Calcar Collection

The Adoration of the Christ Child. Creator: Unknown
The Adoration of the Christ Child. (ca. 1515)

De humani corporis fabrica (Of the Structure of the Human Body), 1555

Prosobranchia sea snail shells: triumphant star turban, Guildfordia triumphans 1, imperial cone, Conus imperialis 2, Madras harp, Harpa davidis 3, Venus comb, Murex pecten pecten 4, branched murex

Andrew Vesalius (engraving)
1094676 Andrew Vesalius (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andrew Vesalius. Illustration for Science and Literature in the Middle Ages by Paul Lacroix)

View of Calcar, late 17th century (pen & brown ink with w / c on paper)
CTS449169 View of Calcar, late 17th century (pen & brown ink with w/c on paper) by Dutch School, (17th century); 12.4x30.7 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Saint Roch, German, early 16th century. Creator: Unknown
Saint Roch, German, early 16th century

Bishop, German, ca. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Bishop, German, ca. 1500

Saint Gregory as Pope, German, ca. 1500. Creator: Unknown
Saint Gregory as Pope, German, ca. 1500

Female Saint with a Book, German, ca. 1520. Creator: Unknown
Female Saint with a Book, German, ca. 1520

Title page from De humani corporis fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, ca 1543. Private Collection

Illustration from De humani corporis fabrica by Andreas Vesalius, ca 1543. Private Collection

The Nativity of Christ (The Holy Night), early 16th century Artist: Jan Joest
The Nativity of Christ (The Holy Night), early 16th century. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Portrait of the physician Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564], c1535-1545. Artist: Steven van Calcar)
Portrait of the physician Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564], c1535-1545. Calcar, Jan Stephan, van (1499-1546/50). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Andreas Vesalius, 16th century Flemish anatomist, c1789-c1798. Vesalius (1514-1564) great work on anatomy De Humani Corporis Fabrica (On the Structure of the Human Body) (1543) was a landmark

Page 174 Andreae Vesalii Brvxellensis Scholae medicorum
Page 174, Andreae Vesalii Brvxellensis, Scholae medicorum Patauinae professoris, De humani corporis fabrica libri septem, Calcar, Jan Stephan van, 1499-1546

Vesalius / Calcar / Bocourt
ANDREAS VESALIUS Belgian anatomist Date: 1514 - 1564

Andreas Vesalius (1514-1564) Flemish anatomist. Engraving after Jan Stephanus van Calcker (Calcar) c.1499-1546

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"Exploring the Enigmatic Calcar: A Journey through Art, Anatomy, and Nature" Step into a world where art, anatomy, and nature intertwine as we delve into the mysterious realm of calcar. From religious masterpieces to scientific breakthroughs, this captivating term has left its mark throughout history. In "The Adoration of the Christ Child, " an unknown creator captures the essence of devotion with intricate details that draw us closer to understanding calcar's significance. Meanwhile, Andreas Vesalius revolutionizes anatomical studies in his groundbreaking work "De humani corporis fabrica. " Through meticulous engravings and descriptions, he unravels the complex structure of the human body. Nature also reveals its secrets through prosobranchia sea snail shells. Their elegant spirals showcase calcar's presence in every living organism. Andrew Vesalius' engraving further amplifies our fascination by offering a glimpse into the mesmerizing beauty found within these shells. Traveling back in time to late 17th century Calcar itself, we witness a breathtaking view captured on paper using pen and brown ink with watercolor. This artwork transports us to an era when this quaint town flourished under different skies. Religious icons such as Saint Roch and Saint Gregory as Pope emerge from German artists' hands during the early 16th century. Their creations evoke reverence while embodying calcar's influence on spiritual expression. Unknown creators continue their artistic exploration with depictions of a female saint engrossed in reading and a bishop adorned with regal attire around 1500 Germany. These works remind us that even amidst divine inspiration or ecclesiastical power struggles, calcar remains an ever-present force shaping creative endeavors. As we turn our attention to Jan Joest's "The Nativity of Christ (The Holy Night), " painted during the early 16th century, we witness how calcar permeates religious narratives across time and cultures.