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Theodor De Bry Collection (page 2)

Theodor de Bry, a renowned Flemish engraver and publisher, left an indelible mark on the world of art and exploration

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Native American Men Smoke Curing Smoking Customs

Native American Men Smoke Curing Smoking Customs
Two Native American men smoke their catch of indigenous animals and reptiles. After a late 16th century work by Theodor de Bry

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Native Americans Indigenous Indians Men Women

Native Americans Indigenous Indians Men Women
Native Americans, both men and women, till the soil and plant seeds. After a late 16th century work by Theodor de Bry

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Shipwreck Shipwrecked Settlers Building New Boat

Shipwreck Shipwrecked Settlers Building New Boat
Shipwrecked settlers building a new boat. On the right men gather wood from the wreck and bring it to where the new boat is being built. Other men plant crops for food for the onward journey

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Spanish Priests Soldiers Attacked Indigenous

Spanish Priests Soldiers Attacked Indigenous
Spanish priests and soldiers attacked by indigenous people after their arrival in the Americas. After a late 16th century work by Theodor de Bry

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Timucua Tribe Defeat Potano Tribe Florida Floridian

Timucua Tribe Defeat Potano Tribe Florida Floridian
The Timucua tribe with the assistance of the French defeats the Potano tribe. Both tribes were Floridian. After a late 16th century work by Theodor de Bry

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Florida French France Build Building Fort Defence

Florida French France Build Building Fort Defence
In Florida the French build a fort on a secure triangular shaped island. After a late 16th century work by Theodor de Bry

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: French Officer France Florida Floridians Indians

French Officer France Florida Floridians Indians
A French officer negotiates with indigenous Floridians for a supply of grain. After a late 16th century work by Theodor de Bry

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: French Naval Captain Sets Foot Island Florida

French Naval Captain Sets Foot Island Florida
A French naval captain sets foot on an island in Florida. After a late 16th century work by Theodor de Bry

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Native Americans Indigenous Indians People Test

Native Americans Indigenous Indians People Test
Believing that European invaders may be gods, native Americans test their immortality. After a late 16th century work by Theodor de Bry

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Christopher Columbus is arrested by order of the Spanish Crown before being sent back to Spain in

Christopher Columbus is arrested by order of the Spanish Crown before being sent back to Spain in chains to face charges of incompetance and brutality during his tenure as governor of the Indies

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Design Theodor de Bry Edouard Baldus French

Design Theodor de Bry Edouard Baldus French
Design by Theodor de Bry; Edouard Baldus (French, born Germany, 1813 - 1889); Paris, France; 1866; Heliogravure; 15.6 x 10.8 cm (6 1, 8 x 4 1, 4 in.)

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Design Pendant Jewel Attributed Theodor de Bry

Design Pendant Jewel Attributed Theodor de Bry
Design for a Pendant Jewel; Attributed to Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528 - 1598); Netherlands; about 1580 - 1590; Pen and black ink and brown wash; 7.4 x 4.8 cm (2 15, 16 x 1 7, 8 in.)

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Fountain Youth Theodor de Bry Flemish 1528-1598

Fountain Youth Theodor de Bry Flemish 1528-1598
The Fountain of Youth. Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528-1598). Etching

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Golden Age Theodor de Bry Flemish 1528-1598 Engraving

Golden Age Theodor de Bry Flemish 1528-1598 Engraving
The Golden Age. Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528-1598). Engraving

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Soldiers March Theodor de Bry Flemish 1528-1598

Soldiers March Theodor de Bry Flemish 1528-1598
Soldiers on the March. Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528-1598). Engraving

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Prayer Theodor de Bry Flemish 1528-1598 Engraving

Prayer Theodor de Bry Flemish 1528-1598 Engraving
Prayer. Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528-1598). Engraving

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Cavaliers Theodor de Bry Flemish 1528-1598 Engraving

Cavaliers Theodor de Bry Flemish 1528-1598 Engraving
Cavaliers. Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528-1598). Engraving

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Detail Horned Mask Wearing Whimple Design Sword

Detail Horned Mask Wearing Whimple Design Sword
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Portrait Duke Alva Series Tazza Designs ca 1588

Portrait Duke Alva Series Tazza Designs ca 1588
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Frieze Grotesques Mask Wearing Whimple Crown

Frieze Grotesques Mask Wearing Whimple Crown
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Portrait William I Orange Series Tazza Designs

Portrait William I Orange Series Tazza Designs
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Pride Folly Series Tazza Designs ca 1588 Engraving

Pride Folly Series Tazza Designs ca 1588 Engraving
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Charitas Acts Charity Series Tazza Designs ca

Charitas Acts Charity Series Tazza Designs ca
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Angel Trampling Skeleton Grotisch fur alle Kunstler

