Old Star Map of Perseus by Johann Bayer, 1603 - Celestial Constellation Chart
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Perseus, first published in 1603, is a striking hand-coloured star chart from Johann Bayer's renowned celestial atlas "Uranometria." This detailed piece showcases the constellation Perseus in the northern sky, richly illustrating the Greek hero holding the head of Medusa, the Gorgon. A marvel of early 17th-century astronomical cartography, this star chart captures both scientific precision and artistic elegance.
Offered here is an exceptionally high-quality fine art print, meticulously restored and prepared by The Unique Maps Co. This print is crafted on thick archival matte paper, ensuring that it will not fade or wrinkle for decades to come. Moreover, you have the option to personalise and customise this print, making it a uniquely tailored addition to your collection or a thoughtful gift.
Johann Bayer was a pivotal figure in the realm of celestial cartography. His "Uranometria," which included forty-eight maps of individual constellations, significantly influenced how people perceived the stars for over two centuries. Bayer's atlas was the first to include the stars of the southern latitudes, using a systematic approach to identify and catalogue stars based on observations from explorers' voyages, such as Houtman's expedition to the East Indies.
The artistic and scientific merit of this star chart is profound. Bayer combined the observations of Ptolemy with the innovative studies of Tycho Brahe and Keyser. His method of categorising stars using Greek and Roman letters according to their brightness became universally accepted and is still in use today. The engraving's exquisite detail, from the constellation figures designed by Jacobo de Gheyn to the delicate coloration, showcases the intersection of art and science during the Renaissance period.
Art historians and science enthusiasts alike will find Bayer's work captivating. Its influence extended beyond celestial mapping, impacting notable works like Schiller's "Coelum Stellatum" and Kepler's "Tabulae Rudolphinae." Displaying this beautiful star chart of Perseus on your wall is not just a nod to astronomical history, but also an appreciation for the art of the heavens.
This timeless piece would make a splendid gift for the astronomy enthusiast, history buff, or art lover in your life. Perfect for Christmas, Father's Day, Mother's Day, housewarming, or a work leaving present, this fine art print of "Perseus" by Johann Bayer brings a touch of the cosmos into any home.
If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.
I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
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Perseus, first published in 1603, is a striking hand-coloured star chart from Johann Bayer's renowned celestial atlas "Uranometria." This detailed piece showcases the constellation Perseus in the northern sky, richly illustrating the Greek hero holding the head of Medusa, the Gorgon. A marvel of early 17th-century astronomical cartography, this star chart captures both scientific precision and artistic elegance.
Offered here is an exceptionally high-quality fine art print, meticulously restored and prepared by The Unique Maps Co. This print is crafted on thick archival matte paper, ensuring that it will not fade or wrinkle for decades to come. Moreover, you have the option to personalise and customise this print, making it a uniquely tailored addition to your collection or a thoughtful gift.
Johann Bayer was a pivotal figure in the realm of celestial cartography. His "Uranometria," which included forty-eight maps of individual constellations, significantly influenced how people perceived the stars for over two centuries. Bayer's atlas was the first to include the stars of the southern latitudes, using a systematic approach to identify and catalogue stars based on observations from explorers' voyages, such as Houtman's expedition to the East Indies.
The artistic and scientific merit of this star chart is profound. Bayer combined the observations of Ptolemy with the innovative studies of Tycho Brahe and Keyser. His method of categorising stars using Greek and Roman letters according to their brightness became universally accepted and is still in use today. The engraving's exquisite detail, from the constellation figures designed by Jacobo de Gheyn to the delicate coloration, showcases the intersection of art and science during the Renaissance period.
Art historians and science enthusiasts alike will find Bayer's work captivating. Its influence extended beyond celestial mapping, impacting notable works like Schiller's "Coelum Stellatum" and Kepler's "Tabulae Rudolphinae." Displaying this beautiful star chart of Perseus on your wall is not just a nod to astronomical history, but also an appreciation for the art of the heavens.
This timeless piece would make a splendid gift for the astronomy enthusiast, history buff, or art lover in your life. Perfect for Christmas, Father's Day, Mother's Day, housewarming, or a work leaving present, this fine art print of "Perseus" by Johann Bayer brings a touch of the cosmos into any home.
