Old Star Map of Cassiopeia by Johann Bayer, 1603 - Celestial Constellation Chart Size:28x40in (70x100cm) offering insights into the agricultural

offering insights into the agricultural potential and land use patterns across Europe

Showcases Bartholomew's innovative techniques in map design and color usage

Lichtenvoorde: Known for its castle and as a significant center of power in the region

known for its tranquil beauty and popular for punting

the Annamite Mountains

Old Star Map of Cassiopeia by Johann Bayer, 1603 - Celestial Constellation Chart Size:28x40in (70x100cm) offering insights into the agriculturalOld Star Map of Cassiopeia by Johann Bayer is a fascinating handcoloured star chart, originally published in 1603. This exquisite artwork is a decorative map of the constellation Cassiopeia, with stars heightened in gold. The margins contain manuscript annotations in an early hand, marking the location of other constellations. The plate was part of Bayer's acclaimed Uranometria, a celestial atlas influential in the field of astronomy and art history.