Pair Of Compasses Collection

A Hansen, first officer on the Knivsberg, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
A Hansen, first officer on the Knivsberg, 1898. Portrait of a German crew member using compasses and parallel rulers to plot the course of the SS Knivsberg through the South China Sea

Seaman looking at sea map and holding pair of compasses

Study of a Hand, early-mid 18th century. Creator: Georg Engelhard Schroder
Study of a Hand, early-mid 18th century

Trompe l'oeil, late 17th-early 18th century. Creator: Johan Klopper
Trompe l'oeil, late 17th-early 18th century

Map of Brabant, 1635. Creator: Michael van Langren
Map of Brabant, 1635. Prima pars Brabantiae cuius caput Lovanivm'. Top right: a coat of arms; bottom right: title in a cartouche with King David playing the harp

Ernest George Fischer, Chief of Instrument Division, Coastal Geodetic Survey, 1914. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Ernest George Fischer, Chief of Instrument Division, Coastal Geodetic Survey, 1914. (Chief of Instrument Division 1907-1921)

Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 13ème arrondissement : Vertus civiques. 1878
Esquisse pour la salle des mariages de la mairie du 13eme arrondissement : Vertus civiques. 1878. Sketch for interior of reception hall for marriages. Civic virtues

The Colonial Exhibition, Indian section, native industries, 1886. Creator: Unknown
'The Colonial Exhibition, Indian section, the native industries in the courtyard of the Indian Palace, 1886. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume 33

The frame: Sketch for the school in rue Chateau-Landon, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 1881. Creator: Jules Didier
The frame: Sketch for the school in rue Chateau-Landon, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 1881

The frame: Sketch for the school in rue Chateau-Landon, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 1881. Creator: Jules Didier
The frame: Sketch for the school in rue Chateau-Landon, 10th arrondissement of Paris, 1881

Art spreads its light far and wide: Crafts and industrial design: Sketch for the drawing... 1880
Art spreads its light far and wide: Crafts and industrial design: Sketch for the drawing room at the school in rue Dombasle, 15th arrondissement of Paris, 1880

Near or far all trades need to be touched by a reflection of art: Trades: Sketch for the... 1887
Near or far all trades need to be touched by a reflection of art: Trades: Sketch for the drawing room in the school in rue Dombasle, 15th arrondissement of Paris, 1887

Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopédie, 1762/77. Creator: A. J. Defehrt
Wood Engraving, Tools, from Encyclopedie, 1762/77

Astronomy - painted by J. Sant, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Astronomy - painted by J. Sant, 1850. Exhibition at the British Institution. Mr. Sant's "Astronomy" is a fine picture, full of poetic expression

Statue of Urania, the muse of astronomy, with pair of compasses
5323772 Statue of Urania, the muse of astronomy, with pair of compasses by David, Francois-Anne (1741-1824); (add.info.: Statue of Urania, the muse of astronomy, with pair of compasses)

Panel, England, c. 1720. Creator: Unknown
Panel, England, c. 1720. Floral pattern with carpentry tools and the letters S.Ioseph, (St Joseph)

The Philosopher, from the Scherzi, ca. 1740. Creator: Giovanni Battista Tiepolo
The Philosopher, from the Scherzi, ca. 1740

Masonic apron from the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, late 18th century
African-American abolitionist Prince Hall (c. 1735-1807) founded Prince Hall Freemasonry and was a leader in the free black community in Boston

Leather Masonic apron owned by H. C. Anderson, mid 20th century. Creator: Unknown
Reverend Henry Clay Anderson was an African-American pastor, teacher, veteran, and photographer, best known for capturing the lives of the black middle class of Greenville

Two types of adjustable-opening compass, fol. 108v from Paris Manuscript H
XJF308765 Two types of adjustable-opening compass, fol. 108v from Paris Manuscript H, 1493-4 (pen & ink on paper) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

The Madagascar Portrait of Thomas Howard and his wife Aletheia Talbot
DON279032 The Madagascar Portrait of Thomas Howard and his wife Aletheia Talbot, 1635 (oil on canvas) by Dyck, Anthony van (1599-1641); 76.2x106.7 cm; His Grace The Duke of Norfolk

