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Title Page for Nova Reperta (New Discoveries)

Hans the Younger Collaert

1592

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paper

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Allegory

Dominant colour

Title Page for Nova Reperta (New Discoveries) is a 1592 ink by Hans the Younger Collaert, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Hans the Younger Collaert
When & what style?: 1592 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This engraving shows a busy scene packed with tools and objects. On the left, two men hold up a globe and a scroll. The center has a tall telescope, strange machines, and a map of the Americas. At the bottom, more tools like a mortar, compass, and hourglass are scattered. The top reads "Nova Reperta," with two figures flanking it. The globe and map hint at new discoveries, likely tied to exploration. The mix of tools and books suggests ideas and inventions were valued. Look up engraving to see how artists like this made detailed prints.