If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.
You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.
I can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.
My standard frame is a gallery style black ash hardwood frame. It is simple and quite modern looking. My standard frame is around 20mm (0.8in) wide.
I use super-clear acrylic (perspex/acrylite) for the frame glass. It's lighter and safer than glass - and it looks better, as the reflectivity is lower.
Six standard frame colours are available for free (black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white and antique gold). Custom framing and mounting/matting is available if you're looking for something else.
Most maps are also available as a framed canvas. The map is printed on matte (not shiny) canvas, stretched over a box frame, and then 'floated' within a simple wood frame. The end result is quite beautiful, and there's no glazing in front of your map.
All frames are provided "ready to hang", with either a string or brackets on the back. Very large frames will have heavy duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
See some examples of my framed maps and framed canvas maps.
Alternatively, I can also supply old maps on canvas, foam board, cotton rag and other materials.
If you want to frame your map yourself, please read my map size guide first.
For most orders, delivery time is about 3 working days. Personalised and custom made maps take longer, as I have to do the personalisation and send it to you for approval, which usually takes a day or two.
Please note that for larger framed orders (over 40in/100cm), and some other framed sizes, the delivery time will be closer to 7-10 days.
If you need your order to arrive by a certain date, please contact me before you order so that we can find the best way of making sure you get your order in time.
I print and frame maps in 22 countries around the world. This means your map will be made locally, which cuts down on delivery time and reduces the chance of your map being damaged during delivery. There won't be any extra taxes or duties to pay, and we'll put less CO2 into the air.
All of my maps are well packaged and sent in a rugged tube if unframed, or surrounded by foam if framed.
I try to send out all maps within 1 or 2 days of receiving your order, though some products (like face masks or mugs) can take longer to make.
If you select Express Delivery at checkout your order we will prioritise your order and send it out by 1-day courier (Fedex, DHL, UPS, Parcelforce).
We can sometimes do next-day delivery if you order before 10am. But usually it's best to contact me first before you order.
My maps are extremely high quality reproductions of original maps.
I source original, rare maps from libraries, auction houses and private collections around the world, restore them at my London workshop, and then use specialist giclée inks and printers to create beautiful maps that look even better than the original.
My maps are printed on acid-free archival matte (not glossy) paper that feels very high quality and almost like card. In technical terms the paper weight/thickness is 10mil/200gsm. It's perfect for framing.
I print with Epson ultrachrome giclée UV fade resistant pigment inks - some of the best inks you can find.
I can also make maps on canvas, cotton rag and other exotic materials.
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Map personalisation
If you're looking for the perfect anniversary or housewarming gift, I can personalise your map to make it truly unique. For example, I can add a short message, or highlight an important location, or add your family's coat of arms.
The options are almost infinite. Please see my map personalisation page for some wonderful examples of what's possible.
To order a personalised map, select "personalise your map" before adding it to your basket.
Get in touch if you're looking for more complex customisations and personalisations.
Map ageing
I have been asked hundreds of times over the years by customers if they could buy a map that looks even older.
Well, now you can, by selecting Aged before you add a map to your basket.
All the product photos you see on this page show the map in its Original form. This is what the map looks like today.
If you select Aged, I will age your map by hand, using a special and unique process developed through years of studying old maps, talking to researchers to understand the chemistry of aging paper, and of course... lots of practice!
If you're unsure, stick to the Original colour of the map. If you want something a bit darker and older looking, go for Aged.
If you are not happy with your unique map for any reason, contact me for a no-quibble refund.
I am very confident you will like your old map. I have been doing this since 1984. I'm a 5-star Etsy seller. I have sold tens of thousands of maps and have over 4,000 real 5-star reviews.
I use a unique process to restore my maps that is massively time consuming and labour intensive. Hunting down the original maps can take months. I use state of the art and eye-wateringly expensive technology to scan and restore the maps. As a result, I guarantee my maps are a cut above the rest - that's why I can offer a no-quibble refund.
Almost all of my maps look amazing at large sizes (200cm, 6.5ft+) and I can frame and deliver them to you as well, via special oversized courier. Contact me to discuss your specific needs.