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Personification Cosmography Numismata virorum illustrium ex Barbadica gente
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Personification Cosmography Numismata virorum illustrium ex Barbadica gente
Personification of Cosmography Numismata virorum illustrium ex Barbadica gente (series title), A console with a woman in a star cloak sitting on a cloud. She has a scepter and armillarium in her hands. Right at her feet the earth. It may be a personification of the Cosmography or World Description. The print is part of an album, armillary sphere, skeleton celestial globe, Astronomia, Cosmografia, Cosmografia (Ripa), Robert van Audenaerd, Rome, 1673 - 1743, paper, engraving, h 187 mm × w 184 mm
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This print from the Liszt Collection showcases a mesmerizing personification of Cosmography, titled "Numismata virorum illustrium ex Barbadica gente". The artwork features a console with an ethereal woman draped in a cloak adorned with stars, gracefully seated on a billowy cloud. In her hands, she holds both a scepter and an armillarium, symbolizing her authority over the celestial realm. At the feet of this celestial figure lies planet Earth itself, emphasizing her role as the embodiment of World Description or Cosmography. The intricate details and delicate engravings bring to life every element of this enchanting composition. Created by Robert van Audenaerd in Rome between 1673 and 1743, this print is part of a larger album that explores various aspects of astronomy and cosmography. Alongside the personification itself are depictions of an armillary sphere and skeleton celestial globe, further enhancing its connection to these scientific disciplines. Measuring approximately 187 mm in height and 184 mm in width, this exquisite engraving captures both the beauty and complexity inherent in our understanding of the cosmos. Its inclusion within the Liszt Collection ensures its preservation for generations to come
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