Johannes Janssonius — Printers' Devices

An ostrich spreading its wings, holding a horseshoe in its beak; banderole

1633×1

Also used by: Willem Christiaens van der Boxe, Anthony de Later, Jacobus Noenaert

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An ostrich spreading its wings, holding a horseshoe in its beak; banderole

25F38(OSTRICH) walker and runner birds: ostrich

47B11111 horseshoe

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

83(PARADIN, Devises heroïques) (PARADIN, Devises heroïques) specific works of literature (with AUTHOR, Title)

86(NIL PENNA, SED USUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NIL PENNA, SED USUS)

86(NIL PENNA SED USUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NIL PENNA SED USUS)

A man spading, in a landscape; Jahweh-tetragram; a laurel-branch and a palm-branch as frame

1636×2

Also used by: Willem Christiaens van der Boxe, Gualtherus de Haes, Joannes Maire

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A man spading, in a landscape; Jahweh-tetragram; a laurel-branch and a palm-branch as frame

11C13 tetragram (in Roman or Hebrew script) ~ symbol of God the Father

22C31 radiance emanating from persons or things

25F32(CROW)(+1) song-birds: crow (+ animals used symbolically)

25G3(OLIVE-TREE)(+22) trees: olive-tree (+ branch, stick)

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

25I22 prospect of village, silhouette of village

31A2748 pushing something

31D14 adult man

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

46A170:5(+12) Labour❧Abstract Ideas and Concepts (+ abstract concept represented by male figure)

47I122 spading ~ soil cultivation

47I15(SPADE) agricultural implements: spade

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

48A98313 branches, 'Astwerk' ~ ornament

49L8 inscription

86(FAC ET SPERA) proverbs, sayings, etc. (FAC ET SPERA)

Building ('temple') with a cupola; frame decorated with festoons

1619×1

The device of Joris Abrahamsz van der Marsce in this period

Also used by: Jan Evertsz (I) Cloppenburgh, Adriaen Gerritsz, Christoffel Guyot, Jan Huybertsz, Broer Jansz, Jan Jansz, Hendrick Laurensz, Justus Livius, Joris Abrahamsz van der Marsce, Jan Jansz Orlers, Dirck Pietersz Pers, Daniel Roels, Jan Jansz van Rhijn, Jan Barentsz Smient

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Building ('temple') with a cupola; frame decorated with festoons

12A43 the Temple (in general) ~ Jewish religion

41A311 front façade

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

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

48C1411 exterior ~ representation of a building

48C168(CUPOLA) other architectural details (CUPOLA)

49L8 inscription

73F412(2 Cor. 6:16) epistles of Paul to the Corinthians (with BOOK CHAPTER:VERSE)

86(VOS ENIM ESTIS TEMPLUM DEI.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (VOS ENIM ESTIS TEMPLUM DEI.)

Two hands from the clouds join in front of a sword to which two crossed Cornucopiae are tied, a laurel wreath and a unicorn above the sword; a laurel wreath as frame

1651×1

Possibly the device of Severyn Matthysz in this period

Also used by: Gerrit Anthonissen Causi, Andries van Hoogenhuysen, Jodocus Janssonius, Johannes Janssonius junior, Pieter Leffen, David Lopez de Haro, Severyn Matthysz, Franciscus Moyaerd, Johannes van Ravesteyn, Willem van Rijnenburgh, Johannes Toll, Gillis Jansz Valckenier, Adriaen Wijngaerden, Anonymous

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Two hands from the clouds join in front of a sword to which two crossed Cornucopiae are tied, a laurel wreath and a unicorn above the sword; a laurel wreath as frame

25FF241(+75263) unicorn (+ animal(s) floating in the air)

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

26A clouds

33A12 shaking hands, 'dextrarum junctio'

41D2653 border, ribbon, braid

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

45C13(SWORD) hacking and thrusting weapons: sword

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

48A98311 foliage ~ ornament

92B11221 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty

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An ostrich spreading its wings, holding a horseshoe in its beak; banderole

25F38(OSTRICH) walker and runner birds: ostrich

47B11111 horseshoe

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

83(PARADIN, Devises heroïques) (PARADIN, Devises heroïques) specific works of literature (with AUTHOR, Title)

86(NIL PENNA, SED USUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NIL PENNA, SED USUS)

86(NIL PENNA SED USUS) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NIL PENNA SED USUS)

Minerva (helmet, Aegis) holding an open book; armour

1645×1

Also used by: Abraham Commelinus, David Lopez de Haro, Severyn Matthysz

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Minerva (helmet, Aegis) holding an open book; armour

