Astrology Collection (#6)

Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass)
MMM5475096 Universal equinoxial dial for Latitude 0, reverse Brass instrument, c.1675-1715, by Michael Butterfield (brass); National Maritime Museum, London

Calendar: representation of the month of April: courteous love scene: a young man seduced a young woman
FGL5474175 Calendar: representation of the month of April: courteous love scene: a young man seduced a young woman. The two zodiacal signs of the month are depicted on the right

Planets and zodiac signs: Pisces. Low relief sculpture by Agostino di Duccio (1418-1481), 1450
BEN5474734 Planets and zodiac signs: Pisces. Low relief sculpture by Agostino di Duccio (1418-1481), 1450. Rimini, pagan temple built for Sigismondo Pandolfo Malatesta

Le traite des naissances. Miniature peinte in manuscrit de divination arabe de Abul Ma'shar (787-886)
AIS5381410 Le traite des naissances. Miniature peinte in manuscrit de divination arabe de Abul Ma'shar (787-886) avec des decorations faisant reference a l'astrologie et aux signes du

Diagram of the comet, discovered by Giovani Battista Donati (1826-1873), on June 2, 1858
MMM5480569 Diagram of the comet, discovered by Giovani Battista Donati (1826-1873), on June 2, 1858; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Diagram of the comet)

An engraving depicting an imaginative reconstruction of Ptolemy of Alexandria in his observatory. Claudius Ptolemy (d)
5311629 An engraving depicting an imaginative reconstruction of Ptolemy of Alexandria in his observatory. Claudius Ptolemy (d)

An engraving depicting a Mariner's astrolabe, 18th century
5311292 An engraving depicting a Mariner's astrolabe, 18th century; (add.info.: Date: 1786); Universal History Archive/UIG

An illustration of the influence of four qualities (hot, dry, wet, cold) and their planetary associations
5311274 An illustration of the influence of four qualities (hot, dry, wet, cold) and their planetary associations, and the central Earth with the four elements (earth, wind, fire, water)

An illustration of the influence of four qualities (hot, dry, wet, cold) and their planetary associations
5311247 An illustration of the influence of four qualities (hot, dry, wet, cold) and their planetary associations, and the central Earth with the four elements (earth, wind, fire, water)

A woodcut engraving depicting Mercury and the activities under its government
5310788 A woodcut engraving depicting Mercury and the activities under its government. Mercury was considered a male planet, and as dry and passive

The astronomical observations on the measurement of Diurnal Arcs
3740709 The astronomical observations on the measurement of Diurnal Arcs; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the astronomical observations on the measurement of Diurnal arcs, drawn circa 1840)

The zodiacal conjunctions after a treatise of astrology of Petrus de Dacia, 13th century
GIA5033503 The zodiacal conjunctions after a treatise of astrology of Petrus de Dacia, 13th century.; (add.info.: The zodiacal conjunctions after a treatise of astrology of Petrus de Dacia)

The Argo ship Jason used in the Argonauts. A constellation in the southern hemisphere bears his name
GIA5033595 The Argo ship Jason used in the Argonauts. A constellation in the southern hemisphere bears his name. Astrological manuscript of Blasium of Parma

Frontispice of " Astrologia Gallica" 1661 by Jean Baptiste Morin de Villefranche (1583-1656)
XEE5030802 Frontispice of " Astrologia Gallica" 1661 by Jean Baptiste Morin de Villefranche (1583-1656); (add.info)

Astrology: representation of the sign of the Virgin. Page of the manuscript Physiognomia (Liber physiognomiae) (ms)
VEN5027471 Astrology: representation of the sign of the Virgin. Page of the manuscript Physiognomia (Liber physiognomiae) (ms. 697) by Michael Scotus (or Scot) (1170-1236)

Astrology: representation of the sign of the capricorn. Page of the manuscript Physiognomia (Liber physiognomiae) (ms)
VEN5027464 Astrology: representation of the sign of the capricorn. Page of the manuscript Physiognomia (Liber physiognomiae) (ms. 697) by Michael Scotus (or Scot) (1170-1236)

Astronomy. Celestial constellations of Ecuador, stars of the Equatorial Zone. Winter Solstice, midnight
JAB5036782 Astronomy. Celestial constellations of Ecuador, stars of the Equatorial Zone. Winter Solstice, midnight. In "Dictionnaire universel d'Histoire naturelle" by Mr

Astronomy. Southern Celestial Constellations, Star Cars
JAB5036781 Astronomy. Southern Celestial Constellations, Star Cars; (add.info.: Astronomy. Southern Celestial Constellations, Star Cars); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Representation of the constellation of the whale (cetus) associated in November
GIA5035879 Representation of the constellation of the whale (cetus) associated in November.; (add.info.: Representation of the constellation of the whale (cetus) associated in November

Greek mythology: Urania, muse of astronomy and astrology, with its attributes a globe
FLO4679793 Greek mythology: Urania, muse of astronomy and astrology, with its attributes a globe and a compas - Eau forte by Jacques Louis Constant Lacerf

Copy of Ebenezer Sibly's scheme of the heavens at the time of the Crucifixion
3732371 Copy of Ebenezer Sibly's scheme of the heavens at the time of the Crucifixion; (add.info.: Copy of Ebenezer Sibly's scheme of the heavens at the time of the Crucifixion)

Nativity of George Witchell of the United Kingdom
3732369 Nativity of George Witchell of the United Kingdom; (add.info.: Nativity of George Witchell (1728-1785) an Astronomer of the United Kingdom by Ebenezer Sibly (1751-1799) an English physician

