Astronomie 1772 - 1779

"Astronomie" (1772-1779) by Jean François Janinet is a brown-toned etching that represents astronomy through a collection of symbolic objects. The work features a celestial globe surrounded by a book, a telescope, and a compass. The drawing is adorned with foliage and a banner that reads "ATTRIBUTS D'ASTRONOMIE." These elements reflect the tools and knowledge associated with the study of the stars and celestial bodies. This print, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, is an example of 18th-century French Rococo style.