1641 – A. Kircher – Horoscopium Universale

Title:                      “Horoscopium Universale Horas Italicas Babylonicas, Astronomicas Planetarias Solo moru Symparhico Magnetis exhibens.”

Description:

Very rare Magnetism Diagram from the Athanasius Kircher study of magnetism book.

The engraving comes from Athanasius Kircher’s “Magnes Sive De Arte Magnetica Opus Tripartitum …”  published by Jodocus Kalcoven in Cologne, 1641.

Cartographer:   Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680)

Sheet size:            16,0 x 22,5 cm
Year:                       1641
Technique:           copper engraving
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Condition:
Very good, original, condition.

​This is an original antique engraving published in 1641 and NOT a modern copy or reprint