Heavens Collection (#4)

Atlas bearing the Heavens on his shoulders (litho)
6013527 Atlas bearing the Heavens on his shoulders (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Atlas bearing the Heavens on his shoulders)

"An Earthly Paradise"(engraving)
1037285 " An Earthly Paradise" (engraving) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " An Earthly Paradise")

Evolution of a Star (chromolitho)
3651671 Evolution of a Star (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Evolution of a Star)

Inner Planets (chromolitho)
3651656 Inner Planets (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Inner Planets. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Romance of)

Earth-Shine (chromolitho)
3651651 Earth-Shine (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Earth-Shine. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Romance of)

Armillary Sphere (engraving)
3653576 Armillary Sphere (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Armillary Sphere. Illustration for The Imperial Dictionary by John Ogilvie)

Cassiopeia and Pole Star (chromolitho)
3651668 Cassiopeia and Pole Star (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cassiopeia and Pole Star)

Coloured stars (colour litho)
3621583 Coloured stars (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coloured stars. Illustration for The Wonders of the Heavens by Camille Flammarion)

The Worship of Zeus, an illustration from L Odyssee, by Homer
STC386310 The Worship of Zeus, an illustration from L Odyssee, by Homer, translated by Victor Berard, 1929-33 (colour litho) by Schmied

Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus
488346 Detail of a page from De Proprietatibus Rerum by Bartholomeus Anglicus, in the French translation of Jean Corbechon, c.1390 (tempera on vellum) (see also 488340-47) by Remiet

St. Augustine, St. John and St. Jerome
704116 St. Augustine, St. John and St. Jerome by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); Chiesa di San Agostino, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Christmas angel playing a violin (chromolitho)
729844 Christmas angel playing a violin (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas angel playing a violin)

"I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God"(engraving)
5992230 " I see the heavens opened, and the Son of Man standing on the right hand of God" (engraving) by English School

Scenographia: Systematis Copernicani Astrological Chart (c
OPT395356 Scenographia: Systematis Copernicani Astrological Chart (c.1543) devised by Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), from The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe

Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on copper)
AGN362041 Bacchus and Ariadne (oil on copper) by Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747); 30.8x50.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: known as l Abbate Ciccio); Photo eAgnew s, London; Italian

The Vision of the Empyrean, illustration from The Dore Gallery, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930)
LLM438706 The Vision of the Empyrean, illustration from The Dore Gallery, engraved by Stephane Pannemaker (1847-1930), published c.1890 (digitally enhanced image) by Dore

The Angels in the Planet Mercury, illustration from The Dore Gallery, published c. 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438660 The Angels in the Planet Mercury, illustration from The Dore Gallery, published c.1890 (digitally enhanced image) by Dore

The Ascension of the Lamb, no. 48 from The Apocalypse of Angers
XIR181981 The Ascension of the Lamb, no. 48 from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); Musee des Tapisseries, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

Castor and Pollux, 1731 (engraving)
STC134104 Castor and Pollux, 1731 (engraving) by Picart, Bernard (1673-1733); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

View of the vault depicting the Cielo de Salamanca, c. 1480-90 (fresco)
XIR176240 View of the vault depicting the Cielo de Salamanca, c.1480-90 (fresco) by Gallego, Fernando (1440-1507); Biblioteca Universidad, Salamanca

The National Parachute, or John Bull conducted to Plenty and Emancipation
NCO190421 The National Parachute, or John Bull conducted to Plenty and Emancipation, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1802 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The Conversion of Paul, 1515-17 (woodcut)
5858422 The Conversion of Paul, 1515-17 (woodcut) by Grien, Hans Baldung (1484/5-1545); 29.7x19.7 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; German, out of copyright

Mr Meesons Will, by H Rider Haggard (engraving)
1595414 Mr Meesons Will, by H Rider Haggard (engraving) by Loye, Charles Auguste (Montbard) (1841-1905); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Meesons Will, by H Rider Haggard)

Milky Way (chromolitho)
3651673 Milky Way (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Milky Way. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Romance of)

Surface of Mercury (chromolitho)
3651659 Surface of Mercury (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surface of Mercury)

Spiral Nebula (chromolitho)
3651657 Spiral Nebula (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spiral Nebula. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the subject of Romance of)

