THE PROSCENIUM OF TRUTH,

in which

THE TRAGIC CURTAIN OF ERROR IS DRAWN ASIDE, the

theatrical veil of ignorance is folded away, and truth herself is

brought into public view by her servant,

AN ANALYTICAL

DEMONSTRATION,

IN WHICH

EVERY DETAIL OF THE COMPARISON, made in a

certain appendix by JOHANNES KEPLER Johannes Kepler (1571–1630) was a giant of the Scientific Revolution, best known for his laws of planetary motion., recently published at the end of his HARMONY OF THE

WORLD original: "HARMONIAE MUNDANAE"; Kepler's 1619 book where he used mathematics to describe the universe, and where he criticized Fludd's more mystical approach. between his own worldly harmony and that of

ROBERT FLUDD, is answered by the very arguments of

truth;

BY THE AUTHOR

ROBERT FLUDD, otherwise known as "de Fluctibus." Robert Fludd (1574–1637) was an English physician and mystical philosopher. "De Fluctibus" is the Latin translation of his surname, meaning "of the waves."

A decorative oval woodcut emblem featuring an equestrian figure. A knight in full plate armor, brandishing a sword, is mounted on a rearing horse facing right. He carries a shield on his left arm. Above the knight, a ribbon scroll displays the motto: "FIGHT THE GOOD FIGHT" original: "MILITIA BONAM MILITIAM"; a Latin phrase often used to describe spiritual or intellectual struggle.. The entire scene rests upon a square stone pedestal inscribed with the initials "E.K." Likely the initials of the printer, Erasmus Kempffer.. In the background, a distant cityscape is visible. The oval is surrounded by an elaborate frame of architectural and floral elements, including two figures at the top left and right.

AT FRANKFURT,

Printed by ERASMUS KEMPFFER,

At the expense of JOHANN THEODOR DE BRY The De Bry family were famous engravers and publishers in Frankfurt, known for their high-quality illustrations..

In the year 1621.