Celestial Collection (#9)

St. Cecilia, 1647 (oil on panel)
AGN342963 St. Cecilia, 1647 (oil on panel) by Bailleur, C. de (1607-71) and Francken, F. (1607-67); 63.5x49.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: patron saint of musicians; ); Photo eAgnew s

Phaeton Alarm d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (etching, engraving
NCO189785 Phaeton Alarm d, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1808 (etching, engraving, aquatint & w/c) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); 34x37.4 cm; Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

The Female Form with Astrological symbols, illustration from Culpeper
STC225716 The Female Form with Astrological symbols, illustration from Culpepers Complete Physician and Complete Herbal published 1790 (coloured engraving) by Kneller

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1578-82 (fresco)
ALI375369 Adoration of the Shepherds, 1578-82 (fresco) by Peterzano, Simone Veneziano (fl.1573-96); Certosa di Garegnano, Milan, Italy; Alinari

Angel Musician playing a stringed instrument (bas-relief)
XIR440633 Angel Musician playing a stringed instrument (bas-relief) by French School, (15th century); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

A Cross-Staff, illustration from A Seamans Secrets by John Davis
498314 A Cross-Staff, illustration from A Seamans Secrets by John Davis, published 1595 (woodcut) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Light of Navigation, 1608 (engraving)
498324 The Light of Navigation, 1608 (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Light of Navigation by Willem Janszoon Blaeu (1571-1638)

Astrological chart (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
423625 Astrological chart (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Indian School; Private Collection; Photo eLuca Tettoni; Indian, out of copyright

St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c
1767807 St. John sees the resurrection of the two witness, as people flee the city walls, c.1820 (Pen, ink, watercolour and gilt on paper) by Russian School (19th century)

Sarpedon, c. 1875-76 (oil on canvas)
1199612 Sarpedon, c. 1875-76 (oil on canvas) by Richmond, William Blake (1842-1921); 244.5x92.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Reverse of Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1580 (oil on panel
4073486 Reverse of Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c.1580 (oil on panel) (see also 4073484 and 4073485) by English School, (16th century); 57.2x43.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c. 1580 (oil on panel)
4073485 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, c.1580 (oil on panel) by English School, (16th century); 57.2x43.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603), half-length

Comet seen over Augsburg end of November 1618, from Cometen Historia, pub
5055724 Comet seen over Augsburg end of November 1618, from Cometen Historia, pub. 1618 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas
3482925 Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas, Augsburg, 1697-99 (silver & silver-gilt) by Drentwett

Celestial manuscript map, 1863 (cloth, embroidery & pen and ink on paper)
3482905 Celestial manuscript map, 1863 (cloth, embroidery & pen and ink on paper) by Rogers, Hattie E. (fl.1863-78); 143.5x239 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: CELESTIAL MANUSCRIPT MAP -- ROGERS)

Astronomers looking through a telescope, detail from a map of the constellations
XCF44577 Astronomers looking through a telescope, detail from a map of the constellations from The Celestial Atlas, or The Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonica macrocosmica) pub

Heads of Angels - Portrait of Miss Francis Isabel Ker Gorden, (oil on canvas)
990323 Heads of Angels - Portrait of Miss Francis Isabel Ker Gorden, (oil on canvas) by Reynolds, Joshua (1723-92); 76.2x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Assumption of the Virgin, (oil on panel, shaped top in the original frame)
827867 The Assumption of the Virgin, (oil on panel, shaped top in the original frame) by Coffermans, Marcellus (d.c.1575); 221x199 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Assumption of the Virgin)

Venus Rising (The Star), c. 1890 (oil on canvas)
827159 Venus Rising (The Star), c.1890 (oil on canvas) by Gerome, Jean Leon (1824-1904); 129.5x79.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Venus Rising (The Star). Jean Leon Gerome (1824-1904)

The Spirits in Jupiter (engraving)
876943 The Spirits in Jupiter (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: Published by Cassell c.1890)

Figure of Vairochana, Densatil (gilt bronze) (see also 876883-4)
876882 Figure of Vairochana, Densatil (gilt bronze) (see also 876883-4) by Tibetan School, (14th century); height: 29.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Celestial Nymph Pleads with the Sage, c. 1600 (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874498 The Celestial Nymph Pleads with the Sage, c.1600 (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 21.91 x9.84 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Rambha)

Rest on the Flight into Egypt (black chalk with pen & ink and wash on paper)
779613 Rest on the Flight into Egypt (black chalk with pen & ink and wash on paper) by Zuccaro, Federico (1542-1609); 47x37.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas
3482901 Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas, Augsburg, 1697-99 (silver & silver-gilt) by Drentwett

Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas
3482918 Two exceptional terrestrial and celestial globes, supported by Hercules and Atlas, Augsburg, 1697-99 (silver & silver-gilt) by Drentwett

