Heliocentric Model Tapestries

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: And yet it moves. This bold and beautifully layered mixed-media collage pays tribute to Galileo Galilei — astronomer, physicist, mathematician, and the man who dared to tell the truth about the universe at a time when the truth could get you killed. His weathered, quietly defiant portrait floats against a white ground, surrounded by bold geometric forms in deep crimson, burnt sienna, raw ochre, and dark earth tones that evoke both the Renaissance fresco tradition and the fragmented, contested nature of knowledge itself. A torn strip of aged scientific text cuts diagonally across the composition like a forbidden manuscript — or a sentence from the very books the Inquisition forced him to recant.

Description: And yet it moves. This bold and beautifully layered mixed-media collage pays tribute to Galileo Galilei — astronomer, physicist, mathematician, and the man who dared to tell the truth about the universe at a time when the truth could get you killed. His weathered, quietly defiant portrait floats against a white ground, surrounded by bold geometric forms in deep crimson, burnt sienna, raw ochre, and dark earth tones that evoke both the Renaissance fresco tradition and the fragmented, contested nature of knowledge itself. A torn strip of aged scientific text cuts diagonally across the composition like a forbidden manuscript — or a sentence from the very books the Inquisition forced him to recant.

Description: And yet it moves. This bold and beautifully layered mixed-media collage pays tribute to Galileo Galilei — astronomer, physicist, mathematician, and the man who dared to tell the truth about the universe at a time when the truth could get you killed. His weathered, quietly defiant portrait floats against a white ground, surrounded by bold geometric forms in deep crimson, burnt sienna, raw ochre, and dark earth tones that evoke both the Renaissance fresco tradition and the fragmented, contested nature of knowledge itself. A torn strip of aged scientific text cuts diagonally across the composition like a forbidden manuscript — or a sentence from the very books the Inquisition forced him to recant.

Description: And yet it moves. This bold and beautifully layered mixed-media collage pays tribute to Galileo Galilei — astronomer, physicist, mathematician, and the man who dared to tell the truth about the universe at a time when the truth could get you killed. His weathered, quietly defiant portrait floats against a white ground, surrounded by bold geometric forms in deep crimson, burnt sienna, raw ochre, and dark earth tones that evoke both the Renaissance fresco tradition and the fragmented, contested nature of knowledge itself. A torn strip of aged scientific text cuts diagonally across the composition like a forbidden manuscript — or a sentence from the very books the Inquisition forced him to recant.

Description: And yet it moves. This bold and beautifully layered mixed-media collage pays tribute to Galileo Galilei — astronomer, physicist, mathematician, and the man who dared to tell the truth about the universe at a time when the truth could get you killed. His weathered, quietly defiant portrait floats against a white ground, surrounded by bold geometric forms in deep crimson, burnt sienna, raw ochre, and dark earth tones that evoke both the Renaissance fresco tradition and the fragmented, contested nature of knowledge itself. A torn strip of aged scientific text cuts diagonally across the composition like a forbidden manuscript — or a sentence from the very books the Inquisition forced him to recant.

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.