Venus Collection (page 59)

Venus Express mission, artwork

Venus, synthetic aperture radar map
This Magellan Radar image of the Venus surafce in January 1991. The large 120 km structure is a socalled corona, the smaller features are called " pancakes" with a diameter of 35

Lunar occultation of Venus, time-lapse image. During this event, the planet Venus (smaller crescent) passed behind the crescent Moon (larger crescent)

Solar system, 18th century engraving
Solar System. Engraved plate form the 18th century depicting the Solar System. At the centre is the Sun, with the terrestrial planets (Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars) close by

Inner solar system, artwork
Inner solar system. Artwork of the Sun with three planets of the inner solar system. In order of distance from the Sun, and from left to right, the planets are: Mercury, Venus and Earth

Venus and Earth, artwork
Earth and Venus. Artwork showing Earth (left) and Venus (right) to scale. Both planets are shown without their atmospheres. Venus is the second planet from the Sun, Earth is the third

Lightning on Venus, artwork
Lightning on Venus. Artwork of lightning over the rocky landscape on the surface of the planet Venus. This is the hottest planetary surface in the solar system

Surface of Venus, artwork
Surface of Venus. Artwork of a rocky landscape on the surface of the planet Venus. This is the hottest planetary surface in the solar system, with temperatures of nearly 500 degrees Celsius

Volcanoes on Venus, artwork
Volcanoes on Venus. Artwork of a smoking volcanoes on the surface of the planet Venus. This is the hottest planetary surface in the solar system, with temperatures of nearly 500 degrees Celsius

Phases of Venus, 19th-century diagram

1731 Johann Scheuchzer astronomy orbits
1731 Physica Sacra (Sacred Physics) by Johann Scheuchzer (1672-1733) astronomy the heavens revealing the glory of God, folio copper engraving drawn by a team of engravers under the direction of

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

Inner solar system planets, artwork
Inner solar system planets, computer artwork. The four planets of the inner solar system are seen orbiting the Sun. The orbits of the planets, and the Moon, are shown as blue lines

Copernican solar system, 1690 artwork. This heliocentric (Sun-centred) solar system was proposed by the Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus in 1543

Roman mosaic of Venus. Mosaics consist of pieces of coloured glass or stone, used to form an image or pattern on a floor or wall

Sunrise over Venus, artwork
Sunrise over Venus. Artwork of the view from orbit of the Sun rising over the clouds covering the planet Venus. Venus is the second planet from the Sun

Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian astronomer and physicist. Galileo was the first to successfully use a telescope to observe the heavens, discovering new stars, mountains on the Moon

Vega orbiter. Model of the Vega probes orbital module, which was used as part of the international Vega mission. This was launched in December 1984, to study Venus and the tail of Halleys Comet

Vega lander. Model of the Vega probes descent vehicle, which was used as part of the international Vega mission, launched in December 1984, to study Venus and the tail of Halleys Comet

Lunar occultation of Venus. The crescent Moon (larger crescent) is about to pass in front of the planet Venus (smaller crescent, below and left of the Moon), an event known as an occultation

Star trails. Time exposure image of star trails over Lake Brennilis, Brittany, France. The very bright object at lower centre is Venus

Life zones around three stars, artwork. The star types are, from top: hotter stars, sunlike stars, and cooler stars. The colours show the habitable zones (green)

Starry night. Sequence of images showing Jupiter and Venus appearing as stars over the Odet river as night falls, Brittany, France

Battle wounds of Aeneas, Roman fresco. Aeneas (centre) has been wounded in battle. He leans upon his spear and rests his left hand on the shoulder of his little son Ascanius, who weeps bitterly

Who sat for Van Dingdong s
Study of a model who sat for Van Dingdongs famous portrait of Venus

Venus Airship
The innovative people of Venus develop this birdlike man- powered airship which moves by flapping its wings. Date: 1942

Venus Sailing Ship
The inventive folk on Venus have doubtless developed ingenious solutions for navigating their oceans : this sailing vessel has wooden sails like Venetian blinds

