"Die Sonne steht und die Erde bewegt sich" : Johann Georg Nesstfells Planetenmaschine im Bayerischen Nationalmuseum

Author

Seelig, Lorenz

Document type

Article (journal)

Language

German

Source

Kunst & Antiquitaten. 1988, Num. 5, p. 32-39, 12 ill. (1 col.)

ISSN

0341-4159

Abstract (en)

On Nesstfell's machine, constructed ca.1755-1761, which simulates the orbits of the planets around the sun. The mechanism and its casing are made of brass, steel, lead, and glass. The mythological and allegorical wooden figures which decorate it are attributed to Johann Peter Wagner. The machine was recently restored to working order.

Subject (en)

• General history of art -- 1400-1800 -- Decorative arts -- Other media and forms -- Germany
• Nesstfell, Johann Georg, 1694-1762
• Wagner, Johann Peter Alexander, 1730-1809
• Bayerisches Nationalmuseum||München (DEU)
• Scientific instruments
• Astronomical instruments
• Figurines
• Sculpture
• Germany
• 1700-1800
• Conservation
• Decoration
• Metalwork

Subject (fr)

• Histoire générale de l'art -- 1400-1800 -- Arts décoratifs -- Autres formes d'art -- Allemagne
• Nesstfell, Johann Georg, 1694-1762
• Wagner, Johann Peter Alexander, 1730-1809
• Bayerisches Nationalmuseum||München (DEU)
• Instrument scientifique
• Instrument d'astronomie
• Figurine
• Sculpture
• Allemagne
• 1700-1800
• Conservation
• Décor
• Art du métal

Origin

DatabaseBHA (Inist-CNRS/GRI)

Identifier19910401-00451040

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