Claudius Ptolemy Collection

Ptolemys Map of the World cA. D 150. (1912) Artist: Claudius Ptolemy
Ptolemys Map of the World cA.D 150. The Ptolemy world map is a map of the known world to Hellenistic society in the 2nd century AD

Ptolemy World map, 1467. Found in the collection of Biblioteka Narodowa, Warszawa

Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving)
533634 Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving by Bella, Stefano della (1610-64); (add.info.: Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi)

Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving)
UIG5088679 Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving by Bella, Stefano della (1610-64); Science Museum, London

Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving)
1830333 Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving by Bella, Stefano della (1610-64); (add.info.: Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi)

Cover of the work " Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo Al Sermo. Ferd. II. Big
CUL4864053 Cover of the work " Dialogo di Galileo Galilei Linceo Al Sermo. Ferd. II. Big. Duca di Toscana", 1632 (engraving); (add.info)

Homage to six astronomers
7243369 Homage to six astronomers. by Mulder, Joseph (1658-c.1728); Private Collection; (add.info.: Six astronomers. A homage to astronomers throughout the ages)

The triumph of Truth. 19th century (oil on canvas)
6371833 The triumph of Truth. 19th century (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

The triumph of Truth, detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas)
6371835 The triumph of Truth, detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

Claudius Ptolemy (engraving)
812670 Claudius Ptolemy (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Claudius Ptolemy, mathematician, astronomer)

The triumph of Truth. detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas)
6371836 The triumph of Truth. detail of the astronomers. 1847 (oil on canvas) by Mussini, Luigi (1813-88); Accademia Di Belle Arti Di Brera Quadreria, Milan, Italy; (add.info.: The triumph of Truth)

Atlas of Borso d Este, ca 1466-1467. Creator: Germanus, Donnus Nicolaus (ca. 1420-ca
Atlas of Borso d Este, ca 1466-1467. Found in the collection of Biblioteca Estense Universitaria, Modena

In Claudii Ptolemaei Geographiacae Enarrationis Libri octo. March 30, 1525

Philosophy Enthroned, mid-16th century. Creator: Virgil Solis
Philosophy Enthroned, mid-16th century

Map of the World, According to Ptolemy, 1923. Creator: Agathodaemon of Alexandria
Map of the World, According to Ptolemy, 1923. From " Australia, New Zealand and Oceania in Pictures", by H. Clive Barnard, M.A. Blitt. [A. & C. Black, Limited, London, 1923]

Nebulosity and star cluster in Serpens. Creator: NASA
Nebulosity and star cluster in Serpens. Serpens (from the Latin for serpent) is a constellation of the northern hemisphere

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

Claudius Ptolemy and Boethius. Found in the Collection of Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Map of Muscovy by Ptolemy (Octava Europe Tabula). Artist: Anonymous master
Map of Muscovy by Ptolemy (Octava Europe Tabula). Private Collection

Ptolemy World map. Artist: Germanus, Donnus Nicolaus (ca. 1420-ca. 1490)
Ptolemy World map. Private Collection

Claudius Ptolemy. Detail of a historiated initial C (Cosmographia), Second Half of the 15th cen Artist: Anonymous
Claudius Ptolemy. Detail of a historiated initial C (Cosmographia), Second Half of the 15th cen.. Found in the collection of the British Library

Geographia by Ptolemy, ca 1454. Artist: Anonymous master
Geographia by Ptolemy, ca 1454. Found in the collection of the Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, Venice

Philosophia, 1502 (1906). Artist: Albrecht Durer
Philosophia, 1502 (1906). From Durer Des Meisters Gemalde Kupferstiche und Holzschnitte in 471 Abbildungen [Stuttgart und Leipzig, Deutsch Verlags-Ansalt, 1906]

Claudius Ptolemy. Found in the Collection of Musee du Louvre, Paris

Scenography of the Ptolemaic cosmography (From Andreas Cellarius Harmonia Macrocosmica), c. 1660. From a private collection

Costume design for classical figures, 16th century. Artist: Giuseppe Arcimboldi
Costume design for classical figures, 16th century. Top left: Marcus Tullius Cicero (106-43 BC), Roman orator and statesman. Top right: Euclid (active 300 BC), Greek mathematician

