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Copernicus / Statue
MIKOLAI KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS) Statue of Copernicus in Warsaw
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1473 1543 2000 Astrolabe Calendar Copernicus Kopernik Mikolai Warsaw
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the awe-inspiring statue of Mikolai Kopernik, or Copernicus, standing proudly in the heart of Warsaw, Poland. The statue, created in the year 2000, is a testament to the enduring legacy of this great Polish astronomer, mathematician, and physician. Born in 1473 in the Royal Prussian town of Torun, Copernicus is best known for his heliocentric model of the universe, which placed the Sun at the center with the Earth and other planets revolving around it. This revolutionary theory challenged the geocentric view of the universe that had been held since ancient times and marked a significant milestone in the history of science. The statue, located in the Science and Copernicus Centre, is a popular tourist attraction and a source of national pride for Poles. The intricate details of the statue are on full display in this photograph, from the astronomical instruments in Copernicus' hands, including an astrolabe, to the intricate folds of his robes. The statue also features an inscription in Latin that reads, "Orbis Pictus Lumen," which translates to "The Illustrated World is Light." This phrase is a reference to Copernicus' groundbreaking work, "De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium," or "On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres," which was published in 1543, the same year of Copernicus' death. This photograph captures the essence of Copernicus' enduring impact on human understanding of the universe and the importance of scientific inquiry. The statue stands as a reminder of the power of curiosity and the courage to challenge established beliefs, making it a must-see destination for anyone visiting Warsaw.
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