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Johannes Sadeler I
The Seven Planetscirca 1585

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Engraving with dense fine lines; a bearded male figure astride a spread-winged eagle holds a heraldic shield and astronomical chart above a Latin title cartouche, surrounded by military objects, torches, and heraldic arms
Engraving of a solar deity with radiant crown seated on a wheeled chariot pulled by four horses across clouds, above a panoramic cityscape with crowds of figures; Latin text and column lists at bottom margin.
Engraving of two allegorical female figures in clouds above a panoramic coastal cityscape with sailing vessels; left figure stands holding a bow, right figure reclines in a wheeled chariot; a crayfish appears in a cartouche above, labeled "LUNA"; Latin text and columned lists of place names below.
Engraving of a bearded male figure seated on a wheeled chariot atop billowing clouds, holding thunderbolts, accompanied by a large eagle with spread wings and two roosters. Below, panoramic cityscape with groups of figures. Latin text and zodiac symbols at upper corners and bottom margin. Fine cross-hatched line work throughout.
Engraving of Saturn, a muscular bearded male figure seated on a chariot, holding a large scythe, with the label 'SATURNUS' above; a kneeling child figure stands before him, and two winged dragons pull the chariot through billowing clouds. Below, a panoramic landscape cityscape with figures in the lower corners and columns of Latin text at the bottom. Small zodiac medallions appear in the upper corners.
Engraving of a nude female figure reclining on an ornate chariot drawn by two large doves through the clouds, accompanied by winged putti, above a detailed panoramic cityscape with groups of figures in the foreground; Latin text and zodiac medallions at upper corners and bottom margin.
Engraving depicting a winged male figure on an ornate wheeled chariot drawn by two large birds across clouds, above a panoramic harbor cityscape with sailing ships, merchants, and figures engaged in trade; Latin text and zodiac medallions border the composition; fine cross-hatched linework throughout.
Engraving of an armored male figure riding a chariot pulled by two rearing horses through storm clouds above a panoramic cityscape with harbors and battle scenes; Latin inscriptions and zodiac medallions border the composition; the word MARS appears at top center.
Artist or Maker
Johannes Sadeler I
Title
The Seven Planets
Place Made
Flanders
Date Made
circa 1585
Medium
Engraving
Dimensions
Sheet (each): 10 1/4 × 13 1/8 in. (26.04 × 33.34 cm) Image (each): 9 1/4 × 9 5/8 in. (23.5 × 24.45 cm)
Credit Line
Mary Stansbury Ruiz Bequest
Accession Number
M.88.91.279a-h
Classification
Prints
Collecting Area
Prints and Drawings