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The Invention of the Compass, plate 2 from New Inventions of Modern Times, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
The Invention of the Compass, plate 2 from New Inventions of Modern Times, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus

The Invention of the Compass, plate 2 from New Inventions of Modern Times, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus

Primary (Antwerp, Flanders, Belgium, 1566–1628)
after (Bruges, Belgium, 1523–Florence, Italy, 1605)
NationalityFlemish, Europe
Datecirca 1591
MediumEngraving
DimensionsSheet: 7 15/16 × 10 5/8 in. (20.1 × 27 cm)
Image: 7 1/2 × 10 5/8 in. (19 × 27 cm)
Credit LineBlanton Museum of Art, The University of Texas at Austin, The Leo Steinberg Collection, 2002.2127
Collection AreaPrints and Drawings
Object number2002.2127
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Exhibitions
Hyacum, et Lues Venerea [The Discovery of Guaiacum as a Cure for Syphillis], plate 6 from Nova Repertum [New Inventions of Modern Times], after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Hyacum, et Lues Venerea [The Discovery of Guaiacum as a Cure for Syphillis], plate 6 from Nova Repertum [New Inventions of Modern Times], after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Theodor Galle
circa 1591
Image Not Available for Jupiter, plate 2 from The Seven Planets, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Jupiter, plate 2 from The Seven Planets, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Jan Collaert, II
after 1587
Image Not Available for Lion Hunt with Bow and Arrow, plate 10 from Hunts and Animals Scenes, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Lion Hunt with Bow and Arrow, plate 10 from Hunts and Animals Scenes, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Jan Collaert, II
after 1596
Image Not Available for Deer Attacked by Lynxes, plate 21 from Hunts and Animal Scenes, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Deer Attacked by Lynxes, plate 21 from Hunts and Animal Scenes, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Jan Collaert, II
after 1596
Image Not Available for Augustus, plate 2 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Augustus, plate 2 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Copy after Adriaen Collaert
1600
This image is for study only, and may not accurately represent the object’s true color or scale…
The Women of Israel Singing and Dancing at David's Return, plate 7 from The Eulogy of Music, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Adriaen Collaert
circa 1589
Image Not Available for Tiberius, plate 3 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Tiberius, plate 3 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Copy after Adriaen Collaert
1600
Image Not Available for Caligula, plate 4 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Caligula, plate 4 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Copy after Adriaen Collaert
1600
Image Not Available for Claudius, plate 5 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Claudius, plate 5 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Copy after Adriaen Collaert
1600
Image Not Available for Nero, plate 6 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Nero, plate 6 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Copy after Adriaen Collaert
1600
Image Not Available for Domitianus, plate 12 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Domitianus, plate 12 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Copy after Adriaen Collaert
1600
Image Not Available for Galba, plate 7 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Galba, plate 7 from Roman Emperors on Horseback, after Jan van der Straet, called Stradanus
Copy after Adriaen Collaert
1600