Map of the Northern Sky with representations of the constellations, decorated with (clockwise) the astronomers Aratus Cilix, Ptolemaeus Aegyptus, Azophi Arabus (Addorrhaman al Sufi) and M. Manlius Romanus, designed by the Nuremberg mathematician and astro

The painting titled "Map of the Northern Sky" is a detailed woodcut illustrating constellations with representations of notable astronomers such as Aratus Cilix, Ptolemaeus Aegyptus, Azophi Arabus (Addorrhaman al Sufi), and M. Manlius Romanus, arranged in a clockwise fashion. Created by a Nuremberg mathematician, this work exemplifies Northern renaissance artistry and inquisitiveness, blending scientific accuracy with artistic design. The piece reflects the period’s fascination with the cosmos, combining educational purpose with aesthetic innovation in a style reminiscent of early visual storytelling.