Corporum Coelestium Magnitudines (1660)

Highlights

• Cellarius Harmonia Macrocosmica - Corporum Coelestium MagnitudinesFXD — a faithful reproduction of an antique celestial star chart.
• CHOOSE YOUR SIZE & FORMAT: Pick your dimensions and shape right from this listing — vertical, horizontal, panoramic and square options available.
• MUSEUM-QUALITY GICLEE: Fade-resistant archival inks on premium artist-grade canvas, hand-stretched and gallery-wrapped over a solid 1.5" wood frame, hardware attached and ready to hang.
• A REFINED FOCAL POINT for the living room, bedroom, study, home office or entryway — timeless style with lasting appeal.
• HANDCRAFTED IN THE USA: Made to order in multiple sizes and shapes — a thoughtful, gallery-worthy gift.

Description

This richly hand-colored celestial engraving depicts a cross-section of the concentric spheres of the cosmos, illustrating the comparative sizes of the heavenly bodies according to the geocentric model, surrounded by cherubs floating among clouds. It is plate from Andreas Cellarius's landmark atlas 'Harmonia Macrocosmica' (1660), one of the most celebrated star atlases ever produced, published in Amsterdam by Johannes Janssonius. The Baroque illustration combines scientific diagram with ornate artistry, making it a perennial favorite among collectors of antique astronomical prints.