Nicolaes van Ravesteyn — Printers' Devices

Victorious 'Roman' soldier with shield and sword, standing on an orb; he is crowned with laurel by a hand appearing from the clouds; the anagram hides the name 'Dirck Pieters Soon'

1635×1

Also used by: Thomas Fonteyn, Dirck Pietersz Pers, Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn

Victorious 'Roman' soldier with shield and sword, standing on an orb; he is crowned with laurel by a hand appearing from the clouds; the anagram hides the name 'Dirck Pieters Soon'

26A clouds

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

31D14(+51) adult man (+ standing)

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

43A433 crowning with laurel

44B193 orb (symbol of sovereignty; sphere with cross on top)

45B the soldier; the soldier's life

45C13(SWORD) hacking and thrusting weapons: sword

45C19(SHIELD) protective weapons: shield

45C22 armour

45C221 helmet

49L8 inscription

86(ANAGRAM: IK STRIJD OP SNODE AARDE.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (ANAGRAM: IK STRIJD OP SNODE AARDE.)

Landscape with running horse; a city in the distance; banderole with inscription

1652×1, 1660×1

Also used by: Jacob Braat, Andries van Hoogenhuysen, Jan Jacobsz Schipper, Jan Fredricksz Stam

dpd_0035

Landscape with running horse; a city in the distance; banderole with inscription

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

43C131 finch trap, finchery

46C13183 galloping horse

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

51E11(+4) Freedom, Liberty; 'Libertà' (Ripa) (+ emblematical representation of concept)

83(DIRCK PIETERSZ PERS, Bellerophon XI) (DIRCK PIETERSZ PERS, Bellerophon XI) specific works of literature (with AUTHOR, Title)

86(VRIJHEID BLIJHEID) proverbs, sayings, etc. (VRIJHEID BLIJHEID)

1643×1, 1644×1

Also used by: Gerrit van Goedesberg, Dirck Cornelisz Houthaeck, Tymon Houthaeck, Paulus Matthijsz, Gerrit Smit, Hendrick Jacobsz Zoeteboom

dpd_0090

Fountain

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

41A651 garden fountain

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48AA984 ornament derived from animal forms - AA - stylized

49L8 inscription

86(EEUWIG) proverbs, sayings, etc. (EEUWIG)

1639×1, 1641×1

Also used by: widow of Gijsbert de Groot, Dirck Cornelisz Houthaeck, Tymon Houthaeck, widow of Joost (I) Pluymer, Denijs Verschuere, Abraham (I) de Wees

dpd_0231

Well

41A3911 well

41A775 wooden container: barrel, cask

47D8(PULLEY) tools, aids, implements ~ crafts and industries (PULLEY)

48A9843 lion's head ~ ornament

86(ELK ZIJN BEURT) proverbs, sayings, etc. (ELK ZIJN BEURT)

Elijah fed by the ravens (Dutch: 'raven'): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food; decorated frame

1644×1, 1649×2, 1650×1, 1651×1, 1652×1

Also used by: Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn, widow of Paulus van Ravesteyn, Gillis Joosten Saeghman, Hieronymus Sweerts

dpd_0445

Elijah fed by the ravens (Dutch: 'raven'): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food; decorated frame

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

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

25G3 trees

25H213 river

31A2351 sitting on the ground

31B6211 looking upwards

41C621 bread, loaf

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

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

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)

86(VOLHARDEND IN HET GEBED.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (VOLHARDEND IN HET GEBED.)

Elijah fed by the ravens (Dutch: 'raven'): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food; frame decorated with roses

1636×1, 1641×4, 1642×2

Also used by: Marten Jansz Brandt, Hessel Gerritsz, Fijt Hendricksz, Hendrick Laurensz, Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn, widow of Paulus van Ravesteyn, widow and heirs of Hillebrant Jacobsz (I) van Wouw

dpd_0446

Elijah fed by the ravens (Dutch: 'raven'): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food; frame decorated with roses

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

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

25G3 trees

25G41(ROSE)(+15) flowers: rose (+ ornamental variants of plants)

25H213 river

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

31A233 kneeling figure

31B6211 looking upwards

41C621 bread, loaf

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

48A98313 branches, 'Astwerk' ~ ornament

48A9833 flowers ~ ornament

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

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)

86(VOLHARDEND IN HET GEBED.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (VOLHARDEND IN HET GEBED.)

The journey to Emmaus; the two men meet Christ; banderole with inscription

1636×1, 1637×1

Also used by: Pieter Dircksz Boeteman, Marten Jansz Brandt, widow of Marten Jansz Brandt, Abraham van den Burgh, Pieter La Burgh, Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn, Adriaen Hermansz Roest, Dominicus van der Stichel, Jacob van der Vliet

dpd_0488

The journey to Emmaus; the two men meet Christ; banderole with inscription

25H15 forest, wood

31A25561 index finger and middle finger raised, closed

31A2711 walking

33A35 conversation, dialogue; conversation piece

41D263 walking-stick, staff, cane

49L73 banderole

49L8 inscription

73E341 Cleopas and Peter meet Christ (sometimes they are dressed as pilgrims)

86(WAS ONS HART NIET BRANDENDE IN ONS, TERWIJL HIJ ONDERWEG TOT ONS SPRAK EN ONS DE SCHRIFTEN OPENDE?) proverbs, sayings, etc. (WAS ONS HART NIET BRANDENDE IN ONS, TERWIJL HIJ ONDERWEG TOT ONS SPRAK EN ONS DE SCHRIFTEN OPENDE?)

