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Allegory of astronomy

Jan Sadeler, Jan Sadeler I, Jan Sadeler The Elder, Johannes Sadeler, Johannes Sadeler I, Johannes Sadeler The Elder, Joan Sadeler, Joan Sadeler I, Joa (? – ?)

Jan Sadeler I (1550-1600) was a prominent Flemish engraver known for his detailed reproductive prints of leading Renaissance artists like Spranger and Bassano. He worked across Europe, including Antwerp, Cologne, and Venice, significantly influencing the spread of artistic styles.

Nicolaus Copernicus Museum (Frombork, Poland)

Explore Nicolaus Copernicus’ legacy at Frombork Museum! Discover astronomical instruments, Renaissance art & immersive planetarium experiences – a unique blend of science & history.

The engraving shows the personification of astronomy in an antique, draped dress and a decorative breastplate. It is depicted as a winged woman sitting on a plinth and leaning against a celestial globe with images of constellations. He points to the sky with his left hand. Her head is decorated with stars, on her chest she has the symbols of the Sun and the Moon. To her right is an eagle. At the feet of the figure there are books and measuring instruments, e.g. sundial and compass. On the left side, the composition is closed by a tree trunk, in the distance a castle, and on the right side there are the ruins of a mausoleum with a statue of a lying Aquarius.