Giovanni Stradano Collection

Giovanni Stradano, Flemish painter
5893372 Giovanni Stradano, Flemish painter.; (add.info.: Portrait of Giovanni Stradano or Jan Van der Straet, Flemish mannerist painter, 1523-1605. Jean Stradan)

Crowning of Thorns, n.d. Creators: Christoph Schwarz, Joannes Stradanus, Jan Swart Van Groningen
Crowning of Thorns, n.d

Men Hunting Ibexes with Hounds, 1578. Creator: Joannes Stradanus
Men Hunting Ibexes with Hounds, 1578

Mill by the Stream, n.d. Creator: Joannes Stradanus
Mill by the Stream, n.d

Design for Frontispiece to the Seven Virtues, 1598. Creator: Joannes Stradanus
Design for Frontispiece to the Seven Virtues, 1598

Saint James the Great, 1590/1605. Creator: Joannes Stradanus
Saint James the Great, 1590/1605

The Capture of a Swarm of Bees in a Farmyard, 1578/1605. Creator: Joannes Stradanus
The Capture of a Swarm of Bees in a Farmyard, 1578/1605

Title Plate from "The Introduction of the Silkworm"[Vermis Sericus], ca. 1595 Creator: Karel van Mallery
Title Plate from " The Introduction of the Silkworm" [Vermis Sericus], ca. 1595

The Incubation of the Silkworm Eggs, Plate 3 from "The Introduction of the Silkworm"[... ca. 1595
The Incubation of the Silkworm Eggs, Plate 3 from " The Introduction of the Silkworm" [Vermis Sericus], ca. 1595

The Gathering of Mulberry Leaves and the Feeding of the Silkworms, Plate 5 from "The I... ca. 1595
The Gathering of Mulberry Leaves and the Feeding of the Silkworms, Plate 5 from " The Introduction of the Silkworm" [Vermis Sericus], ca. 1595

The Reeling of Silk, Plate 6 from "The Introduction of the Silkworm"[Vermis Sericus], ... ca. 1595
The Reeling of Silk, Plate 6 from " The Introduction of the Silkworm" [Vermis Sericus], ca. 1595

Hunter using a leopard to hunt rabbits (engraving)
7185754 Hunter using a leopard to hunt rabbits (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Joannes Stradanus) (1523-1605) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hunter using a leopard to hunt rabbits)

Alexander the Great watching animals fight, 16th century (engraving)
3960955 Alexander the Great watching animals fight, 16th century (engraving) by Straet, Jan van der (Giovanni Stradano) (1523-1605) (after); (add.info.: Alexander the Great watching animals fight)

Three Goddesses: Minerva, Juno and Venus, c. 1587 (pen and brown ink and black
4073455 Three Goddesses: Minerva, Juno and Venus, c.1587 (pen and brown ink and black and red chalk heightened with white on laid paper) by Straet

New Inventions of Modern Times [Nova Reperta], The Discovery of America, plate 1, ca. 1600

Child Birth, from The Course of Human Life, 1570. Creator: Pieter Furnius
Child Birth, from The Course of Human Life, 1570

Youth, from The Course of Human Life, 1570. Creator: Pieter Furnius
Youth, from The Course of Human Life, 1570

Old Age and Death, from "The Course of Human Life", 1570
Old Age and Death, from " The Course of Human Life", 1570

The Enticement of Luxury, from The Course of Human Life, 1570. Creator: Pieter Furnius
The Enticement of Luxury, from The Course of Human Life, 1570

Amassing Knowledge, from The Course of Human Life, 1570. Creator: Pieter Furnius
Amassing Knowledge, from The Course of Human Life, 1570

Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Creator: Cristofano Cartaro
Saint Nicholas of Bari and the Three Poor Girls, 1587. Formerly attributed to Cornelis Cort

A Hunting Party, ca. 1555-65. Creator: Joannes Stradanus
A Hunting Party, ca. 1555-65. Formerly attributed to Antonio Tempesta

A Navigating Expert at Work in His Study with Globe and Compass, c1591, (1928). After The Invention of the Compass, an engraving after Joannes Stradanus

Two monks present silkworms smuggled from China to the Byzantine Emperor Justinian, 6th century. Plate 2 from Vermis Sericus (The Silkworm)

Columbus discovering America, 1492, (c1600). Artist: Theodoor Galle
Columbus discovering America, 1492, (c1600). Christopher Columbus meeting the allegorical figure of America, depicted as a woman in a hammock

Plancius Taking A Sight, 1592. Artist: Theodoor Galle
Plancius Taking A Sight, 1592. Petrus Plancius (1552-1622) calculates his position with the help of the sun. After Jan van der Straet (1523-1605). From The Studio Volume 87

Alexander the Great watching animals fight. 16th century engraving after a work by Jan van der Straet, 1523- 1605. (Also known as Giovanni Stradano, van der Straat, Stradanus, Stratensis)

Amerigo Vespucci (1471-1512), Italian-born Spanish explorer. Vespucci observing the constellation of the Southern Cross. During his voyages

Printing office, c1600. On the left compositors are at work setting up text using letters from a case in front of them. In the centre background type is being inked ready to be printed on to paper in

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"Giovanni Stradano: A Master of Engravings and Depicting Life's Journey" Giovanni Stradano, born as Jan Van der Straet in Bruges, Belgium, was a renowned Flemish artist who left an indelible mark on the world of engravings during the late 16th century. His exceptional talent for capturing intricate details and his ability to depict various aspects of life made him one of the most sought-after artists of his time. One notable work by Stradano is "The Introduction of the Silkworm, " a series created around 1595 under the patronage of Karel van Mallery. The title plate sets the stage for this captivating journey into sericulture, showcasing Stradano's meticulous attention to detail and skillful composition. In Plate 3, "The Incubation of Silkworm Eggs, " we witness nature's miracle unfold as tiny eggs hatch into delicate silkworms. With each stroke, Stradano brings these creatures to life, highlighting their fragility yet immense potential. Moving forward in this silk-making process depicted in Plate 5, "The Gathering of Mulberry Leaves and Feeding Silkworms, " we are transported to a bustling scene where workers diligently collect leaves while others carefully nourish these voracious larvae. Through his artistry, Stradano captures both the labor-intensive nature and importance placed on every step involved in producing exquisite silk fabrics. Plate 6 reveals "The Reeling of Silk, " where skilled artisans extract fine threads from cocoons with utmost precision. Here again, Stradano showcases his mastery by portraying not only technical accuracy but also conveying a sense of reverence for this ancient craft that has captivated civilizations throughout history. Beyond sericulture-themed works lie other remarkable pieces that demonstrate Giovanni Stradano's versatility as an artist.