The relation of Man, the microcosm, with the Universe, the macrocosm, c1617. Artist: Unknown


The relation of Man, the microcosm, with the Universe, the macrocosm, c1617. The spheres of the Sun, Moon and planets and the hierarchy of angels and archangels, lead to the trinity of God represented by the triangle at the top. In the centre are the spheres of the four elements earth, water, air and fire marked with the four temperaments. From Utriusque historia by Robert Fludd. (Oppenheim, 1617-1619).


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