Johannes Collection (#8)

The Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, 19th century. Artist: Johann Poppei
The Brandenburg Gate, Berlin, 19th century. The only remaining city gate of Berlin, the Brandenburg Gate was commissioned by Frederick William II of Prussia

Carnival in Venice, 17th century. Artist: Johannes Lingelbach
Carnival in Venice, 17th century. Found in the collection of the State Open-air Museum Palace Gatchina, St Petersburg

Richard Muhlfeld, German clarinettist, 1890s. The quality of Muhlfelds (1856-1907) playing, with the Meiningen orchestra, has been credited with inspiring Johannes Brahms to resume composing in

Johannes Brahms, German composer and pianist, 1889. Artist: C Brasch
Johannes Brahms, German composer and pianist, 1889. Brahms (1833-1897) was one of the leading musical figures of the Romantic period. From a private collection

The Gutenberg Monument, Frankfurt, Germany, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
The Gutenberg Monument, Frankfurt, Germany, late 19th century. Memorial to German metalworker and inventor Johannes Gutenberg (1400-1468) who invented a method of printing from movable type

Basket of Fruit and Admiral Butterfly on Stone Table, 1610. Artist: Joannes Busschaert
Basket of Fruit and Admiral Butterfly on Stone Table, 1610

Series of observations of the planet Saturn, 1656. These observations made by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687), latinized name of the German astronomer Jan Hewel or Hewelcke

Regular geometrical solids of various types, 1619. On centre right are the geometrical solids for the elements Earth, Air, Fire, Water and the fifth heavenly element

Johannes Hevelius, German astronomer, 1673. Known now by the latinized form of his name - Jan Hewel or Hewelcke - Hevelius (1611-1687)

Keplers explanation of the structure of the planetary system, 1619. Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) used the five regular polyhedra between the spheres of the planets in the diagram of his explanation

Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe, 17th century. Artist: Johannes Hevelius
Copernican (heliocentric) system of the universe, 17th century. Nicholas Copernicus published his sun-centred theory of the universe in his De Revolutionibus (1543)

Music of the Spheres, 1619. The divine musical scales of the planets which German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630) calculated from the velocities of the planets when closest to

Title page of A Discourse Concerning a New World & Another Planet by John Wilkins, 1683. Copernicus, Galileo and Kepler are represented in the bottom corners. (London, 1683 (Ist edition 1640))

Keplers concept of an attractive force from the Sun - a virtue, early 16th century. Johannes Keplers (1571-1630) idea of gravity by which he hoped to account for his elliptical planetary orbits was

Keplers illustration to explain his discovery of the elliptical orbit of Mars, 1609. Working with data collected by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe

Johannes Hevelius, German astronomer, 1647. Known now by the latinized form of his name - Jan Hewel or Hewelcke - Hevelius (1611-1687)

Johannes Kepler, German astronomer, early 17th century, (c1903). Kepler (1571-1630) went to Prague in 1600 to assist Tycho Brahe

Johannes Kepler, German astronomer, c1600, (c1870). Kepler (1571-1630) went to Prague in 1600 to assist Tycho Brahe. On Tychos death the following year

Kepler and Brahe at work together (c1600), c1870. German astronomer Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), left, with the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1564-1601)

Transit of Venus, 1639, (1662). Artist: Johannes Hevelius
Transit of Venus, 1639, (1662). Polish astronmer Johannes Heveliuss engraving of Jeremiah Horrockss observations of the transit of Venus, 24 November 1639

A page from the Gutenberg Bible, 15th century. Artist: Johannes Gutenberg
A page from the Gutenberg Bible, the first use of moveable type, 15th century

Detail from the fifteenth century Gutenburg Bible, of the opening of Ephesians. Artist: Johannes Gutenburg
Detail from the Gutenburg Bible, of the opening of Ephesians, 1454

Page from a Gutenberg Bible, 1455. Artist: Johannes Gutenberg
Page from the Gutenberg Bible, 1455. Johann Gutenberg (c1398-1468) is regarded as the inventor of movable type. In 1455 he produced the first large printed book, the Gutenberg Bible

Page from Gutenbergs Bible, c1455. Artist: Johannes Gutenberg
Page from Gutenbergs Bible, c1455. Johann Gutenberg (c1398-1468) is regarded as the inventor of movable type. In 1455 he produced the first large printed book, the Gutenberg Bible

Constellation of Andromeda, 1723. Andromeda chained to rocks waiting for rescue by Perseus. German astronomer and lawyer Johannes Bayer (1572-1625)

Constellation of Leo, 1723. From Uranometria by Johannes Bayer. (Ulm, 1723). German astronomer and lawyer Johann Bayer (1572-1625)

Constellation of Argo Navis, 1723. From Uranometria by Johannes Bayer. (Ulm, 1723). German astronomer and lawyer Bayer (1572-1625)

Fruits on a Table Setting of Stone, c1653-1659. Artist: Johannes Borman
Fruits on a Table Setting of Stone, c1653-1659

Observing a solar eclipse, 1673. Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687), a wealthy Polish brewer and councillor of Danzig, devoted much time and money to astronomy

