Copperplate Collection

Nova totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac hydrographica tabula, by Henricus Hondius, Amsterdam
Cartography, 17th century. Nova totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac hydrographica tabula, by Henricus Hondius, Amsterdam, 1630. Illustrated copperplate, 38 x 54 cm

Inns of Court 17th century copperplate armorials
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blome s

With the sun at the center; Copernicus appears at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left
COPERNICAN UNIVERSE, 1660. With the sun at the center; Copernicus appears at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left. Copperplate engraving from Andreas Cellarius Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia

Ezekiels vision of chariot in sky and a hand in the clouds holding out a book to him, c.614 BC. Bible: Ezekiel II:9. One modern explanation is that Ezekiel, on of the four great Hebrew prophets

Armorial City of London 19th century
These are the arms of the City of London from a copper engraving dated 1806. Text on this engraving reads: (Motto) DOMINE DIRIGE NOS (God guide us; O Lord direct us) London

Copperplate 17th century arms for Inns of Court
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes Britannia, an atlas published in 1673

Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Ellison and Watson
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blomes Britannia, an atlas published in 1673

New and Accurate Map of Ancient and Modern Rome by Jean van Ram, copperplate, printed in Amsterdam circa 1691-1693
Cartography. Italy, 17th century. New and accurate map of Ancient and Modern Rome by Jean van Ram, Amsterdam 1691-1693 ca. Copperplate 50 x 59 cm

Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James
FLO4697248 Snowdrop, Galanthus nivalis. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by James Sowerby from James Smith's English Botany, London, 1791

Hamiltons spindletree, Euonymus hamiltonianus
6338231 Hamiltons spindletree, Euonymus hamiltonianus by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Hamiltons spindletree and Himalayan spindle Euonymus hamiltonianus Euonymus atropurpureus)

Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba
6337736 Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba by Stanghi (19th century); (add.info.: Lime tree or linden tree, Tilia alba. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieus Dizionario delle)

Coat of arms 17th century Clegge and Wall
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blome s

Coat of arms copperplate 17th century Elwes and Choke
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blome s

White flowers and green tea leaves, Thea bohea, Camellia sinensis
5856743 White flowers and green tea leaves, Thea bohea, Camellia sinensis by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: White flowers and green tea leaves, Thea bohea, Camellia sinensis)

East India Merchants achievement copperplate 17th century
This image is from a copperplate engraving, and shows part of a roll of arms from Richard Blome s

Native Chileans
5307687 Native Chileans.; (add.info.: Copperplate engraving depicting native Chileans. Dated 17th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Paternosterapfel, summer rose apple, and muscat reinette apple
5856519 Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Paternosterapfel, summer rose apple, and muscat reinette apple; (add.info.: Apple varieties, Malus domestica: Paternoster apple, Paternosterapfel)

Colorful mushrooms: Agaricus argenteus and Agaricus cantharellus
5856503 Colorful mushrooms: Agaricus argenteus and Agaricus cantharellus.; (add.info.: Colorful mushrooms: yellow, purple)

Indian watercress with scarlet flowers, Tropacolum majus
5856493 Indian watercress with scarlet flowers, Tropacolum majus; (add.info.: Indian watercress with scarlet flowers, Tropacolum majus)

Artichoke or King protea, Protea cynaroides
5856487 Artichoke or King protea, Protea cynaroides; (add.info.: Artichoke or King protea, Protea cynaroides, from South Africa, engraved by J. P)

Banana fruit, Musa paradisiaca
5856552 Banana fruit, Musa paradisiaca; (add.info.: Banana fruit on tree, Musa paradisiaca. Handcolored copperplate engraving of a botanical illustration by J. Schaly from G. T)

Cranberry, cowberry and bog bilberry
5856546 Cranberry, cowberry and bog bilberry; (add.info.: Cranberry, Vaccinium oxycoccos, cowberry, V. vitis idaea and bog bilberry, V. uliginosum)

Fruit, blossom and seeds of plum varieties, blue damson, sloe or blackthorn, Prunus insititia, P. spinosa
5856538 Fruit, blossom and seeds of plum varieties, blue damson, sloe or blackthorn, Prunus insititia, P. spinosa.; (add.info.: Fruit, blossom and seeds of plum varieties)

Plum varieties, Prunus domestica: blue german plum, Spatzwetschge, Chypre, violet damson, prune sans noyau
5856536 Plum varieties, Prunus domestica: blue german plum, Spatzwetschge, Chypre, violet damson, prune sans noyau; (add.info.: Ripe fruit and leaves of plum varieties)

Cherry varieties, Prunus cerasus: Cerisier, Kirsche, cerise hative, bigarreau hatif, etc
5856534 Cherry varieties, Prunus cerasus: Cerisier, Kirsche, cerise hative, bigarreau hatif, etc.; (add.info.: Ripe fruit, segments and leaves of Cherry varieties, Prunus cerasus: Cerisier, Kirsche)

Rose camellia, Camellia japonica
5856363 Rose camellia, Camellia japonica; (add.info.: Rose camellia, Camellia japonica, with crimson flower and dark green foliage)

Dark-coloured catchfly, Silene ornata
5856355 Dark-coloured catchfly, Silene ornata; (add.info.: Dark-coloured crimson catchfly, Silene ornata. Illustration by Henrietta Moriarty from "Fifty Plates of Greenhouse Plants" (1807)

