Globe Collection (page 3)

Rene Descartes / Statue
RENE DESCARTES French mathematician and philosopher: the statue at Tours with his famous saying, Cogito, Ergo Sum

Destiny, 1900, (c1930). Creator: John William Waterhouse
Destiny, 1900, (c1930). Woman holding a glass bowl, with ships reflected in a large mirror behind; allegorical scene with spatial and temporal inconsistencies

Route map, Imperial Airways. 1938

The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin. " An enormous foam globe, on which reclined the little old gentleman." Date: First published: 1851

Library, Hartwell House, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
Watercolour painting of the Library at Hartwell House, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Jain cosmological map, 19th century. Titled Manusyaloka ( map of the world of man ), this artwork shows the world according to the cosmological traditions of Jainism, an ancient religion of India

The World In Love
Hanna Lee Tidd

Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquers Ignorance, 1605 (oil on canvas)
490014 Mars, surrounded by the Arts and Sciences, conquers Ignorance, 1605 (oil on canvas) by Claeissins or Claeissens, Anthuenis (Antoon) (1536-1613); 197.5x280 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges

The Plum Pudding in Danger, or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub
2636943 The Plum Pudding in Danger, or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub. 26 February, 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

The Plum Pudding in danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub
3025920 The Plum Pudding in danger or State Epicures taking un Petit Souper, pub. 1805 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray

Nova et Accuratissima Totius Terrarum
Double Hemisphere Map 1662, Blaeu, Joan

Allegory with wolf and eagle, c1516 (1954). Artist: Leonardo da Vinci
Allegory with wolf and eagle, c1516 (1954). Found in the collection of the Royal Library, Windsor Castle, Windsor. A print from Leonardo da Vinci by Ludwig H Heydenreich. (London, 1954)

WW1 poster, Red Cross recruitment
Poster, Red Cross recruitment -- Join! The Greatest Mother. circa 1918

World map by Claudius Ptolemy (90-168). Engraving, 16th cent
Claudius Ptolemy (90-168) Greco-Egyptian geographer. World map. Engraving, 16th century

Armillary Sphere. Astronomicon by Gaius Julius Hyginus. 1st century. Incunabula 283. Edition of 1485. Venice. Library of the University of Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Poster design, Brussels International Exhibition, April to November 1935. Date: 1935

A 3D conceptual image of the world at your fingertips

The Situation of the Earth in the Heavens, plate 74 from The Celestial Atlas
XCF90198 The Situation of the Earth in the Heavens, plate 74 from The Celestial Atlas, or the Harmony of the Universe (Atlas coelestis seu harmonia macrocosmica) pub

A new and correct map of the world laid down according to the newest discoveries
XOS1765728 A new and correct map of the world laid down according to the newest discoveries and from the most exact observations, 1736 (hand coloured print) by Moll

Caesar, 1875 (oil on canvas)
XIR148813 Caesar, 1875 (oil on canvas) by Yvon, Adolphe (1817-93); 101x168.8 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Arras, France; French, out of copyright

The Globe KD2G-2 Firefly target drone was powered by a Solar PJ32 8 pulsejet. Men of the Naval Air Technical Training Unit developing drone target aircraft push the drone around on its launcher to

The Plumb-pudding in danger: William Pitt the Younger, British Prime Minister, left, and Napoleon I of France seated at dining table carving up the globe which is too small to satisfy such insatiable

Astronomy Diagrams and instruments C017 / 3498
Plate from 18th century encyclopedia showing illustrations of astronomy diagrams and instruments

3rd President of the United States. Stipple engraving, c1801, by Cornelius Tiebout
THOMAS JEFFERSON (1743-1826). 3rd President of the United States. Stipple engraving, c1801, by Cornelius Tiebout

GRAMMAR SCHOOL, 1790s. A schoolmaster instructing a class at a school in New England, 1790s. Wood engraving

LLOYDs OF LONDON, 1890. The Reading Room of Lloyds of London, the English insurance company, in the Royal Exchange. Line engraving, English, 1890

Travel poster using an active woman with a ball (globe) to suggest that Denmark is a healthy and cosmopolitan place to take a vacation Date: 1936

WORLD MAP, 1ST CENTURY. World map based on the writings of Pomponius Mela, Roman geographer, c43 A.D

VOYAGE OF THE ARGONAUTS. Voyage of the Argonauts according to Greek mythology

WORLD MAP, 1641. Engraved map of the world by Henricus Hondius, 1641

Ceres, artwork
Ceres. Computer artwork, based on Hubble Space Telescope (HST) images, of the dwarf planet Ceres (1 Ceres) with the Sun in the distance. Ceres has a diameter of 950 kilometres

Marcus Manilius, Roman astronomer. This woodcut was made by Albrecht Durer in 1515. Manilius was a Roman author. He wrote a book called Astronomica around the year AD15

Lunar map of 1854. This map of the Moons surface was published in Germany, and the title across top in in German. The Moon is orientated with celestial North at bottom

Quantum computing. Conceptual computer artwork of electronic circuitry contained on spheres, representing parallel processing in a quantum computer

Cooks Tours to the Riviera, Italy, etc
Poster or handbill advertising Cooks Tours to the Riviera, Italy, etc, using the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway to Newhaven and Dieppe, programme free from any office of Thomas Cook & Son

Australia at night, satellite image. City lights (yellow) show areas of more dense population, particularly in Southeast Asia (top left) and on Australias east coast

Earths Central Fire
Cross-section of the globe showing the central fire, the lateral fires, and the volcanoes where the fire breaks out on the surface

Astronomy / 16th Century
A German astronomer and cosmographer, at work on a globe with his compasses

A scene from No No Nanette at the Palace Theatre, London (1925) with Joseph Coyne, Binnie Hale and George Grossmith Date: 1925

The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes
472240 The Peking Observatory, illustration from Jean Baptiste du Haldes Description geographique, historique, chronologique, politique

Photograph of Old Globe PH, Mile End, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

SS "Orizaba"and SS "Oroya", Promenade Deck (litho)
3651324 SS " Orizaba" and SS " Oroya", Promenade Deck (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: SS " Orizaba" and SS " Oroya")

Antique Double-Hemisphere World Map, 1686 (coloured coloured engraving
2630127 Antique Double-Hemisphere World Map, 1686 (coloured coloured engraving by Bormeester, Joachim (d.1702); Private Collection; (add.info)

Ideal Portrait of Apollonius of Tyana, from De Divinationewet Magicis
STC225715 Ideal Portrait of Apollonius of Tyana, from De Divinationewet Magicis Praestigiis by Jean-Jacques Boissard, 1605

Allchin Road Roller 1187
Maker: Wm. Allchin Ltd. at the Globe Works, Northampton Type: Road Roller Number: 1187 Built: 1901 Registration: NH 3417 Cylinders: Single Nhp: 6 Date: 1970s

Wild Globe Flower - summer - June (Trollius europaeus ). mixed forest in Middle Ural Mountains - Russia

Advert for Asprey selection of household items 1937
Selection of items from Asprey, Bond Street: Glass luminous World lamp, gentlemans pigskin compactus case with ivory fittings, miniature reproduction clock in walnut, brocade evening bag

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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.