Globe Collection (#12)

Mercator and Ortelius (oil on canvas)
471368 Mercator and Ortelius (oil on canvas) by Bellemans, Jozef (Joseph) (1816-88); 175x144 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

The World - map engraved by Johannes Schnitzer
3786531 The World - map engraved by Johannes Schnitzer; (add.info.: The World - map engraved by Johannes Schnitzer de Armssheim, cartographer of Ptolemys Geography, 1482)

The World, 1482 (engraving)
3787416 The World, 1482 (engraving); (add.info.: The World - map engraved by Johannes Schnitzer de Armssheim, cartographer of Ptolemys Geography, 1482)

Wild Lifeguard
Martine Benezech

Third loan of Defense Nationale du Credit Lyonnais: "Subscribe", 1917 (poster)
XEE4410211 Third loan of Defense Nationale du Credit Lyonnais: " Subscribe", 1917 (poster) by Faivre, Jules Abel (1867-1945); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti

Still life with chess
Andrey Morozov

A personification of Philosophy sitting on clouds with her feet resting on a globe, ... ca. 1510-15
A personification of Philosophy sitting on clouds with her feet resting on a globe, two putti at right holding a tablet, ca. 1510-15

Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth (colour photo)
3093752 Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Francis Drake, Plymouth. Postcard, early 20th century)

Double page illustration from Mundus Subterraneus, 1665
7276800 Double page illustration from Mundus Subterraneus, 1665 by Kircher, Athanasius (1602-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomus I)

Title page of Mundus Subterraneus, 1665
7276799 Title page of Mundus Subterraneus, 1665 by Kircher, Athanasius (1602-80); Private Collection; (add.info.: engraved additional title by Theodor Dirck Matham after Joannes Paul Schor)

Giovanni Domenico Cassini (engraving)
1700319 Giovanni Domenico Cassini (engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Giovanni[a] Domenico Cassini, also known as Jean-Dominique Cassini (8 June 1625 - 14 September 1712)

El Rastro, Madrid, 1922 (oil on canvas)
IND86487 El Rastro, Madrid, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Gutierrez Solana, Jose (1886-1945); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

Vanitas (oil on canvas)
IND106378 Vanitas (oil on canvas) by Vinne, Vincent Laurensz van der (1629-1702); Frans Hals Museum, Haarlem, The Netherlands; Index Fototeca

Poster for the Brussels World Fair, 1935 (colour litho)
1733027 Poster for the Brussels World Fair, 1935 (colour litho) by Belgian School, (20th century); (add.info.: Poster for world Fair in Brussels, 1935)

IND 123 0784502 / 2 Vasco da Gama (c. 1469-1525) Portuguese navigator
IND90898 IND 123 0784502/2 Vasco da Gama (c.1469-1525) Portuguese navigator by Spanish School, (16th century); Private Collection; Index Fototeca

A scene from Fallen Angels at the Globe Theatre, London (1925) with Tallulah Bankhead and Edna Best Date: 1925

Portraits of Adele and Fred Astaire appearing in Apple Blossoms at the Globe Theatre, New York (1919). Produced by Charles Dillingham Date: 1919

George White and Adele Ardsley in Whites The Scandals of 1919 at the National Theatre, Washington - then at the Liberty Theatre New York Date: 1919

Wilda Bennet and the Beauty Chorus in a scene from Apple Blossoms at the Globe Theatre, New York (1919). Produced by Charles Dillingham Date: 1919

Mr Barnett Goodwood and girls in a scene from Fifty, Fifty Ltd at the Comedy Theatre, New York (1919) Date: 1919

Detail from Allegorical portrait of Jahangir (opaque w / c & gold on paper)
874379 Detail from Allegorical portrait of Jahangir (opaque w/c & gold on paper) by Ali Khan, Ghulam (fl.1815); 27.7 x18 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; (add.info.: Nur-ud-din Mohammad Salim)

President Lincoln, writing the Proclamation of Freedom, January 1st, 1863, pub. 1864 (colour litho)
2646221 President Lincoln, writing the Proclamation of Freedom, January 1st, 1863, pub. 1864 (colour litho) by Blythe, David Gilmour (1815-65); Private Collection; (add.info)

Caricature of the Rothschild family, from the front cover of Le Rire, 16th April 1898 (colour litho)
BAL366858 Caricature of the Rothschild family, from the front cover of Le Rire, 16th April 1898 (colour litho) by Leandre, Charles (1862-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dieu protege Israel; )

Portrait of Ferdinand I of Austria (oil on canvas)
LRI4669930 Portrait of Ferdinand I of Austria (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Museo Centrale del Risorgimento, Rome

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Norway. Globe flower (Trollius europaeus) in full bloom among snow patches on the arctic tundra. Date: 28/01/2009

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Norway. Arctic Circle marker Date: 30/08/2007

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Globeflower (Trollius europaeus), in the background the north faces of the Laliderer Waende in the Karwendel mountain range, Austria, Europe (Large format sizes available) Date: 21/05/2009

Still life with bust of the girl
Andrey Morozov

Mechanical Toy, c. 1937. Creator: Isidore Danziger
Mechanical Toy, c. 1937

Wu Yong (Chitasei Goyo), from the series "One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the... c. 1827 / 30
Wu Yong (Chitasei Goyo), from the series " One Hundred and Eight Heroes of the Popular Water Margin (Tsuzoku Suikoden goketsu hyakuhachinin no hitori)", c. 1827/30

Sacra Conversazione
AII79617 Sacra Conversazione by Pitati, Bonifazio de (Bonifacio Veronese) (c.1487-1553); Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Italy

