Celestial Collection (#46)

Vesta spreads bright stars among the constellations of the universe

Variable star Gamma Cassiopeiae, with associated emission and reflection nebulae

Venus in zodiacal light
April 6, 2014 - Venus shining in the pre-dawn sky amid the morning zodiacal light below the Milky Way, then overhead, Coonabarabran, Australia

Jupiter in the constellation Taurus with deep sky objects
Jupiter in the constellation Taurus above the Hyades open cluster and Aldebaran, below the Pleiades. NGC 1647 and NGC 1746 clusters are also visible at left

Star trails and rock art in the central province of Iran

Stigmatisation and Faint of St. Catherine of Siena (oil on panel)
BAL992699 Stigmatisation and Faint of St. Catherine of Siena (oil on panel) by Sodoma, G.A.Bazzi (1477-1549) (circle of); 46x30 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St

The Christ Child, Savior of the Earth, c. 1565 (oil on canvas)
XIR895969 The Christ Child, Savior of the Earth, c.1565 (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); Private Collection; (add.info.: L Enfant Jesus sauveur du monde); Greek

French 17th Century, A King and His Retinue Confronting Ladies under a Celestial Battle, c. 1600, pen and brown ink

Galloping horse with one Hoof Resting on a Swallow, from the Tomb at Wu-wei, Kansu
XIR54554 Galloping horse with one Hoof Resting on a Swallow, from the Tomb at Wu-wei, Kansu, Eastern Han Dynasty (bronze) by Chinese School

Ms Fr 2810 f. 188, Navigators using an astrolabe in the Indian Ocean, from the Livre
BAL52739 Ms Fr 2810 f.188, Navigators using an astrolabe in the Indian Ocean, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

The entrance of Henri IV in to Rouen, illustration from Discours de la Ioyeuse
XJF472282 The entrance of Henri IV in to Rouen, illustration from Discours de la Ioyeuse et triomphante entree de Henry IIII faicte en sa ville de RouA'n

Angel Musicians (oil on panel)
XAL440624 Angel Musicians (oil on panel) by Stefano di Giovanni da Verona, (c.1374/5-p.1438); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: Anges Musiciens; ); Italian, out of copyright

The Virgin and Child encircled by a garland of flowers held aloft by cherubs, c. 1624
BAL416653 The Virgin and Child encircled by a garland of flowers held aloft by cherubs, c.1624 (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan (1568-1625) & Balen

Map of the Southern Sky, with representations of constellations, decorated with the
XAM77591 Map of the Southern Sky, with representations of constellations, decorated with the crest of Cardinal Lang von Wellenburg

The Ambassadors, 1533 (oil on panel) (detail of 122676)
BAL267602 The Ambassadors, 1533 (oil on panel) (detail of 122676) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 207x209.5 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; German, out of copyright

Portrait of Albert, Archduke of Austria, in cardinal robes. To this portrait two palm trees with putti. At the top a celestial and terrestrial globe and a two-headed eagle

The Creation, page 14 from Illustrations of the Book of Job after William Blake
XYC253490 The Creation, page 14 from Illustrations of the Book of Job after William Blake (1757-1827) c.1823 (pen & ink and wash on paper) by Linnell

Allegory in honor of Christina of Sweden, Pieter Nolpe, 1650

Vignette with winch, burning heart, shield, freedom hat and sun, Willem Bilderdijk, 1777

A new and accurate map of the world, 1676 (hand coloured print)
XOS1765712 A new and accurate map of the world, 1676 (hand coloured print) by Speed, John (1552-1629) (after); 41x54 cm; New York Public Library

A general map of the world or terraqueous globe by Samuel Dunn, 1787 (engraving)
XOS1765709 A general map of the world or terraqueous globe by Samuel Dunn, 1787 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); 106x128 cm; New York Public Library

Portrait of King Charles Gustav of Sweden, Pieter Nolpe, Anonymous, 1654 - 1660

Vanity, central panel from the Triptych of Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation, c
XIR171785 Vanity, central panel from the Triptych of Earthly Vanity and Divine Salvation, c.1485 (oil on panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 20.2x13.1 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Strasbourg

Globe with two scholars, Pieter Serwouters, Bonaventura Elzevier, Abraham Elzevier (I), 1627

Aristotle and Phyllis, Anonymous, G. Congiet, Monogrammists (16e eeuw), 1588 - 1592

The Creation of the Sun, Moon and stars, detail from the Grabow Altarpiece, 1379-83
XKH145263 The Creation of the Sun, Moon and stars, detail from the Grabow Altarpiece, 1379-83 (tempera on panel) by Master Bertram of Minden (c.1345-c.1415); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg

Seeing eye looks down on architecture awarded with world globe and celestial globe on pillars on either side of title, Cornelis van Dalen I, Ralph Mabb, 1638

Illustration of the Cosmos, from An Enquiry into Nature by Tobias Swinden (d
XJF133391 Illustration of the Cosmos, from An Enquiry into Nature by Tobias Swinden (d.1719), 1714 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English

