Calculating Longitude with the Declination of the Sun, plate 17 from Nova Reperta New Discoveries engraved by Philip Galle 1537-1612 c.1600

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"Calculating Longitude with the Declination of the Sun" is Plate 17 from the series "Nova Reperta" (New Discoveries), which is a collection of engravings that depict various technological advancements and discoveries from the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Engraved by the Flemish artist Philip Galle (1537–1612) around 1600, the series was based on designs by the Italian artist Giovanni Stradano, also known as Jan van der Straet (1523–1605). This particular plate illustrates the method of determining longitude based on the declination of the sun, a significant navigational challenge of the time.

The "Nova Reperta" series is notable for its detailed representation of contemporary innovations and inventions, ranging from the discovery of America to the invention of the printing press. "Calculating Longitude with the Declination of the Sun" reflects the era's growing interest in exploration and navigation, driven by the need for accurate maps and navigational tools for long sea voyages. The engraving is a testament to the period's scientific curiosity and the cross-pollination of ideas between artists and scientists.

In the plate, Stradano and Galle depict a scene where scholars and navigators are using instruments and celestial observations to determine their position at sea. The image serves as both an educational illustration and a work of art, capturing the intellectual spirit of the Renaissance and the Age of Discovery. The engraving is a valuable historical record of the methods used by navigators before the invention of more precise timekeeping devices, such as the marine chronometer, which would later revolutionize the practice of determining longitude at sea.

As a work of art, "Calculating Longitude with the Declination of the Sun" is characterized by its fine detail and the skillful use of the engraving medium, which was a popular form of printmaking at the time. The collaboration between Stradano and Galle highlights the synergy between art and science during the Renaissance, and their work remains an important cultural artifact for both its artistic merit and its depiction of historical scientific practices.

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