Fludd Collection (#2)

Star Fort defended by moat coming under siege. From Robert Fludd Utriusque cosmi... historia Oppenheim 1617-1619. Engraving

Finding the angular distance between two edges of a wood using a cross-staff. From Robert Fludd Utriusque cosmi... historia, Oppenheim, 1617-1619. Engraving

Design for encampment outside a besieged fortress. Engraving from Robert Fludd Utriusque cosmi... historia Oppenheim 1617-1619

Geocentric universe showing the Earth surrounded by the spheres of water, air and fire, and by the spheres of the Moon, Sun and planets and the sphere of the fixed stars

Using a cross-staff to measure the height of a tower. From Robert Fludd Utriusque cosmi... historia, Oppenheim, 1617-1619. Engraving

The Cabalistic analysis of the mind and the senses, attributing different functions to different regions of the brain. From Robert Fludd Ultriusque cosmi... historia, Oppenheim, 1617-1619. Engraving

Measuring the distance of an inaccessible object by triangulation using a hinged staff. From Robert Fludd Utriusque cosmi... historia, Oppenheim, 1617-1619. Engraving

Method of using quadrant fitted with a plumb line and marked with shadow scales to measure the depth of well. From Robert Fludd Utriusque cosmi... historia, Oppenheim, 1617-1619. Engraving

Using a plane table and hinged staff to measure the height of a tower. From Robert Fludd Utriusque cosmi... historia, Oppenheim, 1617-1619. Engraving

Only known genuine illustration of interior of Globe Theatre, Bankside, Southwark, London. Stage of second Globe built on foundations and in same style as first Globe immediately after fire of 1613

Astrologers preparing a horoscope. From title page of section on casting horoscopes from Robert Fludd Utriusque cosmi... historia, Oppenheim, 1617-19. Engraving

Astrologers preparing a horoscope. From Robert Fludd Utriusque Cosmi historia. Oppenheim
Astrologers preparing a horoscope. From Robert Fludd Utriusque Cosmi..historia. Oppenheim, 1617-1619

Turkish forces, left, attacking a fortress. Groups of pikemen are standing in readiness waiting for the artillery to damage the fortifications

Proposed method of moving artillery battery towards the enemy while giving some protection to the guns and gunners. Engraving from Utriusque cosmi... historia by Robert Fludd (Oppenheim, 1617-1619)

The Diapason closing full in man. Copper engraving by Jean Theodore de Bry from Robert Fludds Tomus Secundus
FLUDD: HARMONY, 1619. The Diapason closing full in man. Copper engraving by Jean Theodore de Bry from Robert Fludds Tomus Secundus...distributa, 1619

ELEMENTS OF CHAOS, 1617. The unfettered elements of Chaos. Line engraving from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi Historia, 1617

FLUDD: TITLE-PAGE, 1617. Title-page of Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi, with engravings by Jean Theodore de Bry, published in Oppenheim in 1617

FLUDD: UTRIUSQUE COSMI. Human mental abilities classified in terms of God and the universe. Line engraving from Robert Fludds 17th-century treatise, Utriusque Cosmi

Illustration of thermoscope
Illustration depicting Robert Fludds thermoscope (centre), an early air thermometer, drawn in the centre of a globe representing the universe

Fludds wind diagram
The winds of Earth. Diagram depicting winds coming from various directions. Each is associated with an origin, such as Europe or Africa

Fludds account of creation
The Creation. A diagram depicting the Creation of the Universe as the interplay of darkness and light. At the top is God. On the right is divine volunty

Rosicrucian mystical symbol
Thorny rose symbol. 17th century engraving depicting a rose and bees. The text reads The rose gives honey to the bees. This is a symbol of the Rosicrucian Order

Fludds energy and substance
Energy and substance. 17th century mystical work depicting the relationship between energy and substance in the Universe. At the top is the source of infinite force at the sphere of the Empyrean

Fludds system of health. 17th century engraving depicting the healthy man (centre) surrounded by archangels within the fortress of the body

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"Unveiling the Mysteries: Exploring the Enigmatic World of Fludd" Step into the captivating realm of Robert Fludd, a 17th-century English Neoplatonist whose works transcend time and ignite curiosity. The Temple of Music, an anonymous masterpiece from 1617, transports us to a harmonious sanctuary where melodies intertwine with celestial secrets. Fludd's diagram of the Universe in his Utriusque Cosmi unravels the intricate web connecting the hidden God to our tangible reality. A fusion of philosophical and theosophical truths, this woodcut invites contemplation on life's profound mysteries. Delving deeper into Fludd's enigmatic mind, we encounter his Cabalistic analysis of both mind and senses. Through intricate engravings from 1617-19, he unveils esoteric knowledge that transcends conventional understanding. The frontispiece to Fludd's Utriusque Cosmi Historia beckons us further down this rabbit hole of wisdom. It serves as a gateway to an intellectual journey where ancient knowledge converges with contemporary insights. Intriguingly, even astrology finds its place within Fludd's repertoire. An astrologer casting a horoscope in 1617 (late 19th century) reveals how celestial alignments shape our destinies according to this visionary thinker. Portraits immortalize Robert Fludd himself - one from the 17th century and another from 1626 - capturing his essence as an enigmatic figure who dared challenge conventional beliefs while pushing boundaries through his writings and ideas. Stepping outside the realm of philosophy and mysticism, we find ourselves transported to London's Globe Theatre in Bankside during its heyday between 1617-1619. This iconic venue witnessed Shakespearean masterpieces that continue to captivate audiences today. Fludd’s insatiable thirst for knowledge extended beyond abstract concepts; he was also fascinated by practical applications.