Bibliotheca Chalcographica Collection

Frontispiece with vignettes of scientists within borders
6040095 Frontispiece with vignettes of scientists within borders. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece with vignettes of astronomer, geographer)

Josias Simmler, 1530-1576, Swiss theologian and classicist
6040091 Josias Simmler, 1530-1576, Swiss theologian and classicist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Josias Simmler, 1530-1576, Swiss theologian and classicist)

George Major, 1502-1574, Lutheran theologian
6040087 George Major, 1502-1574, Lutheran theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Major, 1502-1574, Lutheran theologian of the Protestant Reformation)

Johannes Wolf, c. 1521-1572, Swiss Reformed theologian
6040086 Johannes Wolf, c.1521-1572, Swiss Reformed theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Wolf, c.1521-1572, Swiss Reformed theologian, born in Zurich)

Johann Brenz, 1499-1570, German theologian
6040085 Johann Brenz, 1499-1570, German theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Brenz, 1499-1570)

Paul Eber, 1511-1569, German Lutheran theologian
6040084 Paul Eber, 1511-1569, German Lutheran theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paul Eber, 1511-1569, German Lutheran theologian, reformer and hymnwriter)

Conrad Lycosthenes, 1518-1561, Alsatian humanist
6040074 Conrad Lycosthenes, 1518-1561, Alsatian humanist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conrad Lycosthenes, 1518-1561, Alsatian humanist and encyclopedist)

Philip Melanchthon, 1497-1560, Lutheran reformer
6040073 Philip Melanchthon, 1497-1560, Lutheran reformer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Melanchthon, 1497-1560, German Lutheran reformer)

Lorenz Durnhofer, 1532-1594, German theologian
6040070 Lorenz Durnhofer, 1532-1594, German theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lorenz Durnhofer, 1532-1594, German evangelical theologian)

Johannes Aepinus, 1499-1553, German theologian
6040064 Johannes Aepinus, 1499-1553, German theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johannes Aepinus, 1499-1553, German Lutheran theologian)

Georg Witzel, 1501-1573, German theologian
6040056 Georg Witzel, 1501-1573, German theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georg Witzel, 1501-1573, German theologian. Georgius Wicelius Theologus Pontificius)

Martin Luther, 1483-1546, German Reformer
6040047 Martin Luther, 1483-1546, German Reformer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin Luther, 1483-1546, German professor of theology, composer, priest, monk)

Huldrych Zwingli, 1484-1531, Swiss Reformer
6040039 Huldrych Zwingli, 1484-1531, Swiss Reformer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Huldrych Zwingli or Ulrich Zwingli, 1484-1531)

Johann Geiler von Kaisersberg, 1445-1510, Swiss preacher
6040037 Johann Geiler von Kaisersberg, 1445-1510, Swiss preacher. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Geiler von Kaisersberg, 1445-1510, Swiss priest)

Hugues Babet, French philosopher
6040003 Hugues Babet, French philosopher. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugues Babet, French philosopher, poet, philologist and Hellenist, 1474-1556)

Pierre Gautier Chabot, French humanist writer
6040002 Pierre Gautier Chabot, French humanist writer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierre Gautier Chabot, French humanist writer, 1516-1597)

Joest Lips, Flemish philologist
6039997 Joest Lips, Flemish philologist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joest Lips or Joost Lips, Flemish philologist, philosopher and humanist, 1547-1606)

Theodore Gazis, Greek humanist
6039992 Theodore Gazis, Greek humanist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theodore Gazis or Thessalonicensis, Greek humanist and translator of Aristotle, c1398-1475)

William Camden, English antiquarian
6039973 William Camden, English antiquarian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Camden, English antiquarian, historian, topographer, herald)

Guglielmo Gratarolo, 1516-1568, Italian alchemist
6039945 Guglielmo Gratarolo, 1516-1568, Italian alchemist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guglielmo Gratarolo or Grataroli, 1516-1568)

Georg Laube, German physician from Augsburg, 1554-1597
6039943 Georg Laube, German physician from Augsburg, 1554-1597. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georg Laube, German physician from Augsburg, 1554-1597)

Joachim von Watt, Swiss humanist, 1484-1551
6039940 Joachim von Watt, Swiss humanist, 1484-1551. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joachim Vadian or Joachim von Watt, Swiss humanist, scholar)

Charles de l Ecluse, physician, botanist, 1526-1609
6039936 Charles de l Ecluse, physician, botanist, 1526-1609. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles de l Ecluse, physician, botanist and horticulturist, 1526-1609)

Adolf Occo, physician, 1524-1606
6039935 Adolf Occo, physician, 1524-1606. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Adolphe Occo or Adolf Occo, physician, humanist and numistatist, 1524-1606)

Conrad Gessner, Swiss physician, 1516-1565
6039933 Conrad Gessner, Swiss physician, 1516-1565. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Conrad Gessner, Swiss physician, naturalist, bibliographer and philologist 1516-1565)

Leonhart Fuchs, German physician and botanist 1501-1566
6039930 Leonhart Fuchs, German physician and botanist 1501-1566. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leonhart Fuchs, German physician and botanist 1501-1566)

Janus Cornarius, Saxon humanist, c1500-1558
6039929 Janus Cornarius, Saxon humanist, c1500-1558. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Janus Cornarius, Saxon humanist, philologist, translator, and botanist, c1500-1558)

Johann Winter von Andernach, German physician, 1505-1574
6039927 Johann Winter von Andernach, German physician, 1505-1574 by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Winter von Andernach, German physician, professor)

