After Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528) - The Astronomer from Messahalah's book ‘De scientia motus orbis’

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After Albrecht Dürer, The Astronomer from Messahalah's book De scientia motus orbis, an original 1504 engraving and woodcut print in good condition, 12 × 10 cm, produced in Germany during the Renaissance.

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A good impression on wove paper

The print depicts an astrologer or astronomer seated and observing a celestial globe.
It was used as the title page for Messahalah's book De scientia motus orbis, printed in Nuremberg in 1504.
The work is currently housed in the British Museum in London.
The image includes astrological symbols for planets (Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon) and the moon and sun discs in the sky.

A 20th century printing, published in 1938 in Germany. An engraving after the original woodblock.

Condition is good.

A good impression on wove paper

The print depicts an astrologer or astronomer seated and observing a celestial globe.
It was used as the title page for Messahalah's book De scientia motus orbis, printed in Nuremberg in 1504.
The work is currently housed in the British Museum in London.
The image includes astrological symbols for planets (Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Sun, Venus, Mercury, Moon) and the moon and sun discs in the sky.

A 20th century printing, published in 1938 in Germany. An engraving after the original woodblock.

Condition is good.

Details

Artist
After Albrecht Dürer (1471-1528)
Sold by
Owner or reseller
Edition
Original
Title of artwork
The Astronomer from Messahalah's book ‘De scientia motus orbis’
Technique
Engraving, Woodcut print
Signature
Not signed
Country of Origin
Germany
Year
1504
Condition
Good condition
Height
12 cm
Width
10 cm
Style
Renaissance
Period
1900-1910
Sold with frame
No
United KingdomVerified
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Objects sold
97.96%
Private

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