Kopernikus Collection

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), 1782-1783. Creator: Bacciarelli, Marcello (1731-1818)
Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), 1782-1783. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543). Private Collection

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), before 1586. Creator: Stimmer, Tobias (1539-1584)
Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), before 1586. Private Collection

Astronomer Copernicus, or Conversation with God, 1871. Creator: Matejko, Jan Alojzy (1838-1893)
Astronomer Copernicus, or Conversation with God, 1871. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), First third of 17th cen. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), First third of 17th cen. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Copernicus in Rome. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Harmonia Macrocosmica. The planisphere of Copernicus, 1660. Creator: Cellarius, Andreas (c
Harmonia Macrocosmica. The planisphere of Copernicus, 1660. Private Collection

Nicolaus Copernicus (After Jan Matejko), 1874. Creator: Cynk, Florian Stanislaw (1838-1912)
Nicolaus Copernicus (After Jan Matejko), 1874. Found in the Collection of Biblioteka Narodowa, Warszawa

Nicolaus Copernicus, 1874. Creator: Matejko, Jan Alojzy (1838-1893)
Nicolaus Copernicus, 1874. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), c. 1830-1840. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), c. 1830-1840. Private Collection

Copernicus, (1473-1543), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Copernicus, (1473-1543), 1830. Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) Renaissance-era mathematician and astronomer who made a pioneering contribution to the Scientific Revolution

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), ca 1820. Creator: Rosmasler, Johann Friedrich (c)
Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), ca 1820. Private Collection

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), 1598. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), 1598. Private Collection

N. Copernicus, (late 18th early 19th century). Creator: J Chapman
N. Copernicus, (late 18th early 19th century). Portrait of Polish astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), considered to be the father of modern astronomy and founder of heliocentric cosmology

Nikolaus Kopernikus, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Nikolaus Kopernikus, (1933). Portrait of mathematician and astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543) whose revolutionary model of the universe was a major event in the history of science

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), 1574. Found in the Collection of Notre-Dame Muse es de Strasbourg

Portrait of Nicolaus Copernicus (1473-1543), 1580. Found in the Collection of Muzeum Okregowe w Toruniu

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"Kopernikus: Unveiling the Revolutionary Mind of Nicolaus Copernicus" Step into the world of Nicolaus Copernicus, a brilliant astronomer whose groundbreaking theories forever changed our understanding of the universe. In Rome, where his journey began, we catch a glimpse of Copernicus immersed in deep contemplation. The 1879 depiction from "La ciencia y sus hombres" captures his intellectual prowess. Fast forward to 1660, and we encounter the awe-inspiring "Harmonia Macrocosmica, " an intricate planisphere illustrating Copernicus' revolutionary heliocentric model. Created by Andreas Cellarius, this masterpiece showcases the celestial harmony envisioned by this visionary scientist. Jan Matejko's remarkable painting from 1874 transports us back in time to witness Copernicus himself. With meticulous attention to detail, Matejko brings forth the essence of this influential figure who dared challenge conventional wisdom. Another portrait dating back to c. 1830-1840 portrays a pensive Copernicus contemplating his groundbreaking ideas that would shake the foundations of astronomy. This anonymous artwork beautifully captures his introspective nature and determination. Johann Friedrich Rosmasler's ca 1820 portrait reveals a more mature version - wise and resolute in his pursuit for truth amidst societal resistance. His legacy lives on through countless generations inspired by his audacity to question established beliefs. Intriguingly, even centuries after his passing, artists like J Chapman continued immortalizing him with their brushstrokes during late 18th and early 19th century renditions that captured both reverence and curiosity surrounding this scientific genius. The timeless fascination with Kopernikus is evident in an enigmatic portrayal from 1933 where he emerges as an enigma shrouded in mystery—a testament to how deeply ingrained he remains within our collective consciousness.