Ptolemy Collection (page 3)

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

Portrait of Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus, ca. 90-168), Greek astronomer
JLJ4673364 Portrait of Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus, ca. 90-168), Greek astronomer. Painting by Pedro Berruguete (ca. 1450-before 1504) and Just Of Ghent (1435-1480) Ec. Flam, 15th century

The world according to Ptolemy, AD 150 (litho)
6013728 The world according to Ptolemy, AD 150 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The world according to Ptolemy, AD 150)

Hellenistic intaglio ring with royal portrait of a Ptolemaic ruler, probably Ptolemy IX
862729 Hellenistic intaglio ring with royal portrait of a Ptolemaic ruler, probably Ptolemy IX, Soter II, late 2nd - early 1st century BC (gold & garnet) (see also 862728)

Torso of a Ptolemaic King, inscribed with cartouches of a late Ptolemy, 80-30 BC (basalt)
3526130 Torso of a Ptolemaic King, inscribed with cartouches of a late Ptolemy, 80-30 BC (basalt) by Egyptian Ptolemaic Period (332-30 BC); 93 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Map of Italy based on Ptolemys Geographia, 1480 (see also 3496135)
3496134 Map of Italy based on Ptolemys Geographia, 1480 (see also 3496135) by Berlinghieri, Francesco (1440-1501); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Giovanni Battista Donati (chromolitho)
735972 Giovanni Battista Donati (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Donatis Comet and Ptolemy observing the stars)

Allegory of Astronomy, from an edition of Margarita Philosophica
CHT223767 Allegory of Astronomy, from an edition of Margarita Philosophica by Gregor Reisch, published in Basel, 1508 (woodcut) by Reisch

Sexta Asiae Tabula, 1511 (woodcut printed in red and black)
986161 Sexta Asiae Tabula, 1511 (woodcut printed in red and black) by Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus of Alexandria)(c.90-168)(after); 33.5x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sexta Asiae Tabula)

Sexta Asie Tabula, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut)
986160 Sexta Asie Tabula, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus of Alexandria)(c.90-168)(after); 35x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sexta Asie Tabula)

Map of Arabia, the Persian Gulf and the Indian Sea, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut)
986159 Map of Arabia, the Persian Gulf and the Indian Sea, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus of Alexandria)(c.90-168)(after); 27.3x45.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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)

Claude Ptolemy (v. 90 - v. 168), Greek astronomer, mathematician and geographer
XEE4405105 Claude Ptolemy (v. 90 - v. 168), Greek astronomer, mathematician and geographer. Engraving of the 19th century

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

System of Ptolemy - in "Ephemeride 1630-1680"by Andrea Argoli
LSE4109274 System of Ptolemy - in " Ephemeride 1630-1680" by Andrea Argoli, 1638 by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus 90-168) - Claudius Ptolemy in "
GIA4730179 Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus 90-168) - Claudius Ptolemy in " Waldseemuller map or Universalis Cosmographia - (Universal Cosmography)

The Ptolemaic System - The Theatre of the World or New Atlas by Guillaume and Jean Blaeu
GIA4816975 The Ptolemaic System - The Theatre of the World or New Atlas by Guillaume and Jean Blaeu, 1645. by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638) and Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info)

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 in foot of Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus) (90-168 AD)
JLJ4652640 Portrait in foot of Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus) (90-168 AD), Greek astronomer Painting by Girolamo Mocetto (1458-1531) 1531 Paris

Greek astronomer Claude Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus) (around 90-around 168 AD
JLJ4685060 Greek astronomer Claude Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus) (around 90-around 168 AD) using a sextant and Astronomy. Engraving from 1503

Map of Italy based on Ptolemys Geographia, 1480 (see also 3496134)
3496135 Map of Italy based on Ptolemys Geographia, 1480 (see also 3496134) by Berlinghieri, Francesco (1440-1501); Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense, Milan, Lombardy

Ms. 1581 f. 228 Illustration from Book XII ( From the Death of Alexander the Great
694959 Ms. 1581 f. 228 Illustration from Book XII ( From the Death of Alexander the Great to the Death of Judas Maccabaeus )

Ptolemaic System, from The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe
STC129835 Ptolemaic System, from The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) pub

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)

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)

Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy using a compass to make calculations (miniature)
LRI4623633 Greek astronomer Claudius Ptolemy using a compass to make calculations (miniature) by Unknown Artist, (15th century); Biblioteca Nazionale, Naples

Representation of the motion of the sun inspires works on the geocentric model of
LRI4677589 Representation of the motion of the sun inspires works on the geocentric model of the solar system by Claude Ptolemee (Claudius Ptolemaeus) (90-168)

Beit-Djibrin, General view (b / w photo)
5214535 Beit-Djibrin, General view (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beit-Djibrin, General view)

Frontispiece of the Ptolemy, 1496 (engraving)
5210559 Frontispiece of the Ptolemy, 1496 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece of the Ptolemy, 1496)

A Map of the World, 1511 (woodcut, red and black ink)
985939 A Map of the World, 1511 (woodcut, red and black ink) by Italian School, (16th century); 42.5x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Map of the World)

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

Map of North Africa 1513 Date: 1513

Library of Alexandria - Egypt
Ptolemy I Soter inaugurates the great library at Alexandria Date: circa 370 BC

PTOLEMAIC SYSTEM /
Plan of the Heavens, showing Ptolemys explanation for the eccentric movement of the Sun round the Earth, in relation to the Fixed Stars and Planets Date: 17th century

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

Precinct of Montu gate, Karnak temple, Luxor, Egypt
Precinct of Montu gate, gateway and vegetation, Karnak temple, East bank of the Nile river, Luxor, Egypt Date: circa 1910s

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

Capture of Jerusalem by Ptolemy Soter. Illustration in Flavius Josephus Antiquities of the Jews (A)
Capture of Jerusalem by Ptolemy Soter. Illustration in Flavius Josephus Antiquities of the Jews (Antiquitatum Iudaicarum). Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

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

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"Ptolemy: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Universe through Time" Step into the world of Ptolemy, a renowned ancient astronomer and geographer whose contributions shaped our understanding of the cosmos. From Johannes Kepler's model of the universe to Oronce Fine's intricate world map, Ptolemy's influence spans centuries. In Raphael's masterpiece "The School of Athens, " we catch a glimpse amidst esteemed philosophers, his ideas resonating with scholars even in 1510. His groundbreaking work is further showcased in Claudius Ptolemy's Map of the World from AD 150, an impressive testament to his cartographic skills. Marvel at Andreas Cellarius' copperplate engraving where Copernicus and Ptolemy stand side by side, representing two contrasting views on celestial motion. With the sun at its center, this depiction challenges Ptolemaic beliefs but acknowledges their historical significance. Delve deeper into Ptolemy's legacy as you explore Northern hemisphere star charts and discover worlds known to him during his time. Witness how he meticulously constructed his system that explained planetary movements with precision and elegance. But perhaps one cannot speak about Ptolemy without mentioning Cleopatra - their names forever intertwined in history. The grandeur of their reigns immortalized on walls that tell tales of power and love. Lastly, let us not forget the legendary Library of Alexandria - a beacon for knowledge seekers throughout antiquity. It was here that countless manuscripts were preserved, including works by none other than Claudius Ptolemaeus himself. Pioneering both astronomy and geography during an era when exploration was limited, Ptolemy left an indelible mark on scientific thought. As we gaze upon these artifacts from different eras, we are reminded that human curiosity knows no bounds – always seeking answers to unravel mysteries yet unknown.