Penning met een devies en de namen van de keurvorsten van Mainz by Anonymous

Penning met een devies en de namen van de keurvorsten van Mainz 1712

anonymous

pen and ink

pen drawing

shading to add clarity

mechanical pen drawing

pen illustration

pen sketch

old engraving style

pen-ink sketch

pen work

intricate and detailed

This 1712 circular engraving, created by an anonymous artist, depicts a complex astronomical diagram. The central figure, likely representing an allegorical figure, points with an extended hand towards a small inscription. Surrounding the central figure are two circular rings, the inner one listing the names and years of the electors of Mainz and the outer one listing celestial bodies and their positions in the sky. The overall style of the artwork reflects the scientific curiosity of the Enlightenment era, blending astronomical knowledge with a visual language that was both decorative and informative.