Urania c. 1540 - 1555

Cornelis Bos’s engraving, *Urania*, depicts the muse of astronomy in a dramatic pose, leaning against a celestial globe. This work, created between 1540 and 1555, showcases Bos’s mastery of detail and the human form, emphasizing Urania's powerful gaze and the intricate folds of her drapery. The inscription at the bottom, "Urania, the muse of the celestial sphere," reinforces the subject and reinforces the theme of knowledge and observation. *Urania* exemplifies the Northern Renaissance’s embrace of scientific inquiry and its artistic expression.