Baan van de Aarde om de Zon met de dierenriem 1706

"Baan van de Aarde om de Zon met de dierenriem" (Earth's orbit around the sun with the zodiac) is a 1706 engraving by Sébastien Leclerc I depicting the geocentric model of the solar system with the Earth at the center. The intricate design features the zodiac constellations surrounding a circular path, representing the Earth's orbit. Leclerc's precise, detailed lines are characteristic of his style, capturing the scientific understanding of astronomy in the 17th century. This small engraving, measuring just 120 mm by 79 mm, serves as a visual representation of a scientific theory and is a fascinating glimpse into the historical context of the time.