Stradanus Collection

ARRIVAL OF AMERIGO VESPUCCI in the New World. (Vespucci meeting the allegorical representation of America). Engraving by Theodor Galle after the drawing, c1580, by Stradanus

Oleum Olivarum, plate 12 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c
XJF448294 Oleum Olivarum, plate 12 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Giovanni Stradano, Flemish painter
5893372 Giovanni Stradano, Flemish painter.; (add.info.: Portrait of Giovanni Stradano or Jan Van der Straet, Flemish mannerist painter, 1523-1605. Jean Stradan)

Illustration showing a sixteenth-century printing workshop, Antwerp, Belgium. Based on a plate by Stradanus
5310723 Illustration showing a sixteenth-century printing workshop, Antwerp, Belgium. Based on a plate by Stradanus; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521) on his ship 'Victoria'. Allegorical celebration of the first voyage of
527801 Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521) on his ship 'Victoria'. Allegorical celebration of the first voyage of circumnavigation (1519-1522) led by Magellan

Printing office. On left compositors are at work setting up text using letters from 'case' in front of them
531519 Printing office. On left compositors are at work setting up text using letters from 'case' in front of them

Alexander the Great watching animals fight, 16th century (engraving)
3960955 Alexander the Great watching animals fight, 16th century (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); (add.info.: Alexander the Great watching animals fight)

Horologia Ferrea, plate 5 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c
XJF448297 Horologia Ferrea, plate 5 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontispiece to Nova Reperta, engraved by Theodor Galle, c
XJF448296 Frontispiece to Nova Reperta, engraved by Theodor Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Conspicilla, plate 15 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c
XJF448292 Conspicilla, plate 15 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Goddesses: Minerva, Juno and Venus, c. 1587 (pen and brown ink and black
4073455 Three Goddesses: Minerva, Juno and Venus, c.1587 (pen and brown ink and black and red chalk heightened with white on laid paper) by Straet

New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Discovery of America, plate 1, ca. 1600

Child Birth, from The Course of Human Life, 1570. Creator: Pieter Furnius
Child Birth, from The Course of Human Life, 1570

Youth, from The Course of Human Life, 1570. Creator: Pieter Furnius
Youth, from The Course of Human Life, 1570

Old Age and Death, from "The Course of Human Life", 1570
Old Age and Death, from " The Course of Human Life", 1570

The Enticement of Luxury, from The Course of Human Life, 1570. Creator: Pieter Furnius
The Enticement of Luxury, from The Course of Human Life, 1570

Amassing Knowledge, from The Course of Human Life, 1570. Creator: Pieter Furnius
Amassing Knowledge, from The Course of Human Life, 1570

Indulgence for donation of alms towards the building of a Church to the Virgin of Guadalupe (modern facsimile impression), 1608 (facsimile 1930-40)

Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Creator: Cristofano Cartaro
Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Formerly attributed to Cornelis Cort

A Hunting Party, ca. 1555-65. Creator: Joannes Stradanus
A Hunting Party, ca. 1555-65. Formerly attributed to Antonio Tempesta

A Navigating Expert at Work in His Study with Globe and Compass, c1591, (1928). After The Invention of the Compass, an engraving after Joannes Stradanus

Two monks present silkworms smuggled from China to the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, 6th century. Plate 2 from Vermis Sericus (The Silkworm)

Columbus discovering America, 1492, (c1600). Artist: Theodoor Galle
Columbus discovering America, 1492, (c1600). Christopher Columbus meeting the allegorical figure of America, depicted as a woman in a hammock

Plancius Taking A Sight, 1592. Artist: Theodoor Galle
Plancius Taking A Sight, 1592. Petrus Plancius (1552-1622) calculates his position with the help of the sun. After Jan van der Straet (1523-1605). From The Studio Volume 87

Amerigo Vespucci (1471-1512), Italian-born Spanish explorer. Vespucci observing the constellation of the Southern Cross. During his voyages

Printing office, c1600. On the left compositors are at work setting up text using letters from a case in front of them. In the centre background type is being inked ready to be printed on to paper in

Silk Production Silkworm Eggs Spreading Out Shelves
Silk production in Europe in the 16th century. Spreading silkworm eggs out on shelves. From Vermis Sericus, a series of engravings by Karel van Mallery after a work by Jan van der Straet

Silk Production Reeling Thread Threads Silk Cocoons
Silk production in Europe in the 16th century. Reeling threads of silk from cocoons. From Vermis Sericus, a series of engravings by Karel van Mallery after a work by Jan van der Straet

