Urania Collection

Perseus constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Cygnus and Lyra constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Roman mosaic of the Muses. 3rd-4th century AD. Torre de Palm
Roman mosaic of the Muses. From left to right: Calliope, Euterpe, Erato, Thalia, Melpomene, Clio, Polyhymnia, Urania, Terpsichore. 3rd-4th century AD. From Torre de Palma

Gemini constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Aries and Musca Borealis constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Draco and Ursa Minor constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Andromeda constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

Statue of Urania, muse of astronomy, or Euterpe, muse of music. In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican
FLO4997270 Statue of Urania, muse of astronomy, or Euterpe, muse of music. In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican. Copperplate engraving from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilii's Il Museo

Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus) active 150 AD Alexandrian Greek/Egyptian astronomer and geographer
532184 Ptolemy (Claudius of Ptolemaeus) active 150 AD Alexandrian Greek/Egyptian astronomer and geographer, using quadrant to measure altitude of Moon. Behind him stands Urania, Muse of Astronomy

Urania, 1592. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Urania, 1592. From The Nine Muses, pl. 9

Apollon, la Musique et la Métrique (Apollon, Euterpe and Urania), ca 1741. Creator: Batoni, Pompeo Girolamo (1708-1787)
Apollon, la Musique et la Metrique (Apollon, Euterpe and Urania), ca 1741. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Urania, plate twelve from Apollo and the Muses, c.1465. Creator: Unknown
Urania, plate twelve from Apollo and the Muses, c.1465

Green-banded urania moth (Urania leilus) moths drinking salts from mineral-rich river clay, a behaviour know as puddling. On the banks of the Manu River, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Urania, ca. 1542-45. Creator: Leon Davent
Urania, ca. 1542-45

The apotheosis of Homer, bas-relief by Greek sculptor Archelaus of Priene
6340189 The apotheosis of Homer, bas-relief by Greek sculptor Archelaus of Priene by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: The apotheosis of Homer)

Statue of Urania, the muse of astronomy, with pair of compasses
5323772 Statue of Urania, the muse of astronomy, with pair of compasses by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Urania, the muse of astronomy, with pair of compasses)

Statue of Urania, the muse of astronomy with globe and staff
5323770 Statue of Urania, the muse of astronomy with globe and staff by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Urania, the muse of astronomy with globe and staff)

The Allegory of Air, from a series on the Allegory of the Elements
GIA1763735 The Allegory of Air, from a series on the Allegory of the Elements, 1621 (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Louvre, Paris, France; eGiancarlo Costa; Flemish

Frontispiece to Almagestum Novum by Giovanni Battista Riccioli
618939 Frontispiece to Almagestum Novum by Giovanni Battista Riccioli, published in 1651 (engraving) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Divinities of the Greeks and Romans (coloured engraving)
998045 Divinities of the Greeks and Romans (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Flat sea biscuit, Clypeaster rosaceus
Flat sea biscuit, sea urchin, Clypeaster rosaceus. Clipeastro rosaceo. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Laurent de Jussieus Dizionario delle Scienze Naturali

Statue of Zeus or Jupiter at Olympia, giant seated figure by the Greek sculptor Phidias around 435 BC at the sanctuary of Olympia, Greece. Giove Olimpico

The Great Astronomers, from Prodomus Astronomiae
CHT223724 The Great Astronomers, from Prodomus Astronomiae by Johannes Hevelius (1611-87) published in Gdansk, 1690 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Stech

Firmamentum Sobiescianum or, Uranographia, by Johannes Hevelius (1611-87)
XJF129880 Firmamentum Sobiescianum or, Uranographia, by Johannes Hevelius (1611-87), engraved by Carolus de la Haye, pub. in 1687 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Stech

Madagascan sunset moth, Chrysiridia rhipheus (Urania riphaeus). Handcolored engraving by Fournier after an illustration by Blanchard from Charles d Orbignys Dictionnaire Universel d Histoire

Statue of Urania, muse of astronomy, or Euterpe, muse of music. In the Belvedere Courtyard in the Vatican. Copperplate engraving from Pietro Paolo Montagnani-Mirabilis Il Museo Capitolino

Taenaris urania butterfly (previously Papilio jairus). Handcoloured lithograph from Carl Hoffmanns Book of the World, Stuttgart, 1848

Red palulu or macawflower, Heliconia bihai, and fruit of the Phenakospermum guyannense palm tree. Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens

