Pieter Collection (#21)

JOHANNES PETER MULLER (1801-1858). German physiologist and anatomist

JAMES SCOTT (1649-1685). Duke of Monmouth. Aquatint, 18th century, after a painting by Sir Peter Lely

PETER POND (1740-1807). American fur trader and explorer. Copy, 1785, of Ponds map of the region between the Mississippi River and Hudson Bay

GEORGE MONCK (1608-1670). Duke of Albermarle. English soldier. Oil on canvas, c1665-66, from the studio of Sir Peter Lely

PETER THE HERMIT. (c1050-1115). French ascetic and crusader. Peter the Hermit preaching the First Crusade, 1095 A.D.: oil on canvas, c1822, by Francesco Hayez

PIETER CORNELIS MONDRIAN (1872-1944). Dutch painter. Self-portrait. Oil on canvas, c1900

MARIE DE MEDICIS (1573-1642). Queen of France, 1600-1610. The landing of Marie de Medicis at Marseilles, 1600. Oil on canvas by Peter Paul Rubens, 1621-25

SARAH POLK (1803-1891). Wife of President James Knox Polk. Oil on canvas, 1846, by George Peter Alexander Healy

PETER KALM (1715-1779). Swedish botanist

SIR PETER LELY (1618-1680). British painter. Self-portrait, oil on canvas, c1660

LOUIS XIII (1601-1643). The birth of Louis XIII. Oil on canvas by Peter Paul Rubens

PETER FANEUIL (1700-1743). American merchant. Oil on canvas by John Smibert, 1739
PETER FANEUIL (1700-1743). American merchant.Oil on canvas by John Smibert, 1739

THOMAS GROSVENOR, 1775. Lieutenant Thomas Grosvenor (1744-1825) and his servant Asaba at the Battle of Bunker Hill, 17 June 1775. Oil on canvas by John Trumbull, c1797

PETER COOPER (1791-1883). American industrialist and philanthropist. Original cabinet photograph, c1870

OLIVER CROMWELL (1599-1658). English soldier and statesman. Mezzotint, English, 1750, after a painting of 1653 by Sir Peter Lely

FINLEY PETER DUNNE (1867-1936). American humorist. Photographed, c1897

PETER CHARDON BROOKS (1767-1849). American merchant. Mezzotint engraved by H. W
PETER CHARDON BROOKS (1767-1849). American merchant. Mezzotint engraved by H.W. Smith after a painting by Asher B. Durand

ABELARD AND HELOISE. Peter Abelard (1079-1144?), French philosopher and theologian, with Heloise (c1098-1164), French abbess, at Le Paraclet: French ms. illumination, 15th century

PETER ABELARD (1079-1142). Ne Pierre du Pallet. French philosopher and theologian. Etching, French, 19th century

F. P. DUNNE CARTOON, 1900. The American humorist Finley Peter Dunne (1867-1936) dwarfed by his literary creation, Mr. Dooley, an Irish saloonkeeper-philosopher. Cartoon, 1900, by Sir William N.P

PETER ABELARD (1079-1142). French philosopher and theologian. French etching, 19th century

ADORATION OF THE MAGI. The Adoration of the Magi. Tempera on canvas, Pieter Bruegel the Elder, 1556-62

VIRGIN AND CHILD. Peter Paul Rubens. Canvas

BRUEGEL: NUMBERING, 1566. The Numbering at Bethlehem. Oil on wood, Peter Bruegel the Elder, 1566

THE AGONY IN THE GARDEN. Woodcut, c1511, by Albrecht Durer

THE LAST SUPPER. Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper. Woodcut, German, 1522

THE LAST SUPPER. Jesus and his disciples at the Last Supper (John 13). Woodcut, German, early 16th century

THE LEPERS HOUSE. Detail from the Numbering at Bethlehem by Peter Bruegel the Elder, 1566

CONGRESS OF BERLIN, 1878. The Congress of Berlin, 1878. Prince Aleksandr Gorchakov of Russia, seated at left, speaks with British Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli

ANTI-GREENBACK CARTOON. Peter Cooper is the tail of the paper jackass in this cartoon from the 31 July 1878 issue of Puck

COCK STONE, 1491. Extracting an alectorian, or cock stone (believed to quench thirst and bring luck in gambling and love. Woodcut from Peter Schoffers Hortus Sanitatis, Mainz, Germany, 1491

