Georgius Collection

Merula, (c1430-1494), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Merula, (c1430-1494), 1830. Georgius Merula (c1430-1494) Italian humanist and classical scholar. From " Biographical Illustrations", by Alfred Howard. [Thomas Tegg, R. Griffin and Co. J

Preface to Martial's Epigrammata by Merula
Two attached folios, paper, probably the endpaper and first leaf of a volume. Folio 1, which would have been the endpaper

Gregory of Tours from "True Portraits... "by Andre Thevet published in 1594
5668957 Gregory of Tours from A" True PortraitsA...A" by AndreThevet published in 1594 by Thevet, Andre (1504-92); (add.info.: Gregory of Tours (538-594)

The Fleet of Joris van Spilbergen (c. 1568-1620) reaching Brazil at Sao Vicente
STC221808 The Fleet of Joris van Spilbergen (c.1568-1620) reaching Brazil at Sao Vicente, from Newe Welt und Americanische Historien by Johann Ludwig Gottfried, published by Mattaeus Merian

Georgius van Son (engraving)
815619 Georgius van Son (engraving) by Dutch School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Georgius van Son. 1623 - 1667)

A Silver Refinery, 1556, (1917)
A Silver Refinery, 1556. From De re metallica by Georg Bauer (1494-1555) (Latinized: Georgius Agricola), is a book cataloguing the art of mining, refining, and smelting metals, published in 1556

Prospecting for metals, 1556 (1956). From Georgius Agricolas De re Metallica. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

Making and using elm tree pumps to drain mines before the days of the steam engine, 1556 (1956). From De re Metallica by Georgius Agricola

The First House In Brisbane, Australia, 1886. Artist: Georgius
The First House In Brisbane, Australia, 1886. Brisbane is the capital city of Queensland. Wood engraving from Picturesque Atlas of Australasia, Vol II, by Andrew Garran

Producing salt by evaporating natural brine by pouring it into a pit of burning charcoal, 1556. A rather impure product resulted. From De re metallica by Agricola (Georg Bauer). (Basel, 1556)

Georgius Agricola, 16th century German physician, mineralogist and metallurgist. Agricola (christened Georg Bauer) (1494-1555) was the author of De re metallica

Smelting of ores (gold, silver, copper and lead), 1556. A workman beats clay to make lute to line a furnace. On the floor are various tools needed during the smelting process

Lead smelting, 1556. From De re metallica by Agricola (Georg Bauer). (Basel, 1556)

Separating lead from silver or gold in a cupellation furnace, 1556. The Foreman consumed quantities of butter to avoid being poisoned (to prevent absorption of lead in the stomach)

Blast furnace for smelting iron ore, 1556. From De re Metallica by Georgius Agricola. Basel, 1556)

Stamp for breaking copper cupellation cakes for further refining, 1556. Powered by a water wheel through a drive shaft. From De re metallica by Georgius Agricola. (Basel, 1556)

Stamping and roasting ore to extract metal, 1556. This technique was used to extract lead, copper, silver and gold. The mill is powered by a water wheel

Sectional view of a German mine, 1556
Sectional view of a German mine showing the method of sinking shafts and driving horizontal galleries, 1556. A windlass is used to raise and lower men, materials and spoil

Draining a mine using a series of suction pumps powered by a water wheel, 1556. From De re metallica by Georgius Agricola. (Basel, 1556)

The Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, 1556
The Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust, 1556

English countrywoman with lady of the Court, 1572. Artist: Georgius Braun
English countrywoman with lady of the Court, 1572. English countrywoman carrying basket of chickens and wearing apron over plain clothes (right)

Fish stall in a market, 1572. Artist: Georgius Braun
Fish stall in a market, 1572. A woman guts a fish while her companion drums up custom. Third woman rides into market with goods for sale. From Braun Civitates Orbis Terrarum, 1572

An apprentice, carrying a wooden vessel as tall as himself, on his way to fetch water, 1572. Artist: Georgius Braun
An apprentice, carrying a wooden vessel as tall as himself, on his way to fetch water, 1572. From Braun Civitates Orbis Terrarum, 1572

Bellows supplying draught to a smelting furnace, 1556. The bellows are operated by a camshaft powered by a water wheel (just visible at extreme right)

Sectional view of a mine showing shafts and galleries, 1556. At the surface of each shaft is a winch or windlass for raising and lowering loads

Smelting iron and hammering bars with a mechanical hammer, 1556. From De re metallica by Georgius Agricola. (Basel, 1556)

Refining copper: removing cakes of copper from the crucible and quenching in a tub of water, 1556. From De re metallica by Georgius Agricola. (Basel, 1556)

Reversible hoist for raising leather buckets from a mine shaft, 1556
Reversible hoist for raising leather buckets from a mine shaft powered by an overshot water wheel, 1556. A man in a hut at O opens and shuts water races to stop and start a double row of buckets

