Celestial Planisphere of the Zodiac by Brunacci & Petrini, Naples 1700
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The artwork we print is faithfully restored from the original source - usually a museum, auction house or private collection.
We never replace, redraw or invent the artist’s work using generative AI.
Restored from the original 1700 artwork and printed to museum-grade archival standards. Full description
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Planisfero Del Globo Celeste is a sumptuous marriage of science and spectacle, conceived by the Italian astronomer Giacomo Brunacci and published by...
Continue readingPlanisfero Del Globo Celeste is a sumptuous marriage of science and spectacle, conceived by the Italian astronomer Giacomo Brunacci and published by Paolo Petrini in Naples in 1700. A rare celestial chart of the 17th century, it presents the northern and southern hemispheres in harmonious dialogue, with the sun and moon presiding above and the known planets—Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury—elegantly arrayed. The result is a radiant portrait of the heavens at a moment when astronomy and cartography were surging forward in tandem.
Baroque in spirit and lavish in execution, the composition revels in detail and drama: zodiac constellations emerge as fully realized mythological beings, while decorative cartouches crown and frame the hemispheres with sculptural flair. Beneath the spheres, descriptive Italian text illuminates celestial objects and their allegorical meanings, guiding the viewer through both the measured logic of observation and the poetic language of the cosmos. Gold-heightened accents play across a rich palette, lending the sky a ceremonial gleam befitting its subject.
Anchored in Petrini’s Naples—then a vibrant nexus of intellectual exchange—this map distills early modern curiosity into an object of enduring beauty. It stands as a testament to the period’s thirst for knowledge and its taste for grandeur, a luminous bridge between empirical discovery and timeless myth.
Map context
- Name of the map: Planisfero Del Globo Celeste
- Creator/Publisher: Giacomo Brunacci (astronomer); published by Paolo Petrini in Naples
- Date of creation: 1700
- Regions shown: The northern and southern celestial hemispheres with constellations and celestial bodies known at the time
- Depicted bodies: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Mercury, the sun, and the moon
- Language: Descriptive Italian text beneath the map
- Rarity: Rare 17th-century celestial map enhanced with gold
- Topics and themes: Celestial mapping, astronomy, zodiac constellations, planetary positions; blending mythological elements with scientific observation
- Design/style: Richly colored with gold embellishments; ornate Baroque design emphasizing detail and drama
- Historical significance: Represents the era’s scientific progress and interest in celestial phenomena; valuable record of early modern astronomical understanding and cultural fascination with the cosmos
- Contextual note: Petrini was active in Naples during significant advancements in astronomy and cartography
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Sun and moon prominently shown at the top
- Zodiac constellations illustrated with mythological imagery
- Labeled planets: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury
- Italian descriptive text explaining celestial objects and their allegorical representations
- Rich color palette with gold-heightened accents for a lavish appearance
- Cartouches: Decorative borders and labels for the northern and southern hemispheres; an elaborate top cartouche showcases Baroque artistry and intricate detailing
Historical and design context
- Baroque-era artistry: an ornate design with dramatic detail
- Early modern synthesis: celestial themes blend mythological elements with scientific observation
- Naples as a hub: Paolo Petrini worked during a period of rapid advances in astronomy and cartography
- Cultural-scientific significance: reflects the era’s growing interest in celestial phenomena and documents early modern astronomical understanding
- Rarity and date: a rare 17th-century celestial map (dated 1700)
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 90in (230cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. 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.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
Planisfero Del Globo Celeste is a sumptuous marriage of science and spectacle, conceived by the Italian astronomer Giacomo Brunacci and published by Paolo Petrini in Naples in 1700. A rare celestial chart of the 17th century, it presents the northern and southern hemispheres in harmonious dialogue, with the sun and moon presiding above and the known planets—Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury—elegantly arrayed. The result is a radiant portrait of the heavens at a moment when astronomy and cartography were surging forward in tandem.
Baroque in spirit and lavish in execution, the composition revels in detail and drama: zodiac constellations emerge as fully realized mythological beings, while decorative cartouches crown and frame the hemispheres with sculptural flair. Beneath the spheres, descriptive Italian text illuminates celestial objects and their allegorical meanings, guiding the viewer through both the measured logic of observation and the poetic language of the cosmos. Gold-heightened accents play across a rich palette, lending the sky a ceremonial gleam befitting its subject.
Anchored in Petrini’s Naples—then a vibrant nexus of intellectual exchange—this map distills early modern curiosity into an object of enduring beauty. It stands as a testament to the period’s thirst for knowledge and its taste for grandeur, a luminous bridge between empirical discovery and timeless myth.
Map context
- Name of the map: Planisfero Del Globo Celeste
- Creator/Publisher: Giacomo Brunacci (astronomer); published by Paolo Petrini in Naples
- Date of creation: 1700
- Regions shown: The northern and southern celestial hemispheres with constellations and celestial bodies known at the time
- Depicted bodies: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, Mercury, the sun, and the moon
- Language: Descriptive Italian text beneath the map
- Rarity: Rare 17th-century celestial map enhanced with gold
- Topics and themes: Celestial mapping, astronomy, zodiac constellations, planetary positions; blending mythological elements with scientific observation
- Design/style: Richly colored with gold embellishments; ornate Baroque design emphasizing detail and drama
- Historical significance: Represents the era’s scientific progress and interest in celestial phenomena; valuable record of early modern astronomical understanding and cultural fascination with the cosmos
- Contextual note: Petrini was active in Naples during significant advancements in astronomy and cartography
Notable Features & Landmarks
- Sun and moon prominently shown at the top
- Zodiac constellations illustrated with mythological imagery
- Labeled planets: Saturn, Jupiter, Mars, Venus, and Mercury
- Italian descriptive text explaining celestial objects and their allegorical representations
- Rich color palette with gold-heightened accents for a lavish appearance
- Cartouches: Decorative borders and labels for the northern and southern hemispheres; an elaborate top cartouche showcases Baroque artistry and intricate detailing
Historical and design context
- Baroque-era artistry: an ornate design with dramatic detail
- Early modern synthesis: celestial themes blend mythological elements with scientific observation
- Naples as a hub: Paolo Petrini worked during a period of rapid advances in astronomy and cartography
- Cultural-scientific significance: reflects the era’s growing interest in celestial phenomena and documents early modern astronomical understanding
- Rarity and date: a rare 17th-century celestial map (dated 1700)
Please double check the images to make sure that a specific town or place is shown on this map. You can also get in touch and ask us to check the map for you.
