Monumentale steen met een voorstelling van het zonnestelsel 1733

This 1733 etching by François Morellon La Cave, titled "Monumentale steen met een voorstelling van het zonnestelsel" depicts a detailed diagram of the solar system. The circular diagram is framed by a classical architectural structure adorned with a cherub, emphasizing the scientific and artistic aspects of the cosmos. This piece reflects the interest in astronomy and scientific exploration that characterized the 18th century, as seen in the meticulous rendering of planetary orbits and the inscription in Latin. The artwork is currently housed in the Rijksmuseum.