| Genre | hand-colored engraving |
| Artist | Andreas Cellarius |
| Subject | the Ptolemaic world system |
| Circa | 1660 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Scenographia Systematis Mundani PtolemaiciAndreas Cellarius · c. 1660
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
| Genre | hand-colored engraving |
| Artist | Andreas Cellarius |
| Subject | the Ptolemaic world system |
| Circa | 1660 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
We restore and reproduce vintage maps, charts and prints on museum-grade paper.
The Story Behind the Print
This print reproduces Scenographia Systematis Mundani Ptolemaici, Andreas Cellarius's 1660 chart of the Ptolemaic world system. The engraved plate keeps its diagram, Latin lettering, ornamental figures and delicate hand-colored detail.
A globe of the Earth sits at the centre, ringed by a tilted band of the zodiac and a web of orbital ellipses. Banners at the upper corners hold the title, scholars with instruments fill the lower corners, and towers and blue sky with cherubs surround the circle.
Printed on 325gsm museum-grade archival matte paper using fade-resistant giclée printing with archival inks, preserving the detail and character of the original for generations.
Colors may vary slightly between screens and the finished piece — the print will always be richer.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.





