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  • Astronomy: the 28 phases of the moon in a lunar month. Engraving by P. Miotte.
  • Astronomy: an oval chart showing how different planets affect different parts of a man's body. Engraving by P. Miotte.
  • The double-headed eagle, representing the Holy Roman Empire, stands on a bobbin holding in its wings the outer sphere of the universe showing the elements of time from which the world is made: months, days, planets, signs of the zodiac, etc. Engraving by P. Miotte.
  • A dove stands on crossed keys holding in its wings a chart showing the good, bad or indifferent effects of each sign of the zodiac on different human activities. Engraving by P. Miotte, 16--.