Astrology Collection (#2)

May, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul Limbourg
May, 1412-1416. Lords and ladies, mounted, progressing along a road by woods, preceded by trumpeters. They are taking part in a procession to celebrate the joli mois de mai

April, 1412-1416. Artist: Paul Limbourg
April, 1412-1416. Planetary figure of the Sun in his chariot, and zodiac figures of Aries (Ram) and Taurus (Bull) at the top

Artists depiction of the constellation Libra the Scales
An artists depiction of the constellation Libra the Scales. The constellation includes the stars Zuben Elschemali and Zuben Elgenubi. Libra is one of the twelve astrological signs of the Zodiac

Conjunction of Venus, Mercury, Jupiter and Mars at dawn
Venus, Mercury, Jupiter and Mars from top to bottom in a nice conjunction at dawn in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Astrology / Zodiac
Zodiac signs painted on the inside of an Egyptian sarcophagus found at Thebes in 1823, containing the mummy of a Greek

Prague astronomical clocks calendar plate (oil on copper plate)
7216658 Prague astronomical clocks calendar plate (oil on copper plate) by Manes, Josef (1820-71); (add.info.: Original calendar plate painted by Josef Manes (1820-1871)

Cover illustration from Pronosticatio in latino by Johannes Lichtenberger
XJF128029 Cover illustration from Pronosticatio in latino by Johannes Lichtenberger, 1526 (engraving) by German School, (15th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Influence of the Universe, the Macrocosm, on Man, the Microcosm, 1678. From Mundus Subterraneus by Athanasius Kircher. (Amsterdam, 1678)

Armillary Sphere. Astronomicon by Gaius Julius Hyginus. 1st century. Incunabula 283. Edition of 1485. Venice. Library of the University of Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Cheerful Dragon Illustration
Illustration of Cheerful Dragon, representing Chinese Year Of The Dragon

Illustration of Lonely Rooster, representing Chinese Year Of The Rooster

Illustration of Horse in the Clouds representing Chinese Year Of The Horse

Illustration of Dragon in the Rain, representing Chinese Year Of The Dragon

Illustration of Horse on the Way, representing Chinese Year Of The Horse

Illustration of Tiger Going Down The Mountain, representing Chinese Year Of The Tiger

Lighthouse and the nights milkyway

The Situation of the Earth in the Heavens, plate 74 from The Celestial Atlas
XCF90198 The Situation of the Earth in the Heavens, plate 74 from The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) pub

16th-century astronomy. Artwork of Atlas holding up the heavens. This artwork was published in Freiburg in 1503 in the encyclopedia Margarita Philosophica by the German author Gregor Reisch

Marcus Manilius, Roman astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer in 1515. Manilius was a Roman author. He wrote a book called Astronomica around the year AD15

18th Century astronomical diagrams. Historical diagrams describing various 18th Century theoretical systems used to describe the motion of the planets in our solar system

PSCI2A-00097
Ptolemys earth-centered cosmological system, explained by Muller, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th century woodcut reproduction of the 1543 edition

Gemini constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Aries and Musca Borealis constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Andromeda constellation. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy

Draco and Ursa Minor constellations. Illustrated card from a 19th century astronomical teaching aid called Uranias Mirror, after the Greek muse of astronomy. There are 32 cards in total

Capricorn
The Constellation Capricorn

Pisces, from the zodiac window (stained glass)
PC129072 Pisces, from the zodiac window (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres, France; (add.info.: earthly cycle of the year; ); French, out of copyright

The four wheeled orrery (engraving)
609980 The four wheeled orrery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The four wheeled orrery; dated October 1747)

Orologio Zodicale (Zodiac Clock) (fresco and gilded wood)
KAB145091 Orologio Zodicale (Zodiac Clock) (fresco and gilded wood) by Italian School, (16th century); Sala del Senato, Palazzo Ducale, Venice, Italy; eDario Grimaldi; Italian, out of copyright

Sign of the Zodiac: The lion. The deity Artemis of Ephese, c. 1520 (fresco)
LRI4687448 Sign of the Zodiac: The lion. The deity Artemis of Ephese, c.1520 (fresco) by Falconetto, Giovanni Maria (1468-1535); Palazzo d Arco, Mantua

Septembre, 1896. Creator: Eugene Samuel Grasset
Septembre, 1896. From " Calendrier la Belle Jardiniere", by Eugene Grasset. [Paris, 1896]

December - the Chateau de Vincennes, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Paul Limbourg
December - the Chateau de Vincennes, 15th century, (1939). Decembre - Le Chateau De Vincennes. Hunting scene in a forest: dogs tear apart a wild boar. The man on the right sounds a horn

