Summary

Here’s a summary of the website content:

The website features two articles highlighting significant historical astronomical instruments. The first focuses on the Coronellis globes, meticulously crafted for Louis XIV (the Sun King) and still preserved at the National Library of France, showcasing centuries of craftsmanship. The second explores the San Zeno Astrolabe, a medieval instrument with a complex history of disappearance and rediscovery, illustrating the vulnerability of cultural artifacts across time.

Title

Handmade Globes by Leonardo Frigo

Description

I spent years reviving ancient craftsmanship across Italy. The result is a collection of handmade globes that capture the old spirit of the Venetian Republic.

Keywords

globe, read, article, globes, leonardo, history, paper, collection, venetian, london, craft, craftsmanship, century, plates, natural, resin, glue

NS Lookup

A 198.202.211.1

Dates

Created 2026-03-09

Updated 2026-03-09

Summarized 2026-03-13