Petrus Collection

Palace of the Normans. Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Cha
Italy. Sicily. Palerm. Palace of the Normans. Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Chapel. Christ with Saint Peter and Paul above the throne stage. 12 th century

Cologne Cathedral interior, Germany
Interior of Cologne Cathedral (Hohe Domkirche St Petrus), in Germany. The Cathedral is viewed from the main entrance, showing the High Altar at the far end. circa 1910s

The Parable of the Sower and the Weeds, from Das Plenarium, 1517

Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Artist: Petrus Apianus
Diagram showing Geocentric system of universe, 1539. Geocentric (earth-centred) system of universe showing Aristotles 4 elements surrounded by sphere of fixed stars, spheres of planets

Petrus Cuypers
PETRUS JOSEPHUS HUBERTUS CUYPERS Dutch architect, responsible for many churches but particularly for the Rijksmuseum at Amsterdam. Date: 1827 - 1921

Achilles dragging the body of Hector around the walls of Troy, 1648-50

Willem Petrus Nal Barbarians Barbarians V New Zealand Twickenham, London, England 05 December 2009 Date: 05 December 2009

Petrus Pretorius South Africa Rugby Union 05 November 1992 Date: 05 November 1992

Christiaan Petrus Strauss South Africa Rugby Union 05 October 1992 Date: 05 October 1992

Rembrandts Etching of "Petrus van Tol"(engraving)
1044377 Rembrandts Etching of " Petrus van Tol" (engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tree carnation varieties, Dianthus caryophyllus: Ariadne 1, Beauty 2, Garibaldi 3, Perfection 4, Queen of Whites 5, Queen of Yellows 6

Portrait of Roman Emperor Justin I
Roman Emperor Justin I, 450-527. Flavius Iustinus Augustus, Eastern Roman Emperor, Byzantine Emperor. Copperplate engraving from Abraham Bogaerts De Roomsche Monarchy, The Roman Monarchy

Profile of a doctor, man aged 39 by John Kay
Profile of a man aged 39 by John Kay. Enscribed Petrus Degravers, Gallus, Medicinae Doctor &c, Anno Aetatis 39. Date: 1787

St. Peter and St. Paul, 1577 (oil on canvas)
MAE176946 St. Peter and St. Paul, 1577 (oil on canvas) by Fernandez de Navarrete, Juan (1526-79); Monasterio del Escorial, Madrid, Spain; ePaul Maeyaert; Spanish, out of copyright

The Passion Play at Ober-Ammergau, in Bavaria (litho)
1627057 The Passion Play at Ober-Ammergau, in Bavaria (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Passion Play at Ober-Ammergau, in Bavaria)

The rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1740-71. Creator: Andrea Scacciati
The rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1740-71

Head of a woman, ca. 1758. Creator: Lambert-Sigisbert Adam
Head of a woman, ca. 1758

The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, ca. 1640-42. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Sacrifice of Iphigenia, ca. 1640-42

Venus giving arms to Aeneas, ca. 1638-40. Creator: Pietro Testa
Venus giving arms to Aeneas, ca. 1638-40

Saint Jerome before a crucifix accompanied by a lion and three putti, ca. 1631-37

Mary Magdalene in the desert, a cross borne by angels at the right, ca. 1630

The return of the prodigal son, the father embracing his son, from a series, ... ca. 1645
The return of the prodigal son, the father embracing his son, from a series of four prints, ca. 1645

The prodigal son seated on a couch being served wine, revelers in the background, a monkey wearing a collar and chain in the lower left, from a series of four prints, ca. 1645

Venus and Adonis, surrounded by many putti, reclining after the hunt, with a dead boar in the lower right, 1631-37

The Garden of Venus who reclines in the centre before a herm of Pan and surrounded by cupids, ca. 1631-37

Io at the left as a cow, Jupiter on a cloud in the centre and Juno at the right with putti holding an eagle captive in the lower right, 1650-90

Matthew, from The Four Evangelists, 1610-20. Creator: Petrus Feddes
Matthew, from The Four Evangelists, 1610-20

Mark, from The Four Evangelists, 1610-20. Creator: Petrus Feddes
Mark, from The Four Evangelists, 1610-20

Francisco Valdes, Spanish Commander, from the series Quatuor Personae... 1649

Floris II from the series Counts and Countesses of Holland, Zeeland, and West-Frisia, 1650

Platos symposium: Socrates and his companions seated around a table discussing ideal love interruputed by Alcibiades at left, 1648

The dream of St Joseph, who is sleeping at the right, the Virgin and Child by a cross surrounded by angels and many putti and with God the Father above, ca. 1635-37

The Holy Family fed by Angels, ca. 1642-44. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Holy Family fed by Angels, ca. 1642-44

St. Carlo Borromeo surrounded by angels, 1650-70. Creator: Unknown
St. Carlo Borromeo surrounded by angels, 1650-70

The sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham, ca. 1640-42. Creator: Pietro Testa
The sacrifice of Isaac by his father Abraham, ca. 1640-42

The prodigal son among the swine, from a series of four prints, ca. 1645

The departure of the prodigal son, shown about to mount a horse, from a series of four prints, ca. 1645

The Holy Family attended by Angels, ca. 1642-44. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Holy Family attended by Angels, ca. 1642-44

The garden of Venus, proof impression of upper left corner, ca. 1631-37

The garden of charity, woman representing Charity at right surrounded by children, ca. 1631-37

Self-Portrait, ca. 1645. Creator: Pietro Testa
Self-Portrait, ca. 1645

The Holy Family with the infant Saint John holding an apple, ca. 1630

The suicide of the philosopher Cato, who lies on his bed pulling out his innards watched by horrified disciples. 1648

The Garden of Charity, ca. 1631-37. Creator: Pietro Testa
The Garden of Charity, ca.1631-37

Sinorix carried from the temple of Artemis trying to escape the effects of the poisoning, ca. 1640

An allegory in honor of the arrival of Cardinal Franciotti as Bishop of Lucca, 1680-1700

The Suicide of Dido, 1650-1700. Creator: Unknown
The Suicide of Dido, 1650-1700

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"Petrus: A Journey Through Time and Artistic Marvels" Step into the enchanting Palace of the Normans, where Byzantine mosaics at the Palatine Chapel transport you to a world of intricate beauty. The Cologne Cathedral interior in Germany beckons with its grandeur, captivating visitors with its soaring arches and awe-inspiring stained glass windows. Delve into history as you explore "The Parable of the Sower and the Weeds" from Das Plenarium, an exquisite artwork by an anonymous artist dating back to 1517. Another artistic genius named Petrus Cuypers emerges on our journey, leaving his mark on architectural wonders that stand tall even today. Marvel at a diagram depicting the Geocentric system of the universe created by Petrus Apianus in 1539, showcasing humanity's quest for understanding celestial bodies. But our adventure takes a fascinating twist as we encounter Pedro Gonzalez, known as "the hairy man, " whose unique appearance captivated audiences throughout history. As we continue our exploration, Cologne Cathedral reappears on our path once again—its magnificence impossible to overlook. Achilles dragging Hector's lifeless body around Troy's walls comes alive through artistry dating back to 1648-50—a testament to human creativity transcending time. Our journey introduces us to remarkable individuals bearing variations of the name Petrus—Willem Petrus Nal, Petrus Pretorius, Christiaan Petrus Strauss—who have left indelible imprints in their respective fields. Join us on this mesmerizing expedition through time and diverse artistic expressions—an odyssey that celebrates both historical marvels and extraordinary individuals who shaped our world.