Angel Trampling Skeleton Grotisch fur alle Kunstler
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Frieze Bearded Mask Wearing Headdress Tendrils

Frieze Bearded Mask Wearing Headdress Tendrils
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Design Knife Handles Death Lucretia Grotesques

Design Knife Handles Death Lucretia Grotesques
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Frieze Grotesques Horned Bearded Figure Strapwork

Frieze Grotesques Horned Bearded Figure Strapwork
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Scene Warning Venereal Disease Circle Center

Scene Warning Venereal Disease Circle Center
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Design Sword Dagger Handle Putto-Head Lion -Head Masks

Design Sword Dagger Handle Putto-Head Lion -Head Masks
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Design Dish Portraits Roman Emperors Caesar Claudius

Design Dish Portraits Roman Emperors Caesar Claudius
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Design Sword Dagger Handle Suicide Cleopatra

Design Sword Dagger Handle Suicide Cleopatra
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Couple Shaking Hands Grotisch fur alle Kunstler

Couple Shaking Hands Grotisch fur alle Kunstler
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Frieze Half-Length Female Figure Holding Two Horns

Frieze Half-Length Female Figure Holding Two Horns
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Design Dish Portraits Roman Emperors Nero Galba

Design Dish Portraits Roman Emperors Nero Galba
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Frieze Half-Length Figure Holding Cornucopias

Frieze Half-Length Figure Holding Cornucopias
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Design Dish Portraits Roman Emperors Vetllius

Design Dish Portraits Roman Emperors Vetllius
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Title Page Grotisch fur alle Kunstler 1580-1600

Title Page Grotisch fur alle Kunstler 1580-1600
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Design Dish Portraits Roman Emperors Tiberius

Design Dish Portraits Roman Emperors Tiberius
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Frieze Two Female Figures Holding Books ca 1590

Frieze Two Female Figures Holding Books ca 1590
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528 - 1598), Ornament, engraving

Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528 - 1598), Ornament, engraving

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Medallion with Tiberius top center, lower left Vespasian and lower right Titus, print

Medallion with Tiberius top center, lower left Vespasian and lower right Titus, print maker: Theodor de Bry, c. 1588

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Medallion with Caesar, Claudius and Otho, Theodor de Bry, c. 1588

Medallion with Caesar, Claudius and Otho, Theodor de Bry, c. 1588

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Picture frame with an elongated cartouche with rounded sides, Theodor de Bry, 1593

Picture frame with an elongated cartouche with rounded sides, Theodor de Bry, 1593

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528-1598), Ornament for Knife Handle, engraving

Theodor de Bry (Flemish, 1528-1598), Ornament for Knife Handle, engraving

Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Joseph Scaliger, French religious scholar

Joseph Scaliger, French religious scholar
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Background imageTheodor De Bry Collection: Native American tribal dance, artwork

Native American tribal dance, artwork
Native American tribal dance. Coloured engraving based on a 16th-century artwork of an Algonquian tribal dance on Roanoke Island on the coast of North Carolina, USA



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Theodor de Bry, a renowned Flemish engraver and publisher, left an indelible mark on the world of art and exploration. His intricate engravings captured the essence of various historical events and cultures, providing valuable insights into the early days of European colonization. In one captivating engraving titled "Spanish seamen building caravel, " De Bry transports us back in time to witness the construction of a magnificent ship. The meticulous details showcase the dedication and skill required to navigate uncharted waters. Another masterpiece by De Bry is his map of the Americas, created between 1590-1601. This intricately designed piece offers a comprehensive view of this vast continent, highlighting its diverse landscapes and regions that were yet to be fully explored. One cannot overlook De Bry's depiction of Sir Walter Raleigh's expedition in 1585 on his map of Virginia. This significant event marked England's first attempt at establishing a permanent settlement in North America, forever changing history. Beyond historical events, De Bry also delved into biblical narratives with his enchanting engraving titled "Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. " Through his skilled craftsmanship, he brings to life this iconic tale with vivid imagery that captivates viewers' imagination. De Bry's fascination with indigenous cultures shines through in his hand-colored engraving titled "Native Indians Dancing. " This vibrant portrayal showcases their rich traditions and customs while honoring their connection to nature. Venturing beyond American shores, De Bry explores exotic lands like Islas de los Ladrones (Marianas Islands) in his work "Islands of Thieves. " With great attention to detail, he unveils these distant islands' mysteries while igniting curiosity about far-flung corners of our planet. In another remarkable piece called "A Chief Lord Roanoac, " taken from A Briefe and True Reportofthe New Found LandofVirginia by Thomas Hariot (1588), we catch a glimpse into Native American culture.