The 12 Zodiac signs
3740669 The 12 Zodiac signs; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the 12 Zodiac signs. Dated 15th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Laplace's Nebula Hypothesis
3732386 The Laplace's Nebula Hypothesis; (add.info.: Images depicting the Laplace's Nebula Hypothesis. Left: The formation of a solar system Stage 1 - a nebula condensing into a star)

The seasonal occupations of the earth and the signs of the Zodiac governing them
3732373 The seasonal occupations of the earth and the signs of the Zodiac governing them; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the seasonal occupations of the earth)

The month of February (1850), medallion of Louis Arbant. The sign of the Aquarius (1664 - 1665)
ETI4397396 The month of February (1850), medallion of Louis Arbant. The sign of the Aquarius (1664 - 1665) by Balthazar Marsy (1628 - 1674)

The sign of the scale (1663 - 1665). Francois Girardon (1628 - 1715). based on a drawing by Charles Lebrun (Le Brun)
ETI4397390 The sign of the scale (1663 - 1665). Francois Girardon (1628 - 1715). based on a drawing by Charles Lebrun (Le Brun) (1619-1690)

The sign of cancer (1663 - 1664). Thomas Regnaudin (1622 - 1706), based on a drawing by Charles Lebrun (Le Brun)
ETI4397383 The sign of cancer (1663 - 1664). Thomas Regnaudin (1622 - 1706), based on a drawing by Charles Lebrun (Le Brun) (1619-1690)

Portrait of Bernard Abattia, 16th century French astrologer, during the prognostication over the marriage of Henry
530850 Portrait of Bernard Abattia, 16th century French astrologer, during the prognostication over the marriage of Henry, king of Navarre, and Marguerite of France, Paris, 1572

Mars (planet), 1927 (print)
2122098 Mars (planet), 1927 (print); (add.info.: Paranormal. Astrology. Mars (planet). Astrologic card from: Le Tarot Astrologique (Astrological Tarot), by Georges Muchery, France

The Moon, 1927 (print)
2122085 The Moon, 1927 (print); (add.info.: Paranormal. Astrology. The Moon. Astrologic card from: Le Tarot Astrologique (Astrological Tarot), by Georges Muchery, France, 1927.); Photo © CCI

Jupiter (planet), 1927 (print)
2122103 Jupiter (planet), 1927 (print); (add.info.: Paranormal. Astrology. Jupiter(planet). Astrologic card from: Le Tarot Astrologique (Astrological Tarot), by Georges Muchery, France

Cancer (the Crab), 1927 (print)
2122102 Cancer (the Crab), 1927 (print); (add.info.: Paranormal. Astrology. Cancer (the Crab). Astrologic card from: Le Tarot Astrologique (Astrological Tarot), by Georges Muchery, France

Taurus (the Bull), 1927 (print)
2122106 Taurus (the Bull), 1927 (print); (add.info.: Paranormal. Astrology. Taurus (the Bull). Astrologic card from: Le Tarot Astrologique (Astrological Tarot), by Georges Muchery, France

Aquarius, relief from the Chapel of the Planets by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (marble)
BEN85123 Aquarius, relief from the Chapel of the Planets by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (marble); Tempio Malatestiano, Rimini, Italy; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Mercury from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)
BEN85107 Mercury from a series of reliefs depicting the planetary symbols and signs of the zodiac by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81), c.1450 (plaster); Chapel of the Planets, Tempio Malatestiano

Sign of Aquarius (constellation of the Eagle): scene of Triumph, of the great virtues of war
BEN5461807 Sign of Aquarius (constellation of the Eagle): scene of Triumph, of the great virtues of war. Fresco by Agostino da Mozzanega (active from 1527-1539) 1528

Front page of Van Keulen's maritime atlas (or waterworld)
MMM5477325 Front page of Van Keulen's maritime atlas (or waterworld); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Front page of Van Keulen's maritime atlas (or waterworld)

Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving)
7340778 Celestial Globe Gores, 1636-95 (paper, copper plate, engraving) by Rossi, Domenico de (1659-1730); 44x19 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

The starry zodiac, by the limits of which the visible paths of all the planets are bounded - John Seller author
7340114 The starry zodiac, by the limits of which the visible paths of all the planets are bounded - John Seller author, hydrographer of the most serene king, 1679 (engraving) by Seller

Gemini, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue )
7340883 Gemini, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue ) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 18)

Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky and Serpens, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7340879 Taurus Poniatowski, Serpentarius, Scutum Sobiesky and Serpens, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Aries and Musca borealis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7339259 Aries and Musca borealis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 20.3x14 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: Sidney Hall Plate 16)

The right ascensions and declinations of the principal fixed stars in both hemispheres to year 1678, 1678 (engraving)
7337580 The right ascensions and declinations of the principal fixed stars in both hemispheres to year 1678, 1678 (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (17th century); National Maritime Museum, London

Figure of a naked woman holding a sphere within a zodiac circle
5856482 Figure of a naked woman holding a sphere within a zodiac circle.; (add.info.: Figure of a naked woman holding a sphere within a zodiac circle)

Calendar: August representation: peasants mow the wounds. The two zodiacal signs of the month are depicted on the right
FGL5474213 Calendar: August representation: peasants mow the wounds. The two zodiacal signs of the month are depicted on the right: the lion and the virgin

Calendar: performance of the month of January: a servant brings his meal to his lord settled in a room heated by a
FGL5474185 Calendar: performance of the month of January: a servant brings his meal to his lord settled in a room heated by a fireplace

Goat ceramic sculpture representing the zodiac sign of the goat, Tang period, 618-907 AD (ceramic)
AIS5379421 Goat ceramic sculpture representing the zodiac sign of the goat, Tang period, 618-907 AD (ceramic); National Museum of Chinese History, Beijing; © Iberfoto

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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.