Willem Collection (#8)

The Last Judgment; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Mass for the Dead; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Calm Sea; Willem van de Velde the Younger, Dutch, 1633 - 1707; about 1665 - 1666; Black chalk and gray wash; 16.5 x 40.2 cm (6 1/2 x 15 13/16 in.)

An Unknown Man, Probably the 9th Earl of Derby Signed, lower left: W. Wissing fecit
An Unknown Man, Probably the 9th Earl of Derby Signed, lower left: " W. Wissing fecit. C24", Willem Wissing, ca. 1656-1687, Dutch

Portrait of a Boy A Boy with a Spear and a Hound, Willem Wissing, ca. 1656-1687, Dutch

Mary of Modena Signed, center left: W. Wissing: fecit, Willem Wissing, ca
Mary of Modena Signed, center left: " W. Wissing: fecit", Willem Wissing, ca. 1656-1687, Dutch

Elizabeth Jones, Countess of Kildare Elizabeth, Countess of Kildare, as a Shepherdess Inscribed, bottom right: " The Countess of | Killdare", Willem Wissing, ca. 1656-1687, Dutch

Willem Jacobsz Delff (Dutch, 1580-1638), Frederik Hendrik, Prince of Nassau-Orange, 1618, engraving

Willem Buytewech (Dutch, 1591-1592-1624), Herd of Sheep near the Hague, 1621

Willem Basse (Dutch, 1613 or 1614-1672), A Cooper, c. 1630-1660, etching on laid paper

THE NETHERLANDS: GORSSEL. Home of Dutch microbiologist, Martinus Willem Beijerinck, at Gorssel, The Netherlands. Undated watercolor by his sister, H.W. Beijerinck

MARTINUS WILLEM BEIJERINCK (1851-1931). Dutch microbiologist and botanist. Photograph, c1896

A COMPASS ROSE, 1630. Detail from William Blaeus ornamental map of Africa, Newly Described
A COMPASS ROSE, 1630. Detail from William Blaeus ornamental map of " Africa, " Newly Described, 1630

WILLEM EINTHOVEN (1860-1927). Dutch physiologist

SCHALK WILLEM BURGER (1852-1918). South African military leader. Wood engraving, English, 1902

MAP: NEW ENGLAND, 1635. Line engraving of Nova Belgica et Anglia Nova from Willem Janszoon Blaeus Atlas of 1635, showing the coast of North America from Virginia to the St. Lawrence River

BLAEUs PASKAERT, 1617. Willem Janszoon Blaeus first paskaart, the first printed map on which Manhattan appears as an island

The Edict of William the Testy. Citizens of New Amsterdam assembled in protest of Governor William Kiefts anti-smoking
COLONIAL SMOKING PROTEST. The Edict of William the Testy. Citizens of New Amsterdam assembled in protest of Governor William Kiefts anti-smoking edict

Willem Barents (d1597) Dutch navigator who led expeditions in search of Northeast Passage. Barents ship among the Arctic ice

William III of England and the Netherlands Date 1680-ja-1710 Author Willem Wissingja, after an original by Peter Lely, painted in 1677

from Atlas maior. Amsterdam, Johannes Blaeu, 1662 Atlas. A detail from a map of the East Indies showing, outlined in pink, the first European discoveries along the Cape York Peninsula

Plates of Willem Barents 3rd voyage Source Gerrit de Veer. Date 1597(1597)

Willem Moreel (d1501) protected by St William of Maleval. and Barbara van Vlaenderberch (d1499) protected by St Barbara, the Donors and their family. Moreel Triptych, 1494

Sprig of Almond Blossom in a Glass, 1888. Oil on canvas. Vincent Willem van Gogh (1853-1890) Dutch Post-Impressionist painter

William I, King of the Netherlands. painted by Joseph Paelinck (1781-1839). William I was born Willem Frederik Prince of Orange 1772./ he died in 1843

