This elegant illustration comes from the 18th-century manuscript Sammlung geometrischer und perspectivischer, in Farben ausgeführter Zeichnungen (Cod. Guelf. 74.1 Aug. 2°), a rare compendium of mathematical and perspectival studies.

The artwork features a meticulously gridded green sphere resting atop a striped red pedestal, itself anchored by a cool blue geometric base. The composition reveals the artist’s mastery of spatial reasoning: meridians and parallels curve across the sphere with remarkable accuracy, creating a sense of depth and rotational symmetry. A small bird at the lower right adds a delicate touch of life, contrasting the precision of geometry with the softness of nature.

This piece embodies the quiet intelligence of early scientific art — perfect for modern interiors, design-driven studios, academic spaces, or collectors drawn to the meditative logic of form.