Bonaventura Elzevier — Printers' Devices

Man picking a bunch of grapes off a vine, winding itself round a tree; banderole

1620×2, 1621×2, 1623×3, 1624×2, 1625×2, 1626×4, 1627×5, 1628×1, 1630×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier, Abraham (II) Elzevier, Isaac Elzevier, Matthijs Elzevier

dpd_0073

Man picking a bunch of grapes off a vine, winding itself round a tree; banderole

25G3 trees

31D14 adult man

47I4131 picking fruit

47I422(+8939)(CLIMBING)

47I4222 bunch of grapes

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

86(NON SOLUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NON SOLUS)

1628×4, 1631×2, 1641×1, 1642×2, 1643×4, 1644×5, 1645×2, 1646×1, 1647×2, 1648×1, 1649×3, 1650×2, 1651×1, 1652×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier, Abraham (II) Elzevier, Daniel Elzevier, Johannes Elzevier, widow and heirs of Johannes Elzevier, Lowijs (III) Elzevier, Andries van Hoogenhuysen

dpd_0142

Man picking a bunch of grapes off a vine, winding itself round a tree; banderole

25G3 trees

31D14 adult man

47I4131 picking fruit

47I422(+8939)(CLIMBING)

47I4222 bunch of grapes

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

86(NON SOLUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NON SOLUS)

1627×2, 1629×3, 1630×4, 1631×3, 1632×2, 1633×1, 1634×3, 1636×3, 1637×2, 1638×2, 1639×2, 1641×6, 1642×4, 1643×1, 1644×2, 1645×1, 1646×2, 1647×3, 1648×2, 1649×1, 1650×1, 1651×4, 1652×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier, Abraham (II) Elzevier, Daniel Elzevier, Johannes Elzevier, widow and heirs of Johannes Elzevier, Lowijs (III) Elzevier, Pieter Leffen, Anonymous

dpd_0180

Man picking a bunch of grapes off a vine, winding itself round a tree; banderole

25G3 trees

31D14 adult man

47I4131 picking fruit

47I422(+8939)(CLIMBING)

47I4222 bunch of grapes

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

86(NON SOLUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NON SOLUS)

1625×1, 1626×1, 1634×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier, Abraham (II) Elzevier

dpd_0326

Man picking a bunch of grapes off a vine, winding itself round a tree; banderole

25G3 trees

31D14 adult man

47I4131 picking fruit

47I422(+8939)(CLIMBING)

47I4222 bunch of grapes

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

86(NON SOLUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NON SOLUS)

1625×2, 1642×1, 1643×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier, Thomas Erpenius, Joannes Maire, Anonymous, Anonymous

dpd_0328

Palm tree; banderole

25G3(PALM-TREE) trees: palm-tree

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

86(ASSURGO PRESSA) proverbs, sayings, etc. (ASSURGO PRESSA)

1629×1, 1632×1, 1633×2, 1634×1, 1635×1, 1637×1, 1639×1, 1640×1, 1644×1, 1646×4, 1647×2, 1651×1, 1652×1, 1653×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier, Daniel Elzevier, Johannes Elzevier, widow and heirs of Johannes Elzevier, Lowijs (III) Elzevier, Franciscus Hackius, Johannes van Ravesteyn

dpd_0330

Man picking a bunch of grapes off a vine, winding itself round a tree; banderole

25G3 trees

31D14 adult man

47I4131 picking fruit

47I422(+8939)(CLIMBING)

47I4222 bunch of grapes

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

86(NON SOLUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NON SOLUS)

1629×1, 1630×2, 1631×2, 1632×2, 1633×1, 1635×1, 1636×2, 1637×1, 1638×1, 1639×4, 1640×3, 1641×1, 1642×3, 1643×2, 1644×3, 1645×1, 1646×2, 1649×2, 1650×2

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier, Daniel Elzevier, Jacob Elzevier, Johannes Elzevier, widow and heirs of Johannes Elzevier, Jacobus Voorn

dpd_0347

Man picking a bunch of grapes off a vine, winding itself round a tree; banderole

25G3 trees

31D14 adult man

47I4131 picking fruit

47I422(+8939)(CLIMBING)

47I4222 bunch of grapes

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

86(NON SOLUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NON SOLUS)

