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Ein kleiner Abriss von denen Irr= und Abwegen, derer von Gott gerufenen Seelen

Joseph Bauman, after Heinrich Ezechiel Sangmeister

National Gallery of Art

The image consists of shapes and lines, including circles, curved lines, and radial patterns created by text arrangement. The abstract composition resembles a map or diagram charting celestial movements. Spirals, concentric circles, and outward lines suggest galaxies or planetary orbits, with a sun-like symbol in the upper right corner.

Artwork Details

Date
1820
Medium
ornamental letterpress on laid paper
Dimensions
4238 × 3499 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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