45C19(SHIELD) protective weapons: shield

45C22 armour

45C221 helmet

48C161 column, pillar ~ architecture

48C162 arch, archivolt ~ architecture

49MM32 book - MM - book open

92C2 (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena)

92C28(HELMET) attributes of Minerva (HELMET)

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

The sailors reluctantly throw the prophet Jonah into the sea; decorated frame, partly consisting of a banderole with inscription

1623×1

Also used by: Henrick Lodewijcxsoon van Haestens, Feddrick Heyns, Thomas Lamberts Salwarda, Louis Vlasbloem

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The sailors reluctantly throw the prophet Jonah into the sea; decorated frame, partly consisting of a banderole with inscription

24A sun as celestial body

25FF6 fabulous animals ~ fishes

25H23 sea (seascape)

26C32 storm at sea

26F1 good weather

26F2 bad weather

31A2735 being thrown

46C24(+63) sailing-ship, sailing-boat (+ under way, at sea (~ travelling))

46C298 damage (to a ship)

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

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

71V134 the sailors reluctantly throw the prophet Jonah into the sea

71V22 after a three-day sojourn in the belly of the monster Jonah is cast on dry land; Jonah may be shown nude and bald-headed

86(GOD BEWAART IN NOOD) proverbs, sayings, etc. (GOD BEWAART IN NOOD)

The burning city of Troy with the Trojan horse; ships at sea with the sun just above the horizon; a jar in the foreground symbolizing how easily Troy was broken ('like a pot') by treason; frame decorated with birds, branches and cornucopiae

1644×1

Also used by: Jacob Canin, Jan Evertsz (I) Cloppenburgh, Adriaen Cornelisz van Delf, Hendrick Laurensz, Niclaes Vincentsz van Spierinxhouck, Jasper (I) Troyen

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The burning city of Troy with the Trojan horse; ships at sea with the sun just above the horizon; a jar in the foreground symbolizing how easily Troy was broken ('like a pot') by treason; frame decorated with birds, branches and cornucopiae

24A sun as celestial body

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

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

25H23 sea (seascape)

25I12 prospect of city, town panorama, silhouette of city

41A773 container of ceramics: jar, jug, pot, vase

41B4 on fire, ablaze

45L42 setting on fire (of conquered city)

46C24(+6) sailing-ship, sailing-boat (+ departure and arrival ~ traffic and transport)

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

48A98211 mask, mascaron ~ ornament

48A98313 branches, 'Astwerk' ~ ornament

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A984 ornament derived from animal forms

49L8 inscription

92B11221 'Cornucopia', Horn of Plenty

94H151 the Trojan horse

94H2 the fall of Troy; Troy burning

86(TROIA STERK BRAK DOOR VERRAAD ALS EEN POT OM HAAR MISDAAD) proverbs, sayings, etc. (TROIA STERK BRAK DOOR VERRAAD ALS EEN POT OM HAAR MISDAAD)

Minerva (lance, helmet, Aegis, owl) standing next to a tree bearing fruit, holding a banderole

1655×1

Also used by: Jodocus Janssonius, Johannes (I) Janssonius van Waesberge, Johannes van Renswouw, Hermannus (I) Ribbius, Johannes van Sambix, Herman Specht, Gillis Jansz Valckenier

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Minerva (lance, helmet, Aegis, owl) standing next to a tree bearing fruit, holding a banderole

25F34(+1) owls (+ animals used symbolically)

25G3(+34) trees (+ bearing fruit)

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

45C19(SHIELD) protective weapons: shield

45C221 helmet

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

92C2 (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena)

92C28(HELMET) attributes of Minerva (HELMET)

92C28(LANCE) attributes of Minerva (LANCE)

92C28(OWL) attributes of Minerva: owl

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

86(ET FLORE ET FRUCTU) proverbs, sayings, etc. (ET FLORE ET FRUCTU)

Elijah fed by the ravens (Dutch: 'raven'): the prophet, living by the brook is pouring a fluid on the ground from a jar; a raven is bringing him food; frame decorated with fruits and festoons, putti holding the cartouche, a head with a crown

1624×1

The device of Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn in this period

Also used by: Marten Jansz Brandt, Manuel Colijn, Abraham Huybrechtsz, Hendrick Laurensz, Joannes Naeranus, Dirck Pietersz Pers, Cornelis Lodewijcksz van der Plasse, Johannes van Ravesteyn, Nicolaes van Ravesteyn, Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn, Anthony Tielemans, Dirck Pietersz Voscuyl

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Elijah fed by the ravens (Dutch: 'raven'): the prophet, living by the brook is pouring a fluid on the ground from a jar; a raven is bringing him food; frame decorated with fruits and festoons, putti holding the cartouche, a head with a crown

25F32(RAVEN)(+5245) song-birds: raven (+ animal(s) holding something)

25F32(RAVEN)(+5262) song-birds: raven (+ flying animal(s))

25H11 mountains

31A2351 sitting on the ground

31B6211 looking upwards

41A771 container of metal: bucket, can, canister, drum, tin, etc.

