Globe Collection (#79)

Holiday still life. Hand blown glass Christmas ornament. Property released

Rockport, Massachusetts reflected in lamp globe, Rockport, Massachusetts

USA, Nevada, Las Vegas. Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino lit at night

Norway. Arctic Circle marker

USA, WA, Walla Walla. Falkenbergs clock in downtown Walla Walla, WA. Creative exposures

Science World reflected in False Creek, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Harold Gatty (air navigator) Monument, Campbell Town, Midlands, Tasmania, Australia

Turkey, Istanbul. Colorful hand painted souvenir pottery globes with horse hair

Asia, Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur, red lanterns in Chinese temple

Symbol for the American Socialist Workers Party, founded 1938
SOCIALIST WORKERS PARTY. Symbol for the American Socialist Workers Party, founded 1938

Lapis Polaris, Magnes
PHILOSOPHER, c1580. Lapis Polaris, Magnes. Philosopher in his chamber studying a lodestone. Line engraving by Theodor Galle after Jan Stradamus, Antwerp, c1580

The Birth of the Monroe Doctrine. Left to right: John Quincy Adams, William Harris Crawford, William Wirt
MONROE DOCTRINE, 1823. The Birth of the Monroe Doctrine. Left to right: John Quincy Adams, William Harris Crawford, William Wirt, President James Monroe, John C. Calhoun, Daniel D

A Neighborhood Call! American cartoon, 1936, commenting on U. S. President Franklin D
INTER-AMERICAN CONFERENCE. A Neighborhood Call! American cartoon, 1936, commenting on U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelts promotion of the Inter-American Conference in Buenos Aires, Argentina

(1858-1919) in the White House: oil over a photograph, 1903
THEODORE ROOSEVELT (1858-1919) in the White House: oil over a photograph, 1903

Third President of the United States. Stipple engraving, c1801, by Cornelius Tiebout (c1773-1832)
THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). Third President of the United States. Stipple engraving, c1801, by Cornelius Tiebout (c1773-1832)

SAMUEL PEPYS (1633-1703). English diarist. Pepys with his wife, Elizabeth St. Michel Pepys. Wood engraving, English, 1849, after a painting

CARTOON: WORLD WARS, 1932. Moral: Abolish War : American cartoon, 1932, by D. R. Fitzpatrick
CARTOON: WORLD WARS, 1932. Moral: Abolish War : American cartoon, 1932, by D.R. Fitzpatrick

MILTON & GALILEO, 1638-39. John Milton visiting Galileo Galilei during Miltons Italian tour of 1638-39. Line engraving after the painting by Annibale Gatti

EARTH: TOPOGRAPHY. Digital image of the topography of the Earth, showing land and sea-floor elevations. This view is centered on the North Pole

YOUNG ASTRONOMER. Leyden School. Oil on oak, second half of 17th century

WORLD MAP, 16th CENTURY. Engraved gore map of the world by Francesco Ghisolfi, mid-16th century

WYLDs GREAT GLOBE, 1851. Ground plan of the globe house, which held the giant globe designed by James Wyld, at Leicester Square in London, in which visitors could explore model continents

SCHOLAR, 17th CENTURY. Steel engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Frans van Mieris (1635-1681)

WORLD MAP, c1690. Engraved world map by Gerard and Leonard Valk, Amsterdam, c1690

EDISON: TELEPHONE, c1880. Cartoon depicting Thomas Alva Edison as the inventor of the telephone. Wood engraving, c1880

FOUNTAIN PEN AD, 1889. American newspaper advertisement, 1889, for ball-pointed pens

AUSTRALIA: LIBRARY, 1860. A hall at the public library of Melbourne, Australia. Wood engraving, English, 1860

GLOBE, 19TH CENTURY. Line engraving, 19th century

LONDON: SCIENCE MUSEUM. Interior of the Science Museum at South Kensington, London. Wood engraving, English, 1857

HARPERs WEEKLY, 1875. Masthead of Harpers Weekly, 25 December 1875

THE GLOBE THEATRE, c1600. The Globe Theatre during Shakespeares era, London, England. Line engraving, 19th century

SCHOOLHOUSE: EQUIPMENT. Specimens of apparatus from a schoolhouse. Wood engraving, American, mid-19th century

ALLEGORY: JESUIT ORDER. Engraving after a Renaissance allegorical painting depicting the life and influence of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, 1650

ALLEGORY: GEOGRAPHY, 1707. Title page of a 1707 edition of Strabos Geography by Joannem Wolters

ASTRONOMICAL CLOCK c1600. Clock made for Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor, 1572-1612. Wood engraving, English, 1866

ENGLAND: SCHOOL, c1850. Knowledge of the world. Wood engraving, mid-19th century

SEVEN VIRTUES: TEMPERANCE. Engraving after a pen drawing, 1560, by Peter Bruegel the Elder. The Latin motto at the bottom reads

READING, 1866. Wood engraving, American, 1866

NICOLO ZENO (fl. 1380-1400). Venetian navigator. Line engraving, late 19th century

GERHARDUS MERCATOR (1512-1594). Flemish geographer. Wood engraving, 19th century

ALLEGORIES: BRITANNIA instructing Asia, Africa, Europe and America in the science of Geography. Copper engraving, English, 1784

WOMAN READING. Wood engraving after a painting by Nicolo Barabino (1832-1891)

GLOBE, 19th CENTURY. Wood engraving, 19th century

SEGREGATED SCHOOL, 1870. A segregated colored school in New York City. Wood engraving, American, 1870

EVANGELISTA TORRICELLI (1608-1647). Italian mathematician and physicist. Wood engraving, American, 1881

ASTROLOGER. Steel engraving, 19th century, after Terral

GEURICKE: THERMOMETER. Thermometer invented by Otto von Guericke, c1660, consisting of a copper globe and wires with alcohol filling the U-shaped tube. Line engraving, American, c1900

JEAN LE ROND D ALEMBERT (1717-1783). French mathematician, scientist, and philosopher. Steel engraving, French, 19th century

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"The Globe: A Window into the Eternal Mysteries of our World" Step back in time and explore the captivating history of our planet through the lens of a globe. From ancient maps like the Flat Earth depiction, challenging conventional beliefs, to Queen Elizabeth I's majestic Armada portrait, showcasing her global ambitions, each representation tells a unique story. Travel further back to 1265 with Mappa Mundi, an ink and color masterpiece that reveals London's perspective on the world during medieval times. Witness how humanity's understanding evolved as we gaze upon Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000), a breathtaking satellite image capturing Earth's beauty from space. Beyond our terrestrial realm lies cosmic wonders such as the Cosmic Microwave Background and sizes of planets in our Solar System. These astronomical revelations remind us of both balance and drama existing within our universe. The globe symbolizes eternity itself - an everlasting reminder that while we are mere specks in this vast cosmos, there is much left to uncover. NASA's exploration efforts propel us towards unlocking these mysteries day by day. But it is not only knowledge that captivates us; it is also performance. The Globe Performance takes center stage as artists transport audiences across time and space through their craft. Just like Durer’s world map from 1515 or Derek Jarman’s Angel in Caravaggio (1986), they inspire awe and ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our reach. And let us not forget those who dared challenge conventionality - individuals like Charles Darwin, whose groundbreaking work revolutionized biology forever. His legacy reminds us that even when faced with skepticism, exploring new frontiers can lead to profound discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. So let this globe be more than just an object; let it be a gateway to infinite possibilities – where astronomy meets artistry, where mystery intertwines with science – reminding us all that there is still so much left for humanity to explore on this beautiful planet we call home.