
This is a vintage, black and white diagram depicting a cosmological model of the universe, labeled “Heaven or the Empyrean.” The diagram is structured as a series of concentric circles, representing layers of existence. At the very center is “The Universe,” followed by layers labeled “Primum Mobile,” “Air,” “Jasper Sea,” and “Spherical Shell.” Above the “Spherical Shell” is a “Golden Ladder” leading to “Heaven Gate.” Below the “Universe” is a winding “Causeway from Hell” leading to “Hell Gate” and a chaotic, textured area labeled “Hell.” On either side of the diagram, surrounding the entire structure, is an area labeled “Chaos.” The background is filled with vertical lines representing a celestial or ethereal space. Scattered throughout the diagram are small star-like symbols. The style is reminiscent of medieval or Renaissance illustrations, with a focus on symbolic representation rather than realistic depiction. The text is in a classic serif font, and the overall aesthetic is somewhat archaic and mystical. In the bottom right corner, there is a signature or initial “CRS ‘86.”