The Snail and the Statue
THE SNAIL & THE STATUE A statue of the Medicean Venus is defaced by the slime of a snail jealous of the admiration the statue attracted Date: 1761

Planets - Venus
VENUS (Aphrodite) drives her chariot drawn by two doves over the Earth where people are dancing, wooing, courting, hugging, music-making and love-making

Louvre Sculpture Gallery
A sculpture gallery, with the Venus de Milo strategically placed at the far end

Venus De Milo Discovered
French navigator Dumont Durville discovers the Venus de Milo on the island of Melos, in the Aegean; it is brought to France and installed in the Louvre

Venus about to Bathe
Venus prepares to bathe in a stream

THE HOTHOUSE PLANET (Arthur K Barnes) Space travellers from Earth encounter the wildlife of Venus - and find that it is very wild indeed !

Cypripedium Calceolus
Slipper Orchid (French) Sabot De Venus

Aphrodite and the Arts
Venus rides chariot pulled by doves. Under her influence the arts of love and music flourish

Aphrodite / Venus / Moreau
Aphrodite/Venus is born from the sea-foam, surrounded by aerial and marine creatures

Aphrodite / Venus / Tooke s
Aphrodite Venus

The Dual World, Thrilling Wonder Stories Scifi Magazine Cover
THE DUAL WORLD - An encounter with the Emotionals on Venus

Statue of winged Venetian lion in front of statues of Venus and Mercury on the top of the Palazzo Maffei, Verona, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Temple of Venus, Baalbek, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lebanon, Middle East

The Temples of Venus and Jupiter, Baalbek, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Mosaic of Venus, Bignor Roman villa, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Silhouettes of Cardon cactus and Adam's Tree (Fouquieria diguetii). Sunset in the Vizcaino Desert
FG-ec-001 Sunset silhouettes of Cardon cactus and Adam's Tree (Fouquieria diguetii) Vizcaino Desert, west of the village of San Ignacio, Baja California South

LAST RUN ON VENUS (James McKimmey) Earthpeople on Venus are caught up in the fighting

Dancers of Aphrodite
Nymphs of the cortege of Aphrodite (Venus) dance in her honour : she watches, together with her son Eros

Tannhauser - Act One
Act one : Tannhauser, a guest of Venus, tires of the superficial delights of the Venusberg

Venus, the Dark Side
The sunless side of Venus

Venus, the Sunlit Side
The sunlit side of Venus

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Venus: From Palmistry to Planetary Beauty" Discover the enigmatic allure of Venus, not just as a planet in our solar system but also as a symbol of love, beauty, and art. In palmistry, the map of the hand reveals secrets about one's personality and future. Just like Venus herself, these lines hold hidden depths waiting to be explored. The captivating artwork "Venus of Urbino" by Titian transports us back to 1538 with its sensual depiction of feminine beauty. It reminds us that throughout history, artists have been inspired by this celestial goddess. Alessandro Botticelli's masterpiece "Birth of Venus" captures her emergence from sea foam in all her ethereal glory. This iconic painting has become synonymous with grace and elegance. Even ancient cartographers recognized Venus' significance; the Catalan Atlas from the 14th century includes her presence among other celestial bodies. As we zoom out into space, we encounter breathtaking images depicting our solar system's planets. Each one holds its own unique charm and character – from colossal Jupiter to tiny Mercury – reminding us how diverse our cosmic neighborhood truly is. Sandro Botticelli's "Primavera" takes us on a journey through mythology where Venus reigns supreme amidst an enchanting springtime scene. Her influence extends beyond astronomy into literature and folklore. Hubert Robert's painting "The Bathing Pool" invites us to immerse ourselves in tranquility while contemplating the timeless allure associated with water - another element often linked to this celestial deity. Bronzino’s "An Allegory with Venus and Cupid" delves deeper into symbolism as it explores themes such as desire and passion intertwined with love itself. Here lies yet another facet of understanding this multifaceted goddess. Venturing even further than any artist could ever reach are photographs taken by Venera 13 on the surface itself.