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Atlas Homannianus Mathematico-Historice delineatus.
| Article ID | T0151 |
Title | Atlas Homannianus Mathematico-Historice delineatus. |
Ttitle page with a large globe and three female figures. The two angelic figures represent History and Geography, while the third classical muse is Urania, goddess of Astronomy or Navigation, standing by with a telescope, a compass, and an armillary sphere. The top of the map is balanced with a pair of putti holding the banner title, while below Apollo in his sun-chariot greets a personification of the North Star as night passes into day. Drawn by Johann Justin Preisler and engraved by Andreas Hoffer. | |
| Year | c. 1762 |
Artist | Homann Erben |
| Place of Publication | Nuremberg |
| Dimensions (cm) | 48 x 27 cm |
| Condition | Perfect condition |
| Coloring | original colored |
| Technique | Copper print |
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51.00 €
( A reproduction can be ordered individually on request. )