Hemelkaart met rechtopstaande en schuine aardbol 1660 - 1708
anonymous
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aged paper
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toned paper
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homemade paper
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ink paper printed
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parchment
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old engraving style
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etching
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen and pencil
This anonymous celestial map, created sometime between 1660 and 1708, showcases the celestial sphere. The map is a detailed representation of the constellations and celestial bodies visible from Earth, with intricate lines and markings indicating the zodiac, ecliptic, and other celestial features. It includes the Latin names of the constellations and other celestial phenomena. This meticulously crafted map provides a fascinating glimpse into 17th-century astronomy, offering a complex visual guide to the heavens. The piece is currently on display at the Rijksmuseum.
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