Astronomie
1539 - 1543
Medium
engraving
Dimensions
51; 75
About this artwork
plaatrand: hoogte 75 mm x breedte 51 mm
Art Historical Context
Georg Pencz's *Astronomie* (1539–1543) is a exquisite engraving from the German Renaissance, crafted by one of the Nuremberg Little Masters—a group of renowned for their mastery of miniature-scale prints. Pencz, active in Nuremberg's vibrant artistic hub, produced this work during a time when the city was a nexus of humanism, science, and craftsmanship. Astronomy, as one of the seven liberal, symbolized the Renaissance pursuit of cosmic knowledge, blending classical antiquity with emerging scientific curiosity under patrons like Albrecht Dürer. Measuring just 75 mm high by 51 mm wide, the eng...
About the Artist
Georg Pencz · 1490–1550
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