Napoleon gallops on Ambition, a horse with wings on its feet over the globe, 1814 (engraving)
7262245 Napoleon gallops on Ambition, a horse with wings on its feet over the globe, 1814 (engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Bromley Museum, Orpington

THE CORSICAN MUNCHAUSEN -HUMMING THE LADS OF PARIS. 1813 (engraving)
7262193 THE CORSICAN MUNCHAUSEN -HUMMING THE LADS OF PARIS. 1813 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Portrait of Sir Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel (engraving)
ELD4833930 Portrait of Sir Friedrich Wilhelm Herschel (engraving) by Rados, Luigi (1773-1840); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of William Herschel German-born British astronomer)

Anticyclone, 1943 (tempera on panel)
NWP153593 Anticyclone, 1943 (tempera on panel) by Wadsworth, Edward Alexander (1889-1949); 56x60.5 cm; Newport Museum and Art Gallery, South Wales; © Newport Museum and Art Gallery; English

Mars on his Chariot Pulled by Wolves, 1673 (oil on canvas)
7221394 Mars on his Chariot Pulled by Wolves, 1673 (oil on canvas) by Audran, Claude the Younger (1639-84); 450x450 cm; Chateau de Versailles

Jahangir Shooting the Head of Malik Ambar, early 17th century (opaque w / c, ink & gold on paper)
3742877 Jahangir Shooting the Head of Malik Ambar, early 17th century (opaque w/c, ink & gold on paper) by Hasan, Abu l (fl.1605-27); 38x26 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Prince George (1738-1820) and Prince Edward Augustus (1739-67) Sons of Frederick (1707-51) Prince of Wales
XYC242593 Prince George (1738-1820) and Prince Edward Augustus (1739-67) Sons of Frederick (1707-51) Prince of Wales, with their tutor Dr Francis Ayscough, c.1748-49 (oil on canvas) by Wilson

Sieve Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I in Ceremonial Costume, c. 1583 (oil on canvas)
ALG183354 Sieve Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I in Ceremonial Costume, c.1583 (oil on canvas) by Massys or Metsys, the Younger, Quentin (c.1543-89); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena, Tuscany

Figure of a monkey, 1930s (silvered bronze & onyx)
941007 Figure of a monkey, 1930s (silvered bronze & onyx) by Bouraine, Marcel (1886-1948); height: 18.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Maquette for Joie de Vivre, 1927 (plaster) (see also 876099-100)
876101 Maquette for Joie de Vivre, 1927 (plaster) (see also 876099-100) by Toft, Albert (1862-1949); 22x9.5x5 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; Leeds Museums and Galleries

The Wondrous Globe (photogravure)
698686 The Wondrous Globe (photogravure) by Brigman, Anne W. (1869-1950); 12.1x19.8 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

At the Bar of the House of Commons, the Speaker reprimanding the Editor and Publisher of the "Globe"(litho)
1037282 At the Bar of the House of Commons, the Speaker reprimanding the Editor and Publisher of the " Globe" (litho) by Macpherson

Luca Carlevarijs, c. 1724 (oil on canvas)
1216877 Luca Carlevarijs, c.1724 (oil on canvas) by Nazari, Bartolomeo (1699-1758); 97x79.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Maquette for Joie de Vivre, 1927 (plaster) (see also 876100-1)
876099 Maquette for Joie de Vivre, 1927 (plaster) (see also 876100-1) by Toft, Albert (1862-1949); 22x9.5x5 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK

Maquette for Joie de Vivre, 1927 (plaster) (see also 876099-1)
876100 Maquette for Joie de Vivre, 1927 (plaster) (see also 876099-1) by Toft, Albert (1862-1949); 22x9.5x5 cm; Leeds Museums and Art Galleries (Leeds City Museum) UK; Leeds Museums and Galleries, UK

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"The Globe: A Window into the Eternal Mysteries of our World" Step back in time and explore the captivating history of our planet through the lens of a globe. From ancient maps like the Flat Earth depiction, challenging conventional beliefs, to Queen Elizabeth I's majestic Armada portrait, showcasing her global ambitions, each representation tells a unique story. Travel further back to 1265 with Mappa Mundi, an ink and color masterpiece that reveals London's perspective on the world during medieval times. Witness how humanity's understanding evolved as we gaze upon Whole Earth (Blue Marble 2000), a breathtaking satellite image capturing Earth's beauty from space. Beyond our terrestrial realm lies cosmic wonders such as the Cosmic Microwave Background and sizes of planets in our Solar System. These astronomical revelations remind us of both balance and drama existing within our universe. The globe symbolizes eternity itself - an everlasting reminder that while we are mere specks in this vast cosmos, there is much left to uncover. NASA's exploration efforts propel us towards unlocking these mysteries day by day. But it is not only knowledge that captivates us; it is also performance. The Globe Performance takes center stage as artists transport audiences across time and space through their craft. Just like Durer’s world map from 1515 or Derek Jarman’s Angel in Caravaggio (1986), they inspire awe and ignite curiosity about what lies beyond our reach. And let us not forget those who dared challenge conventionality - individuals like Charles Darwin, whose groundbreaking work revolutionized biology forever. His legacy reminds us that even when faced with skepticism, exploring new frontiers can lead to profound discoveries about ourselves and the world around us. So let this globe be more than just an object; let it be a gateway to infinite possibilities – where astronomy meets artistry, where mystery intertwines with science – reminding us all that there is still so much left for humanity to explore on this beautiful planet we call home.