Moon phases and appearance by Andreas Cellarius luna map print

Typus Selenographicus Lunae Phases Et Aspectus Various Adumbrans . . . by Andreas Cellarius Typus Selenographicus Lunae Phases Et Aspectus Various Adumbrans is a celebrated celestial chart by Andreas Cellarius, published in 1660 in his renowned atlas Harmonia Macrocosmica. The engraving illustrates the Moon’s phases and changing appearances through a series of detailed lunar observations arranged around a central selenographic representation. Combining scientific inquiry with Baroque artistic elegance, the chart reflects seventeenth-century astronomical knowledge and fascination with the heavens. Its decorative composition, intricate engraving, and educational purpose make it one of the most admired lunar maps of the early modern period.

 Andreas Cellarius (c. 1596–1665) was a Dutch-German cartographer, mathematician, and cosmographer best known for creating Harmonia Macrocosmica, one of the most magnificent celestial atlases ever published. His work blended contemporary astronomical theories with elaborate artistic design, presenting complex scientific concepts in visually striking form. Cellarius’s charts remain highly valued for their historical importance, exceptional craftsmanship, and contribution to the development of astronomical cartography.