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Celestial chart of the northern hemisphere with connections between constellations and the elements
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Celestial chart of the northern hemisphere with connections between constellations and the elements

Johannes van Loon · 1660 · etching; engraving; paper

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Celestial map of the Northern Hemisphere showing connections between the zodiac constellations and the Aristotelian elements Earth, Water, Air, and Fire, indicated by lines. Title cartouches in the upper left and right corners, held by putti. Numbered in the lower right corner: 15.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Subjects
mapprintzodiacstar-chart, star mapplanets
Credit lineHemelkaart van het noordelijk halfrond met verbanden tussen de sterrenbeelden en de elementen. 1660. Johannes van Loon. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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