Stiletto Dividers (brass)
MFR135778 Stiletto Dividers (brass) by Spanish School, (18th century); Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Gerrit van Honthorst (1590-1656), engraved by Cosimo Mogalli (1667-1730) (engraving)
STC188608 Gerrit van Honthorst (1590-1656), engraved by Cosimo Mogalli (1667-1730) (engraving) by Ferretti, Giovanni Domenico (1692-1768) (after)

Christophe Plantins print mark, illustration from Works by Tacitus
XIR224675 Christophe Plantins print mark, illustration from Works by Tacitus, 1607 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Flemish School

Various Objects, c. 1785 (oil on canvas)
CLK340008 Various Objects, c.1785 (oil on canvas) by Boilly, Louis Leopold (1761-1845); 72.4x60.3 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

First Steam Experiment of James Watt (1736-1819) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF134190 First Steam Experiment of James Watt (1736-1819) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Portrait of Grinling Gibbons, 1690. Creator: John Smith
Portrait of Grinling Gibbons, 1690

Labor, 1591. Creator: Raphael Sadeler
Labor, 1591

Frontispiece with oval portrait of Raphael, with three allegorical figures of the Arts supporting the tablet at center, 1675

Diploma for the Freemasons of Bordeaux, after Francois Boucher, 1766

Della Trasportatione dell Obelisco Vaticano et delle Fabriche di Nostro Signore Papa Sisto V fatte dal Cavallier Domenico Fontana Architetto di sua Santita Libro Primo, 1590

[X-Ray of a Box Compasses and Drawing Tools], 1896. Creator: Henri van Heurck
[X-Ray of a Box Compasses and Drawing Tools], 1896

A geometrist or architect, from a choir stall (wood)
XIR246402 A geometrist or architect, from a choir stall (wood) by French School, (13th century); Poitiers Cathedral, Poitiers, France; French, out of copyright

Mensura, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90. ca. 1585-90. Creator: Philip Galle
Mensura, from Prosopographia, ca. 1585-90

Illustration of ruler and pair of compasses on map

BridgemanArt Full Collection
OneVisionArt BridgemanArt Full Collection

Christophe Plantin (c. 1520-89) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR224662 Christophe Plantin (c.1520-89) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); Private Collection; (add.info.: left France for Antwerp because of religious persecution; ); Dutch

Portrait of Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603-59?) (oil on canvas)
XCF137082 Portrait of Abel Janszoon Tasman (1603-59?) (oil on canvas) by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Glasses Maker, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF137034 The Glasses Maker, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Pair of compasses on a piece of paper. This scientific instrument is used to make measurements or to describe circles

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"A Journey through Time: Exploring the Symbolic Power of a Pair of Compasses" In 1898, A. Hansen, the first officer on the Knivsberg ship, found solace in his pair of compasses as he navigated uncharted waters. Christian Wilhelm Allers captured this moment beautifully. A seaman studying a sea map with a pair of compasses in hand reminds us of the importance of precision and accuracy when charting our course in life's vast ocean. Urania, the muse of astronomy, gracefully holds a pair of compasses as she guides us through the celestial wonders above. This statue symbolizes our eternal quest for knowledge and understanding. An unknown artist from England crafted an exquisite panel around 1720 featuring intricate designs intertwined with a pair of compasses. It serves as a reminder that craftsmanship knows no bounds. Giovanni Battista Tiepolo's "The Philosopher" depicts wisdom personified holding a pair of compasses—a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit to comprehend life's mysteries. A Masonic apron from late 18th-century Massachusetts proudly displays symbols including an emblematic pair of compasses. It represents unity and brotherhood among Freemasons dedicated to moral values. H. C. Anderson cherished his leather Masonic apron adorned with an elegant depiction of two crossed pairs of compasses—symbolizing his commitment to upholding Masonic principles during the mid-20th century. Paris Manuscript H showcases two types of adjustable-opening compasses on folio 108v—an invaluable tool for scholars seeking precise measurements and calculations throughout history. "The Madagascar Portrait" immortalizes Thomas Howard and Aletheia Talbot amidst their opulent surroundings, where even their fine stiletto dividers made from brass are prominently displayed—a testament to their refined taste and intellect.