Copernic Collection

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy represented in front of Argus, holding a telescope
GIA4709988 Urania, the Muse of Astronomy represented in front of Argus, holding a telescope. They weigh and compare the system of Copernicus (left)

Celestial Map of the Planets (coloured engraving)
BAL42828 Celestial Map of the Planets (coloured engraving) by Eimmart, Georg Christoph II (1638-1705); O Shea Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), Polish astronomer (1473-1543)
XEE5028768 Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), Polish astronomer (1473-1543); (add.info.: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543)

Sciences and scientists: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer
NWI4948014 Sciences and scientists: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer. Colour engraving.; (add.info.: Sciences and scientists)

Compare representations of the different cosmological systems, 1671 (engraving)
FAT4300500 Compare representations of the different cosmological systems, 1671 (engraving); (add.info.: Compare representations of the different cosmological systems: Ptolemee, Plato, Tycho de Brahe)

Sciences and scholars: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus)
NWI4947573 Sciences and scholars: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer studying the night sky

Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), Polish astronomer
XEE4405035 Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), Polish astronomer, observing a moon eclipse in Rome.From " La Ciencia y sus Hombres by Louis Figuier"

Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer
LRI4623177 Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer. Anonymous painting of the Polish School. 16th century. Poland

Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer teaching
XEE4191685 Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer teaching. Engraving from the end of the 19th century

Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543)
LSE4089459 Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus)

Frontispiece of Opere di Galileo Galilei, published in Bologna in 1656
CHT276333 Frontispiece of Opere di Galileo Galilei, published in Bologna in 1656 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Italian School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Galileo (1564-1642) retracts his theory of the movement of the earth before the judges of
CHT223759 Galileo (1564-1642) retracts his theory of the movement of the earth before the judges of the Holy Office (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR166573 Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (1473-1543) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543
GIA4720551 Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer - Nicolaus Copernicus 1473-1543 - engraving - 19th century by Unknown Artist

Frontispice of "Machina coelestis"by Johannes Hevelius (Jan Heweliusz
GIA4726489 Frontispice of " Machina coelestis" by Johannes Hevelius (Jan Heweliusz) (1611-1687) 1673 - Johannes Hevelius (1611-87) Polish astronomer; image shows the four great astronomers

Aristotle, Ptolemy and Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543)
LSE4102985 Aristotle, Ptolemy and Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), astronomers - Frontispice of " Dialogus De Systemate Mundi" by Galileo Galilei, 1635

Representation of the system of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543)
GIA4792196 Representation of the system of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), a Polish doctor and astronomer. Manuscript from the 18th century

The famous astronomers. Among them, from left to right: Walterus (
GIA4804431 The famous astronomers. Among them, from left to right: Walterus (?), Tycho Brahe (Tyge Ottesen Brahe), known as Le noble Danish or L homme au nez d or (1546-1601), Ulugh Beg (Oulough Beg)

Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer
JLJ4644677 Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus ((Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) Polish astronomer. Anonymous painting of the Polish School. 16th century. Poland

Nicolas COPERNIC (Copernicus) (1473 - 1543)
JLJ4681458 Nicolas COPERNIC (Copernicus) (1473 - 1543) by German School, (15th-16th century); Observatoire de Paris, France; (add.info)

Aristotle, Ptolemee and Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543)
XEE4192053 Aristotle, Ptolemee and Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), Astronomers - Title page of " Dialogus De Systemate Mundi" (Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi)

Representation of the movement of the planets around the Sun
GIA4816566 Representation of the movement of the planets around the Sun. Duppelmayer Sky Atlas, Nuremberg, 1742. by German School

Nicolas Copernicuss system (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) (Sun, Mercury, Venus
GIA4816959 Nicolas Copernicuss system (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543) (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Saturn, etc) - in Le theatre du monde ou Nouvel atlas by Guillaume et Jean Blaeu, 1645

Representation of the Nicolas Copernicus system (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543)
GIA4816577 Representation of the Nicolas Copernicus system (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543). Duppelmayer Sky Atlas (?), Nuremberg, 1742

Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543)
GIA4812529 Portrait of Nicolas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543), a Polish doctor and astronomer. by Unknown Artist

Frontispiece of "De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium"
XEE5028771 Frontispiece of " De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium" ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Book of Nicholas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543)

Cosmologies of Copernicus and Tycho
Comparing Solar System Models of Kopernikus and Tycho Brahe, printed in 1744 in France. Kopernikus sat the sun into the center, Tycho the Earth

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"Discovering the Cosmos: The Legacy of Copernicus" In the realm of celestial wonders, Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, stands proudly before Argus, clutching a telescope that unlocks the secrets of the universe. With her guidance and inspiration, humanity embarks on an extraordinary journey. A Celestial Map of the Planets adorns our vision with vibrant colors and intricate engravings. It serves as a testament to Copernicus' groundbreaking work that revolutionized our understanding of planetary motion. Nicolas Copernicus himself emerges from history's pages in a captivating portrait. This Polish astronomer's brilliance shines through his eyes as he imparts wisdom to eager students. His teachings ignite a spark within them, inspiring future generations to explore beyond what is known. Another portrait captures Copernicus' essence—a man driven by curiosity and relentless pursuit of truth. His legacy transcends time and space; his contributions forever etched in scientific annals. Frontispiece illustrations from Galileo Galilei's Opere di Galileo Galilei further emphasize Copernicus' impact on astronomical thought. As Galileo retracts his own theory before judges, we witness how one great mind builds upon another's foundation. An engraving immortalizes Nicolas Copernicus once more—his face frozen in time but alive with intellect and passion for unraveling cosmic mysteries. In this monochromatic photograph lies an eternal reminder of his indelible mark on human knowledge. Finally, Johannes Hevelius pays homage to Copernicus in "Machina coelestis. " Through this frontispiece illustration, we glimpse into their shared dedication towards comprehending celestial mechanics—an ode to their tireless pursuit for truth amidst vast unknowns. Copernic—the name synonymous with courageously challenging conventional beliefs—ushers us into an era where imagination intertwines with scientific inquiry. Let us honor this visionary astronomer whose audacity paved the way for a deeper understanding of our place in the cosmos.