1620×1, 1621×1, 1623×1, 1624×2, 1625×3, 1626×5, 1627×2

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier, Daniel Elzevier, Isaac Elzevier, Johannes Elzevier, Matthijs Elzevier, Thomas Erpenius, Joannes Maire

dpd_0348

Man picking a bunch of grapes off a vine, winding itself round a tree; banderole

25G3 trees

31D14 adult man

47I4131 picking fruit

47I422(+8939)(CLIMBING)

47I4222 bunch of grapes

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

86(NON SOLUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NON SOLUS)

1631×1, 1633×5, 1634×3, 1635×6, 1636×3, 1637×2, 1640×1, 1644×6, 1645×1, 1647×1, 1648×1, 1651×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier, Daniel Elzevier, Johannes Elzevier, widow and heirs of Johannes Elzevier

dpd_0352

Man picking a bunch of grapes off a vine, winding itself round a tree; banderole

25G3 trees

31D14 adult man

47I4131 picking fruit

47I422(+8939)(CLIMBING)

47I4222 bunch of grapes

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

86(NON SOLUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NON SOLUS)

An eagle, holding a bundle of arrows in its beak, standing on a pedestal, to which two palm-branches are attached; banderole with inscription

1610×1, 1617×1, 1618×2, 1619×4, 1649×1

Whether the 1649 copy is by Bonaventura and Matthijs is conjectural

Also used by: Jan Bouwensz, Andries Clouck, Isaac Elzevier, Lowijs (I) Elzevier, Lowijs (II) Elzevier, Matthijs Elzevier, Henrick Lodewijcxsoon van Haestens, Hans Sas, Anonymous

dpd_0402

An eagle, holding a bundle of arrows in its beak, standing on a pedestal, to which two palm-branches are attached; banderole with inscription

25F33(EAGLE)(+1) predatory birds: eagle (+ animals used symbolically)

25F33(EAGLE)(+5245) predatory birds: eagle (+ animal(s) holding something)

25G3(LAUREL)(+22) trees: laurel (+ branch, stick)

25G3(PALM-TREE)(+22) trees: palm-tree (+ branch, stick)

43A(+12) festivities (+ wreath, garland ~ festive activities)

45C15(ARROW) archer's weapons: arrow

48C244 pedestal of a piece of sculpture (perhaps in the form of a herm)

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

54E31(+3) Agreement, Unity; 'Concordia', 'Concordia insuperabile', 'Concordia militare', 'Concordia di Pace', 'Unione civile' (Ripa) (+ symbolical representation of concept)

83(SALLUSTIUS, Bellum Iugurthinum I vi 3) (SALLUSTIUS, Bellum Iugurthinum I vi 3) specific works of literature (with AUTHOR, Title)

86(CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT) proverbs, sayings, etc. (CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT)

86(ANNO 1595) proverbs, sayings, etc. (ANNO 1595)

86(CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT) proverbs, sayings, etc. (CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT)

1617×4, 1618×7, 1619×6, 1621×1, 1622×2, 1623×3, 1627×1, 1631×1

Also used by: Jan Zachariasz Baron, Jan Bouwensz, Abraham (I) Elzevier, Isaac Elzevier, Lowijs (I) Elzevier, Matthijs Elzevier, Henrick Lodewijcxsoon van Haestens, David Lopez de Haro, Dirck Pietersz Pers, Jan (II) van Waesberge

dpd_0415

An eagle, holding a bundle of arrows in its beak, standing on a pedestal, to which two palm-branches are attached; banderole with inscription

25F33(EAGLE)(+1) predatory birds: eagle (+ animals used symbolically)

25G3(LAUREL)(+22) trees: laurel (+ branch, stick)

25G3(PALM-TREE)(+22) trees: palm-tree (+ branch, stick)

43A(+12) festivities (+ wreath, garland ~ festive activities)

45C15(ARROW) archer's weapons: arrow

48C244 pedestal of a piece of sculpture (perhaps in the form of a herm)

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

54E31(+3) Agreement, Unity; 'Concordia', 'Concordia insuperabile', 'Concordia militare', 'Concordia di Pace', 'Unione civile' (Ripa) (+ symbolical representation of concept)

83(SALLUSTIUS, Bellum Iugurthinum I vi 3) (SALLUSTIUS, Bellum Iugurthinum I vi 3) specific works of literature (with AUTHOR, Title)

86(CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT) proverbs, sayings, etc. (CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT)

An eagle, holding a bundle of arrows in its beak, standing on a pedestal, to which two palm-branches are attached; frame decorated with putti and festoons

