Wyngaerde Collection

Jupiter and Juno seated on clouds, with an eagle holding thunderbolts below at left, 1631

Saint Pepin I and his daughter, Saint Begga, ca. 1645-72

Trade Card for London, Westminster and Southwark, as they appeared A. D. 1543, 19th
Trade Card for London, Westminster and Southwark, as they appeared A.D. 1543, 19th century

View of London from Southwark, 1543. Artist: Nathaniel Whittock
View of Westminster and the City of London across the River Thames from Southwark, 1543; with a key below detailing buildings and streets. One of two plates mounted as one item

Van Den Wyngaerdes View of London, c1550, (1886). Artist: Anthonis van den Wyngaerde
Van Den Wyngaerdes View of London, c1550, (1886). Original Preserved in the Bodleian Library Oxford. Lithographic print from the Discriptive Account of the Guildhall of the City of London, 1886

London from Temple Bar to Charing Cross, 1543 (1897) Artist: Anthonis van den Wyngaerde
London from Temple Bar to Charing Cross, 1543 (1897). Part of a panaramic view of London. From Old and New London Vol III by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

View of London, 16th century (1886). Showing the old London Bridge with buildings upon it. A print from Guildhall of the City of London: Its History and Associations

Tower of London, c1543, (1893). An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume II, Macmillan and Co, London, New York, 1893

Southwark and London Bridge as they appeared about 1546, c1860. Artist: N Whittock
Southwark and London Bridge as they appeared about 1546, c1860. View of the South Bank and Southwark Cathedral, and the old London Bridge over the River Thames

Venus before a mirror held by Cupid while her hair is combed by an old woman, 1631

Cimon and Pero, ca. 1631. Creator: Willem Panneels
Cimon and Pero, ca. 1631

The drunken Silenus, accompanied by nymphs and satyrs, 1632. Creator: Willem Panneels
The drunken Silenus, accompanied by nymphs and satyrs, 1632

Saint Cecilia playing the organ with two putti at right, ca. 1631

TOWER OF LONDON, c1543. Drawing by Anthony van Wyngaerde, c1543

ENGLAND: LONDON, c1543. Detail of Anthonis van den Wyngaerdes Panorama of London, c1543, showing the Tower of London and Billingsgate wharf on the Thames River

TOWER OF LONDON, c1543. Drawing by Anthony van Wyngaerde, c1543

Detail from Anthon van den Wyngaerdes view of London, c1543-1550, showing Southwark with its High Street in
ENGLAND: LONDON, c1550. Detail from Anthon van den Wyngaerdes view of London, c1543-1550, showing Southwark with its High Street in the foreground

VIEW OF LONDON, 1540. Old St. Pauls Cathedral and the surrounding neighborhood as it appeared in 1540. Line engraving, late 19th century, after Anthony van Wyngaerdes view of London

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"Exploring Wyngaerde's London: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of Anthonis van den Wyngaerde, a renowned artist whose detailed views of London have preserved its rich history. From his iconic depictions of Jupiter and Juno seated on clouds, with an eagle holding thunderbolts below, to his enchanting portrayal of Saint Pepin I and his daughter, Saint Begga, Wyngaerde's art transports us to a bygone era. Travel through centuries as you witness the bustling streets of 16th-century London come alive before your eyes. Admire the intricate Trade Card for London, Westminster, and Southwark from 1543 - a glimpse into the vibrant commercial life that once thrived within these walls. Wyngaerde's masterpiece "View of London from Southwark" takes us on a journey across the River Thames. The cityscape unfolds majestically before us; every building meticulously captured by Nathaniel Whittock’s skilled hand. As we gaze upon this panoramic view dating back to 1550, we can almost hear echoes of horse-drawn carriages clattering over cobblestones. In "London from Temple Bar to Charing Cross, " another gem by Wyngaerde himself, we are transported further into Tudor England. The grandeur of historic landmarks such as St Paul's Cathedral and Tower Bridge is unveiled in stunning detail - monuments that still stand tall today. The Tower of London stands proud in yet another remarkable piece by our talented artist. Its formidable presence evokes tales of intrigue and power that have shaped British history for centuries. As we explore further south towards Southwark and Old London Bridge, N Whittock’s artwork reveals how these areas appeared around 1546. We can almost feel ourselves walking across those ancient stones while marveling at their architectural beauty. But Wyngaerde's art is not limited to London alone.