Map of the Moon's Orbit Around the Earth - Andreas Cellarius
Map of the Moon's Orbit Around the Earth - Andreas Cellarius
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Historical map of the Moon's orbit around the Earth, created by Andreas Cellarius. This map is from "A Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe" published by Joannes Janssonius, Amsterdam, 1660-61.
The map shows the Earth at the center, with the Moon's orbits externally. The zodiac is also depicted. Allegories are present on the outer part of the map.
Andreas Cellarius (Neuhausen, circa 1596 – Hoorn, 1665) was a German-Dutch cartographer, best known for his work Harmonia Macrocosmica from 1660, a star atlas published by Jan Janssonius in Amsterdam.
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Our reproductions are faithful to the original and printed on precious Amalfi paper.
It is a paper made exclusively from cotton fibers, thick and naturally porous, yet soft to the touch, with characteristic deckled edges that testify to its artisanal craftsmanship.
It is still produced today using ancient medieval techniques in the workshops of Amalfi.
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Print on handmade Amalfi Paper
Sheet size: 40 x 30 cm
Framed: 43 x 33 cm
Material: artwork printed on exquisite handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges
Frame: Light brown, handmade from beech wood and wood pulp