Sea chart of Saintonge and Aunis, Anonymous, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen (I), 1756 - 1803

Cartouche with title, flanked by Hercules with celestial globe and Minerva, Upper arms, globe and trumpets, print maker: Willem Jacobsz. Delff (mentioned on object), Dating 1615

Allegory on the establishing of the Oprechte Vaderlandsche Societeiten in 1787, Anonymous, Maria Geertruida de Cambon-van der Werken, Johannes Francois Jacobs de Age, 1787

The Heavenly Militia, c. 1348-54 (tempera on panel)
XAL169043 The Heavenly Militia, c.1348-54 (tempera on panel) by Guariento, Ridolfo di Arpo (c.1310-c.1370); Museo Civico, Padua

FA'ryA yastushi hagoromo, Updated version of Hagoromo. Ishikawa, Toyonobu, 1711-1785, artist, [between 1764 and 1772], 1 print : woodcut, color; 25.7 x 16.8 cm

The Fourth Trumpet: The Darkening of a Third of the Celestial Bodies; Unknown; London (probably), England, Europe; about 1255 - 1260; Tempera colors, gold leaf, colored washes

Pair of Globes; Globes designed and assembled by Jean-Antoine Nollet, French, 1700 - 1770, The terrestrial map engraved by Louis Borde, French, active 1730 - 1740

SCRIPTURAE THESAURUS, 1510. Angels defending the Citadel of Heaven against the hordes of the Devil. Woodcut from Celifodinas Scripturae Thesaurus, Leipzig, Germany, 1510

SAINT JEROME (340-420). Church scholar and translator. Etching by Jose Ribera (1588-1652)

SAINT SEBASTIAN. Third-century Christian martyr. Saint Sebastian assisted by angels. Oil on canvas by Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640)

VOLTERRANO: TRINITY, 1682. Trinity in Glory. Fresco, 1680-82

IL BACICCIO: GLORY, 1670. Glory in the Name of Jesus. Fresco, 1670

ASTRONOMY, c1250. The ancient Greek geometer Euclid (fl. c300 B.C.), observes the heavens through a dioptra (left), while Hermann of Carinthia

COMET, 1619. Comet seen above Augsburg, Germany, 1619. Contemporary woodcut by Lucas Schultes

SUN AND MOON, 1480. Decorative faces of the sun and the moon discussing the powers of the firmament. Woodcut, Dutch, 1480

METEOR SHOWERS, 1799. Alexander von Humboldt and Aime Bonpland observing a meteor shower on the northeastern coast of South America in 1799. Illustration, late 19th century

ASTRONOMER, 1530. A medieval astronmer trying to discover the secrets behind the Milky Way. Woodcut, Swiss or German, c1530

METEORS, 1628. The artillery of the celestial legions bombarding the earth with meteors. German woodcut, 1628

ALLEGORY OF ASTRONOMY. Astronomia, a personification of astronomy, with the Greek muse of astronomy, Urania, and the Alexandrian astronomer, Ptolemy

PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1481. Christian / Ptolemaic conception of the universe with God
PTOLEMAIC UNIVERSE, 1481. Christian/Ptolemaic conception of the universe with God presiding in heaven. Color woodcut from Konrad von Mengelbergs Buch der Natur

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"Journeying through the Celestial Realms: From Exploding Stars to Heavenly Ascents" Step into a world beyond our reach, where celestial wonders unfold before our eyes. Norman Lindsay's captivating artwork "A Star Explodes" takes us on a cosmic journey, reminding us of the immense power and beauty that lies within the universe. In Dante's Paradiso, Beatrice leads him into the Empyrean, where angels and blessed souls gather to form a snow-white rose in reverence to the Deity. Gustave Dor's wood engraving brings this heavenly scene to life, showcasing celestial mechanics intertwined with medieval artistry. Saint John Climacus stands at the pinnacle of his Ladder of Heavenly Ascent in an exquisite 12th-century icon. His spiritual journey serves as an inspiration for those seeking enlightenment and divine connection. Milton's Paradise Lost transports us to a momentous event as Satan and his rebellious angels are cast out of Heaven. Through Gustave Dor's intricate wood engraving, we witness their fall from grace against a backdrop of ethereal magnificence. Saturn reveals its true colors in Cassini's mesmerizing photograph, offering us a glimpse into its majestic presence within our solar system. The Sarajevo Haggadah presents an enchanting reproduction of The Creation, capturing the awe-inspiring act that brought forth all celestial bodies. Gazing up at Pharilapche Peak in Nepal, we find ourselves immersed in a celestial sky adorned by Sirius, Orion, and Aldebaran - guiding lights that have fascinated humanity for centuries. The Orion Nebula beckons with its vibrant hues and swirling clouds of stardust - an astronomical masterpiece waiting to be explored. Hans Holbein’s "The Ambassadors" invites us into another realm altogether - one where earthly objects intertwine with celestial symbols. This enigmatic painting challenges our perception while hinting at hidden meanings beyond what meets the eye.