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Athanasius Kircher (1601 / 16021680). German Jesuit scholar C
Athanasius Kircher (1601/16021680) (sometimes erroneously spelled Kirchner). German Jesuit scholar. China Monumentis, qua sacris qua profanis, 1667. Tea Plant

MAP OF ATLANTIS, 1678. Atlantis as a very large island midway between the Pillars of Hercules and America is depicted in this map from Athanasius Kirchers Mundus Subterraneus, 1678

Experimentum Mirabile. From Athanasius Kircher Physiologia Kircheriana, 1680. Chicken hypnotised by beak being place on a line. Woodcut

Influence of the universe, the Macrocosm on Man, the Microcosm. The parts of the body are influenced by specific plants, constellations and planets

Athanasius Kircher (1601 / 1602A?i?1680). German Jesuit schol
Athanasius Kircher (1601/1602A?i?1680) (sometimes erroneously spelled Kirchner). German Jesuit scholar who published around 40 works, most notably in the fields of oriental studies, geology

Iraq / Babylon / Calmet s
The city of BABYLON, after the descriptions by Herodotus and Kircher; the hanging gardens are in the centre, the Tower on the right : the Euphrates runs round the city

Polar Currents
Kirchers sketch of the ocean currents swirling round the North Pole Date: 1665

Father Kircher

EGYPT: PLANISPHERES. The Ancient Egyptian northern and southern planispheres containing the zodiacal signs. Line engraving, 19th century, according to Athanasius Kircher (1601-1680)

KIRCHER: TARANTATI, 1654. Music for the Dance of the Tarantati, one of the oldest known tarantellas, from Athanasius Kirchers Magnes sive de Arte Magnetica, 1654

Circulation of water between sea and mountains. Blue-tinted flows are mountains to sea, black represents subterranean flows from sea to mountains. From Athanasius Kircher Mundus Subterraneous, 1665

Camera Obscura. From Athanasius Kircher Ars Magna, Amsterdam, 1671

Sectional view of Earth, showing central fire and volcanoes. From Athanasius Kircher Mundus Subterraneous, 1665

Illustration of the principle of the camera obscura, showing how the image of the lighted face on the left appears inverted on the wall of the darkened chamber on the right

Map making and surveying using a magnetic compass. Bor is north and Aust is south. From Athanasius Kircher Magnes: sive de arte magnetica, 1643. Woodcut

Symbolism and modern science. Frontispiece of Ars Magna Lucis and Umbra by Athanasius Kircher (Amsterdam, 1671). Traditional Hermetic/Alchemical symbols are mixed with a telescope

First illustration of a magic lantern. From Ars Magna... by Athanasius Kircher (Amsterdam, 1671)

Melothesia from showing the influence of the human body of the planets and the signs of the zodiac. From Ars Magna... by Athanasius Kircher (Amsterdam, 1671)

Legendary island of Atlantis described by Plato and said to lie just beyond the Pillars of Hercules (Gibraltar and Mount Hacho)

Athanasius Kircher, Jesuit scholar 1602-1680. Coloured portrait after an engraving of the author from Mundus Subterraneus (1664)

Power station in Berlin, 19th century. Drawing by Kircher. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. Biblioth豵 e des Arts D飯 ratifs (Decorative Arts Library)

VOICE AMPLIFIER, 1723. An imaginary voice amplifier, based on the ideas of Athanasius Kircher. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FLOWER CLOCK, 1643. Horoscopium botanicum showing sunflowers used to tell the time of day. Steel engraving from Athanasius Kirchers De arte magnetica, published in 1643

SOLAR ERUPTIONS, 1635. Line engraving, German, late 19th century, after observations by Athanasius Kircher and P. Scheiner, 1635

CURRENTS & VOLCANOS, 1665. Ocean currents and volcano sites from Athanasius Kirchers Mondus Subterraneus, 1665

ATHANASIUS KIRCHER (1601-1680). German Jesuit and scholar. Line engraving, 1635

CAMERA OBSCURA, 1646. The large camera obscura constructed in Rome, Italy, by Athanasius Kircher in 1646, shown with the top and front cut away. Line engraving, 17th century

