{"product_id":"planisfero-del-globo-celeste-celestial-planisphere-of-the-zodiac-brunacci-petrini-naples-1700-gold-heightened","title":"Celestial Planisphere of the Zodiac by Brunacci \u0026 Petrini, Naples 1700","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlanisfero Del Globo Celeste is a sumptuous marriage of science and spectacle, conceived by the Italian astronomer Giacomo Brunacci and published by Paolo Petrini in Naples in 1700. A rare celestial chart of the 17th century, it presents the northern and southern hemispheres in harmonious dialogue, with the sun and moon presiding above and the known planets—Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury—elegantly arrayed. The result is a radiant portrait of the heavens at a moment when astronomy and cartography were surging forward in tandem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBaroque in spirit and lavish in execution, the composition revels in detail and drama: zodiac constellations emerge as fully realized mythological beings, while decorative cartouches crown and frame the hemispheres with sculptural flair. Beneath the spheres, descriptive Italian text illuminates celestial objects and their allegorical meanings, guiding the viewer through both the measured logic of observation and the poetic language of the cosmos. Gold-heightened accents play across a rich palette, lending the sky a ceremonial gleam befitting its subject.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnchored in Petrini’s Naples—then a vibrant nexus of intellectual exchange—this map distills early modern curiosity into an object of enduring beauty. It stands as a testament to the period’s thirst for knowledge and its taste for grandeur, a luminous bridge between empirical discovery and timeless myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMap context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName of the map: Planisfero Del Globo Celeste\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreator\/Publisher: Giacomo Brunacci (astronomer); published by Paolo Petrini in Naples\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate of creation: 1700\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegions shown: The northern and southern celestial hemispheres with constellations and celestial bodies known at the time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDepicted bodies: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Mercury, the sun, and the moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: Descriptive Italian text beneath the map\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarity: Rare 17th-century celestial map enhanced with gold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTopics and themes: Celestial mapping, astronomy, zodiac constellations, planetary positions; blending mythological elements with scientific observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign\/style: Richly colored with gold embellishments; ornate Baroque design emphasizing detail and drama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical significance: Represents the era’s scientific progress and interest in celestial phenomena; valuable record of early modern astronomical understanding and cultural fascination with the cosmos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContextual note: Petrini was active in Naples during significant advancements in astronomy and cartography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNotable Features \u0026amp; Landmarks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSun and moon prominently shown at the top\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZodiac constellations illustrated with mythological imagery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabeled planets: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItalian descriptive text explaining celestial objects and their allegorical representations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich color palette with gold-heightened accents for a lavish appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartouches: Decorative borders and labels for the northern and southern hemispheres; an elaborate top cartouche showcases Baroque artistry and intricate detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHistorical and design context\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaroque-era artistry: an ornate design with dramatic detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly modern synthesis: celestial themes blend mythological elements with scientific observation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaples as a hub: Paolo Petrini worked during a period of rapid advances in astronomy and cartography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCultural-scientific significance: reflects the era’s growing interest in celestial phenomena and documents early modern astronomical understanding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRarity and date: a rare 17th-century celestial map (dated 1700)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 90in (230cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/collections\/all-old-vintage-antique-maps\"\u003ebest old maps\u003c\/a\u003e to see if something else catches your eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease \u003ca href=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57855666913664,"sku":"UM00273211A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57855666946432,"sku":"UM00273212A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":57855666979200,"sku":"UM00273213A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":57855667011968,"sku":"UM00273214A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":57855667044736,"sku":"UM00273215A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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