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Image of Urania

Crispijn de Passe the Elder1589/1611

Nicolaus Copernicus Museum in Frombork

Nicolaus Copernicus Museum in Frombork
Frombork, Poland

A circular engraving depicting Urania, the muse of astronomy, imagined as a woman in a long, draped dress, sitting under a tree against the background of a landscape. Hair pinned up, jewelry on both hands, neck and ears. He holds a compass in his left hand and a scroll in his right hand. It is supported on a celestial globe. At her feet lie an astrolabe and a book. A city and a group of people watching the starry sky are visible in the distance.

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  • Title: Image of Urania
  • Creator: Crispijn de Passe the Elder
  • Date Created: 1589/1611
  • Location Created: Cologne, Germany
  • Physical Dimensions: ⌀ 13.2 cm
  • Type: graphics
  • Medium: copperplate
  • Art Form: graphics
  • Support: paper
  • Depicted Topic: Urania
Nicolaus Copernicus Museum in Frombork

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