This map of the southern hemisphere comes from theHarmonia Macrocosmica by Andreas Cellarius, published by the cartographer Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam in 1660-61. It is the only celestial atlas produced during the golden age of Dutch cartography and is probably considered the finest ever made. The work comprises 29 finely coloured double-page plates mapping the structure of the heavens, illustrating the astronomical theories of Ptolemy, Copernicus and Tycho Brahe. This particular map depicts the constellations of the southern hemisphere represented according to classical tradition, with mythological and animal figures that evoke the fascination of Baroque astronomy. The southern constellations became known in Europe precisely in the 17th century, thanks to the great voyages of exploration.
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Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 29 x 42 cm (11.4 x 16.5 in) With frame: 31 x 44 cm (12.2 x 17.3 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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