Crushing gold bearing ores in mills similar in principle to flour mills, 1556. At bottom left goats in a treadmill produce horizontal power which is transferred to a mill (A)

Washing for tin, 1556. After digging out a substantial amount, miners would alter the course of the stream, washing away light material and leaving tin-bearing ore

Steel production: a forge with bellows to produce draught, 1556. In the foreground bars are being hammered with a mechanical hammer

A mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by an overshot water wheel, 1556. At the right of the image is a detail of section of pipe K. From De re metallica by Georgius Agricola

Georgius Agricola (1494-1555), German physician, mineralogist and metallurgist, 1881. Agricola (christened Georg Bauer) was the author of De re metallica (Basel, 1555)

Pump powered by men in a treadmill, 1556. Woodcut showing a rag-and-chain pump for draining a mine, powered by men walking a treadmill

Roasting copper ore in a furnace at C, 1556.. A are cakes of smelted copper, B wooden faggots for heating the furnace. On right a man is using wooden wheelbarrow. From De re metallica by Agricola

Lords Montfoort Memorial Tablet Memorial table
The Lords of Montfoort, Memorial Tablet for the Lords of Montfoort, Memorial table of the Lords of Montfoort. On the left, Mary sits with the Christ child on a throne

Georgius Agricola (1494-1555). German scientist. Known as the father of mineralogy. Engraving belonging to his work De Re Metallica. Basel 1564. Colored

Georgius Szechenyi
GEORGIUS SZECHENYI Hungarian churchman, archbishop Date: ? - 1695

Georgius Raguseus
GEORGIUS RAGUSEUS Italian scholar, philosopher and theologian : though much is known about his writings, little is known about the man himself. Date: CIRCA 1600-1620

MINING, 16th CENTURY. Mining in 16th century Europe; one worker is trying his luck with a divining rod. Woodcut from a 1580 edition of Georgius Agricolas De Re Metallica

WATER PUMP & WHEEL. Operation of a water-powered pump in an old mine. Woodcut from a 1580 edition of Georgius Agricolas De Re Metallica, after a woodcut from the first edition

Portrait of Georgius Lemke, Jacob Houbraken, weduwe Jacobus Loveringh & Johannes Allart, 1776

AGRICOLA: WATERWHEEL, 1556. A woodcut from Georgius Agricolas De Re Metallica, Basel, Switzerland, 1556, depicting a reversible waterwheel

AGRICOLA: WATER PUMP, 1556. The operation of a water-powered pump in an old mine. Woodcut from a 1580 edition of Georgius Agricolas De Re Metallica, after a woodcut from the first edition

SALT MINING, 1556. The production of salt in a salt marsh. Woodcut from Georgius Agricolas De Re Metallica, Basle, 1556

MINING, 1556. Men working in mining shafts and tunnels. Woodcut from Georgius Agricolas De Re Metallica, Basle, 1556

MINING, 16th CENTURY. Mining in 16th century Europe. One worker is trying his luck with a divining rod. Woodcut from a 1580 edition of Georgius Agricolas De Re Metallica

Captain Arkoudas (Georgius Oursas)
Captain Arkoudas (Georgius Oursas from Samarina Grevana, Macedonia). Fought for Macedonian independence along with other like-minded officers from all parts of Greece. Date: circa 1908

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Georgius, a name that echoes through history with its diverse associations. From the preface to Martial's Epigrammata by Merula, we catch a glimpse as an enigmatic figure from the 15th century. Merula, a renowned scholar of his time, introduces us to this mysterious character who remains shrouded in anonymity. Moving forward in time, we encounter Gregory of Tours' depiction in "True Portraits. . " by Andre Thevet. Here, Georgius takes on a more concrete form as he becomes part of The Fleet of Joris van Spilbergen reaching Brazil at Sao Vicente. A brave adventurer sailing across vast oceans, Georgius embodies the spirit of exploration and discovery. In another artistic portrayal titled "Georgius van Son, " an engraving captures his likeness for eternity. This image immortalizes him as someone worthy of remembrance and admiration. Delving into the realm of industry and innovation, we find Georgius involved in various endeavors such as silver refining and prospecting for metals during the 16th century. His expertise extends to mining techniques like using elm tree pumps to drain mines before steam engines revolutionized these processes. But it is not just industry that captivates Georgius; he also plays a role in shaping new settlements like Brisbane, Australia. As depicted in "The First House In Brisbane" artwork from 1886 attributed to him, he contributes to building communities and leaving lasting imprints on landscapes around the world. Georgius's versatility knows no bounds; he even masters ancient methods such as producing salt by evaporating natural brine over burning charcoal—a testament to his resourcefulness and adaptability. Lastly but certainly not least significant is our encounter with Georgius Agricola—an eminent German physician, mineralogist, and metallurgist from the 16th century. His contributions further solidify our understanding that there are multiple Georgiuses throughout history, each leaving their unique mark on the world.