Willem Barentsz Collection

Map of Willem Barentsz Third Voyage, 1598. Artist: Claesz, Cornelis (ca. 1551-1609)
Map of Willem Barentsz Third Voyage, 1598. Private Collection

Heemskerck and Barents Planning their Second Expedition to the Far North, 1862. Creator: Christoffel Bisschop
Heemskerck and Barents Planning their Second Expedition to the Far North, 1862

William Barents writing his diary while spending the winter in a hut on Nova Zembla (litho)
5198211 William Barents writing his diary while spending the winter in a hut on Nova Zembla (litho) by Sheldon, Charles Mills (1866-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Relics of Barents, the Dutch Explorer, brought from Nova Zembla (engraving)
1105203 Relics of Barents, the Dutch Explorer, brought from Nova Zembla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of Barents, the Dutch Explorer)

The Dutch Arctic Expedition, the Schooner Willem Barents Sighting Franz Joseph Land, 7 September 1879 (engraving)
1613857 The Dutch Arctic Expedition, the Schooner Willem Barents Sighting Franz Joseph Land, 7 September 1879 (engraving) by May

William Barents Arctic expedition, 1596-1597 (1598). Members of the crew killing and skinning bears outside the cabin in which the expedition wintered

Jacob van Heemskerk and Willem Barendsz. plan their trip to the Arctic in 1594. Private Collection

Barents in the Arctic: Hut wherein we wintered, (1598), 1912. Artist: Gerrit de Veer
Barents in the Arctic: Hut wherein we wintered, 1598. Winter quarters of Willem Barents expedition to the Arctic, 1596-1597

Willem Barents and Jacob van Heemskerk charting their route, 1596 (c1870). Artist: H Sluyter
Willem Barents and Jacob van Heemskerk charting their route, 1596 (c1870). Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594

Tthe voyage to Novaya Zemlya in 1596, 1679-1681. Artist: Luyken, Jan (Johannes) (1649-1712)
Tthe voyage to Novaya Zemlya in 1596, 1679-1681. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden

Ships of Willem Barents expedition to the Arctic, 1596. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

Winter quarters of Willem Barents expedition to the Arctic, 1596-1597. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

Willem Barents ship among the Arctic ice, 1594-1597. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

Walrus hunters in the 16th century. The picture depicts an incident during the voyage of Dutch explorer Willem Barentsz to Novaya Zemlya, or Nova Zembla, Russia, in 1596

Dutch Northeast Arctic expedition, 1596-7 C017 / 8047
Dutch Northeast Arctic expedition. Artwork of a scene from the Dutch expedition of 1596-7 that attempted to find a Northeast passage through the Arctic from Europe to the East Indies

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Willem Barentsz: A Fearless Dutch Explorer in the Arctic Step into the world of Willem Barentsz, a renowned Dutch explorer who fearlessly ventured into the treacherous Arctic. With his unwavering determination and thirst for discovery, he embarked on multiple expeditions that left an indelible mark on history. In 1594, alongside Jacob van Heemskerk, Barentsz meticulously planned their first voyage to the Arctic. Their journey was depicted by Christoffel Bisschop's artwork, showcasing their meticulous route charting. Little did they know that this would be just the beginning of their extraordinary adventures. Barentsz's third voyage in 1598 is beautifully captured in Cornelis Claesz's map. It illustrates his exploration of Nova Zembla and highlights his resilience during harsh winters as shown in another lithograph where he diligently writes his diary inside a humble hut. The relics brought back from Nova Zembla serve as tangible reminders of Barentsz's bravery and perseverance engraved forever in history. These artifacts bear witness to the challenges faced by this courageous explorer and his crew while navigating uncharted territories. Fast forward to September 7th, 1879 - The Schooner Willem Barents sails through Franz Joseph Land during yet another daring expedition led by Dutch explorers. This engraving immortalizes their encounter with these icy lands, reminiscent of Barentsz's earlier ventures. Gerrit de Veer's painting transports us back to 1912 when he depicts "Hut wherein we wintered" during one of Barentsz's expeditions. This artwork captures both the isolation and fortitude required to survive amidst extreme conditions. Jan Luyken takes us further into history with his depiction of Willem Barents' voyage to Novaya Zemlya between 1679-1681. His detailed illustration showcases ships battling against ice-covered waters, a testament to Barentsz's unwavering determination.