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Ancient Copernican model of the Solar Sistem, 1660

SKU:  190599

Ancient Copernican model of the Solar Sistem, 1660

€53,11 EUR
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This richly engraved Copernican planisphere presents a visual exposition of the heliocentric system, illustrating the structure of the universe according to the theories of Nicolaus Copernicus. Titled Planisphaerium sive Universi totius ex hypothesi Coperni plano descriptio, the image belongs to the tradition of late-seventeenth- and early-eighteenth-century scientific diagrams that combined astronomical instruction with Baroque artistry.

At the center of the composition stands the Sun, depicted as a radiant, anthropomorphic face, emphasizing its role as the fixed core of the cosmos. Surrounding it are the concentric orbits of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn, carefully labeled and spaced to demonstrate their relative motions. Earth is shown with its Moon in orbit, reinforcing the Copernican argument that not all celestial bodies revolve around the Earth. Beyond Saturn lies the sphere of the fixed stars, represented as a luminous outer boundary enclosing the planetary system.

The outer ring is divided into zodiacal segments, populated with classical astrological symbols and mythological creatures corresponding to the signs of the zodiac. These elements reflect the period’s continued synthesis of astronomy and astrology, even as scientific thought moved toward empirical observation. Clouds, rays of light, and celestial motifs animate the diagram, lending it a sense of cosmic harmony and motion.

Flanking the planisphere are allegorical figures of learned astronomers or philosophers, seated among scientific instruments such as armillary spheres, globes, and books. These figures symbolize human reason and mathematical inquiry, underscoring the intellectual foundations of the Copernican model. Ornate cartouches with Latin inscriptions frame the scene, reinforcing its didactic purpose. 

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Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

Shipping & Returns

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* Standard shipping fee: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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