Stella Ani Haemi Posterius Coeli Christi Sphaerium - Celestial Chart with Constellations Shown according to Christian Symbolism (after Andreas Cellarius)

The image depicts an ornate celestial map, intricately illustrating constellations and figures, with mythological scenes in vivid, earthy tones. Surrounded by classical artwork, it blends art and astronomy from an era where science and mythology beautifully intersected, showing labeled stars against swirling clouds and thoughtful cherubs.

The image depicts an ornate celestial map, intricately illustrating constellations and figures, with mythological scenes in vivid, earthy tones. Surrounded by classical artwork, it blends art and astronomy from an era where science and mythology beautifully intersected, showing labeled stars against swirling clouds and thoughtful cherubs.

Name/Title

Stella Ani Haemi Posterius Coeli Christi Sphaerium - Celestial Chart with Constellations Shown according to Christian Symbolism (after Andreas Cellarius)

Entry/Object ID

2023.12.2

Type of Print

Engraving

Category

On-Display at Calvin University, People, Map

Made/Created

Artist Information

Gerard Valk
Petrus Schenk the Elder
Andreas Cellarius

Date made

circa 1708

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

17-3/4 in

Width

21 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

27-1/4 in

Width

29-3/4 in