Madagascan sunset moth and pan hairstreak
Madagascan sunset moth, Chrysiridia rhipheus 1, 2, and pan hairstreak, Electrostrymon pan 3, 4. Handcoloured lithograph from John O

Urania, muse of astronomy, with celestial globe and staff. Copperplate engraving by Tommaso Piroli from his Antiquities of Herculaneum (Antichita di Ercolano), Rome, 1789

Uranie, muse of astronomy (b / w photo)
3092899 Uranie, muse of astronomy (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uranie, muse of astronomy. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Sarcophagus of the Muses, Roman (marble)
PWI105604 Sarcophagus of the Muses, Roman (marble) by Roman, (2nd century AD); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; out of copyright

The Dance of Apollo with the Muses
AII79450 The Dance of Apollo with the Muses by Peruzzi, Baldassarre (1481-1536); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Urania (astronomy) (chromolitho)
735755 Urania (astronomy) (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Urania (astronomy)

Urania (chromolitho)
975920 Urania (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Urania. French educational card, late 19th/early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Frontispiece to The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe
EDI42230 Frontispiece to The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) Amsterdam, c.1660 by Andreas Cellarius (engraving) by Hove

Capotoline sarcophagus bas relief representing the Nine Muses
6340162 Capotoline sarcophagus bas relief representing the Nine Muses by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Capotoline sarcophagus bas relief representing the Nine Muses)

Apollo presiding over the Music of the Spheres, from Practica Musicae
CHT163696 Apollo presiding over the Music of the Spheres, from Practica Musicae by Franchino Gaffurio, first published in 1496, illustration from Revue d Histoire du Theatre

The Muses Urania and Calliope, c. 1634. Creators: Simon Vouet, Workshop of Simon Vouet
The Muses Urania and Calliope, c. 1634

Urania, 1869. Creator: Giuseppe Fagnani
Urania, 1869

The Primum mobile. (Ceiling Fresco in Stanza della Segnatura), ca 1510-1511. Creator
The Primum mobile. (Ceiling Fresco in Stanza della Segnatura), ca 1510-1511. Private Collection

The Muse Urania, ca 1457. Creator: Anonymous
The Muse Urania, ca 1457. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca Nazionale, Ferrara

Green-banded urania moth (Urania leilus) moths drinking salts from mineral-rich river clay, a behaviour know as puddling. On the banks of the Manu River, Manu Biosphere Reserve, Amazonia, Peru

Four Muses (From Regia Carmina by Convenevole da Prato). Artist: Pacino di Buonaguida (active 1302-1343)
Four Muses (From Regia Carmina by Convenevole da Prato). Found in the collection of British Library

Urania (Uranie), c1850

Boudoir, Rue de Solferino, Paris, 19th century. Artist: Daumont
Boudoir, Rue de Solferino, Paris, 19th century

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

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

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"Urania: Guiding the Celestial Journey through Time and Art" Step into the realm of Urania, the muse of astronomy, as we explore her captivating presence in various forms. From ancient Roman mosaics to Renaissance sculptures, her influence spans centuries. In the Perseus constellation, Urania's ethereal essence shines alongside other celestial wonders like Cygnus and Lyra. These constellations paint a mesmerizing picture in the night sky, reminding us of our connection to the vast universe. A magnificent Roman mosaic from Torre de Palm unveils a glimpse into Urania's world. Here she stands among her fellow muses, Polyhymnia and Calliope, inspiring creativity and knowledge with their divine presence. Moving across space, Gemini constellation reveals another facet of Urania's influence. Twins Castor and Pollux symbolize duality while being guided by this muse towards intellectual enlightenment. Draco and Ursa Minor constellations further emphasize Urania's role as a guiding force in navigating the heavens. As we gaze at these stellar formations above us, we can't help but feel inspired by her wisdom. Venturing deeper into mythology-inspired skies lies Aries and Musca Borealis constellations. In their intricate patterns lies an ode to bravery and exploration – qualities that resonate strongly with Urania herself. Andromeda constellation beckons us closer to Vienna, Austria - a city where art thrives. Here stands Leon Davent's masterpiece "Urania, " capturing her gracefulness amidst swirling stars on canvas; an artistic tribute to this beloved muse. The apotheosis of Homer bas-relief sculpture by Archelaus of Priene showcases how poets sought guidance from Urania for inspiration in their literary endeavors. Her presence elevates creative minds beyond earthly boundaries. Finally, standing tall is a statue dedicated solely to Urania herself - holding a pair of compasses symbolizing her mastery over the celestial sphere.