Nicolaus Socks
Description: Nicolaus Copernicus was a Renaissance-era mathematician and astronomer, who formulated a model of the universe that placed the Sun rather than Earth at the center of the universe, in all likelihood independently of Aristarchus of Samos, who had formulated such a model some eighteen centuries earlier. (Source : Wikipedia)
Description: Meet Catpernicus, the feline genius, in a new, graphic presentation. This classic Renaissance-style cat portrait is set against a striking, textured red circle, resembling a planet. This retro, grunge-style version is the perfect choice for every astronomy buff, history enthusiast, and cat lover with a sense of humor.
Description: De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (in English translation: On the Revolutions of the Heavenly Spheres) is the seminal work on the heliocentric theory of the astronomer The publication of Copernicus' model in his book De revolutionibus orbium coelestium (On the Revolutions of the Celestial Spheres), just before his death in 1543, was a major event in the history of science, triggering the Copernican Revolution and making a pioneering contribution to the Scientific Revolution.
Description: From an engraving published in 1871. Please note with regard to scanned antique prints there may be some age related marks or faults from the originals which will show also on any print ordered. This is inevitable with prints of this age & actually lends an authentic look to the prints. Please refer to the actual image on sale. If you are interested in purchasing the original engraving or print that may be possible if I still have it, please send me a private message to check.
