Hemelkaart met de noordelijke sterrenbeelden 1660 - 1708
anonymous
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toned paper
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ink paper printed
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old engraving style
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personal sketchbook
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linocut print
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ink drawing experimentation
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pen-ink sketch
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watercolour illustration
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pencil art
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watercolor
This celestial chart depicts the northern constellations. Created between 1660 and 1708 by an anonymous artist, the print details the star constellations with intricate drawings of mythological figures, such as Ursa Major, Ursa Minor, Draco, and Cepheus. The work, held in the Rijksmuseum, is a captivating example of astronomical art from the 17th century, blending scientific observation with artistic creativity to depict the wonders of the night sky.
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