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Engraved astrological chart with a central standing male figure surrounded by zodiac signs, planetary symbols and Latin text in an oval frame.

Astrological chart of the microcosm: planets and zodiac over a standing man

An engraved oval chart with a central nude male figure standing on a ground, arms raised, surrounded by zodiac signs, planetary symbols, and Latin inscriptions in boxed tables. Decorative cloud-like borders frame the corners, and small text blocks label each segment of the composition.

Artist
Miotte, Pierre.
Date
[1646]
Medium
Engravings
Source
Wellcome Collection
Size
4000 × 3139 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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