Willem Collection (page 7)

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

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

The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

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

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

Saints Peter and Paul; Workshop of Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint John the Baptist; Workshop of Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint Michael and the Dragon; Workshop of Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint Nicholas Rescuing Three Youths from a Tub; Workshop of Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint George and the Dragon; Workshop of Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

The Stoning of Saint Stephen; Workshop of Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint James the Greater; Workshop of Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint Augustine; Workshop of Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Christ before Pilate; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

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

Men and Women Kneeling in Prayer; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

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

An Angel Holding a Cloth with Christs Bleeding Wound, Christ s
An Angel Holding a Cloth with Christs Bleeding Wound, Christs Right Foot with Wound; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors

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

The Pieta, Saint John the Evangelist; Workshop of Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Christs Left Hand with Wound; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

A Cross in a Landscape; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Adam and Eve Eating the Forbidden Fruit; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

The Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

The Coronation of the Virgin; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

David in Prayer; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

The Adoration of the Eucharist; Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint Jerome; Workshop of Willem Vrelant, Flemish, died 1481, active 1454 - 1481; Bruges, Belgium, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera colors, gold leaf

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

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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.