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645 / 48, the celestial after c
3482890 Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper) by Blaeu

Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645 / 48, the celestial after c
3482884 Large pair of library globes, the terrestrial 1645/48, the celestial after c.1630 (plaster, wood & engraved paper) by Blaeu

Vadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel)
LEE57749 VAadersolstavlan, 1636 (oil on panel) by Elbfas, Jacob Heinrich (c.1600-1664); 163x110 cm; Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

The Four Elements
GG16946 The Four Elements by Flemish School, (17th century); Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; Flemish, out of copyright

Abraham receives the promise (tempera on plaster)
BLP397871 Abraham receives the promise (tempera on plaster) by Jewish School, (2nd century); Dura-Europos Synagogue, National Museum of Damascus

Angel Musician (bas-relief)
XIR440635 Angel Musician (bas-relief) by French School, (15th century); Musee des Augustins, Toulouse, France; (add.info.: Angel musician; ); French, out of copyright

God creating the sun, the moon and the stars in the Firmament, c. 1650 (oil on copper)
CH430203 God creating the sun, the moon and the stars in the Firmament, c.1650 (oil on copper) by Brueghel, Jan the Younger (1601-78)

Children inspecting the Orrery, c. 1766 (oil on canvas) (detail of 4262)
483279 Children inspecting the Orrery, c.1766 (oil on canvas) (detail of 4262) by Wright of Derby, Joseph (1734-97); Derby Museum and Art Gallery

The triumph of Christ, 1565 (pen & ink on paper)
449258 The triumph of Christ, 1565 (pen & ink on paper) by Heemskerck, Maerten van (1498-1574); 17.9x26.5 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Angels with Attributes of the Passion: Angel Holding the Vessel
488184 Angels with Attributes of the Passion: Angel Holding the Vessel and Towel for washing the hands of Pontius Pilate, c.1624 (oil on canvas) by Vouet

De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium by Nicolaus Copernicus and
physics, book, scientific, treatise, humanism, science, discovery, early renaissance, binding, solar system, space, heavenly bodies, humanist, northern renaissance, text, astrophysics, polish

The Angels in the Planet Mercury, illustration from The Dore Gallery, published c. 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438662 The Angels in the Planet Mercury, illustration from The Dore Gallery, published c.1890 (digitally enhanced image) by Dore

Astronomical clock made for the Grand Dauphin Louis of France (1661-1711
XIR208584 Astronomical clock made for the Grand Dauphin Louis of France (1661-1711) detail of the face, 1710 (gilded bronze) (detail of 208583) by Caffieri, Philippe (1634-1716) & Fardoil

Frontispiece to The Rudolphine Tables compiled by Johannes Kepler
XJF294062 Frontispiece to The Rudolphine Tables compiled by Johannes Kepler, published in 1627 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School

Frontispiece to A Discourse concerning a New World and another Planet
XJF294060 Frontispiece to A Discourse concerning a New World and another Planet by John Wilkins, published in 1640 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Marshall

Aerostatic machine 126 feet high by 100 feet wide, c. 1784 (print)
3869783 Aerostatic machine 126 feet high by 100 feet wide, c.1784 (print) by French School, (18th century); (add.info.: Depiction of Le Flesselles balloon used by Joseph Montgolfier for his ascent)

The Infant Jesus Saying His Prayers, c. 1805 (pen and grey ink, watercolour over pencil)
985828 The Infant Jesus Saying His Prayers, c.1805 (pen and grey ink, watercolour over pencil) by Blake, William (1757-1827); 31.6x34 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Watch, 1897-1901 (gold)
XIR212949 Watch, 1897-1901 (gold) by Le Roy Family (19th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts et d Archeologie, Besancon, France; (add.info.: times of sunset and sunrise; ); French, out of copyright

Venus Sleeping, After Francois Boucher; Le Sommeil de Venus, After Francois Boucher
659435 Venus Sleeping, After Francois Boucher; Le Sommeil de Venus, After Francois Boucher, 1771 (chalk-manner etching with engraving printed in black and white) by Bonnet

The Assumption of the Virgin, (oil on canvas)
659349 The Assumption of the Virgin, (oil on canvas) by Halle, Noel (1711-81); 254x172.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Assumption of the Virgin. Noel Halle (1711-1781). Oil on canvas

Madonna and Child, c. 540 (mosaic)
JB148080 Madonna and Child, c.540 (mosaic) by Croatian School (6th century); Euphrasian Basilica, Porec, Croatia; eJohn Bethell; Croatian, out of copyright

The New Jerusalem, number 80 from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry)
XIR175911 The New Jerusalem, number 80 from The Apocalypse of Angers, 1373-87 (tapestry) by Bataille, Nicolas (fl. 1363-1400); Musee des Tapisseries, Angers, France; French, out of copyright

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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.