1618×2

Also used by: Isaac Elzevier, Matthijs Elzevier

dpd_0683

An eagle, holding a bundle of arrows in its beak, standing on a pedestal, to which two palm-branches are attached; frame decorated with putti and festoons

25F33(EAGLE)(+1) predatory birds: eagle (+ animals used symbolically)

25G3(+22) trees (+ branch, stick)

25G3(LAUREL)(+22) trees: laurel (+ branch, stick)

25G3(PALM-TREE)(+22) trees: palm-tree (+ branch, stick)

31A235 sitting figure

31A25552 index finger forwards, pointing, indicating

43A(+12) festivities (+ wreath, garland ~ festive activities)

45C15(ARROW) archer's weapons: arrow

48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)

48A98211 mask, mascaron ~ ornament

48A98313 branches, 'Astwerk' ~ ornament

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A9851 ribbon, scroll, banderole ~ ornament

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

48C244 pedestal of a piece of sculpture (perhaps in the form of a herm)

49L8 inscription

54E31(+3) Agreement, Unity; 'Concordia', 'Concordia insuperabile', 'Concordia militare', 'Concordia di Pace', 'Unione civile' (Ripa) (+ symbolical representation of concept)

83(SALLUSTIUS, Bellum Iugurthinum I vi 3) (SALLUSTIUS, Bellum Iugurthinum I vi 3) specific works of literature (with AUTHOR, Title)

86(CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT) proverbs, sayings, etc. (CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT)

92D1916 cupids: 'amores', 'amoretti', 'putti'

86(CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT) proverbs, sayings, etc. (CONCORDIA RES PARVAE CRESCUNT)

1626×1, 1639×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier, Anonymous, Anonymous, Anonymous, François Preuvray

dpd_0760

Armillary sphere

49E122 armillary sphere, skeleton celestial globe

A shield with a man picking a bunch of grapes off a vine, winding itself round a tree; banderole; the shield is framed by ornamental foliage with birds

1631×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier

dpd_1151

A shield with a man picking a bunch of grapes off a vine, winding itself round a tree; banderole; the shield is framed by ornamental foliage with birds

25F33(+151) predatory birds (+ symmetrically placed ornamental animals)

25G3 trees

31D14 adult man

47I4131 picking fruit

47I422(+8939)(CLIMBING)

48A98 ornaments ~ art

48A9831 foliage, tendrils, branches ~ ornament

48A9833 flowers ~ ornament

48A984 ornament derived from animal forms

49L73 banderole

Coat of arms with helmet; wreath with ribbons as frame

1619×1

Also used by: Matthijs Elzevier

dpd_1283

Coat of arms with helmet; wreath with ribbons as frame

45C221 helmet

46A122(...)1 armorial bearing, heraldry (with NAME of family) - coat of arms

48A98(+2) ornaments ~ art (+ framing decorations)

48A9851 ribbon, scroll, banderole ~ ornament

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48AA98311 foliage ~ ornament - AA - stylized

49L8 inscription

86(VIRTUS ARMATA) proverbs, sayings, etc. (VIRTUS ARMATA)

1628×8, 1629×3

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier

dpd_1284

Man picking a bunch of grapes off a vine, winding itself round a tree; banderole

25G3 trees

31D14 adult man

47I4131 picking fruit

47I422(+8939)(CLIMBING)

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

86(NON SOLUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NON SOLUS)

Minerva (Aegis, lance, helmet) as patroness of the University of Leiden, holding an open book; coats of arms of William I of Nassau, the city of Leiden and Holland(?)

1630×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier, Jan Cornelissz van Woerden

dpd_1285

Minerva (Aegis, lance, helmet) as patroness of the University of Leiden, holding an open book; coats of arms of William I of Nassau, the city of Leiden and Holland(?)

