Astronomy: an oval chart showing how different planets affect different parts of a man's body. Engraving by P. Miotte.

[Rome], [1646]

1 print : engraving ; image and border 20.2 x 26.7 cm

Sciathericum microcosmicum ; P. Miotte sculps. Bears number: iconismus XVII folio 538 Above the man, he holds a banderolle "Inclinant non necessitant" (they suggest, they do not compel). Below, he touches with his feet "Sapiens dominabitur astris" (the wise man will over-rule the stars)

Wellcome Collection 46389i

Exhibited in "Bodyscapes" at the Israel Museum, Jerusalem, 21st February 2020 - 24th July 2021