Willem Barents (d1597) Dutch navigator who led expeditions in search of the Northeast Passage. Barents expedition in winter quarters off Novaya Zemlya

A woman using leeches for bloodletting. Woodcut from Willem van den Bossches Historia Medica, published in 1638
BLOODLETTING, 1638. A woman using leeches for bloodletting. Woodcut from Willem van den Bossches Historia Medica, published in 1638

HEDA, Willem Claesz (1594-1680). Still Life of Ham and Silver Plate. 1649. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. RUSSIA. Moscow. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts

VRELANT, Willem (1410-1481). Book of Hours of Leonor de la Vega. 1465 - 1470. The Annunciation to the Shepherds. Flemish art. Miniature Painting. PORTUGAL. Coimbra. Coimbra University Library

BARENTS, Willem (1550-1597). Dutch Navigator

KEY, Willem (1515-1568)

HEDA, Willem Claesz (1594-1680). Still Life. Baroque art. Oil on canvas

Diest, Willem van (1610-1673). Seascape. Baroque art.; Flemish art. Oil on wood

Willem Canter
WILLEM CANTER Dutch philologist Date: 1542 - 1578

Oil on wood by Willem Claesz Heda
HEDA: A DESSERT, 1637. Oil on wood by Willem Claesz Heda

ANGELS AND SPHINXES. Dutch line engraving by Gilliam van der Gouwen (1669-1713)

MOTHER PRAYING. The Mothers Prayer. Wood engraving, American, 1873, after a painting by Florent Willems

MOTHER PRAYING. The Mothers Prayer. Steel engraving, American, c1870, after a painting by Florent Willems

NEW AMSTERDAM: PEACE, 1645. Director-General Willem Kieft smoking a peace pipe with an Algonquian chief at New Amsterdam, 30 August 1645, following the end of the Wappinger War (Kiefts War)

WILLEM BARENTS (c1550-1597) and his men removing supplies from their ice-bound ship to over-winter in the arctic during Barents last voyage: line engraving, 1598

WILLEM BARENTS (c1550-1597) and his men building a wooden house for over-wintering during Barents last voyage: line engraving, 1598

CARTOGRAPHERS charting navigational courses: engraved frontispiece to Willem Janszoon Blaeus book of sea charts and sailing instructions, " The Light of Navigation

WILLEM BARENTS (c1550-1597) and his men battling ice floes and polar bears in the arctic: contemporary engraving

WILLEM BARENTS (c1550-1597). Dutch navigator. A ship lifted by pressure ice during Willem Barents last voyage. Line engraving, 1598

WILLEM BARENTS (d. 1597). Dutch navigator. The building of a wooden house for over-wintering during Barents last voyage. Line engraving from Gerrit de Veers The Voyages of Willem Barents to

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Willem, a name that resonates with the world of cartography and art. From his detailed maps of the Americas in the 17th century to his ornamental depiction of Africa, Willem Janszoon Blaeu left an indelible mark on geographical knowledge. His maps not only showcased the vastness and beauty of these continents but also provided invaluable information for explorers and travelers. But Willem's talents extended beyond cartography. As seen in his still-life paintings like "Still Life with a Gilt Cup" and "Still life with a pilgrim flask, candlestick, porcelain vase, and fruit, " he demonstrated a keen eye for capturing everyday objects in exquisite detail. These works invite us into a world where simplicity meets elegance, reminding us to appreciate the beauty found in ordinary things. In addition to Willem Janszoon Blaeu's contributions to art and geography, we must not forget other notable individuals who shared this illustrious name. Vincent Willem van Gogh, renowned for masterpieces like "Starry Night Over the Rhone, " brought emotions alive through his vibrant brushstrokes. Meanwhile, Tycho Brahe made significant strides as a Danish astronomer during the 16th century. Whether it be through mapmaking or artistic endeavors, various individuals named they have left their mark throughout history. Their passion for exploration, attention to detail, and creative expression continue to inspire generations today.