Barents Collection

HMS Onslow at the Battle of the Barents Sea, Second World
Illustration showing the Royal Navy destroyer HMS Onslow attacking superior German forces during the Battle of the Barents Sea, December 1942

Map of Willem Barentsz Third Voyage, 1598. Artist: Claesz, Cornelis (ca. 1551-1609)
Map of Willem Barentsz Third Voyage, 1598. Private Collection

Barents ship at Nova Zembla, 1598 (engraving)
XJF3037892 Barents ship at Nova Zembla, 1598 (engraving) by Dutch School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Willem Barentsz (c.1550-97) Dutch navigator, cartographer

Willem Barents (d1597) Dutch navigator who led expeditions in search of Northeast Passage
531962 Willem Barents (d1597) Dutch navigator who led expeditions in search of Northeast Passage. Barents' ship among the Arctic ice

Europe, Norway, Finnmark, Kongsfjord, Veidnes, Blue house at sunset

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) on sea ice near Kapp Lee in midnight sun Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) on sea ice near Kapp Lee in midnight sun Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) on sea ice near Kapp Lee in midnight sun Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) on sea ice near Kapp Lee in midnight sun Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Edgeoya Island, Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) on sea ice near Kapp Lee in midnight sun Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway, Svalbard, Barents Island, Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) resting on sea ice near Kapp Lee in midnight sun Date: 17/07/2007

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Norway. Fin whale in Woodfjord Svalbard Archipelago, Norway. Date: 09/02/2006

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Snowcapped peaks Woodfjord Svalbard Archipelago, Norway. Date: 09/02/2006

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Snowcapped peaks Woodfjord Svalbard Archipelago, Norway. Date: 09/02/2006

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Snowcapped peaks Woodfjord Svalbard Archipelago, Norway. Date: 09/02/2006

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Vasily Iakovlev

Relics of Barents, the Dutch Explorer, brought from Nova Zembla (engraving)
1105203 Relics of Barents, the Dutch Explorer, brought from Nova Zembla (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Relics of Barents, the Dutch Explorer)

William Barents Arctic expedition, 1596-1597 (1598). Members of the crew killing and skinning bears outside the cabin in which the expedition wintered

Jacob van Heemskerk and Willem Barendsz. plan their trip to the Arctic in 1594. Private Collection

Barents in the Arctic: Hut wherein we wintered, (1598), 1912. Artist: Gerrit de Veer
Barents in the Arctic: Hut wherein we wintered, 1598. Winter quarters of Willem Barents expedition to the Arctic, 1596-1597

Willem Barents and Jacob van Heemskerk charting their route, 1596 (c1870). Artist: H Sluyter
Willem Barents and Jacob van Heemskerk charting their route, 1596 (c1870). Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594

Tthe voyage to Novaya Zemlya in 1596, 1679-1681. Artist: Luyken, Jan (Johannes) (1649-1712)
Tthe voyage to Novaya Zemlya in 1596, 1679-1681. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum van Oudheden, Leiden

Ships of Willem Barents expedition to the Arctic, 1596. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

Winter quarters of Willem Barents expedition to the Arctic, 1596-1597. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

Willem Barents ship among the Arctic ice, 1594-1597. Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594, 1595 and 1596-1597 in search of a Northeast Passage to Asia

Arctic voyage of Willem Barents, 1500s
Willem Barents ship in the Artic ice, 1590s. Printed color woodcut by Gerard de Veer, 1598

HMS Queen Empress in the White Sea, WW1
HMS Queen Empress, used as ambulance transport in the White Sea towards the end of WW1. Date: circa 1918-1919

Attack on the town of Novitska in the White Sea, 1854
Attack on the Russian town of Novitska during the Crimean War by the Miranda and Brisk, English ships in the squadron in the White Sea

Wooden house on the background of the aurora in winter, Iceland

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The Dutch Arctic Expedition: the Schooner Willem Barents Sighting Franz Joseph Land, Sept. 7, 1879

Penguin hunting, 1598 (engraving)
XJF3058166 Penguin hunting, 1598 (engraving) by Dutch School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Willem Barentsz (c.1550-97) Dutch navigator, cartographer

