Titelprent voor: Andreas Cellarius, Harmonica Macrocosmica seu Atlas Universalis et Novus, 1708 1660 - 1708

This engraving by Frederick Hendrick van den Hove, created between 1660 and 1708, is a title page for Andreas Cellarius's "Harmonica Macrocosmica seu Atlas Universalis et Novus" (1708). The composition depicts figures engaged in scientific inquiry surrounded by celestial bodies and symbols. Putti, or cherubs, hold a banner with the title of the book, and the image is filled with astronomical instruments, representing the study of the universe. This engraving is a testament to the scientific spirit of the 17th century and showcases van den Hove's skills in creating detailed and dynamic compositions.