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The star constellations Perseus and Andromeda, 1729. Creator: Sir James Thornhill.

The star constellations Perseus and Andromeda, 1729. Creator: Sir James Thornhill.

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The star constellations Perseus and Andromeda, 1729. Perseus is holding the head of Medusa, the gorgon he beheaded. Around Andromeda's wrists are broken chains. She had been intended as a sacrifice for a sea monster, however Perseus rescued her, and married her. Above her is the constellation Cassiopeia, who was Andromeda's mother. From "Atlas Coelestis" by John Flamsteed, the astronomer royal. The Royal Observatory at Greenwich was built and equipped for him.

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Creator
  1. Sir James Thornhill, attributed to: British; English: Artist, painter
People Related
  1. John Flamsteed: British, English: Astronomer
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Map
Category Hierarchy

Religion & Belief Mythology

Artistic Representations Maps

Science & Nature Other

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Science & Nature Astronomy

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4724x3716
File Size : 51,429kb

Aliases

  1. Shelfmark: Maps C10.c.10 Folio No: 16
  1. 1280000777
  1. 3-057-262
  1. 3057262
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