About This Item
Title
Astrological volvelle
Subject
Astrology
Book Illustrations
Description
Artist unknown.
Circular diagram with with two movable inner circles (volvelle) used for astrology.
Title suppled by cataloger.
Source
Original image in: Llull, Ramon, 1232?-1316. Practica compendiosa (Lugduni : Moylin de Cambrai, 1523), leaf 153r. Z1f 14 (Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia)
Practica compendiosa, by Ramon Llull, is a encyclopedia, parts of which focus on astrological medicine. This 1523 edition includes several astrological diagrams, including a volvelle. Ramón Llull was a 13th century philosopher, mystic, writer, and martyr.
Publisher
Digitized by the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
Date
1523
Language
lat
Type
StillImage
Identifier
Z1f_14.153r
Original Format
1 print : woodcut
Physical Dimensions
25 x 18 cm
Citation
“Astrological volvelle ,” The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Digital Library, accessed November 4, 2025, https://cppdigitallibrary.org/items/show/2387.
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