Water arum, Calla palustris
5856350 Water arum, Calla palustris; (add.info.: White water arum (marsh bastard arum, dragon lily), Calla palustris, White flower shown cut above two large, flat, heart-shaped, dark-green leaves

Psoriasis
5855398 Psoriasis; (add.info.: Varieties of the autoimmune skin disease Psoriasis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving by John Pass from John Wilkes' "Encyclopedia Londinensis,")

Rock snails from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837
5855241 Rock snails from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837,; (add.info.: Murex gyrinus, Murex lotorium, Murex cutaceus)

Razorbill and emperor penguin
5855236 Razorbill and emperor penguin; (add.info.: Razorbill, Alca torda, and emperor penguin, Aptenodytes forsteri. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Sugar glider and northern cuscus
5855226 Sugar glider and northern cuscus; (add.info.: Sugar glider, Petaurus breviceps, and northern common cuscus, Phalanger orientalis)

Screw pine, Pandanus utilis
5855219 Screw pine, Pandanus utilis; (add.info.: Screw pine, Pandanus utilis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science,")

Egyptian tomb bat and serotine bat
5855216 Egyptian tomb bat and serotine bat; (add.info.: Egyptian tomb bat, Taphozous perforatus, and serotine bat, Eptesicus serotinus)

Eagle-owl and tawny owl
5855214 Eagle-owl and tawny owl; (add.info.: Eurasian eagle-owl, Bubo bubo, and tawny owl or brown owl, Strix aluco. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Maize
5855209 Maize; (add.info.: Maize, Zea mays. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837)

Eastern kingbird and Asian paradise flycatcher
5855198 Eastern kingbird and Asian paradise flycatcher; (add.info.: Eastern kingbird, Tyrannus tyrannus, and Asian paradise flycatcher, Terpsiphone paradisi)

Dates
5855197 Dates; (add.info.: Date palm, fruit, Phoenix dactylifera. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Striped and spotted hyenas
5855192 Striped and spotted hyenas; (add.info.: Striped hyena, Hyaena hyaena, and spotted hyena, Crocuta crocuta. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Barberry
5855189 Barberry; (add.info.: European barberry, Berberis vulgaris. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Tamarin and squirrel monkey
5855184 Tamarin and squirrel monkey; (add.info.: Tamarin monkey, Saguinus midas, and squirrel monkey, Saimiri sciureus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's)

Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans (vulnerable), and common seagull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus
5855180 Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans (vulnerable), and common seagull, Chroicocephalus ridibundus; (add.info.: Wandering albatross, Diomedea exulans (vulnerable), and common seagull

Pistachio, Pistacia vera
5855175 Pistachio, Pistacia vera; (add.info.: Pistachio, Pistacia vera. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy, 1837)

Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis
5855174 Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis; (add.info.: Bay laurel, Laurus nobilis. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural Science," Florence, Italy)

Nettle-leaved bellflower, Campanula trachelium
5855170 Nettle-leaved bellflower, Campanula trachelium; (add.info.: Nettle-leaved bellflower, Campanula trachelium. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Jussieu's "Dictionary of)

Flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus
5855153 Flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus; (add.info.: Flowering rush, Butomus umbellatus. Handcoloured copperplate stipple engraving from Antoine Jussieu's "Dictionary of Natural)

Large buckeye tree, Pavia lutea
5855040 Large buckeye tree, Pavia lutea; (add.info.: Yellow flowers, leaves, fruit, chestnut of the Large buckeye tree, Pavia lutea)

Rose-flowering locust tree, Robinia viscosa
5855026 Rose-flowering locust tree, Robinia viscosa; (add.info.: Leaves, flower, pod and seed of the Rose-flowering or clammy locust tree, Robinia viscosa)

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"Copperplate: A Glimpse into the Magnificent 17th Century" Step back in time to the enchanting world of the 17th century, where copperplate engravings adorned prestigious institutions and captured the essence of a bygone era. In this captivating collection, we delve into various aspects that defined this remarkable period. The Inns of Court, renowned centers of legal education and practice, proudly displayed their armorials on copperplates. These intricate designs showcased their rich heritage and noble lineage. Imagine walking through those hallowed halls as you admire these exquisite engravings. One such masterpiece is Andreas Cellarius' Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. Its copperplate engraving depicts Copernicus at lower right and Ptolemy at lower left, with the sun reigning supreme at its center. This celestial artwork from 1660 Amsterdam transports us to a time when astronomers challenged conventional wisdom. Henricus Hondius' Nova totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica ac hydrographica tabula takes us on an exploration across continents through his illustrated copperplate from 1630 Amsterdam. With meticulous detail, he presents a cartographic marvel that captures both land and sea in stunning clarity. Ezekiel's vision comes alive through another mesmerizing copperplate engraving—a chariot soaring amidst clouds while a hand extends from above holding out a book to him. This ethereal depiction hints at divine intervention and leaves us pondering its profound meaning. Nature's beauty finds its place within these delicate etchings too—white flowers dancing alongside green tea leaves (Thea bohea) or perhaps finding solace under the shade of a majestic lime tree (Tilia alba). Such depictions remind us of our connection to the natural world even during times steeped in grandeur. As we journey further into history, we encounter coat-of-arms engravings that symbolize the pride and heritage of prominent families.