Silk Production Gathering Collecting Mulberry Leaves
Silk production in Europe in the 16th century. Gathering mulberry leaves and feeding the silkworms. From Vermis Sericus, a series of engravings by Karel van Mallery after a work by Jan van der

Alexander the Great watching animals fight. 16th century engraving after a work by Jan van der Straet, 1523- 1605. (Also known as Giovanni Stradano, van der Straat, Stradanus, Stratensis)

Arno Fishermen Stradanus Flemish 1523 1605 Netherlands
The Arno with Fishermen; Stradanus (Flemish, 1523 - 1605); Netherlands; between 1580 and 1596; Pen and brown ink, brown and blue wash, and white gouache heightening on gray paper

Oleum Olivarum, The Invention Of The Olive Oil Press, Engraving Circa 1591, By Stradanus Or Stratesis, 1523-1605 A Flemish Artist Working In 16th Century Florence, Italy

THE PRINTING OF BOOKS. Copper engraving by Theodor Galle (c1570-1633) after Jan van der Straet, from Nova Reperta, Antwerp, late 16th century

New Inventions Modern Times Nova Reperta Invention
Artokoloro

Wild Boar Hunt Spears 1570 Engraving Sheet 17 5 / 8 x 12 7 / 8
Artokoloro

Aestas, engraved by Philip Galle, c. 1580 (engraving)
XJF465101 Aestas, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ver, engraved by Philip Galle, c. 1580 (engraving)
XJF465100 Ver, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: This print, which shows Spring)

Winter, engraved by Philip Galle, c. 1580 (engraving)
XJF448299 Winter, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Four Seasons, engraved by Philip Galle, c. 1580 (engraving)
XJF448298 The Four Seasons, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print showing Sol, or Helios)

Calculating Longitude with the Declination of the Sun, plate 17 from Nova Reperta
XJF448290 Calculating Longitude with the Declination of the Sun, plate 17 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet

Mola Aquaria, plate 10 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c. 1580-1605
XJF448287 Mola Aquaria, plate 10 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Color Olivi, plate 14 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c. 1580-1605
XJF448291 Color Olivi, plate 14 from Nova Reperta, engraved by Philip Galle, c.1580-1605 (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oleum olivarum, the invention of the olive oil press, engraving circa 1591, by Stradanus or Stratesis, 1523-1605 a Flemish artist working in 16th century Florence, Italy

The Spectacles Seller, engraved by Jan Collaert and Joan Galle (1600-76) (engraving)
XIR202757 The Spectacles Seller, engraved by Jan Collaert and Joan Galle (1600-76) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale

Amerigo Vespucci (1471-1512) Italian-born Spanish explorer. Shown here observing the constellation of the Southern Cross. America named from Latinised form of his name. Engraving after Stradanus, 1522

Printing office. On left compositors are at work setting up text using letters from case in front of them. Centre back type is being inked ready to be printed on to paper in flatbed screwjack press

Ferdinand Magellan (c1480-1521) on his ship Victoria. Allegorical celebration of the first voyage of circumnavigation (1519-1522) led by Magellan

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Stradanus, a renowned artist of the 16th century, captured significant moments in history through his intricate engravings. One such masterpiece is the depiction of Amerigo Vespucci's arrival in the New World. In this captivating artwork, Vespucci meets an allegorical representation of America herself. The engraving, skillfully crafted by Theodor Galle after Stradanus' drawing, transports us back to the year 1580. Another remarkable piece from Stradanus is "Oleum Olivarum, " plate 12 from Nova Reperta. Engraved by Philip Galle, it showcases the discovery and production of olive oil during that era. This illustration not only highlights technological advancements but also emphasizes the importance of agriculture and trade. Intriguingly, it also delves into historical events like Alexander the Great watching animals fight. Through his detailed engravings, he brings to life this ancient spectacle that fascinated audiences in the 16th century. The artist's exploration extends beyond historical scenes; he also captures everyday activities such as women spinning silk and heating silkworms on fire in "Vermis sericus. " These images provide insight into various industries and crafts prevalent during that time. Frontispiece to Nova Reperta serves as a testament to Stradanus' versatility as an artist. Engraved by Theodor Galle, it symbolizes new discoveries and inventions emerging during this period – a visual celebration of human ingenuity. Among his works are also depictions of mythological figures like Minerva, Juno, and Venus – three goddesses who embody wisdom, power, and love respectively. Rendered with pen and brown ink on black paper c1587; these drawings showcase Stradanus' mastery over different mediums. Stradanus collaborated extensively with Philip Galle for Nova Reperta series which included notable pieces like "Horologia Ferrea" and "Conspicilla.