| Genre | hand-colored engraving |
| Artist | Andreas Cellarius |
| Subject | the planetary theories of Venus and Mercury |
| Circa | 1660 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Theoria Veneris et MercuriiAndreas Cellarius · c. 1660
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
| Genre | hand-colored engraving |
| Artist | Andreas Cellarius |
| Subject | the planetary theories of Venus and Mercury |
| 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 Theoria Veneris et Mercurii, Andreas Cellarius's 1660 chart of the planetary theories of Venus and Mercury. The engraved plate keeps its diagram, Latin lettering, ornamental figures and delicate hand-colored detail.
A large circle holds a gold ring at its centre filled with blocks of Latin text, set on a vertical axis with smaller orbital circles above and below. Grey clouds, cherubs and two seated figures fill the corners, and small circular diagrams sit at the lower left and right.
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.