This map looks great at every size, but I always recommend going for a larger size if you have space. That way you can easily make out all of the details.
This map looks amazing at sizes all the way up to 90in (230cm). If you are looking for a larger map, please get in touch.
The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this map.
The fifth listing image shows an example of my map personalisation service.
If you’re looking for something slightly different, check out my collection of the best old maps to see if something else catches your eye.
Please contact me to check if a certain location, landmark or feature is shown on this map.
This would make a wonderful birthday, Christmas, Father's Day, work leaving, anniversary or housewarming gift for someone from the areas covered by this map.
This map is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. The frame is a nice, simple black frame that suits most aesthetics. Please get in touch if you'd like a different frame colour or material. 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.
This artwork is also available as a float framed canvas, sometimes known as a shadow gap framed canvas or canvas floater. The work is printed on artist's cotton canvas and then stretched over a handmade box frame. We then "float" the canvas inside a wooden frame, which is available in a range of colours (black, dark brown, oak, antique gold and white). This is a wonderful way to present an art print without glazing in front. See some examples of float framed canvas art and explore the differences between my different finishes.
Many of our maps and art prints are chosen as thoughtful gifts for homes, offices, studies and meaningful places.
Choose a framed option for the easiest ready-to-hang gift, or choose an unframed print if the recipient may prefer to select their own frame.
We make orders locally in 23 countries around the world, so gifts can often be produced close to the recipient. This helps them arrive faster, travel more safely, and avoid customs or import duty surprises.
- We can deliver directly to the recipient
- Framed pieces arrive ready to hang
- Unframed prints are carefully packed in a strong protective tube
- Almost every order is made locally, for faster, safer gifting
- 90-day returns give the recipient time to decide
If you are not sure what to choose, please contact us. We can help you pick the right map, size, finish or delivery option.
Most orders are made locally and delivered in around 2–3 working days, depending on the product, size and destination.
We print and frame maps and artwork in 23 countries around the world, so your order is usually made close to you or your recipient. That means faster delivery, less time in transit, and no customs or import duty surprises.
Personalised and customised pieces usually take an extra 1–2 working days, because we prepare your design and send it to you for approval before printing.
Very large framed orders can take a little longer, as they need extra care in production and delivery.
Every order is carefully packaged: unframed prints are sent in a strong protective tube, while framed pieces are securely packed with protective materials around the frame.
If you need your order by a particular date, please contact us before ordering. We’ll check the best production route and delivery option for your location.
Express delivery is available at checkout for most countries. Next-day delivery is available in the UK, US, Singapore and the UAE.
Your order is covered by our 90-day returns policy and 10-year guarantee.
Our standard frame is a gallery-style black ash hardwood frame, with a simple, modern look. It is approximately 20mm (0.8in) wide. You can also view some lovely customer photos of framed maps and art.
We use super-clear acrylic glazing, also known as Perspex or Acrylite, instead of traditional glass. It is lighter, safer, and has lower reflectivity, giving the artwork a clearer, cleaner appearance.
Six standard frame colours are available at no extra cost: black, dark brown, dark grey, oak, white, and antique gold. Custom framing and mounting/matting is also available for customers looking for something more specific.
Most maps, art prints, and illustrations are also available as a framed canvas. We use matte cotton canvas, stretch it over a sustainably sourced wooden box frame, and then float the piece within a wooden outer frame. The finished result is beautifully presented, with no glazing between you and the artwork.
All frames are supplied ready to hang, with either string or brackets fitted to the back. Very large frames will include heavy-duty hanging plates and/or a mounting baton. If you have any questions, please get in touch.
We can also supply old maps and artwork on canvas, foam board, cotton rag, and other materials.
If you would prefer to frame your map or artwork yourself, please read our size guide before ordering.
Every restored art print begins with the original artist’s work—never an AI-generated replacement.
Our London studio works from carefully selected source material from museums, libraries, archives and private collections. We restore age-related damage, faded colour and imperfect reproduction while preserving the artist’s composition, brushwork, line, texture and period character.
We do not use generative AI to redraw, reinterpret or invent the artwork. Digital restoration is used only to recover and reproduce the original work as faithfully as possible.
Once restored, the master artwork is prepared for your chosen size and finish. Your piece is then printed and, where selected, framed close to its delivery destination.
Our giclée art prints use acid-free 200gsm archival matte paper and fade-resistant pigment inks for a rich, museum-quality finish. Framed art prints use crystal-clear optical acrylic and arrive ready to hang.
Framed canvas and specialist cotton-rag editions are also available. Learn more about our materials and finishes.
We’ve been restoring and producing maps and art prints since 1984, and we stand behind every piece.
Every order is covered by our 10-year guarantee and damage-free delivery guarantee. If your piece arrives damaged, we’ll replace or remake it free of charge. If anything else isn’t right, contact our workshop team and we’ll put it right promptly.
See our returns and refund policy for full details.