George Wirth, German physician, , born in Gorlice 1424
6039925 George Wirth, German physician, , born in Gorlice 1424. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Wirth, German physician to King Louis of Hungary)

Francois Modius, Flemish jurist and humanist, 1556-1597
6039924 Francois Modius, Flemish jurist and humanist, 1556-1597. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Modius, Flemish canon, jurist and humanist, 1556-1597)

Francois Hotman, on his deathbed, 1524-1590
6039919 Francois Hotman, on his deathbed, 1524-1590. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Hotman, on his deathbed, 1524-1590. French Protestant lawyer and writer)

Simon Pistoris the Younger, German jurist
6039918 Simon Pistoris the Younger, German jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Simon Pistoris the Younger, German jurist from Leipzig)

Johann Oldendorp, 1486-1567, German jurist and reformer
6039913 Johann Oldendorp, 1486-1567, German jurist and reformer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Oldendorp, 1486-1567, German jurist and reformer)

Matthew Wesenbeck, 1531-1586, Belgian jurist
6039905 Matthew Wesenbeck, 1531-1586, Belgian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Matthew Wesenbeck, 1531-1586, Belgian jurist and student of Gabriel Mudaeus)

Johann Schneidewein, 1519-1568, German jurist
6039902 Johann Schneidewein, 1519-1568, German jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Schneidewein, 1519-1568, German jurist)

Michel de l Hopital, 1507-1573, French statesman
6039900 Michel de l Hopital, 1507-1573, French statesman. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Michel de l Hopital, 1507-1573, French statesman, ambassador, chancellor)

John of Imola, 1370-1436, Italian jurist
6039896 John of Imola, 1370-1436, Italian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni Nicoletti, John of Imola, Johannes de Imola, 1370-1436, Italian jurist)

Jason de Mayno, 1435-1519, Italian jurist
6039895 Jason de Mayno, 1435-1519, Italian jurist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jason de Mayno, 1435-1519, Giasone del Maino, Italian jurist)

Francis White, 1564-1638, English theologian
6039887 Francis White, 1564-1638, English theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francis White, 1564-1638, English theologian, Bishop of Carlisle)

Tobias Matthew, 1546-1628, Archbishop of York
6039885 Tobias Matthew, 1546-1628, Archbishop of York. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tobias Matthew, 1546-1628, Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University)

Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury, 1560-1617
6039878 Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury, 1560-1617. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Abbot, Bishop of Salisbury, 1560-1617, Anglican clergyman, academic)

John Williams, Archbishop of York, 1582-1650
6039875 John Williams, Archbishop of York, 1582-1650.. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Williams, Welsh clergyman and political advisor to King James I)

Philippe de Gamache, 1558-1625, French theologian
6039870 Philippe de Gamache, 1558-1625, French theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philippe de Gamache, 1558-1625)

Johann Sebastian Pfauser, 1520-1569, Lutheran theologian
6040060 Johann Sebastian Pfauser, 1520-1569, Lutheran theologian. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Sebastian Pfauser, 1520-1569)

Johann Cochlaeus, 1479-1552, German humanist
6040057 Johann Cochlaeus, 1479-1552, German humanist. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Cochlaeus, 1479-1552, German humanist, music theorist, and controversialist)

Leo Jud, 1482-1542, Swiss reformer
6040046 Leo Jud, 1482-1542, Swiss reformer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leo Jud, 1482-1542, Swiss reformer who worked with Huldrych Zwingli in Zurich)

Pope Adrian VI, 1459-1523
6040044 Pope Adrian VI, 1459-1523. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Adrian VI, born Adriaan Florensz Boeyens, 1459-1523)

Berchtold Haller, 1492-1536, German Protestant reformer
6040042 Berchtold Haller, 1492-1536, German Protestant reformer. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berchtold Haller, 1492-1536)

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"Bibliotheca Chalcographica: A Tribute to the Scholars of the Renaissance" Step into the world of intellectual giants through the captivating frontispiece of "Bibliotheca Chalcographica. " This remarkable piece showcases vignettes of esteemed scientists, each enclosed within intricate borders. Among these luminaries is Josias Simmler, a Swiss theologian and classicist whose profound insights shaped theological discourse during his time. George Major, a Lutheran theologian known for his unwavering commitment to religious reform, also finds his place in this illustrious collection. Johannes Wolf, a Swiss Reformed theologian renowned for his erudition and scholarly pursuits, stands alongside Johann Brenz and Paul Eber—German theologians who played pivotal roles in shaping Protestant thought. Conrad Lycosthenes, an Alsatian humanist celebrated for his contributions to literature and philosophy, adds further depth to this gathering of brilliant minds. Philip Melanchthon's presence cannot be overlooked; as a Lutheran reformer and close associate of Martin Luther himself, he left an indelible mark on religious history. Lorenz Durnhofer's inclusion pays homage to this German theologian's dedication to advancing theological knowledge. Johannes Aepinus and Georg Witzel join their ranks as influential German theologians who contributed significantly to religious scholarship. Finally, we encounter Martin Luther—the towering figure whose audacious ideas sparked the Protestant Reformation—a man whose legacy continues to shape Christianity even today. The "Bibliotheca Chalcographica" serves as both a visual feast and historical treasure trove—an ode to those who fearlessly pursued knowledge amidst tumultuous times. It invites us into an era where intellect reigned supreme—a testament that their wisdom endures long after they have departed from this mortal realm.