Firmament Collection

The edge of the firmament (Flammarion engraving) From L atmosphere. Meteorologie populaire by Camill Artist: Anonymous
The edge of the firmament (Flammarion engraving) From L atmosphere. Meteorologie populaire by Camille Flammarion, 16th-17th centuries. Found in the collection of Zentralbibliothek Zurich

Reproduction of The Creation, from the Sarajevo Haggadah (colour litho)
BLP398307 Reproduction of The Creation, from the Sarajevo Haggadah (colour litho) by Spanish School, (14th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Constellation map. On the left side, the northern
" Constellation map. On the left side, the northern constellations and on the right side, the southern constellations

Cornelius Valerius, Dutch humanist
Cornelius Valerius (1512-1578), Dutch humanist. Valrius was born at Utrecht. He studied at Louvain and became professor of Latin at Utrecht and Louvain

Planet earth as perceived by Cosmas, with walls on either side of the Heavens, a transparent firmament, a reservoir of waters above the planet, and above them the Empyrean vault

The Six Days of Creation, from the Biblia italica, translated from the Latin by Niccolo Malermi, 1494 (woodcut)
472208 The Six Days of Creation, from the Biblia italica, translated from the Latin by Niccolo Malermi, 1494 (woodcut) by Italian School

Window depicting God creating the Firmament (stained glass)
1278501 Window depicting God creating the Firmament (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Eglise St Pierre, Les-Riceys, France; (add.info.: Les-Riceys, Eglise St Pierre)

The Creation, c. 1100 (wool and linen)
XIR220797 The Creation, c.1100 (wool and linen) by Romanesque, (12th century); 365x470 cm; Museo Capitular de la Catedral de Girona, Catalonia, Spain; (add.info.: Christ Pantocrator)

The Days Of Creation, 1874 (stained glass)
3475457 The Days Of Creation, 1874 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); The Church of St Editha, Tamworth, Staffordshire

The Days Of Creation, 1874 (stained glass)
3475455 The Days Of Creation, 1874 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); The Church of St Editha, Tamworth, Staffordshire

Window depicting God Creating the World, Firmament and Stars (stained glass)
1278439 Window depicting God Creating the World, Firmament and Stars (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Eglise de l Assomption, Herbisse, France; (add.info.: Herbisse)

The Days Of Creation, detail, 1870 (stained glass)
3475468 The Days Of Creation, detail, 1870 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Saints Church, Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire

Transportation of the Ark of the Covenant, Tapestry of David and Bathsheba, c
PWI110171 Transportation of the Ark of the Covenant, Tapestry of David and Bathsheba, c.1510-15 (tapestry) by Flemish School, (16th century); Musee National de la Renaissance, Ecouen

The Days Of Creation, West Window, 1870 (stained glass)
3475471 The Days Of Creation, West Window, 1870 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); All Saints Church, Middleton Cheney, Northamptonshire

Empyrean Heaven and fall of Lucifer
System of the empyrean, or interior heaven, showing the fall of Lucifer. Date: 1794

Grafikai Intezet R. T Geza Farago Tungsram Wolframlampa
Grafikai Intezet R.T, Geza Farago, Tungsram Wolframlampa, lithography, total: height: 125 cm; width: 95 cm, signed: bottom left in the printing form: FARAG" GEZA

Woman beholds moon stars wonder firmament Jan Luyken
Woman beholds the moon and stars It is wonder, stars in the firmament, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1687, paper, letterpress printing, h 93 mm × w 78 mm

Woman pointing heaven Neither far nor wyt But
Woman pointing to heaven Neither far nor wyt, But there you are, firmament, sky, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1687, paper, letterpress printing, h 96 mm × w 77 mm

Woman standing globe surrounded sun moon stars
Woman standing on a globe surrounded by the sun, moon, stars and planets The Hidden Well, Treckt our mind, globe, stars in the firmament, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1687, paper

The creation of the world. Christ separates the waters of heaven. Miniature belonging to the fifteenth century book Les Fleurs des Histoires. Chantilly Castle. France

God creates water and land, attributed to Symon Novelanus, 1577 - 1627

Third day of creation: separation of land and water, Jan Harmensz. Muller, Hendrick Goltzius, Hendrick Goltzius, 1589

Second Creation: parting between the waters, Jan Harmensz. Muller, Hendrick Goltzius, Hendrick Goltzius, 1589

Fifth day of creation, God creates fish and birds, Nicolaes de Bruyn, 1581-1656

Woman pointing to the sky, Jan Luyken, Pieter Arentsz (II), 1687

Self Portrait, Samuel van Hoogstraten, 1677

Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe, showing the firmament of the fixed stars. From Johannes Hevelius Selenographia, Gdansk (Danzig) 1647. Engraving

United States, New York. Christmas decoration inside Time Warner Center, on Columbus Circle. (Used in a 2012 Calendar)

United States, New York. Christmas decorations inside Time Warner Center

In New York City. Christmas decoration inside Time Warner Center, on Columbus Circle

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The firmament, a celestial wonder that has captivated humanity for centuries, is depicted in various forms of art and literature. In the Flammarion engraving titled "The edge of the firmament, " we catch a glimpse of its mysterious allure. The image portrays an individual peering through the veil of L atmosphere, symbolizing our relentless curiosity about what lies beyond. Another depiction comes from the Sarajevo Haggadah's reproduction of "The Creation. " This colorful lithograph showcases God's divine power as He brings forth the firmament amidst a vibrant constellation map. On one side, we see the northern constellations shining brightly, guiding us through the vastness of space. In Cornelius Valerius' work, this Dutch humanist offers his interpretation of planet Earth as perceived by Cosmas. Through intricate details and careful observation, Valerius captures both our fascination with earthly beauty and our desire to understand how it fits within the grand scheme of creation. Woodcuts have also played a significant role in illustrating biblical stories like "The Six Days of Creation" found in Niccolo Malermi's Biblia italica translation from Latin. Here, we witness God separating waters below from those above by creating an expanse known as the firmament—a pivotal moment captured in striking imagery. Stained glass windows have long been used to depict religious narratives visually. In one such window portraying God creating the Firmament, colors dance across each pane as light filters through them—illuminating not only physical spaces but also spiritual realms. From wool and linen tapestries to delicate stained glass masterpieces like "The Days Of Creation, " artists throughout history have sought to convey their awe-inspiring interpretations. These works transport us back to ancient times when belief systems were intertwined with daily life—a reminder that understanding our place under heaven's canopy remains an enduring quest.