[split] Robert Fludd, Integrum morborum mysterium (1631)

[Koen G]

Linda: don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to force a parallel. In fact, this is exactly the kind of thing that might be abused by people whose ideas I don't agree with. But when a parallel presents itself, I point it out.

In this case, the clearest parallels are in form, but there is some commonality in theme as well. Division in nine parts. The vertical and horizontal connectors are cone-shaped. The diagonal connectors are different, and they appear to relate to the elements and winds (pipes and openings in the VM). Even the round saw pattern in the bottom and top circle. And in both cases, the centre appears to be some kind of tower, city or fortification.

So even though there are large differences, I think the resemblances are too great to ignore.

JKP: that's what I was thinking as well, there must be some previous source. But apparently it's hard to find.