MAP OF BORNEO, 1595. Detail of Borneo from Peter Plancius chart of the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, published in 1595 at Amsterdam

PRINTERs DEVICE, 1457. The first printers device, used by Fust and Schoeffer of Mainz, Germany, in their Psalterium, 1457

KROYER: STEELWORKS, 1885. Pouring steel ingots at the Burmeister & Wain Works at Copenhagen, Denmark. Oil on canvas by Peder Severin Kroyer, 1885

JAMES II (1633-1701). King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1685-1688. James II, when Duke of York, with his first wife, Anne Hyde. Canvas by Sir Peter Lely

KING JAMES II OF ENGLAND. (When Duke of York). Oil by Sir Peter Lely

QUEEN ANNE (1665-1714). Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, 1702-1714. Queen Anne and the Knights of the Garter. Oil on canvas by Peter Angelis, 1713

METHODIST CHURCH. John Street Methodist Church at New York City. Peter Williams, the church sexton and later founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, stands in the doorway

NEW YORK WEEKLY JOURNAL. Masthead of the New York Weekly Journal, 17 December 1733, published by John Peter Zenger

MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Letter from Pieter Schaghen, board member of the Dutch West India Company, to the States General in 1626

PLYMOUTH ROCK. The Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, 1620. Steel engraving, 1869, after the painting by Peter Frederick Rothermel

MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Peter Minuit (1580-1638) Dutch colonial official in America. Peter Minuits purchase of Manhattan Island, 1626. Colored drawing, 1891

MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Dutch colonial official Peter Minuits purchase of Manhattan Island from the Wappinger Indians, 1626. Line drawing, 1891

MENs FASHION AD, 1890. Advertisement for Peter Robinson department store from an English newspaper, 1890

An Extensive Landscape, by Pieter Lodewijk Kluyver
An Extensive Landscape, by Pieter Lodewijk Francisco Kluyver (1816-1900)

An Extensive Landscape with a Country House, by Johannes Pieter van Wisselingh (1812-1899)

The Balloon Travels of Robert Merry and his Young Friends Over Various Countries in Europe edited by Peter Parley
BALLOON TRAVELS, 1855. The Balloon Travels of Robert Merry and his Young Friends Over Various Countries in Europe edited by Peter Parley. Illustration from the book, 1855

Beloved of Peter Abelard. Line engraving, French, 18th century
HELOISE (c1101-c1163). Beloved of Peter Abelard. Line engraving, French, 18th century

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Pieter Bruegel, also known as Pieter the Elder, was a renowned Flemish painter during the 16th century. His works captured the essence of everyday life and landscapes with incredible detail and precision. One of his notable pieces is "Hunters in the Snow, " a winter landscape that showcases hunters returning from their expedition amidst a snowy backdrop. The painting exudes a sense of tranquility and serenity. Another winter scene by Pieter Brueghel II, known as Pieter the Younger, depicts skaters gracefully gliding across frozen waters. This piece, titled "Winter Scene with Ice Skaters, " captures the joy and excitement of wintertime activities. In contrast to these serene scenes, Bruegel's "The Peasants Wedding" portrays a lively celebration filled with merriment and revelry. The artist skillfully captures various characters engaged in dancing, feasting, and socializing. Bruegel's artistic prowess extended beyond capturing daily life; he delved into more fantastical themes as well. In his work "Dulle Griet (Mad Meg), " he depicted an apocalyptic scene featuring an armored woman charging through chaos on her quest for loot. "The Harvesters" offers another glimpse into rural life during harvest season. It showcases peasants working diligently in fields while others relax or engage in leisurely activities nearby. One cannot overlook Bruegel's religious-themed paintings either. "The Fall of Rebel Angels" presents a dramatic depiction of angels descending into darkness after rebelling against God—a powerful portrayal that reflects both biblical narratives and human struggles. Among his most famous works is "The Tower of Babel, " which illustrates humanity's ambitious pursuit to reach heaven but ultimately succumbing to divine intervention—an allegory for human arrogance throughout history. Lastly, Piet Mondrian's artwork titled "Composition VII" stands out among this collection due to its abstract nature compared to Bruegel's more realistic style.