Discoverer Collection (#6)

AMERIGO VESPUCCI (1454-1512). Italian navigator. Vespucci and his crew landing on the South American coast during their voyage of 1499-1500

FERDINAND & ISABELLA, 1493. Columbus at the court of Ferdinand and Isabella on his return from the New World in 1493. Engraving after Victor A. Searles, 1893

Sir Joseph Banks, c. 1830s (engraving)
XJF444385 Sir Joseph Banks, c.1830s (engraving) by Phillips, Thomas (1770-1845) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820)

Mr. E. H. Hargreaves, the Australian Gold Discoverer
Mr. E.H. Hargreaves, the Australian Gold Discoverer

Austin Henry Layard, Ll. D. Discoverer of the Nimroud Sculptures, 1851 Engraving
Austin Henry Layard, Ll.D. Discoverer of the Nimroud Sculptures, 1851 Engraving

Richard Bright, engraved by H. Cock, from The National Portrait Gallery, Volume I
KW285310 Richard Bright, engraved by H. Cock, from The National Portrait Gallery, Volume I, published c.1820 (litho) by Say

Signature of Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) Baronet of Banks (litho)
KW237036 Signature of Sir Joseph Banks (1743-1820) Baronet of Banks (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the Caribbean islands and the American state of Florida (coloured engraving)
XJL181925 Map of the Caribbean islands and the American state of Florida (coloured engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98) (after); Private Collection; Flemish, out of copyright

The Removal of the Remains of Dr. William Harvey, the Discoverer of the Circulation of the Blood, at Hempstead Church, Essex, Uk, 1883: Interior of the Vault of Hempstead Church

WILHELM CONRAD ROENTGEN (1845-1923). German physicist. An American cartoon, c1900, on Roentgens discovery of X-rays

AMERIGO VESPUCCI (1454-1512). Italian navigator. Vespucci and his crew landing on the South American coast during their voyage of 1499-1500

VASCO NUNEZ de BALBOA (1475-1519). Spanish explorer. Balboas first sight of the Pacific Ocean in 1513. Photogravure after a painting by Henri Felix Emmanuel Philippoteaux

COLUMBUS: SANTA MARIA. A modern replica of Christopher Columbus caravel, Santa Maria, made for a motion picture

COLUMBUS IN NEW WORLD. The earliest depiction of Christopher Columbus landing in the New World in 1492. Woodcut from Giuliano Datis Narrative of Columbus, Florence, Italy, 1493

FORT AT NAVIDAD, 1493. The fort at Navidad on Hispaniola, built largely from the timbers of the Santa Maria by members of Christopher Columbus crew

LANDING OF COLUMBUS, 1492. The West Indian islands discovered by Christopher Columbus. Woodcut from the illustrated edition of the Columbus letter to Gabriel Sanchez, 1493

COLUMBUS: HISPANIOLA, 1492. Christopher Columbus trading with the native Indians of Hispaniola on his first voyage to the New World, 1492

RELACAM VERDADEIRA, 1577. Title page of the first printed account of Hernando de Sotos discovery and exploration of Florida, the Relacam Verdadeira. Printed at Evora, Portugal, in 1577

COLUMBUSs CARAVEL, 1493. Caravel of Chrstiphor Columbus: colored woodcut, 1493

COLUMBUS: NEW WORLD, 1492. The First Sight of the New World (Christopher Columbus discovering America). American lithograph, 1892, after a painting of 1846 by Christian Ruben

COLUMBUS: DEPARTURE, 1492. The departure of Christopher Columbus from Palos, Spain, on 3 August 1492; the monastery of La Rabida is visible in the background

N. A. USA, Iowa, Onawa Wooden keelboat, full-scale replica of their main boat, on Blue Lake
USA, Iowa, Onawa, Wooden keelboat, replica of main boat, Blue Lake. Lewis and Clark State Park, Lewis and Clark Trail

USA, Lewis and Clark Trail, Idaho, US Highway 12 near Kamiah The Lewis and Clark
USA, Lewis and Clark Trail, Idaho, US Highway 12 near Kamiah, signs depicting the explorers

USA, Lewis and Clark Trail, Idaho, Lemhi Valley, Hwy 28 near Salmon Sacajawea s
Lewis and Clark Trail, Idaho, Lemhi Valley, Hwy 28, Sacajaweas homeland sign

Natives of Hispaniola aid Christopher Columbus crew in salvaging supplies from the Santa Maria
SANTA MARIA: WRECK, 1492. Natives of Hispaniola aid Christopher Columbus crew in salvaging supplies from the Santa Maria, wrecked on a coral reef on Christmas Day 1492

(1451-1509). Italian navigator. Columbus explaining his planned voyage in search of a sea route to Asia while staying
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS (1451-1509). Italian navigator. Columbus explaining his planned voyage in search of a sea route to Asia while staying at the monastery of La Rabida, 1490

Convair Atlas on display at Las Vegas
Group photograph of Convair Atlas on display at Las Vegas with Douglas Thor, Boeing Bomarc, Northrop Snark and Discoverer satellite mock-up - the Atlas was an actual ICBM modified for exhibition use

James Alfred Van Allen (b1914) American physicist. Discoverer of Magnetosphere (Van Allen belts)