Geocentric or Earth-centred system of the universe, 1528. At the centre is the world showing Aristotles (384-323 BC) four elements, Earth, Air, Fire and Water, surrounded by the spheres of the Sun

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, weighing and comparing systems of the universe, 1651. She is depicted giving greater weight to Tycho Brahes system, right, than to that of Copernicus

Greek manuscript of Ptolemys Geography. Artist: Claudius Ptolemy
Greek manuscript of Ptolemys Geography. Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemeus) (c90-168) was an Alexandrian astronomer and geographer

Ptolemy, Alexandrian Greek astronomer and geographer, 1508. Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus) (c100-c170 AD), using a quadrant to observe the Moon and stars. Urania, Muse of Astronomy, instructs him

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

Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus), Alexandrian Greek astronomer and geographer, 1618. Ptolemy (fl150 AD) is shown wearing a crown as he was often confused with the Ptolemaic kings of Egypt

Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus c90-158), Alexandrian Greek astronomer and geographer. Ptolemy making observations using a quadrant

Geocentric universe, 1493. God enthroned surrounded by the chosen and Angels, sits above a diagram of the geocentric Ptolemaic universe, with the Earth surrounded by water, air and fire

Frontispiece of Galileos Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi, 1632. Artist: Stefano della Bella
Frontispiece of Galileos Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi, 1632. The three figures, from left to right, are Aristotle, Ptolemy and Copernicus

Six astronomers. A homage to astronomers throughout the ages. From left to right: Galileo Galilei, Johannes Hevelius, Tycho Brahe, Nicolaus Copernicus, Claudius Ptolemy

Earth map according to Claudius Ptolemaeus
Antique illustration of a earth map according to Claudius Ptolemaeus

Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea, from Claudius Ptolemys Cosmographia, Ulm Edition, 1482
Cartography, 15th century. Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea, from Claudius Ptolemys " Cosmographia." Ulm Edition, 1482

Africa and unknown southern land, from Claudius Ptolemys Cosmographia, Ulm Edition, 1482
Cartography, 15th century. Africa and unknown southern land, from Claudius Ptolemys " Cosmographia." Ulm Edition, 1482

Middle East and Persia, from Claudius Ptolemys Cosmographia, Ulm Edition, 1482
Cartography, 15th century. Middle East and Persia, from Claudius Ptolemys " Cosmographia." Ulm Edition, 1482

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

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)

Bayers Uranometria (1603)
Uranometria title page, 1603 edition. This star atlas was originally published in 1603 in Augsberg, by German astronomer Johann Bayer (1572-1625)

Ptolemys observatory, 2nd century AD
Ptolemys observatory in Alexandria, ancient Egypt. Coloured historical artwork of Claudius Ptolemy (AD c100-170), an Egyptian or Greek astronomer, geographer and mathematician

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Claudius Ptolemy, a renowned astronomer and geographer of ancient times, left an indelible mark on the world with his groundbreaking work. His most notable contribution was the creation of Ptolemy's Map of the World in AD 150, which depicted the known world at that time. This map served as a foundation for cartography for centuries to come. Ptolemy's World map from 1467 is a testament to his meticulous research and dedication to accuracy. It showcased not only geographical features but also celestial bodies, demonstrating his deep understanding of astronomy. His maps were highly influential and widely used during the Renaissance period. Galileo Galilei, another brilliant mind in scientific history, paid homage to Ptolemy by featuring his work prominently in Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo published in 1632. The frontispiece engravings beautifully captured Ptolemy's contributions alongside other astronomers who shaped our understanding of the universe. The triumph of Truth, depicted in stunning oil paintings from the 19th century, further immortalized Claudius Ptolemy and his fellow astronomers. These artworks portrayed their significant role in unraveling universal truths through observation and analysis. One such engraving dedicated solely to Claudius Ptolemy showcases him as an esteemed figure deserving recognition for revolutionizing geography and astronomy alike. His legacy lives on through these artistic representations that celebrate his intellectual prowess. Additionally, Borso d'Este's Atlas created around 1466-1467 featured works by Germanus Nicolaus Donnus—a testament to how far-reaching Ptolemy's influence was even beyond his own lifetime. Claudius Ptolemy remains an icon among scholars throughout history due to his pioneering efforts in mapping out our world both physically and celestially. His enduring impact continues to shape modern science while inspiring future generations of explorers and thinkers.