Andreas Cellarius Collection

Phases of the Moon, 1708
Phases of the Moon. This is plate 19 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Copernican worldview, 1708
Copernican worldview. This is plate 5 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Copernican (heliocentric / Sun-centred) system of the Universe, 1708
Copernican (heliocentric/Sun-centred) system of the Universe, 1761. Illustration showing ecliptic and the orbit of the Earth and the planets

Harmonia Macrocosmica. The planisphere of Copernicus, 1660. Creator: Cellarius, Andreas (c
Harmonia Macrocosmica. The planisphere of Copernicus, 1660. Private Collection

Map of the celestial Southern Hemisphere, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Map of the celestial Southern Hemisphere, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

Ptolemic System, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Ptolemic System, 1660-1661. The Ptolemaic or geocentric model has the Earth at the centre of the Universe with all the other bodies, including the Sun, orbiting around it

Map of Christian contellations, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Map of Christian contellations, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius, published by Johannes Janssonius

The conjunction of the planets, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
The conjunction of the planets, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius, published by Johannes Janssonius

Astonomers looking through a telescope, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Astonomers looking through a telescope, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

Celestial planisphere showing the signs of the zodiac, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

Map showing Tycho Brahes system of planetary orbits, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer, (1660-1661). Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer, (1660-1661). Detail from a map showing the Copernican system of planetary orbits (the Planisphaerium Copernicanum )

Map showing Tycho Brahes system of planetary orbits around the Earth, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica)

Map charting the movement of the Earth and Planets, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Map charting the movement of the Earth and Planets, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

Chart describing the movement of the Planets, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Chart describing the movement of the Planets, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

An astronomer, detail from a map of the planets, 1660-1661. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
An astronomer, detail from a map of the planets, 1660-1661. From The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) by Andreas Cellarius

But he denied before them all saying, I know not what thou sayest, c1850. Artist: William French
But he denied before them all saying, I know not what thou sayest, c1850. Matthew, chapter 26, verse 70

Copernican sun-centred (heliocentric) system of the universe, 1708. This shows the orbit of the Moon round the Earth, and the orbits of the Earth and planets round the Sun

Depiction of the Geo-Heliocentric Universe of Tycho Brahe, 17th century. Artist: Andreas Cellarius
Depiction of the Geo-Heliocentric Universe of Tycho Brahe, from Harmonia Macrocosmica by Andreas Cellarious, 17th century

Ptolemaic (geocentric / Earth-centred) system of the Universe, 1708
Ptolemaic (geocentric/Earth-centred) system of the Universe, 1708. Illustration showing the position of the Sun, Moon and planets and the band of the ecliptic

Copernican planisphere, 1708
Copernican planisphere. This is plate 4 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Christianized constellations, 1708
Christianized constellations. This is plate 22 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Sizes of celestial bodies, 1708
Sizes of celestial bodies. This is plate 10 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Epicycles of Moons orbit, 1708
Epicycles of Moons orbit. This is plate 18 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Suns orbit from Earth, 1708
Suns orbit from Earth. This is plate 17 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Aratus planisphere, 1708
Aratus planisphere. This is plate 8 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Tychonic worldview, 1708
Tychonic worldview. This is plate 7 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Harmonica Macrocosmica (1708). This star atlas by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius was first published in 1660

Planetary spheres, 1708
Planetary spheres. This is plate 3 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Ptolemaic worldview, 1708
Ptolemaic worldview. This is plate 2 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Harmonica Macrocosmica (1708) C016 / 4384
Harmonica Macrocosmica (1708). This is the title page from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Earths celestial circles, 1708 artwork
The Earth and its celestial circles. This artwork is from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica, by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

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Andreas Cellarius: Unveiling the Mysteries of the Universe Step into the world of Andreas Cellarius, a renowned Dutch cartographer and cosmographer whose works revolutionized our understanding of the cosmos. In his masterpiece, "Harmonia Macrocosmica, " created in 1660, Cellarius delves into celestial wonders that captivate both astronomers and art enthusiasts alike. One captivating engraving from this collection is "Phases of the Moon" (1708), where Cellarius meticulously depicts the lunar cycle with remarkable precision. His attention to detail allows us to witness how Earth's satellite gracefully transitions through its various phases, shedding light on one of nature's most enchanting phenomena. Cellarius' genius extends beyond lunar exploration as he boldly embraces Copernican worldview in another engraving from Harmonia Macrocosmica. In "Representation of the Copernican system of the Universe with movements of Earth in relation to the sun" (1660), he presents a revolutionary concept – a heliocentric universe. This groundbreaking depiction challenges traditional Ptolemaic theories by placing our Sun at the center, revealing an intricate dance between planets and stars. The influence of Ptolemy's theories can also be seen in Cellarius' work. In his map titled "World Map" (1660), he studies Earth based on these ancient teachings, showcasing his deep appreciation for historical knowledge while simultaneously pushing boundaries with new discoveries. Intriguingly, Harmonia Macrocosmica features multiple engravings illustrating Ptolemaic theory as well. These detailed depictions shed light on planetary motion within this geocentric framework - each line carefully etched to showcase trajectories that fascinated scholars during that era. Cellarius does not limit himself solely to theoretical representations; he also provides glimpses into what we observe from Earth itself.