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Engraved astrological chart with a central standing male figure surrounded by zodiac signs, planetary symbols, and text in circular and corner panels.

Zodiac Man: planets and body parts in an engraved astrological chart

An engraved astrological chart with a central nude male figure, arms raised, surrounded by zodiac signs, planetary symbols and Latin text. Radiating segments and decorative cloud borders frame the oval composition, with lettered lists in the corners.

Artist
Miotte, Pierre.
Date
[1646]
Medium
Engravings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
4000 × 3133 px
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Public domain · Wellcome Collection marks it Public Domain Mark; made by 1646.
Rights checked 2026-11-05 · tier A · as stated by the source: Public Domain Mark (Wellcome Collection)

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): Wellcome Collection

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