41C122 pouring

41C621 bread, loaf

44B191 crown (symbol of sovereignty)

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

48A98211 mask, mascaron ~ ornament

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A9856 ornament derived from architectural details

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

48C244(+0) pedestal of a piece of sculpture (perhaps in the form of a herm) (+ variant)

49L8 inscription

71M12 Elijah fed by the raven(s): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food

73F411(Rom. 12:12) epistle of Paul to the Romans (with BOOK CHAPTER:VERSE)

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

86(PERFER ET OBDURA) proverbs, sayings, etc. (PERFER ET OBDURA)

A man ascending a rock on which the Three Theological Virtues are seated (Faith, holding a cross and a chalice, Hope, with folded hands in front of the chest and Charity, with two children); ships in the background; frame decorated with putti, festoons and cherubs

1654×1

Also used by: Idzardus Balck, Henricus Deûring, Johannes Deûring, Hans Gyselaar, Hansonius Hagenaar, Johannes Wellens

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A man ascending a rock on which the Three Theological Virtues are seated (Faith, holding a cross and a chalice, Hope, with folded hands in front of the chest and Charity, with two children); ships in the background; frame decorated with putti, festoons and cherubs

11D12 the cross ~ symbols of Christ

11G1911 cherubs, i.e. children's heads with wings

11M3 the Three Theological Virtues

11M31 Faith, 'Fides'; 'Fede', 'Fede catholica', 'Fede christiana', 'Fede christiana catholica' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues

11M32 Hope, 'Spes'; 'Speranza divina e certa' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues

11M33 Charity, 'Caritas'; 'Carità' (Ripa) ~ one of the Three Theological Virtues

11Q71441 chalice

25H1121 mountain-top, peak

31AA2352 sitting on an elevation - AA - female human figure

31AA2522

31A2723 climbing

31B6211 looking upwards

31D11221(+89) boy (child between toddler and youth) (+ nude human being)

31D14 adult man

31D15(+53) adult woman (+ sitting)

42B742(2) mother and child(2), woman and child(2) (2) (2)

46C24(+64) sailing-ship, sailing-boat (+ arrival, coming to anchor, at anchor)

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

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

49L8 inscription

86(PER ANGUSTA AD AUGUSTA) proverbs, sayings, etc. (PER ANGUSTA AD AUGUSTA)

A standing woman carrying a yoke, a chain on the right leg (Patienza, Patience); a sheep; a putto with an anchor over his shoulder, supporting the yoke; a fountain in the shape of a putto(?) riding on a dolphin; on top of the putto a winged hourglass; the water of the fountain is streaming on the chain; a bird (dove?) in the sun; a landscape with Job on the dunghill, tormented by the devil(?); decorated frame

1624×1

Also used by: Ulderick Balck, Beuckel Cornelissz Nieulandt

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A standing woman carrying a yoke, a chain on the right leg (Patienza, Patience); a sheep; a putto with an anchor over his shoulder, supporting the yoke; a fountain in the shape of a putto(?) riding on a dolphin; on top of the putto a winged hourglass; the water of the fountain is streaming on the chain; a bird (dove?) in the sun; a landscape with Job on the dunghill, tormented by the devil(?); decorated frame

11E1 Holy Ghost represented as a dove (in flames)

11K2(+0) devils in the form of (fabulous) animals (+ variant)

21D water (one of the four elements)

23A4 allegorical representations of the effects of time

23U22(+0):25F(+342) hourglass (+ variant)❧animals (+ wings of an animal)

25F27(DOLPHIN)(+15) swimming mammals: dolphin (+ ornamental variants of animals)

25F39(DOVE)(+1) other birds: dove (+ animals used symbolically)

25H114 low hill country

25I9 landscape with ruins

31A2352 sitting on an elevation

31AA2522

31A2763 floating in the air

31D11221(+89) boy (child between toddler and youth) (+ nude human being)

41A651 garden fountain

44E1 water-supply (~ public services)

