Astronomicum cæsareum pl 020 (1540)
Petrus Apianus1540 · Portrait · Public domain
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Provenance and rights
- Rights
- Public domain (artist died 1552)
Specifications
- Year
- 1540
- Nationality / school
- German
- Lifespan
- 1495–1552
About the artwork
Petrus Apianus is the artist behind "Astronomicum cæsareum pl 020", dated 1540. Illustration, a short history: Illustration serves a text or a story, a tradition that runs from decorated medieval manuscripts to printed book plates, magazines, and posters. Printing methods such as woodcut, engraving, lithography, and photomechanical reproduction each shaped how illustrators worked. Context for 1540: Elsewhere, the Mughal court in India developed a distinctive tradition of miniature painting, and printed images continued to travel widely between countries. The Protestant Reformation changed how religious imagery was commissioned in northern Europe, while Venetian painters made rich colour and brushwork a central concern. It is listed in the Illustration collection. The image is in portrait orientation.
"Astronomicum cæsareum pl 020" is shown in the onlly.art catalogue for reference and browsing. A portrait format suits narrow wall spaces, hallways, and the area beside a door or window. Illustrative graphics are valued for their decorative line work and narrative quality, which makes them a strong fit for gallery walls, kids rooms, studies, and more intimate interiors. Browsing works by the same artist, or from the same period, is a good way to compare styles before choosing what suits your space.
About the artist
German, 1495–1552
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