
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