Title Page for Nova Reperta (New Discoveries)

c. 1590/1593, published before 1636

Attributed to Hans Collaert the Younger after Jan van der Straet

Associated Names
Hans Collaert the Younger

Artist, Flemish, 1566 - 1628

Theodor Galle

Publisher, Flemish, c. 1571 - 1633

Jan van der Straet

Artist After, Flemish, 1523 - 1605

This image depicts an assortment of objects and symbols representing discoveries and inventions. It includes items such as a map, celestial instruments, printing press, alchemical apparatus, and globes. Two large circular medallions are featured in the center of the composition. One has a map labeled with "Christopher Columbus," and the other features a star with the name "Flavius Amalfitanus Inventor." Various tools and objects surrounding these central elements suggest a theme of discovery, innovation, and exploration. The artwork's classical style pays homage to scientific and exploratory achievements.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    plate: 20.6 × 26.7 cm (8 1/8 × 10 1/2 in.)
    sheet: 26.8 × 34.6 cm (10 9/16 × 13 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1964.8.1574

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    New Hollstein, no. 322, State iv/vi

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. 72 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1952: Vol. VII, no. 410.

1993

  • The New Hollstein Dutch & Flemish Etchings, Engravings and Woodcuts, 1450-1700. (Johannes Stradanus, Marjolein Leesberg, author). Ouderkerk aan den Ijssel: Sound & Vision Publishers, 2008, no. 322, state iv/vi.

Wikidata ID

Q65512210

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