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Phaenomena Motuum Irregularium quos Inferior Planets Venus and Mercury annum Salutis MDCCX. Nuremberg: Johann Baptist Homann, 1742. Original wash colour. … Read more Phaenomena Motuum Irregularium quos Inferior Planets Venus and Mercury annum Salutis MDCCX. Nuremberg: Johann Baptist Homann, 1742. Original wash colour. 485 x 570mm. A diagram illustrating the speed of the Earth, Venus and Mercury to circle the sun in the year An allegorical vignette depicts the sun as a ball with a putti sitting astride it; Earth is a woman in a carriage with four putti, drawn by a team of six horses; Venus is in a shell-like chariot drawn by two swans; and Mercury uses his winged heels to run ahead. from Doppelmayr's 'Atlas coelestis in quo mundus spectabilis et in eodem.' Additional informationDimensions570 × 485 mmCartographerDOPPELMAYR, Johann Gabriel.Date1742Extra InfoPhenomena Motuum Irregularium quos Inferior planets Venus and Mercury ad annum Salutis MDCCX.PublicationNuremberg: Johann Baptist Homann, 1742. Original wash colour. 485 x 570mm.ConditionA good example.References– See less
- Dimensions
- 18.9ʺW × 22.44ʺH
- Period
- Mid 18th Century
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Condition Notes
- Good — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal … moreGood — This vintage item remains fully functional, but it shows sign of age through scuffs, dings, faded finishes, minimal upholstery defects, or visible repairs. less