Basel Collection (#3)

Tankard, Basel, late 17th century (parcel-gilt silver)
3434817 Tankard, Basel, late 17th century (parcel-gilt silver) by Swiss School, (17th century); height: 17.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Makers mark MD; cover possibly Hungarian)

Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam Writing, 1523 (mixed technique on paper
3956456 Portrait of Erasmus of Rotterdam Writing, 1523 (mixed technique on paper, mounted on fir wood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 37.1 x 30.8 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Birds eye view of Basel, Switzerland (engraving)
6001411 Birds eye view of Basel, Switzerland (engraving) by Eltzner, Adolf (1816-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birds eye view of Basel, Switzerland)

Utopiensium Alphabetum (Utopian Alphabet) from the 1518 third edition of
5615730 Utopiensium Alphabetum (Utopian Alphabet) from the 1518 third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) first published in 1516

Printers mark of Johann Frobens (c. 1460 -1527) showing two hands holding
5615734 Printers mark of Johann Frobens (c.1460 -1527) showing two hands holding the caduceus from the 1518 third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) first published in 1516

Basle, on the Rhine (engraving)
669668 Basle, on the Rhine (engraving) by Prout, Samuel (1783-1852) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basle, on the Rhine)

The Iconoclasts at Basle burning images and idols, illustration from
621396 The Iconoclasts at Basle burning images and idols, illustration from The History of Protestantism by James Aitken Wylie (1808-1890), pub

Vintage 19th century / 1900 photograph: Basel, Switzerland, city river and bridges

BT3. 267. 5 p. 739 Allium, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii
2636165 BT3.267.5 p.739 Allium, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes by Leonhart Fuchs, 1542 (litho) by Fullmaurer, Heinrich (fl.1542) & Meyer

Costumes of the 13th century. A prince and two knights swearing allegiance to a king, the investiture of a knight, a wedding ceremony, and a king with crown over chainmail armour

Milk-vendor anabaptists of Basel, Switzerland, 16th century
Milk-vendor Anabaptists of Basel, Switzerland, 16th century. Anabattisti. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Verico from Giulio Ferrarios Costumes Ancient and Modern of the Peoples of the World

Swiss hero Arnold von Winkelried sacrificing himself
Swiss hero Arnold von Winkelried throwing himself on the Austrian pikes at the battle of Sempach, 1386. Arnoldo di Winkelried. After a painting by Konrad Grob

Basel (engraving)
5223616 Basel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Basel. Illustration for Switzerland Its Mountains And Valleys described by Woldemar Raden (Bickers)

The Spahlenthor and Holbeins Fountain, Basel (engraving)
5223610 The Spahlenthor and Holbeins Fountain, Basel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Spahlenthor and Holbeins Fountain, Basel)

Title page from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia
5615735 Title page from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) first published in 1516. Woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger (c.1497-1543)

Illuminated "N"from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia
5615733 Illuminated " N" from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) first published in 1516

Portrait of Adelberg III von Barenfels, 1526 (oil on fir wood)
3959924 Portrait of Adelberg III von BAarenfels, 1526 (oil on fir wood) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484/5-1545); 61.4 x 48.2 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

School Masters Signboard, 1516 (mixed technique on spruce wood)
3956453 School Masters Signboard, 1516 (mixed technique on spruce wood) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543); 55.3 x 65.5 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel

Servant girl of Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a tiny cap secured with a ribbon, and wears a polka dot fichu

Anabaptist milkmaid of Switzerland, 19th century
Anabaptist milkmaid of the Canton of Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. She carries a pail of milk and wears a simple cornette cap, braided hair tied with a ribbon

Peasant woman of Baden, Switzerland, 19th century
Peasant woman of Baden, near Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. Her straw hat is decorated with silk pompons, and her toque with bows

Young girl of the Canton of Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. She wears a silk tricolor cap, fichu, laced bodice, embroidered bib, apron, and petticoats

The Walk of a Pachyderm (Colour Litho)
2783462 The Walk of a Pachyderm (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The walk of a pachyderm)

BT3. 267. 5 p. 51 Cyclamen, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii
2636162 BT3.267.5 p.51 Cyclamen, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes by Leonhart Fuchs, 1542 (litho) by Fullmaurer, Heinrich (fl.1542) & Meyer

BT3. 267. 5 p. 78 Juniper, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii
2636166 BT3.267.5 p.78 Juniper, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes by Leonhart Fuchs, 1542 (litho) by Fullmaurer, Heinrich (fl.1542) & Meyer

Costumes of Europe, Basel, Switzerland
Costumes of Europe - Basel, Switzerland. 19th century

The Pachyderm Crime (Colour Litho)
2777837 The Pachyderm Crime (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pachyderm Crime)

Costume of a woman of Basel (engraving)
3646464 Costume of a woman of Basel (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costume of a woman of Basel)

The exchange on 26 December, 1795, of Madame Royale at Basle for 6 French prisoners
CHT392220 The exchange on 26 December, 1795, of Madame Royale at Basle for 6 French prisoners captured by the Austrians (coloured engraving) by French School

