Earth surrounded by Water, Air, Fire, the planets and stars, 13th century. Artist: Unknown # 1156597

Earth surrounded by Water, Air, Fire, the planets and stars, 13th century. Artist: Unknown

1-156-597 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Earth surrounded by Water, Air, Fire, the planets and stars, 13th century. Astronomical diagram showing the Earth, centre, surrounded by the three other elements: Water, Air, Fire, and the sphere of the planets and the fixed stars beyond. Illuminated text page from Image du Mond (Image of the World), by Gossuin of Metz.