Navigateur Collection

Statue of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512), merchant, Italian navigator, he was the first to consider the coasts of
YOU4419652 Statue of Amerigo Vespucci (1454-1512), merchant, Italian navigator, he was the first to consider the coasts of present-day South America as a new continent, distinct from Asia

The Tomb of Charles Clerke (1741-1779) - View of Captain Clerke's tomb at St. Peter and St
FLO4722557 The Tomb of Charles Clerke (1741-1779) - View of Captain Clerke's tomb at St. Peter and St. Paul's (Petropavlosk-Kamchatsky), Kamchatka

Letter N Navigator (Scrolls the seas to discover distant countries). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des
DUV4211503 Letter N Navigator (Scrolls the seas to discover distant countries). Engraving in " Instructive abecedaire des arts et metiers""

Geography Atlas: representation of the island of Santo Domingo in the West Indies
VEN5031364 Geography Atlas: representation of the island of Santo Domingo in the West Indies. Map taken from an atlas by Antonio del Monte y Tejada (1783-1861) with portraits of Christopher Columbus

Tagalog people on a boat in front of Puerto de Cavite, Spanish port in Manila Bay, Philippines
FLO4624322 Tagalog people on a boat in front of Puerto de Cavite, Spanish port in Manila Bay, Philippines. Copied from a painting by Duche de Vancy and J.M. Moreau le Jeune in La Perouse

Letter M Moulin (a vent); N Navigator (travels the seas to discover distant countries)
DUV4211498 Letter M Moulin (a vent); N Navigator (travels the seas to discover distant countries); O goldsmith (makes and sells silverware); P Painter (artist)

Maori man of New Zealand. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature
FLO4695577 Maori man of New Zealand. Handcoloured stipple engraving from Frederic Shoberl's The World in Miniature. After an illustration by Jean Piron in Voyage de La Perouse

Prehistory: The first navigators
THT4429457 Prehistory: The first navigators.; (add.info.: Prehistory: The first navigators.); © Jacques Marthelot. All rights reserved 2023.

Allegory showing Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) holding a banner with a crucifix
1703527 Allegory showing Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) holding a banner with a crucifix, on a boat surrounded by sea creatures

Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811) French explorer and navigator
1729199 Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811) French explorer and navigator; (add.info.: Louis Antoine de Bougainville (1729-1811) french explorer and navigator).

Sea view in calm weather, 1864 (oil on canvas)
JLJ4587383 Sea view in calm weather, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Manet, Edouard (1832-83); 73x92 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; (add.info.: Sea view in calm weather)

Gustave Lambert (1824-1871) French hydrographer and navigator, engraving
1732382 Gustave Lambert (1824-1871) French hydrographer and navigator, engraving by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Gustave Lambert (1824-1871) french hydrographer and navigator, engraving)

Jean Bart (engraving)
1733910 Jean Bart (engraving) by David D'Angers, Pierre Jean (1788-1856) (after); (add.info.: Jean Bart (Dutch: Jan Baert; 21 October 1650 - 27 April 1702)

Navigator Francis Drake is made knight by Queen elizabeth 1st of England on April 4, 1581 (engraving)
1730721 Navigator Francis Drake is made knight by Queen elizabeth 1st of England on April 4, 1581 (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); (add.info)

Statue of Jacques Cartier (1491-1557), French navigator; in Saint-Malo (Ille and Vilaine, 35)
LSE4402947 Statue of Jacques Cartier (1491-1557), French navigator; in Saint-Malo (Ille and Vilaine, 35). by Bareau, Georges (1866-1931); Saint-Malo

Christopher Columbus in America (painting project on the ceiling). 1492
JLJ4594687 Christopher Columbus in America (painting project on the ceiling). 1492. Painting by Jean Francois De Troy (1679-1752), 18th century

Polyptych of Saint Vincent (Paineis de Sao Vicente de Fora)
JLJ4624307 Polyptych of Saint Vincent (Paineis de Sao Vicente de Fora). Portrait of Saint Vincent and Henri Le Navigateur (1394-1460), Prince of Portugal

Portrait of Louis Antoine, Count of Bougainville (1729-1811)
JLJ4645466 Portrait of Louis Antoine, Count of Bougainville (1729-1811). Painting by Joseph Ducreux (1735-1802). 1793. Dim 0.91x0.72. Musee du Chateau, Versailles

The King of France Louis XVI (1754-1793) giving instructions to Captain Jean-Francois
JLJ4643255 The King of France Louis XVI (1754-1793) giving instructions to Captain Jean-Francois Galaup, Earl of La Perouse (Jean Francois Laperouse)

Regatta of Spanish galleons during an expedition to the Acores in 1582 under Philip II
JLJ4564091 Regatta of Spanish galleons during an expedition to the Acores in 1582 under Philip II (1527-1598), King of Spain. 16th century fresco. Hall of Battles, Palace of the Escorial, Madrid

Regatta of Spanish galleons during an expedition to the Acores in 1582 under Philip II
JLJ4564084 Regatta of Spanish galleons during an expedition to the Acores in 1582 under Philip II (1527-1598), King of Spain. 16th century fresco. Hall of Battles, Palace of the Escorial, Madrid

Saint Vincent, patron of Lisbon Polyptych of Saint Vincent of Zaragoza surrounded by
JLJ4624333 Saint Vincent, patron of Lisbon Polyptych of Saint Vincent of Zaragoza surrounded by eveques knights. Painting attributed to Nuno Goncalves or Gonzalvez (15th century)

