1661/1708 Hemisphaerium Scenographicum Australe Coeli Stellati et TerraeBy: Andreas Cellarius pub. by Valk & Schenk Date: 1661 1708 (published) Amsterdam Original Size: 16. 75 x 19. 5 inches (42. 3 x 49. 5 cm) This fine print, map reproduction presents the ancient constellations of the Southern sky set against a globe showing the South Pole, southern South America and Africa. Richly engraved in the baroque style and surrounded with an elaborate cloud background with putti in the sky and astronomers surrounded by

are depicted a raging sea battle

a frieze displays six bird's eye views of important African cities and ports

often referred to as The Smart Set

His job entailed hiring artists

Westminster Abbey Church

Surrounding the map is Brue's distinctive keyboard-style border

is home to a wide variety of wildlife

Inventory #10886

and America

Original Size: 24 x 42

A cartouche in the upper left quadrant frames a dedication to Michelangelo Tamburino

allegorical figures