Visit of John Milton to Galileo at the Villa D Arcetri, near Florence, Italy (engraving)
1064612 Visit of John Milton to Galileo at the Villa D Arcetri, near Florence, Italy (engraving) by Lessi, Tito (1858-1917); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ms 313 God separating the light from the darkness (on the left
BMR163341 Ms 313 God separating the light from the darkness (on the left) and creating the firmament (on the right), from the Bible des Grands Augustins, 1494 (vellum) by French School

The Prophets Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah and Moses, from La Salle de la Grande Audience
XIR197291 The Prophets Ezekiel, Jeremiah, Isaiah and Moses, from La Salle de la Grande Audience (Audience Chamber) c.1353 (fresco) by Matteo di Giovanetto da Viterbo (fl.1343-66); Palais des Papes

The First Day, 1920. Creator: Ernst Barlach
The First Day, 1920

The Hierarchy of the Heavens, 1579. Creator: Jost Ammon
The Hierarchy of the Heavens, 1579

The Hierarchy of the Heavens. Creator: Jost Ammon
The Hierarchy of the Heavens

The Creation, 1825. Creator: William Blake
The Creation, 1825

The Virgin as Intercessor, 1628 / 1629. Creator: Anthony van Dyck
The Virgin as Intercessor, 1628/1629

Sixth scene, the heavens, from The marriage of the gods (Le nozze degli Dei), 1637

Saint John, dated 1518. Creator: Agostino Veneziano
Saint John, dated 1518

THE HEAVENS (KRAUS)
Six angels take our Earth up into the Heavens, where God the Father and his son Jesus sit on the North Pole and the Spirit flutters above, while angels dance and sing for joy Date: 1694

9TH CENTURY SCHOLAR
A medieval scholar looks to the heavens for inspiration Date: 9th century

SACRED HEART OF JESUS
THE SACRED HEART Mary and Joseph have a dramatic aerial vision of their sons heart, bleeding, flaming, wrapped in thorns but lighting up the heavens

PTOLEMAIC SYSTEM /
Plan of the Heavens, showing Ptolemys explanation for the eccentric movement of the Sun round the Earth, in relation to the Fixed Stars and Planets Date: 17th century

Mexico - Cathedral, Mexico City. The Metropolitan Cathedral of the Assumption of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary into Heavens is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico

Terrarum Orbis Tabula after G. a Schagen. C. 1689
Terrarum Orbis Tabula after G. a Schagen. Pub. C. 1689 (hand coloured engraving)

North Pole, Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, 1674
North Pole, Plate 1 from Globi coelestis in tabulas planas redacti descriptio, Ignace-Gaston Pardies, pub. 1674 (hand coloured engraving)

A sky full of stars in the forest in Glacier National Park, Montana, USA

Ocotillo under the Milky Way, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, California USA

A choir of angels in the heavens with the Holy Spirit symbolized by a dove descending. From a 17th century engraving by Nicolas Pitau after a work by Philippe de Champaigne

A missionary from the middle ages looking over the edge of the world. From Britain and Her Neighbours, 1485 - 1688, published 1923

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"Heavens: A Celestial Tapestry Unveiled" Step into a world where celestial mechanics and medieval artwork intertwine, revealing the ethereal beauty of heavens. From the intricate brushstrokes depicting Tsai Shen Yeh, the Chinese God of wealth, to the vibrant colors in "The Creation" reproduction from the Sarajevo Haggadah, this captivating journey through art and spirituality will leave you spellbound. Marvel at W. Heath Robinson's imaginative portrayal of God and his Angels, as they dance across the canvas with grace and majesty. The Junction Picture takes us on a visual odyssey through Adam and Eve's Family Tree, an engraving that traces our ancestral roots back to 1556. Intriguingly, we encounter Wotan and Frea amidst their divine presence; their mythical allure transcends time itself. Cosmas' perception of planet Earth offers a unique perspective on our place in the vast cosmos - a humbling reminder of our interconnectedness with all living beings. As we delve deeper into this celestial realm, Agostino Veneziano's masterpieces come alive before our eyes. Saint Matthew exudes wisdom while Saint Luke emanates compassion; both saints immortalized by Veneziano's artistic prowess. Finally, Saint Mark captivates us with his enigmatic gaze - each stroke capturing his essence flawlessly. In these artworks lies more than mere depictions; they are portals to another dimension where heaven meets earth. They invite us to contemplate life's mysteries beyond what meets the eye - reminding us that there is more to existence than what can be quantified or explained. So let your imagination soar as you immerse yourself in these heavenly creations – for within them lies a glimpse into something greater than ourselves – an eternal beauty waiting to be discovered.