The Partitioning of the Globe between Spain and Portugal

1634

Willem Basse

Associated Names
Willem Basse

Artist, Dutch, 1613 or 1614 - 1672

This is a drawing of a group of figures gathered around a globe and a table. The scene illustrates a gathering where central figures are engaged in conversation or discussion. One figure is seated and wearing elaborate robes and a crown-like headdress, while the table is covered with a cloth featuring intricate patterns, bearing a globe and several books. The overall arrangement is balanced, with figures on either side.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    etching and engraving on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    David K. E. Bruce Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 10.6 x 15.7 cm (4 3/16 x 6 3/16 in.)
    sheet: 11.9 x 17.5 cm (4 11/16 x 6 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1994.70.14

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Hollstein, no. 62

  • Volume Title

    Der Zee-Vaert Lof (Praise of Sea-Faring)

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Van Hattum Collection; purchased 1989 by NGA library (transferred to permanent collection in 1994).

Associated Names

Bibliography

1949

  • Hollstein, F.W.H. et al. German engravings, etchings and woodcuts ca. 1400-1700. 8 vols. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberger, 1954-1868. Dutch and Flemish etchings, engravings and woodcuts, ca. 1450-1700. Vols. I-XV, XVIII, XIX. Amsterdam: Menno Hertzberge

Inscriptions

by later hand, lower left verso in graphite: 14.-

Wikidata ID

Q75125728

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