44G(+32) law and jurisprudence (+ handcuffs, fetters)

44G3129 (person) in fetters, not imprisoned

46C132 riding on animal other than horse, ass, or mule

46C14111 yoke

46C215(ANCHOR) parts of ship's exterior: anchor

47I2133(+91) lamb (+ animals used symbolically)

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

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A9844 dolphin ~ ornament

49L8 inscription

54A44(+112) Patience; 'Patienza' (Ripa) (+ partially clothed)

56D1(+3) Hope; 'Speranza', 'Speranza delle fatiche' (Ripa) (+ symbolical representation of concept)

71W52 Job on the dunghill with Satan (or devils) abusing and tormenting him; Job's wife may be present

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

86(DURUM PATIENTIA VINCIT) proverbs, sayings, etc. (DURUM PATIENTIA VINCIT)

1645×1

Also used by: Jacob Marcus, Joris Abrahamsz van der Marsce, Theodorus Paludanus

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A hand holding an armillary sphere

31A2245(+933) hand (+ holding something)

49E122 armillary sphere, skeleton celestial globe

1648×1

Also used by: Dirck van Ackersdijck, Hendrick (II) van Borculo, Herman (II) van Borculo, Johannes (I) Janssonius van Waesberge, Cornelis Jacobsz Noenaert, Hermannus (I) Ribbius, Esdras Willemsz Snellaert

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Minerva (lance, helmet, Aegis, owl) standing next to a tree bearing fruit, holding a banderole

25F34(+1) owls (+ animals used symbolically)

25G3(+34) trees (+ bearing fruit)

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

45C19(SHIELD) protective weapons: shield

45C221 helmet

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

92C2 (story of) Minerva (Pallas, Athena)

92C28(HELMET) attributes of Minerva (HELMET)

92C28(LANCE) attributes of Minerva (LANCE)

92C28(OWL) attributes of Minerva: owl

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

86(ET FLORE ET FRUCTU) proverbs, sayings, etc. (ET FLORE ET FRUCTU)

An armillary sphere; a man with a spade, Fama (woman with two trumpets) and a man with a Jacob's staff; banderole with inscription

1632×1, 1633×5, 1634×1, 1635×2, 1640×1, 1641×1, 1644×2, 1645×3

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An armillary sphere; a man with a spade, Fama (woman with two trumpets) and a man with a Jacob's staff; banderole with inscription

25A9111 Jacob's staff (surveying instrument)

31AA2763 floating in the air - AA - female human figure

31D14 adult man

47I15(SPADE) agricultural implements: spade

48C7352 horn, trumpet, cornet, trombone, tuba

48C7525 one person playing wind instrument

49E122 armillary sphere, skeleton celestial globe

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

59B32(+1131) Fame; 'Fama', 'Fama buona', 'Fama chiara' (Ripa) (+ clothed with wings)

86(VIVITUR INGENIO) proverbs, sayings, etc. (VIVITUR INGENIO)

1651×2, 1652×1, 1654×4, 1655×1, 1658×2, 1659×1, 1660×1, 1661×1, 1662×1, 1663×1, 1664×1

Also used by: Johannes (I) Janssonius van Waesberge, Elizeus (I) Weyerstraten

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An armillary sphere; a man with a spade, Fama (woman with two trumpets) and a man with a Jacob's staff; banderole with inscription

25A9111 Jacob's staff (surveying instrument)

31AA2763 floating in the air - AA - female human figure

31D14 adult man

47I15(SPADE) agricultural implements: spade

48C7352 horn, trumpet, cornet, trombone, tuba

48C7525 one person playing wind instrument

49E122 armillary sphere, skeleton celestial globe

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

59B32(+1131) Fame; 'Fama', 'Fama buona', 'Fama chiara' (Ripa) (+ clothed with wings)

86(VIVITUR INGENIO) proverbs, sayings, etc. (VIVITUR INGENIO)

1624×1, 1626×3, 1627×4, 1628×6, 1629×1, 1630×1, 1631×6, 1632×2, 1634×1, 1635×6, 1636×2, 1640×4, 1643×1, 1644×1, 1646×1, 1648×1, 1650×2, 1653×1, 1662×1, [s.d.]×3

The device is part of a title engraving; the selected copy is just a sample

Also used by: Cornelis Blaeu, Joan (I) Blaeu, Willem Jansz Blaeu, Dirk (I) Boom, Hendrick Boom, Jodocus (II) Hondius

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Armillary sphere, standing

49E122 armillary sphere, skeleton celestial globe