September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
September - the Chateau de Saumur, 15th century, (1939). Septembre - the Chateau de Saumur. Grape harvest in the vineyards: people gather grapes in baskets, donkeys carry them in panniers

July - the Chateau at Poitiers, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Paul Limbourg
July - the Chateau at Poitiers, 15th century, (1939). Juillet - Le Chateau De Poitiers. Farm workers harvesting wheat with scythes and shearing sheep

May - the town of Riom, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
May - the town of Riom, 15th century, (1939). Mai - La Ville De Riom. Cavalcade on the first of May, with trumpeters and riders, the women dressed in green

April - the Chateau de Dourdan, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Limbourg
April - the Chateau de Dourdan, 15th century, (1939). Avril - Le Chateau De Dourdan. Engagement scene with a couple exchanging rings in front of witnesses

March - the Chateau de Lusignan, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Paul Limbourg, Jean Colombe
March - the Chateau de Lusignan, 15th century, (1939). Mars - Le Chateau De Lusignan. Agricultural activities: ploughing with oxen, pruning grape vines, a shepherd with sheep

November - feeding pigs on acorns, 15th century, (1939). Creator: Jean Colombe
November - feeding pigs on acorns, 15th century, (1939). Novembre - La Glandee. Swineherd with mastiff grazing his pigs among the oak trees, using a stick to knock down the acorns

June - the palace and the Sainte-Chapelle, 15th century, (1939). Creators: Hermann Limbourg
June - the palace and the Sainte-Chapelle, 15th century, (1939). Juin - Le Palais Et La Sainte-Chapelle. Barefoot peasants hay-making in the fields: men wield scythes as they cut the grass

March (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry), 1412-1416. Creator: Limbourg brothers
March (Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry), 1412-1416. Found in the Collection of Muse e Conde, Chantilly

Aquarius, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711)
XIR196704 Aquarius, from the Signs of the Zodiac (oil on canvas) (see also 196700 to 196711) by Jordaens, Jacob (1593-1678); Palais du Luxembourg, Paris

Instructions for capturing a spirit
Capturing a spirit. Woodcut illustration of a diagram that shows the procedure for attempting inclosing a spirit in a christall

Illustration of Dog Going Onto The Mountain, representing Chinese Year Of The Dog

Celestial Planisphere Showing the Signs of the Zodiac, from The Celestial Atlas
XCF266010 Celestial Planisphere Showing the Signs of the Zodiac, from The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) pub

Zodiac / Taurus (Maxims)
portrayed as a bull in a china shop (although the china shop is seemingly a combination of the British Museum and the Victoria and Albert Museum)

Virgo (Rossum)
VIRGO the Virgin 22 August - 21 September

BLUNT / CAPRICORN / 47 / 1849
The constellation of Capricorn, this version has the head, shoulders and fore- legs of a goat and the hind body and tail of a fish

Blunt / Scorpio / Plate 45
The constellation of Scorpio, the scorpion

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"Exploring the Celestial Tapestry: A Journey through Astrology" Step into the enchanting world of astrology, where ancient wisdom and celestial wonders intertwine. From the intricate illuminations of February in Les Tres Riches Heures du duc de Berry to the enigmatic Tabula Smaragdina by Hermes Trismegistus, each artifact unveils a different facet of this captivating art. In December 1896, Eugene Samuel Grasset's masterpiece transports us to a realm where zodiacal energies dance harmoniously with nature's cycles. Alphonse Mucha's Zodiacal calendar from 1897 further enchants our senses with its mesmerizing beauty and delicate symbolism. Travel back in time as you explore Andreas Cellarius' Atlas Coelestis, a celestial treasure trove that showcases humanity's evolving understanding of our place within the cosmos. Compare Ptolemy's Geocentric Model to Copernicus' Heliocentric Model and Tycho Brahe’s contributions, witnessing how these revolutionary ideas reshaped our perception of the solar system. Delve deeper into constellations as you gaze upon Alexander Jamieson’s Celestial Atlas, marveling at Capricorn and Aquarius gracing Plate XXI. Discover their mythological origins and ponder their influence on human destiny. Venturing beyond Western astrology, immerse yourself in Chinese culture with an illustration representing the Year Of The Rat perched atop a roof – an emblematic symbol full of meaning for those who follow this ancient astrological tradition. Witness how astrology intersects with medicine through evocative artwork that depicts its historical connection to healing practices. Explore how astrological insights have guided physicians throughout history, offering unique perspectives on health and well-being. Finally, encounter Perseus constellation – a hero immortalized among stars – reminding us that astrology is not merely about predicting fate but also embracing personal growth and empowerment.