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Six Muggletonian Astronomical Prints (Mid 19th Century Oil Color Prints)

A series of six astronomical engravings in tones of blue, white, yellow, and green, intended to demonstrate that the earth is at the center of the universe, based on planetary charts drawn by Isaac Frost, an artist and scientist associated with a Victorian sect known as the Muggletonians. They were printed by George Baxter, who employed his innovative oil color printing technique that permitted subtle gradations for a glowing effect and engraved by Chubb & Son, London...

Isaac Frost was a scientist and prominent member of the sect in the mid 19th Century who was instrumental in the refinement of the Muggletonian's astronomical theory, as represented on these prints. They were originally published under the title Two Systems of Astronomy, 1846 and were likely circulated only to members of the sect.

Actually yesterday's but.

Man, those English Dissenters were a wacky bunch.

On the other paw, the second of their main tenets was "there is no Devil but the unclean Reason of men."  

A Cabinet Of Curiosities

  Two Temple Place, in an area occupied by barristers and baristas, is one of London’s best kept secrets – a wonderful, heavily carved monument to late Victorian and Edwardian opulence. Now under the care of the Bulldog Trust it opens its doors in the winter season to the hoi polloi, hosting exhibitions featuring collections from outside of the metropolis. Discoveries: Art, Science and…