Hemelkaart met de noordelijke en zuidelijke sterrenbeelden 1705

This 1705 celestial map by an anonymous artist depicts the constellations of the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Created in the tradition of Ptolemaic astronomy, it showcases the constellations within circles representing the celestial sphere. This detailed map, housed in the Rijksmuseum, offers a visual glimpse into early 18th-century understandings of the cosmos and the intricate patterns observed in the night sky.