1660 Planisphere of Ptolemy - Plate 1 of the Harmonia Macrocosmica

Description: Artscape Galleries Posters from a Simpler Time . . . . . Store Categories Plate: 1 PLANISPHAERIVM PTOLEMAICVM (The Planisphere of Ptolemy) Year: 1660 Size: 20"x24" The Harmonia Macrocosmica, by Andreas Cellarius, was first printed in 1660 as an atlas of the stars during the Dutch Golden Age of Cartography. These beautifully decorated prints depict the planetary systems of Ptolemy, Copernicus, and Tycho Brahe, the motions of the sun, the moon, and the planets, and delineates the constellations in the form of classical and biblical figures, animals and instruments. Andreas Cellarius was born in 1596 in Neuhausen, Germany, but was educated in Heidelberg. From 1625 to 1637, he worked as a schoolmaster in Amsterdam and The Hague. In 1637 he was appointed rector of the Latin School in Hoorn which is where he wrote the Harmonia Macrocosmica, along with other scholarly works. Originally intended as a historical introduction on cosmography, the prints that formed the Harmonia Macrocosmica have been considered to be some of the most beautiful and striking examples of Dutch cartography. The entire set, comprised of 29 engraved celestial charts, enlightens the mind and excites the imagination! This Classic Vintage Style print honors the beauty of this unique art form and evokes the vivid images of simpler times. Each of our prints are custom reproductions printed on 68lb Heavyweight Enhanced Matte Art Paper. These Historic Art Prints are suitable for framing, mounting or direct display on any wall! Plates of the Harmonia Macrocosmica: Plate 1 Plate 5 Plate 9 Plate 13 Plate 17 Plate 21 Plate 25 Plate 29 Plate 2 Plate 6 Plate 10 Plate 14 Plate 18 Plate 22 Plate 26 Plate 3 Plate 7 Plate 11 Plate 15 Plate 19 Plate 23 Plate 27 Plate 4 Plate 8 Plate 12 Plate 16 Plate 20 Plate 24 Plate 28 Graphics and template design by and copyright Artscape Galleries / Posters Past MAP-HM01 USPS 1st Class USPS Priority Mail USPS 1st Class International Combined Shipping is available - We stand behind the quality of every print we sell. If you aren't satisfied with your purchase, contact us within 60 days to arrange for an exchange or a full refund. Artscape Galleries is a family owned business based in Las Vegas, Nevada. We have been selling art prints exclusively online for over 15 years. With thousands of satisfied buyers ranging from Movie Studios to Museums, you will not be disappointed! Please vist our other eBay store! “Impressed! Vibrant colours, edge to edge print. Very excited to get it framed!” “Super fast delivery and the colors are amazingly rich. Thanks for everything!” “Terrific experience with this seller, we buy more from him than anyone on Ebay!” “WOW! Beautiful map! Lightning fast shipping, Very well packed, Great eBayerA++++” “Vibrant and bright! Pic does not do it justice...looks amazing!” Visit our store!© Artscape Galleries _gsrx_vers_1436 (GS 9.0.5 (1436))

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