Artist
Theodor Galle(Netherlandish, 1571–1633)Netherlandish, 1571–1633
Artistafter
Johannes Stradanus(Flemish, 1523–1605, active Italy)Flemish, 1523–1605, active Italy
PublisherPublished by
Joannes Galle(Flemish, c. 1600–1676)Flemish, c. 1600–1676
CultureFlemish
Titles
- Nova Reperta: Title Page
Datec. 1600
MediumEngraving on laid paper
DimensionsPlate or block: 8 1/16 × 10 1/2 in. (20.5 × 26.7 cm)
Sheet (sheet): 11 1/8 × 13 9/16 in. (28.3 × 34.4 cm)
Sheet (sheet): 11 1/8 × 13 9/16 in. (28.3 × 34.4 cm)
Credit LineSarah Campbell Blaffer Foundation, Houston
Object numberBF.1998.9.20
Non exposé
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Department
Sarah Campbell Blaffer FoundationObject Type
"Renaissance Technology in Print," Hawn Gallery, Jake and Nancy Hamon Arts Library, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, August 20–October 12, 2012.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed below the image on the left of the margin: 1 Americe. 2 Lapis polaris. 3 Ignibus / Amata puluis. 4 Imprimi volumina. / 5 Rotisq iugis indita hora ferreis.
Printed below the image center of the margin: 6 Hyacum. 7 Ab igne Stilla. 8 Fila Serica. / 9 Staphaeq: prisco operta cunc ta Saeculo.
Printed below the image on the right of the margin: ALOYSIO ALAMANNIO FLOR. NO / I. STRAD. INVENT. DD.
Written on the sheet bottom right: 20 engravings after Stradanus by Johan / Collaert and edited by Joan Galle / 2d etat [?]
Printed below the image center of the margin: 6 Hyacum. 7 Ab igne Stilla. 8 Fila Serica. / 9 Staphaeq: prisco operta cunc ta Saeculo.
Printed below the image on the right of the margin: ALOYSIO ALAMANNIO FLOR. NO / I. STRAD. INVENT. DD.
Written on the sheet bottom right: 20 engravings after Stradanus by Johan / Collaert and edited by Joan Galle / 2d etat [?]
Printed on the image bottom right: Ioan. Stradanus inuent. Ioan. Galle excudit Antuerpiae.
verso printed label with typed additions: HARVARD ART MUSEUMS[underlined] / Prints and the Pursuit of Knowledge in Early Modern Europe / Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum (6 September 2011-10 December 2011) /
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art (17 January 2012-8 April 2012) / Hans Collaert the younger / Invention of the Compass[underlined] / Sarah Campbell Foundation / Object No. TL40986.2 / Cat. No.: 1 Crate No.: PPK 16
Mary and Leigh Block Museum of Art (17 January 2012-8 April 2012) / Hans Collaert the younger / Invention of the Compass[underlined] / Sarah Campbell Foundation / Object No. TL40986.2 / Cat. No.: 1 Crate No.: PPK 16
Catalogue raisonnéNew Hollstein 322 (Stradanus); New Hollstein 1205 (Collaert)
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Jacob Hoefnagel
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Engraving on paper
BF.2008.10