Geocentric universe showing the Earth surrounded by the spheres of water, air and fire, and by the spheres of the Moon, Sun and planets and the sphere of the fixed stars. Beyond these lies Heaven with the hierarchies of angels and the abode of God, represented here by the dove of the Holy Spirit. From Robert Fludd 'Ultriusque historia', Oppenheim, 1617-1619. Engraving

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Geocentric universe showing the Earth surrounded by the spheres of water, air and fire, and by the spheres of the Moon, Sun and planets and the sphere of the fixed stars. Beyond these lies Heaven with the hierarchies of angels and the abode of God, represented here by the dove of the Holy Spirit. From Robert Fludd 'Ultriusque historia', Oppenheim, 1617-1619. Engraving

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