Scenographia Systematis Copernicani, c1660. Chart illustrating a heliocentric model of the universe proposed by Copernicus. At the very centre of the map are four sections of the Earth, and the Sun. Circling them is a band depicting the signs of the zodiac. On either side are cherubs and clouds. In the bottom left Justice, wearing a crown and blindfold, sits with a globe at her feet, and a child pointing to a compass. In the bottom right a child reads from a book, while another holds a book open for Truth, holding a torch.
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Scenographia Systematis Copernicani, c1660. Chart illustrating a heliocentric model of the universe proposed by Copernicus. At the very centre of the map are four sections of the Earth, and the Sun. Circling them is a band depicting the signs of the zodiac. On either side are cherubs and clouds. In the bottom left Justice, wearing a crown and blindfold, sits with a globe at her feet, and a child pointing to a compass. In the bottom right a child reads from a book, while another holds a book open for Truth, holding a torch.

Date

1660

Crédit

Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

Notre référence

HRM25A15_331

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

Licence

Droits gérés

Format disponible

51,9Mo (4,1Mo) / 39,0cm x 33,3cm / 4606 x 3935 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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