17th century plate representing the science of cosmography

MALLET, Alain Manesson.

Cosmographie ou Science du Monde.
Paris, 1683. Coloured. 140 x 100mm, set in letterpress.

A miniature illustration of the Universe, showing the stars in the 'Région Aetherée' and the Earth in the 'Region Elementaire', separated by the Sun.
From Mallet's 'Description de l'Univers'.


Stock ID : 23836