Clearing a path for an ice bound ship, illustration from The Three voyages of
XJF618905 Clearing a path for an ice bound ship, illustration from The Three voyages of William Barents to the Arctic Regions, published c.1600 (engraving) by Dutch School

Norway, Barents Sea, Svalbard, Sjuoyane, Seven Islands. Northeast-Svalbard Nature Reserve. Male polar bear (WILD: Ursus maritimus) on ice flow edg, 80A'57 14" N 21A'03 52" E

WILLIAM BARENTS (c1550-1597). Dutch navigator. Barents and explorer Jacob van Heemskerk, examining a globe and map. Engraving after a painting by Christoffel Bisschop, 1863

Barents Sea July 19th, 2003, as seen by MODIS. Image courtesy of Jacques Descloitres, MODIS Land Rapid Response Team at NASA GSFC

This Envisat image, 2008 with the Medium Resolution Imaging Spectrometer, captures a plankton bloom stretching across the Northeast Passage in the Barents Sea

Willem Barents (d1597) Dutch navigator who led expeditions in search of Northeast Passage. Barents ship among the Arctic ice

Plates of Willem Barents 3rd voyage Source Gerrit de Veer. Date 1597(1597)

Willem Barents (d1597) Dutch navigator who led expeditions in search of the Northeast Passage. Barents expedition in winter quarters off Novaya Zemlya

Hunters slaughtering a walrus
Walrus hunting. Hunters slaughtering walruses they have captured. The walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) is hunted only by small groups of indigenous peoples - here the Chukchi of eastern Siberia

Walrus hunting. A hunter shooting a harpooned walrus. The walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) is hunted only by small groups of indigenous peoples - here the Chukchi of eastern Siberia

BARENTS, Willem (1550-1597). Dutch Navigator

WILLEM BARENTS (c1550-1597) and his men removing supplies from their ice-bound ship to over-winter in the arctic during Barents last voyage: line engraving, 1598

WILLEM BARENTS (c1550-1597) and his men building a wooden house for over-wintering during Barents last voyage: line engraving, 1598

WILLEM BARENTS (c1550-1597) and his men battling ice floes and polar bears in the arctic: contemporary engraving

WILLEM BARENTS (c1550-1597). Dutch navigator. A ship lifted by pressure ice during Willem Barents last voyage. Line engraving, 1598

WILLEM BARENTS (d. 1597). Dutch navigator. The building of a wooden house for over-wintering during Barents last voyage. Line engraving from Gerrit de Veers The Voyages of Willem Barents to

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"Barents: A Journey Through Arctic History" Step back in time and explore the captivating world of Barents, a name that echoes through history. From the heroic tales of HMS Onslow at the Battle of the Barents Sea during World War II to Willem Barentsz's daring voyages in search of new horizons, this is a story that will transport you to distant lands. Immerse yourself in Cornelis Claesz's intricate map depicting Willem Barentsz's third voyage in 1598. Marvel at the artist's attention to detail as he captures the spirit of adventure that fueled these explorations. Picture yourself aboard a Barents ship, braving treacherous waters near Nova Zembla, as depicted in an enchanting engraving from that very same year. Travel further north and find yourself standing on European soil, gazing upon Norway's breathtaking Finnmark region. The Kongsfjord unfolds before your eyes, its serene beauty illuminated by a mesmerizing sunset. Let your imagination wander as you envision William Barents himself setting foot on these shores centuries ago. Delve into his remarkable encounters with Arctic wildlife; witness his hunt for walrus immortalized in an exquisite engraving from "The Three Voyages of William Barents to the Arctic Regions. " Feel his determination and respect for nature as he navigated uncharted territories. These glimpses into history remind us not only of past triumphs but also serve as reminders of our responsibility towards preserving our planet’s fragile ecosystems. As we reflect on HMS Onslow’s valiant efforts or admire William Barentsz’s courage, let us be inspired to protect and cherish our natural wonders for generations to come. Breathe life into forgotten stories; embark on this journey through time with bated breath and open hearts – discover the legacy left behind by those who dared venture into unknown frontiers under the banner of Barents.