25F23(LION)(+12) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ heraldic animals)

41A3281 key

44A1(+4)(LEIDEN)

44B191 crown (symbol of sovereignty)

45C19(SHIELD) protective weapons: shield

45C221 helmet

46A122(WILLIAM I OF NASSAU)1 armorial bearing, heraldry (WILLIAM I OF NASSAU) - coat of arms

48A9857(COAT OF ARMS) (COAT OF ARMS) ornaments derived from objects (COAT OF ARMS)

48C161 column, pillar ~ architecture

49B40 personification of university; 'Academia' (Ripa)

49L8 inscription

49MM32 book - MM - book open

49N reading

61E(LEIDEN) names of cities and villages (LEIDEN)

61H(UNIVERSITY OF LEIDEN) names of organizations, companies, trade unions, etc. (UNIVERSITY OF LEIDEN)

92C271 Minerva as patroness

92C28(BOOK) attributes of Minerva (BOOK)

92C28(HELMET) attributes of Minerva (HELMET)

92C281 Aegis: shield with Gorgon's head (attribute of Minerva)

86(ACADEMIA LUGDUNENSIS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (ACADEMIA LUGDUNENSIS)

Minerva (Aegis, helmet, lance) holding an open book; attached to the lance is the coat of arms of the city of Leiden (Minerva as patroness of the University of Leiden

1631×1, 1632×1, 1633×1, 1634×1, 1636×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier

dpd_1286

Minerva (Aegis, helmet, lance) holding an open book; attached to the lance is the coat of arms of the city of Leiden (Minerva as patroness of the University of Leiden

25F23(LION)(+12) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ heraldic animals)

41A3281 key

44A1(+4)(LEIDEN)

44B191 crown (symbol of sovereignty)

45C14(LANCE) helved weapons, polearms (for striking, hacking, thrusting): lance

45C19(SHIELD) protective weapons: shield

45C221 helmet

46A122(WILLIAM I OF NASSAU)1 armorial bearing, heraldry (WILLIAM I OF NASSAU) - coat of arms

48A9857(COAT OF ARMS) (COAT OF ARMS) ornaments derived from objects (COAT OF ARMS)

48C161 column, pillar ~ architecture

49B40 personification of university; 'Academia' (Ripa)

49L8 inscription

49MM32 book - MM - book open

49N reading

61E(LEIDEN) names of cities and villages (LEIDEN)

61H(UNIVERSITY OF LEIDEN) names of organizations, companies, trade unions, etc. (UNIVERSITY OF LEIDEN)

92C271 Minerva as patroness

92C28(BOOK) attributes of Minerva (BOOK)

92C28(HELMET) attributes of Minerva (HELMET)

92C28(LANCE) attributes of Minerva (LANCE)

92C281 Aegis: shield with Gorgon's head (attribute of Minerva)

86(ACADEMIA LUGDUNENSIS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (ACADEMIA LUGDUNENSIS)

1638×1, 1639×1, 1640×5, 1642×3, 1643×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier

dpd_1287

Minerva (Aegis, helmet, lance) holding an open book; attached to the lance is the coat of arms of the city of Leiden (Minerva as patroness of the University of Leiden

25F23(LION)(+12) beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion (+ heraldic animals)

41A3281 key

44A1(+4)(LEIDEN)

44B191 crown (symbol of sovereignty)

45C14(LANCE) helved weapons, polearms (for striking, hacking, thrusting): lance

45C19(SHIELD) protective weapons: shield

45C221 helmet

46A122(WILLIAM I OF NASSAU)1 armorial bearing, heraldry (WILLIAM I OF NASSAU) - coat of arms

48A9857(COAT OF ARMS) (COAT OF ARMS) ornaments derived from objects (COAT OF ARMS)

48C161 column, pillar ~ architecture

49B40 personification of university; 'Academia' (Ripa)

49L8 inscription

49MM32 book - MM - book open

49N reading

61E(LEIDEN) names of cities and villages (LEIDEN)

61H(UNIVERSITY OF LEIDEN) names of organizations, companies, trade unions, etc. (UNIVERSITY OF LEIDEN)

92C271 Minerva as patroness

92C28(BOOK) attributes of Minerva (BOOK)

92C28(HELMET) attributes of Minerva (HELMET)

92C28(LANCE) attributes of Minerva (LANCE)

92C281 Aegis: shield with Gorgon's head (attribute of Minerva)

86(ACADEMIA LUGDUNENSIS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (ACADEMIA LUGDUNENSIS)

Coat of arms with double-headed eagle and a ladder

1640×1

Also used by: Abraham (I) Elzevier

dpd_1793

Coat of arms with double-headed eagle and a ladder

25FF332(+712) double-headed eagle (+ heraldic animals)

41A343 ladder

44A1 coat of arms (as symbol of the state, etc.)

46A122(...)1 armorial bearing, heraldry (with NAME of family) - coat of arms

Bonaventura Elzevierbspr_1939

Devices used (20)