Kaart met de planetenbanen voor het jaar 1729 1729

This 1729 Dutch chart, titled "Kaart met de planetenbanen voor het jaar 1729", maps the orbits of the planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn in relation to the sun. The planets are represented by circles, the orbits are denoted by dotted lines, and the positions of the planets are marked along the trajectory. This chart provides an interesting glimpse into the scientific understanding of the solar system in the 18th century. It's a visual representation of how scientific ideas were presented and shared during a time when understanding the celestial bodies was a major focus of study. The artwork is an example of cartographic art, a genre that is still popular today.