Mr. E. h. Hargreaves
Mr. E.h. Hargreaves, The Australian Gold Discoverer

Austin Henry Layard, Ll. D. Discoverer of the Nimroud Sculptures, 1851 Engraving
Austin Henry Layard, Ll.D. Discoverer of the Nimroud Sculptures, 1851 Engraving

Hilaire de Chardonnet, French engineer C018 / 0622
Hilaire de Chardonnet (1839-1924), French engineer. Chardonnet was a French engineer, chemist and industrialist who invented the process of manufacturing rayon

Wallace Carothers, US chemist C018 / 0621
Wallace Hume Carothers (1896-1937), US industrial chemist, handling a sample of neoprene. Carothers studied at the University of Illinois, receiving his doctorate in 1924

Doctors at peace conference, Moscow 1987
Physicians at a peace conference. Seen here (left to right) are Professors Daniel Bovet, Ettore Biuca and Alberto Magliari

Andrey Kapitsa, Russian geographer
Andrey Petrovich Kapitsa (b.1931), Russian geographer and polar explorer. Kapitsa was born in Cambridge, England while his father Pyotr was working at the University there

Guido Tonelli, CERN physicist. Guido Tonelli (born 1950) is an Italian physicist who is one of the leaders of the Compact Muon Solenoid (CMS) project

Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac, French chemist
Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac (1778-1850), French chemist. In 1804, Gay-Lussac made balloon ascents to measure changes in magnetism and air composition with altitude

Polar explorers Sorokin and Kapitsa, 1964
Antarctic explorers. Scientists Oleg Sorokin (left) and Andrei Kapitsa, members of a 1964 expedition to the centre of Antarctica

Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer C015 / 5790
Christopher Columbus, Italian explorer

Ernest Shackleton, Anglo-Irish explorer
Ernest Henry Shackleton (1874-1922), Anglo-Irish Antarctic explorer. Shackleton was born in County Kildare, Ireland, and served as a junior officer on Captain Scotts 1901 National Antarctic

William Ramsay, Scottish chemist C013 / 7702
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Joseph Priestley, British chemist
Joseph Priestley (1733-1804), British chemist and clergyman. Best known as the discoverer of oxygen, Priestley carried out a range of research into the composition and nature of air

Lord Rayleigh discovering argon, 1894
Lord Rayleigh working with argon, as depicted in a caricature published in the British weekly magazine Vanity Fair in 1899

(1819-1868). American dentist. Mortons home, Etherton Cottage, at Wellesley, Massachusetts
WILLIAM T.G. MORTON (1819-1868). American dentist. Mortons home, Etherton Cottage, at Wellesley, Massachusetts, where the early experiments and discovery of anesthesia were made

English physician. Stipple engraving, American, 1817
EDWARD JENNER (1749-1823). English physician. Stipple engraving, American, 1817

MAGELLAND, Ferdinand (1480-1521). Portuguese navigator and discoverer. Map of the Magellans Trip (Ferdinand Magellan) (1519). Southern of the Patagonia and Tierra Del Fuego

FLEMING, Alexander (1881-1955). British microbiologist, discoverer of the penicillin. Nobel Prize in 1945. Alexander Fleming. Oil on canvas. Private Collection

NUхZ DE BALBOA, Vasco (1475-1517). Spanish discoverer
" NUх Z DE BALBOA, Vasco (1475-1517). Spanish discoverer and conqueror. Picture from the book " Retratos de Varones Ilustres" (Portrait of Distinguished Men). Engraving."

COLUMBUS, ChrIstopher (1451-1506); Polo, Marco (1254-1324). Sailor at the Catholic Monarchs service, discoverer of America

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"Unveiling the Secrets: Pioneers of Discovery" In a world driven by curiosity, these remarkable individuals have left an indelible mark on the course of human knowledge. From unraveling the mysteries of DNA to exploring uncharted territories, they embody the spirit of discovery that has shaped our understanding of the world. At the forefront stands Charles Darwin, a British naturalist whose portrait captures his profound impact on evolutionary biology. His groundbreaking work in "On the Origin of Species" revolutionized our comprehension of life's diversity and interconnectedness. Joining him in this league are Watson and Crick, whose DNA discovery paved the way for modern genetics. Their portrait serves as a reminder that within every strand lies an intricate code that defines who we are. August Ferdinand Mobius, known for his contributions to mathematics and theoretical physics, reminds us that exploration extends beyond tangible realms. His legacy lives on through Möbius strips and their fascinating properties. Simpson's research into anaesthetics during the 1840s showcases how scientific breakthroughs can transform medical practices. The portrait depicts Simpson delving into uncharted territory with determination and innovation. Marie Curie's captivating gaze reflects her immense achievements as a Polish-French physicist. Her pioneering research on radioactivity earned her two Nobel Prizes and forever changed our understanding of atomic structure. The partnership between Marie and Pierre Curie exemplifies collaboration at its finest. Together, they pushed boundaries in their pursuit of scientific truth while inspiring future generations with their unwavering dedication. James Van Allen's contribution to astrophysics is symbolized by his portrait—a testament to his groundbreaking discoveries about Earth's radiation belts bearing his name today. He expanded humanity's reach beyond our planet through relentless exploration. Lastly, Willem Barentsz embarks upon his third voyage in Cornelis Claesz' map—an emblematic representation of explorers who ventured into unknown waters centuries ago.