Le premier navigateur (engraving)
957765 Le premier navigateur (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le premier navigateur)

Alphonse (Alfonso or Afonso) de albuquerque (1453-1515) the great Portrait of
JLJ4564145 Alphonse (Alfonso or Afonso) de albuquerque (1453-1515) the great Portrait of the Portuguese navigator and explorer. 16th century painting

Portrait of Fernand de Magellan (1480-1521) Portuguese navigator Anonymous painting of
JLJ4652491 Portrait of Fernand de Magellan (1480-1521) Portuguese navigator Anonymous painting of the 16th century. Seville, Museum of Fine Arts by Unknown Artist

Dumont D Urville, French Navigator (chromolitho)
667026 Dumont D Urville, French Navigator (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dumont D Urville, French Navigator); © Look and Learn; French

Regatta of Spanish galleons during an expedition to the Acores in 1582 under Philip II
JLJ4564089 Regatta of Spanish galleons during an expedition to the Acores in 1582 under Philip II (1527-1598), King of Spain. 16th century fresco. Hall of Battles, Palace of the Escorial, Madrid

The Veteran entering the port of Concarneau Detail. Painting by Michel Bouquet (1807-1890
JLJ4681559 The Veteran entering the port of Concarneau Detail. Painting by Michel Bouquet (1807-1890) 19th century Brest, Musee des Beaux Arts by Bouquet, Michel (1807-90); Musee des Beaux-Arts

M. Pilatre de Rozier, aeronaut by p. Goulet, engraved by p. Thoenert

Mr. le maris. d Arlande, first aerial navigator, Pujos, Andra, 1738-1788, artist
Mr. le maris. d Arlande, first aerial navigator, Pujos, Andra©, 1738-1788, artist, Half-length portrait of French balloonist Marquis Franazois Laurent d Arlande in uniform

Oval head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jean-Franazois Pilatre de Rozier, who took the first balloon flight in 1783

Portrait presumed to be of Vasco da Gama (1469-1524) c. 1524
XIR20536 Portrait presumed to be of Vasco da Gama (1469-1524) c.1524 by Portuguese School, (16th century); National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon, Portugal; Portuguese, out of copyright

Oval Head-and-shoulders Portrait Of French Balloonist Jean-franA
Oval Head-and-shoulders Portrait Of French Balloonist Jean-francois Pilatre De Rozier, Who Took The First Balloon Flight In 1783

M. Pilatre De Rozier, Aeronaut By P. Goulet, Engraved By P. Thoenert

Mr. Le Maris. D arlande, First Aerial Navigator, Pujos, Andre, 1738-1788, Artist, Half-length Portrait Of French Balloonist Marquis Francois Laurent D arlande In Uniform

Le veritable navigateur aerien. Design drawing for an airship navigational system project by Stoupy Bijou consisting of five balloons fastened to a sixty foot mast, a rudder, two 12 foot long oars

Mr. le maris. deArlande, premier navigateur aerien
Mr. le maris. dArlande, premier navigateur aerien. Half-length portrait of French balloonist Marquis Francois Laurent d Arlande in uniform. Date 1784. Mr. le maris

M. Pilatre de Rozier, navigateur aerien M. Pilatre de Rozier
M. Pilatre de Rozier, navigateur aerien. Bust-length profile portrait of French balloonist Pilatre de Rozier. Date between 1780 and 1800

F. Pilatre de Rozier. Premier navigateur aerien et pensionaire du roy. Oval head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jean-Francois Pilatre de Rozier

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"Navigateur: Exploring the Seas and Charting New Horizons" Immerse yourself in the serene beauty of a sea view on a calm day, captured in Gustave Lambert's 1864 oil painting. As you gaze at the tranquil waters, imagine the adventures that French hydrographer and navigator, Gustave Lambert himself embarked upon. Engraved depictions of renowned navigators like Jean Bart and Francis Drake transport us back to significant moments in history. Witness Sir Francis Drake being knighted by Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1581, honoring his remarkable achievements as a navigator. Jacques Cartier, another celebrated French navigator, is immortalized through an impressive statue standing proudly in Saint-Malo. His voyages paved the way for future explorers who would follow his footsteps across vast oceans. The famous Christopher Columbus takes center stage with a grand painting project on the ceiling depicting his arrival in America in 1492. This monumental event forever changed our understanding of geography and opened up new possibilities for exploration. Intricate details from Polyptych of Saint Vincent showcase how navigation played a vital role during ancient times. The polyptych portrays scenes where sailors sought guidance from Saint Vincent while navigating treacherous waters. Louis Antoine, Count of Bougainville's portrait captures the essence of an esteemed navigator who sailed around the world during the Age of Enlightenment. His contributions to cartography continue to inspire aspiring adventurers even today. Step into history as King Louis XVI imparts instructions to Captain Jean-Francois amidst turbulent times. Their collaboration symbolizes how leadership and navigation intertwine when facing challenges head-on. Regattas featuring Spanish galleons under Philip II's command highlight not only their naval prowess but also their determination to explore uncharted territories such as Acores islands. These expeditions pushed boundaries and expanded horizons beyond imagination. As we delve into these captivating glimpses into maritime history, let us appreciate the courage, skill, and ingenuity of these navigators.