Andre Thevet Collection

South American cannibals, 16th century
South American cannibals. 16th-century artwork of indigenous people of South American dismembering and roasting their slain enemies

Egyptian palm tree, 16th century artwork. The fruits of this palm tree are being harvested. The palm tree most commonly cultivated in this way is the date palm tree, which has sweet edible fruit

Brazil. As savages make war against each other... From Cosmografia universal by André Thevet, 1558
Brazil. As savages make war against each other... From Cosmografia universal by Andre Thevet, 1558. Private Collection

William the Conqueror, first Norman King of England, from True Portraits
5669006 William the Conqueror, first Norman King of England, from True Portraits by AndreThevet published in 1584 (engraving) by Thevet

King Louis XI of France (engraving)
816601 King Louis XI of France (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis XI, King of France)

Louis de Lorraine (engraving)
816597 Louis de Lorraine (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louis de Lorraine, French nobleman who claimed the Kingdom of Naples)

Titus Livius Patavinus (engraving)
816593 Titus Livius Patavinus (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Titus Livius Patavinus, Roman historian popularly known as Livy)

John VI Kantakouzenos (engraving)
816590 John VI Kantakouzenos (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John VI Kantakouzenos, Byzantine emperor from 1347 to 1354)

Pierre d Ailly (engraving)
816587 Pierre d Ailly (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre d Ailly, French theologian, astrologer, and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church)

Hesiod (engraving)
816581 Hesiod (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hesiod, Greek poet. Published in Portraits and Lives of Illustrious Men, by Andre Thevet, Paris, 1584)

Henry III of France (engraving)
816579 Henry III of France (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry III of France, King of France)

Bertrand du Guesclin (engraving)
816574 Bertrand du Guesclin (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bertrand du Guesclin, Breton knight and French military commande)

Fergus of Galloway (engraving)
816564 Fergus of Galloway (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fergus of Galloway, 12th century king, a Lord of Galloway)

John of Austria (engraving)
816562 John of Austria (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John of Austria, military leader who was an illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V)

Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (engraving)
816545 Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pseudo-Dionysius the Areopagite)

Archimedes of Syracuse (engraving)
816542 Archimedes of Syracuse (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archimedes of Syracuse, Greek philosopher, mathematician, physicist, engineer)

Jean Zonare (engraving)
816642 Jean Zonare (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Zonare, French historian, theologian and Byzantine canon)

Philippe de Villiers de L Isle-Adam (engraving)
816639 Philippe de Villiers de L Isle-Adam (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philippe de Villiers de L Isle-Adam)

Polydore Vergil of Urbino (engraving)
816635 Polydore Vergil of Urbino (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Polidoro Virgili, Italian humanist scholar, historian, priest and diplomat)

Synesius (engraving)
816629 Synesius (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Synesius, Greek bishop of Ptolemais in the Libyan Pentapolis)

Strabo (engraving)
816628 Strabo (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strabo, Greek geographer, philosopher and historian)

King Sebastian I of Portugal (engraving)
816627 King Sebastian I of Portugal (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastian I, King of Portugal and the Algarves)

Johannes Gutenberg: German inventor whos invention of the movable type printing
5669005 Johannes Gutenberg: German inventor whos invention of the movable type printing press started the printing revolution, from True Portraits by AndreThevet published in 1584 by Thevet

Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus (engraving)
816618 Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gaius Plinius Caecilius Secundus, lawyer, author)

Philo of Alexandria (engraving)
816608 Philo of Alexandria (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philo of Alexandria, Hellenistic Jewish Biblical philosopher born in Alexandria)

Alessandro Piccolomini (engraving)
816607 Alessandro Piccolomini (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alessandro Piccolomini, Italian humanist and philosopher from Siena, Italy)

Saint Nicephorus I (engraving)
816606 Saint Nicephorus I (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Nicephorus I, Christian Byzantine writer)

Jean de Montfort (engraving)
816603 Jean de Montfort (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean de Montfort, Lord of Toron, and Lord of Tyre)

Cosimo di Giovanni degli Medici (engraving)
816600 Cosimo di Giovanni degli Medici (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cosimo di Giovanni degli Medici, the first of the Medici political dynasty)

Francois de Bonne (engraving)
816591 Francois de Bonne (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois de Bonne, duc de Lesdiguieres, soldier of the French Wars of Religion)

Libanius (engraving)
816586 Libanius (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Libanius, Greek-speaking teacher of rhetoric of the Sophist school)

Hippocrates of Cos (engraving)
816582 Hippocrates of Cos (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hippocrates of Cos, ancient Greek physician)

Herodotus (engraving)
816576 Herodotus (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herodotus, ancient Greek historian)

Wilhelm Frolich (engraving)
816575 Wilhelm Frolich (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wilhelm Frolich, colonel-general of the Swiss Guards)

Artus Gouffier (engraving)
816573 Artus Gouffier (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artus Gouffier, Lord of Boiss, French nobleman and politician)

Rene de Birague (engraving)
816549 Rene de Birague (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene de Birague, chancellor of France and cardinal)

Basil of Caesarea (engraving)
816546 Basil of Caesarea (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basil of Caesarea, Greek bishop of Caesarea Mazaca in Cappadocia, Asia Minor)

Andre Thevet (engraving)
816638 Andre Thevet (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andre Thevet, French Franciscan priest, explorer, cosmographer and writer)

Guillaume Postel (engraving)
816625 Guillaume Postel (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guillaume Postel, French linguist, astronomer, diplomat, professor and religious universalist)

Saladin (engraving)
816620 Saladin (engraving) by Thevet, Andre (1504-92) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salah ad-Din Yusuf ibn Ayyub, better known as Saladin)

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Andre Thevet (1504-1592) was a renowned French explorer, cartographer, and author of the 16th century. His works encompassed various aspects of history, geography, and culture from around the world. One of his notable contributions was documenting South American cannibals during his travels. Through vivid descriptions and illustrations, he shed light on their customs and practices, providing valuable insights into this intriguing civilization. In another artistic endeavor, Thevet depicted an Egyptian palm tree in a 16th-century artwork. This masterpiece showcased his exceptional talent as an artist while capturing the exotic allure of distant lands. Furthermore, Thevet's engraving from La Cosmographie revealed a unique transportation technique for boats on the Island of Crete. This innovative method demonstrated his keen eye for practical solutions that could enhance maritime travel during that era. Trinity Island became immortalized through Thevet's engraving in Universal Cosmology. With meticulous attention to detail, he portrayed its beauty and mystique in such a way that it transported viewers to this enchanting location. The realm of mythical creatures also fascinated Thevet as seen in his depiction of a sea monster in Universal Cosmology. By skillfully combining imagination with scientific curiosity, he brought these fantastical beings to life on paper. Through portraiture artistry, Andre Thevet captured the essence and significance of influential figures throughout history. From Anselm of Canterbury to Khayr al-Din Barbarossa - Turkish corsair and admiral - each portrait conveyed their power and charisma with remarkable precision. Not limited by time or borders, Thevet ventured further back into history with portraits like Casimir III - King of Poland known as Great - Rabanus Maurus Magnentius - German Benedictine monk and theologian - Jacques de Molay – French Grand Master Knight Templar – William the Conqueror – first Norman King England –and even King Louis XI of France.