Vier sterrenbeelden verbeeld 1651 - 1680

Gerrit Gerritsz van Fenaem's 17th-century engraving, "Vier sterrenbeelden verbeeld" (Four Constellations Depicted), shows a detailed rendering of four constellations: Cassiopeia, Andromeda, Pegasus, and Triangulum. The constellations are depicted as stylized human figures, with the stars represented by small circles, connected by lines. The engraving demonstrates the artistic style of astronomical illustration of the period, employing a mix of scientific observation and artistic interpretation. This artwork offers a glimpse into the early modern European understanding of the cosmos, revealing a fascination with the celestial bodies.