1655 Athanasius Kircher colour portrait
Athanasius Kircher, Jesuit scholar 1602-1680. Coloured portrait copper engraving of the author from Mundus Subterraneus (1664)

17th century solar clock
Middle Temple 002

1662 Schott Orangutan, hypertrichosis
I Hairy man who walks on his hands" & II " wild woman in Java" (can be traced back to Topsell & Gessners similar images)

1662 Schott Hairy faced girl genetic
Hairy female daughter age 12. Copperplate from Gaspar Schotts Physica Curiosa Features Antonietta Gonzales, circa 1595 who suffered from the rare genetic disorder of hypertrichosis

1662 Schott deformities real and imagined
I " Long eared man", II " Boy without a mouth" III " human with an arm/tube mouth", IV " One eyed man", V " Man with no head"

1662 Schott Demons
XXVI " Winged and horned monster resembling Cacus (the giant son of Vulcan), XXVII " Winged and clawed monster with a birds clawed foot"

Egyptian galleon, 17th century
Egyptian galleon. Engraved illustration showing an Egyptian galleon at sea. On the deck can be seen two long stone obelisks. The ship has both sails and oars

1662 Schott conjoined infants
" Infants born conjoined" Copperplate from Gaspar Schotts Physica Curiosa, sive mirabilia naturae. Gaspar Schott was a Jesuit scholar (1608-1666)

1662 Schott birth defects, teratology
XII " Infant whose arms are transposed", XIII " infant with deformed head", XIV " double bodied monster"

Egyptian god Anubis, 17th century
Egyptian god of the dead. Engraving depicting a 17th century interpretation of the Egyptian god Anubis. Described as having the head of a dog

Illustration of a camera obscura
Camera obscura. Woodcut illustration showing the principle whereby an image of an object may be formed by a small aperture in a wall, and that the image will appear inverted

Early form of magic lantern, 17th century
Early magic lantern. Illustration depicting a very early form of magic lantern. Light enters the window at left and reflects from a framed mirror to illuminate designs on an octagonal drum

Water clock, design from 1646
Water clock. Design for a water clock taken from Kirchers Ars magna lucis et umbrae, printed at Rome in 1646

Concentrating sunlight, 17th century
Concentrating sunlight. Illustration showing various methods of concentrating sunlight in order to ignite some material. The main illustration depicts a lens mounted on a castle turret being used to

Dragon (Kircher)
A two-legged non-flying dragon, perceived as an animal species rather than an otherworldly monster

Nineveh / Calmet
NINEVEH - A plan of the city according to Diodorus Siculus and Father Kircher

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"Unveiling the Mysteries of Kircher: A Journey into the Mind of Athanasius Kircher" Step into the captivating world of Athanasius Kircher, a polymath whose thirst for knowledge knew no bounds. His works spanned from maps of Atlantis to intricate cross-sections of the Earth, revealing subterranean wonders that lay hidden beneath our feet. In his groundbreaking book "MUNDUS SUBETERRANEUS, " Kircher depicted a mesmerizing vision of our planet's core engulfed in fire, surrounded by enchanting lakes and rivers flowing beneath us. This engraving transports us to an otherworldly realm where imagination meets scientific curiosity. Kircher's insatiable quest for understanding led him to explore sea monsters and mermaids in his 1662 masterpiece "Schott Sea Monsters and Mermaids. " These fantastical creatures captured both his fascination with marine life and his ability to blend artistry with scientific observation. Venturing further into ancient civilizations, we discover Kircher's Egyptian solar system model. Through meticulous craftsmanship, he recreated celestial bodies as revered deities within their mythological context. The intricacy of this model showcases not only his technical skill but also his deep appreciation for cultural history. One cannot overlook the whimsical yet ingenious "FLOWER CLOCK" designed by Kircher in 1643. By using sunflowers as natural time indicators, he ingeniously merged botany with horology – a testament to his innovative thinking that transcended conventional boundaries. Kirchner's imaginative mind even ventured into fictional realms like an imaginary voice amplifier showcased in copper engravings by Arnold van Westerhout in 1723. Inspired by Kircher's ideas, this device amplifies voices beyond what was thought possible during its time – a glimpse into how far ahead he was compared to contemporary thinkers. Delving deeper into celestial systems, we encounter historical depictions meticulously crafted by Kircher himself.