Johann Heinrich Wieland, Swiss lawyer and politician in the Helvetic Republic (engraving)
6014506 Johann Heinrich Wieland, Swiss lawyer and politician in the Helvetic Republic (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Heinrich Wieland (1758-1838)

Map of the Island of Utopia, Book frontispiece (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF131218 Map of the Island of Utopia, Book frontispiece (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (16th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Roman baths, Basel, Switzerland, and baths at Bergamo, Asia Minor (litho)
5996443 Roman baths, Basel, Switzerland, and baths at Bergamo, Asia Minor (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman baths, Basel, Switzerland)

Illuminated "V"from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia
5615732 Illuminated " V" from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) first published in 1516

Illuminated "O"from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia
5615731 Illuminated " O" from the 1518 Basel third edition of Utopia by Sir Thomas More (1478-1535) first published in 1516

BT3. 267. 5 p. 533 Aubergine, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii
2636163 BT3.267.5 p.533 Aubergine, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes by Leonhart Fuchs, 1542 (litho) by Fullmaurer, Heinrich (fl.1542) & Meyer

BT3. 267. 5 p. 311 Violet, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii
2636159 BT3.267.5 p.311 Violet, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes by Leonhart Fuchs, 1542 (litho) by Fullmaurer, Heinrich (fl.1542) & Meyer

The Basel Messenger (litho)
908295 The Basel Messenger (litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Idem - Hinzelin, a Nancy); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright

The Veritable Lame Messenger, Basel, Switzerland (litho)
908294 The Veritable Lame Messenger, Basel, Switzerland (litho) by French School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Messanger de Bale - Deckerr, a Montbeliard); The Stapleton Collection; French

Zeppelin flying over Basel (colour litho)
3104850 Zeppelin flying over Basel (colour litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zeppelin flying over Basel)

BT3. 267. 5. p. 627 Pea, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii
2636164 BT3.267.5. p.627 Pea, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes by Leonhart Fuchs, 1542 (litho) by Fullmaurer, Heinrich (fl.1542) & Meyer

View at Basle, 1842 (w / c on paper)
STC444680 View at Basle, 1842 (w/c on paper) by Harper, John (1809-42); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; British, out of copyright

Cotton in Egypt (engraving)
1049056 Cotton in Egypt (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cotton in Egypt. Illustration for The Graphic)

Danse Macabre (litho)
964708 Danse Macabre (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Danse Macabre (Dance of Death), Basel

Iris Germanica, 1542 (hand-coloured woodcut)
985885 Iris Germanica, 1542 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Fuchs, Leonhard (1501-66); 36.2x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Iris Germanica. From De historia stirpium commentarii insignes)

BT3. 267. 5 p. 311 Paeony, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii
2636158 BT3.267.5 p.311 Paeony, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes by Leonhart Fuchs, 1542 (litho) by Fullmaurer, Heinrich (fl.1542) & Meyer

BT3. 267. 5 p. 125 Wild Angelica, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii
2636157 BT3.267.5 p.125 Wild Angelica, illustration from De historia stirpium commentarii insignes by Leonhart Fuchs, 1542 (litho) by Fullmaurer, Heinrich (fl.1542) & Meyer

Male and Female Head, mid 16th century (oil on paper)
5055824 Male and Female Head, mid 16th century (oil on paper) by Baldung Grien, Hans (1484-1545) (circle of); 18.5 x 22.4 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; German, out of copyright

Courtyard of the Rathhaus, Basel (engraving)
5223612 Courtyard of the Rathhaus, Basel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Courtyard of the Rathhaus, Basel)

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Basel, a city that encapsulates the essence of history and culture, is truly a phenomena in itself. Known to Ptolemy as "Colonia Raurica Augusta, " this world-renowned Swiss destination has countless treasures waiting to be discovered. One cannot mention Basel without acknowledging its vibrant Carnival, known as Basler Fasnacht. This lively celebration brings the entire city to life with colorful costumes, elaborate masks, and enchanting music echoing through the streets, and is an experience that immerses visitors in the rich traditions and joyous spirit of Basel. Nestled in the Canton City, Switzerland, Basel boasts an impressive transportation system highlighted by its iconic Swiss trams at BVB M-Parc depot. These sleek vehicles effortlessly navigate through the picturesque streets of this charming European city. The Rhine River gracefully flows through Basel's heart, adding another layer of beauty to an already mesmerizing landscape. The sight of boats gliding along its waters creates a serene ambiance that captivates both locals and tourists alike. As one explores Basel on foot or by tram, they will stumble upon historical gems like Nicholas of Cusa's birthplace or antique maps showcasing Switzerland's evolution over time. Every corner tells a story; every building whispers secrets from centuries past. From atop Wettstein Bridge lies a breathtaking view encompassing the majestic Minster and old town area – an image straight out of a fairytale book. The blend of medieval architecture with modernity creates an enchanting atmosphere unique to Basel. Art enthusiasts will find solace within this cultural hub as well; graffiti adorns walls throughout the cityscape – each stroke representing passion and creativity from local artists who have left their mark on these urban canvases.