The Culture House, Reykjavik
The Culture House in Reykjavik was built in 1906 1908 to house the National Library and National Archives of Iceland and was opened to the public in 1909. Date: circa 1910

Gerhard Johannes Vossius - Dutch scholar
Gerhard Johannes Vossius (1577-1649) - Dutch scholar. Date: circa 1640

Processional cross of Santa Eulalia. By Francesc Vilardell
Gothic art. Processional cross of Santa Eulalia. By Francesc Vilardell. 1383. Adverse. The three Marys, St John and the soldiers. Gilded silver with enamel. Treasure of the Cathedral of Barcelona

A Man looking for a deer tears for being aphrodisiac. Xilografia. Hortus Sanitatis by Johannes de Cuba (1430-1503). 15th C

Operation a calculation of the gallbladder. Xilografia. Hort
Medical history. Doctor operating a calculation of the gallbladder. Xilografia. Hortus Sanitatis by Johannes de Cuba (1430-1503). 15th C

Johannes Kepler (1571-1630). Engraving. Colored
Johannes Kepler (1571-1630). German mathematician and astronomer. Engraving in Germania, 1882. Colored

Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck (c. 1600-1662)
Johannes Cornelisz Verspronck (c.1600-1662). Dutch painter. Portrait of a Girl Dressed in Blue, 1641. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert (1557-1644), 1633, by Rembr
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert (1557-1644), 1633. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

The Quay de Paris in Rouen, 1839, by Johannes Bosboom (1817
Johannes Bosboom (1817-1891). Dutch painter. The Quay de Paris in Rouen, 1839. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

The Shop of the Bookdealer Pieter Meijer Warnars on the Vijg
Johannes Jelgerhuis (1770-1836). Dutch painter. The Shop of the Bookdealer Pieter Meijer Warnars on the Vijgendam in Amsterdam, 1820. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

A mountain valley with Diana and her nymphs by Jan Tilens (1
Jan Tilens (1589-1630). Flemish painter. A mountain valley with Diana and her nymphs. Gemaldegalerie. Berlin. Germany

Observatory and astronomical instruments by Johannes Heveliu
Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687). Polish astronomer. Observatory and astronomical instruments. Engraving. 19th century. Colored

Toledo, Spain. Le Theatre du Monde. 17th century
Spain. Toledo. Panorama. Le Theatre du Monde, by Guillaume et Joan Blaeu. Amsterdam, 1645

Arkhangelsk, Russia. Le Theatre du Monde. 17th century
Russia. Arkhangelsk. Panorama. Le Theatre du Monde, by Guillaume et Joan Blaeu. Amsterdam, 1645

The Lighthouse of Alexandria. Le Theatre du Monde. 17th cent
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The Lighthouse of Alexandria. 3rd century BC. Le Theatre du Monde, by Guillaume et Joan Blaeu. Amsterdam, 1645

Friedrich Reinhold Kreutzwald (1803-1882). Estonian writer. Bust. Granite, 1952. By the Estonian sculptors Johannes Hirv (1902-1953) and Martin Saks (1902-1962).Tartu. Estonia

Mass of Saint Gregory by Jan Polack
Jan Polack (1435-1519). Mass of Saint Gregory. Augsburg, 1496. Painting on wood. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany

The Gr?ninger Bible. Germany. Printed by Johann Gruninger
Hans Gr?ninger (1455-1533). German printer and publisher. The Gr?ninger Bible. Germany. Printed by Johann Gruninger. 1485. Deutsches Historisches Museum. Berlin. Germany

Kepler, Johannes (1571-1630) German mathematician and astronomer. Considered the founder of modern astronomy. Colored engraving

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Johannes, a name that resonates with brilliance and creativity. From the enchanting brushstrokes of Vermeer to the melodic compositions of Brahms, this name has left an indelible mark on art and music. Vermeer's "View on Delft" transports us to a serene landscape, capturing the essence of his mastery. Johannes Vermeer, a Dutch painter from the 17th century, was known for his meticulous attention to detail and use of light in his works. In another realm of artistry, we find Johannes Brahms. A German composer whose melodies have stood the test of time. His photo captures him in deep contemplation as he creates harmonies that touch our souls. Speaking of portraits, let us not forget Jan van Eyck's masterpiece - "The Arnolfini Portrait. " This iconic painting showcases Van Eyck's skillful depiction of intricate details and symbolism. Music intertwines with visual arts once again as Vermeer presents us with "Guitar Player. " The delicate strokes bring forth both beauty and harmony through this captivating piece. But it doesn't stop there; it is associated with celestial wonders. Andreas Cellarius' "Atlas Coelestis" reveals astronomical marvels meticulously mapped out by this brilliant cartographer. Moving away from art momentarily, we encounter Kruger & Chamberlain - two names intertwined in history. Their collaboration brought about significant political change during South Africa's apartheid era. Returning to philosophy-theology realms brings us face-to-face with Duns Scotus - a profound thinker who delved into complex matters through his work titled "Scriptum q. " Celestial maps take center stage yet again as Johannes Van Keulen presents us with breathtaking depictions beyond our earthly realm. These maps ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our skies. Johannes Scotus Erigena emerges from history as one of Europe's greatest thinkers during medieval times. His philosophical and theological contributions continue to inspire scholars today.