11 results
- Pictures
A woman representing Necessity, seated on a throne supported by the Fates, is flanked by the planets and by Sirens; representing the Harmony of Spheres. Etching by Agostino Carracci after A. Boscoli after B. Buontalenti.
Buontalenti, Bernardo, 1536-1608.Date: [between 1589 and 1595]Reference: 38968i- Books
A beautiful question : finding nature's deep design / Frank Wilczek.
Wilczek, FrankDate: 2015- Audio
Heavenly harmonies. Pt. 2, The Renaissance and the Baroque.
Date: 2000- Audio
Heavenly harmonies. Pt. 1, Classical Greece to the Renaissance.
Date: 2000- Audio
Heavenly harmonies. Pt. 3, The Romantics and the 20th century.
Date: 2000- Pictures
- Online
A group of musicians; representing the sense of hearing. Engraving by A. Bosse, c. 1650.
Bosse, Abraham, 1602-1676.Date: 1600-1699Reference: 26943i- Books
- Online
New memoirs of the life and poetical works of Mr. John Milton: with I. An Examination of Milton's Stile: And, II. Explanatory & Critical Notes on divers Passages of Milton & Shakespeare: By the Editor. III. Baptistes: A Sacred Dramatic Poem, in Defence of Liberty; as, written in Latin, by Mr. George Buchanan; Translated into English, by Mr. John Milton; & first published in 1641. By Order of the House of Commons. IV. The Parallel, or Archbishop Laud & Cardinal Wolsey compared: a Vision, by Milton. V. The Legend of Sir Nicholas Throckmorton, Kt. Chief Butler of England, who died of poison, Anno 1570. an Historical Poem: By (his nephew) Sir Thomas Throckmorton, Kt. VI. Herod the Great: a Poem: By the Editor. Vii. The Resurrection, a Poem in Imitation of Milton: by a Friend. And, Viii. A Discourse on the Harmony of the Spheres: by Milton. The whole illustrated with proper prefaces & notes, by Francis Peck, M. A. Adorned with the Head of Milton (from a Painting in the Hands of the Editor) & the Print of a medal struck in honor of him by Mr. Auditor Benson.
Peck, Francis, 1692-1743.Date: M,DCC,XL. [1740]- Books
- Online
A new and complete illustration of the occult sciences: or the art of foretelling future events and contingencies, by the Aspects, Positions, and Influences, of the Heavenly Bodies. Founded on Natural Philosophy, Scripture, Reason, and the Mathematics. In four parts. Part I. AN Enquiry into, and Defence of, Astrology; with an interesting Discourse on Natural and Occult Philosophy-in which the Wisdom and Omnipotence of God; the intellectual Faculties of Angels, Spirits, and Men; the Order, Harmony, Sympathy, and wonderful Properties, of the Celestial and Terrestrial Worlds; the Signs, Influences, and Effects, of the Heavenly Bodies upon all animal, vegetable, and mineral, Substances; the Number of the Spheres; the Method of erecting the Horoscope to cast Nativities; and the Doctrine of Horary Questions; are clearly exemplified and explained. Part II. Examples for acquiring a Practical Knowledge of Astrology, with Rules for calculating, rectifying, and judging, Nativities; by which the Reader is enabled to discover, with Precision and Accuracy, every material Incident of his future Life and Fortune. Illustrated by a Variety of new, entertaining, and curious, Questions, lately resolved, upon every material Occurrence in public and private Life. With a Collection of the most remarkable Nativities that have been cast for Kings, Princes, and other eminent Men, by the most celebrated Professors of this Science, in all Ages of the World; with astonishing Instances of their exact Completion. Part III. Meteorological Astrology defined and explained: Wherein certain Rules are laid down for prejudging the Revolutions, Vicissitudes, and Misfortunes, with which every Part of the habitable World may be occasionally threatened. General Effects produced by great Conjunctions, Ecliples, Transits, Comets, Blazing Stars, and other extraordinary Phaenomena; with the Art of calculating Eclipses Tides, and Weather, for any Number of Years to come. To which is added, a Collection of improved Tables, contrived to answer all the Purposes of Astronomical Calculations. Part IV. The Distinction between Astrology and the Diabolical Practice of Exorcism; in which the Methods used for raising up and consulting Spirits are laid open, with various instances of their Compacts with wicked Men. Account of Apparitions and Spirits; including a general Display of the Mysteries of Witchcraft, Divination, Charms, and Necromancy. Compiled from a Series of intense Study and Application, and founded on real Examples and Experience. By E. Sibly, M. D. F. R. H. S. Embellished with curious copper-plates.
Sibly, E. (Ebenezer), 1751-1800.Date: [1792]- Books
- Online
A new and complete illustration of the occult sciences: or, the art of foretelling future events and Contingencies, by the Aspects, Positions, and Influences, of the heavenly bodies. Founded on Natural Philosophy, Scripture, Reason, and the Mathematics. In four parts. Part I. An Enquiry into, and Defence of, Astrology; with an interesting Discourse on Natural and Occult Philosophy-in which the Wisdom and Omnipotence of God; the intellectual Faculties of Angels, Spirits, and Men; the Order, Harmony, Sympathy, and wonderful Properties, of the Celestial and Terrestrial Worlds; the Signs, Influences, and Effects, of the Heavenly Bodies upon all animal, vegetable, and mineral, Substances; the Number of the Spheres; the Method of erecting the Horoscope to cast Nativities; and the Doctrine of Horary Questions; are clearly exemplified and explained. Part II. Examples for acquiring a Practical Knowledge of Astrology, with Rules for calculating, rectifying, and judging, Nativities; by which the Reader is enabled to discover, with Precision and Accuracy, every material Incident of his future Life and Fortune. Illustrated by a Variety of new, entertaining, and curious, Questions, lately resolved, upon every material Occurrence in public and private Life. With a Collection of the most remarkable Nativities that have been cast for Kings, Princes, and other eminent Men, by the most celebrated Professors of this Science, in all Ages of the World; with astonishing Instances of their exact Completion. Part III. Meteorological Astrology defined and explained: Wherein certain Rules are laid down for prejudging the Revolutions, Vicissitudes, and Misfortunes, with which every Part of the habitable World may be occasionally threatened. General Effects produced by great Conjunctions, Eclipses, Transits, Comets, Blazing Stars, and other extraordinary Phaenomena; with the Art of calculating Eclipses, Tides, and Weather, for any Number of Years to come. To-Which is added, A Collection of improved Tables, contrived to answer all the Purposes of Astronomical Calculations. Part IV. The Distinction between Astrology and the Diabolical Practice of Exorcism; in which the Methods used for raising up and consulting Spirits are laid open, with various instances of their Compacts with wicked Men. Account of Apparitions and Spirits; including a general Display of the Mysteries of Witchcraft, Divination, Charms, and Necromancy. Compiled from a Series of intense Study and Application, and founded on real Examples and Experience. By Ebenezer Sibly, Fellow of the Harmonic Philosophical Society at Paris. Embellished with curious copper-plates.
Sibly, E. (Ebenezer), 1751-1800.Date: MDCCXC. [1790] [1792?]- Books
Healing songs / Ted Gioia.
Gioia, Ted.Date: 2006- Pictures
Engravings by and after Annibale Carracci, Agostino Carracci and Lodovico Carracci. Album compiled by Pietro Fancelli.
Fancelli, Pietro, 1764-1850.Date: [between 1600 and 1699 - 1850]Reference: 29876i