Antique Map-GLOBE-WORLD-ZODIAC-EARTH-Homann-1720 Maps-Plans-Views > World-Celestial

'SPHAERARUM ARTIFICIALIUM TYPICA REPRAESENTATIO'This print shows a view on a comprehensive depiction of celestial and terrestrial globes along with an armillary sphere. It illustrates the artificial models crafted to represent and comprehend the celestial and terrestrial realms, reflecting the scientific and artistic aspirations of the early 18th century. This specific artwork highlights his ability to seamlessly blend scientific accuracy with aesthetic beauty. Serving as an educational tool, the engraving meticulously outlines the major and minor circles, lines, and points that make up the artificial spheres, mirroring the perceived order and structure of the natural world.Made by an anonymous engraver after Johann Baptist Homann.Medium: Etching / engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Sheet size: 59 x 49 cm (23.23 x 19.29 inch). Image size: 55 x 47.5 cm. (21.65 x 18.7 inch).GLOBE-WORLD-ZODIAC-EARTH | T.39 LARGEBACKGROUND INFORMATIONThis print was first published in: "Atlas von Hundert Charten", Nuremberg by Johann Baptista Homann, 1712. This print is dated ca 1720.Biography artist: Johann Baptist Homann (1663-1724) was a mapmaker credited with establishing the renowned publishing company, Homann Heirs. Born and raised in Bavaria, specifically in Nuremberg, he initially pursued a career as a priest but later converted to Protestantism and worked as a notary.In 1702, Johann founded a publishing house specializing in engravings, which quickly flourished, becoming the leading map publisher in Germany and a significant player in the European map market. His most famous work is the "Grosser Atlas ueber die ganze Welt" which was published in 1716.Upon his death in 1724, the business passed on to his son, Christoph (1703-1730). Following Christoph's untimely death, successive heirs took over the company, leading to a change in the company's name to Homann Erben. The firm continued its operations until 1848. Condition: good, given age. Papertape around margin. Slightly brownish. Small brown spots. Fold as published. Vertical folds. Tears in margin and middle been retored. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.