Open book on a lectern(?) topped by a crown, ornamental background; shield with monogram "P.A.V.R."

1650×1

Also used by: Jan (I) Bouman, Daniel van den Dalen, Joan Cyprianus van der Gracht, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, widow of David Jansz van Ilpendam, Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn, Cornelis Sweerts, Hieronymus Sweerts

dpd_0500

Open book on a lectern(?) topped by a crown, ornamental background; shield with monogram "P.A.V.R."

44B191 crown (symbol of sovereignty)

48A983 ornament derived from plant forms

48A9871 ornament ~ arabesque

48A98783 floral interlace ~ ornament

49L16 letter combinations such as letterword, anagram, letter square, monogram, etc.

49MM32 book - MM - book open

49N21 lectern ~ reading

Woman holding up a sail (Occasio); the hours of a clock

1643×1

Also used by: Pieter Dircksz Boeteman, Cornelis de Bruyn, Johannes Jacott, Jacob Lescailje, Jacob Vinckel, Anonymous

dpd_0586

Woman holding up a sail (Occasio); the hours of a clock

23U24 clock

26C winds

31A25552(+63) index finger forwards, pointing, indicating (+ upward)

31D15(+89) adult woman (+ nude human being)

46C24111 sail

49L8 inscription

54B121(+111) 'Occasio', 'Kairos'; 'Occasione' (Ripa) (+ nude)

54F12(+111) Luck, Fortune, Lot; 'Fato', 'Fortuna', 'Fortuna aurea', 'Fortuna buona', 'Fortuna pacifica overo clemente', 'Sorte' (Ripa) (+ nude)

86(NOG TIJD NOG RUST) proverbs, sayings, etc. (NOG TIJD NOG RUST)

Elijah fed by the ravens (Dutch: 'raven'): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food; frame decorated with jars and birds with food in their beak(?)

1646×1

Also used by: Marten Jansz Brandt, Jan Evertsz (I) Cloppenburgh, Abraham de Koning, Cornelis Dircksz (I) Cool, Herman Allertsz Koster, Cornelis de Haes, Abraham Huybrechtsz, David Jansz van Ilpendam, Hendrick Laurensz, Pierre Mostarde, Cornelis Lodewijcksz van der Plasse, Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn, Dirck Pietersz Voscuyl

dpd_0614

Elijah fed by the ravens (Dutch: 'raven'): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food; frame decorated with jars and birds with food in their beak(?)

25F32(RAVEN)(+151) song-birds: raven (+ symmetrically placed ornamental animals)

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

25G3 trees

25H11 mountains

25H213 river

31A2351 sitting on the ground

31B6211 looking upwards

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

41C621 bread, loaf

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

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A984 ornament derived from animal forms

48A9854 vase ~ ornament

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

49L8 inscription

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

The journey to Emmaus; the two men meet Christ

1636×1

Also used by: Marten Jansz Brandt, widow of Marten Jansz Brandt, Abraham van den Burgh, Johannes Jaquet, Adriaen Hermansz Roest

dpd_0616

The journey to Emmaus; the two men meet Christ

25G13 groups of plants (herbs)

25H153 bush, shrubs ~ forest

25I3 farm or solitary house in landscape

31A25552 index finger forwards, pointing, indicating

31A2711 walking

33A35 conversation, dialogue; conversation piece

41D263 walking-stick, staff, cane

49L8 inscription

73E341 Cleopas and Peter meet Christ (sometimes they are dressed as pilgrims)

86(WAS ONS HART NIET BRANDENDE IN ONS, TERWIJL HIJ ONDERWEG TOT ONS SPRAK EN ONS DE SCHRIFTEN OPENDE?) proverbs, sayings, etc. (WAS ONS HART NIET BRANDENDE IN ONS, TERWIJL HIJ ONDERWEG TOT ONS SPRAK EN ONS DE SCHRIFTEN OPENDE?)

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

1635×1, 1637×1, 1640×3, 1642×2, 1643×2, 1644×1, 1647×1, [s.d.]×1

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

dpd_0626

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)

The journey to Emmaus; the two men meet Christ; decorated frame

1637×1

Also used by: Pieter Dircksz Boeteman, Marten Jansz Brandt, widow of Marten Jansz Brandt, Abraham van den Burgh, Dominicus van der Stichel

dpd_0744

The journey to Emmaus; the two men meet Christ; decorated frame

24A2 sunset

25I22 prospect of village, silhouette of village

31A2711 walking

33A35 conversation, dialogue; conversation piece

41D263 walking-stick, staff, cane

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

48AA9853 scallop, shell ~ ornament - AA - stylized

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

49L8 inscription

73E341 Cleopas and Peter meet Christ (sometimes they are dressed as pilgrims)

86(WAS ONS HART NIET BRANDENDE IN ONS, TERWIJL HIJ ONDERWEG TOT ONS SPRAK EN ONS DE SCHRIFTEN OPENDE?) proverbs, sayings, etc. (WAS ONS HART NIET BRANDENDE IN ONS, TERWIJL HIJ ONDERWEG TOT ONS SPRAK EN ONS DE SCHRIFTEN OPENDE?)

86(LUCAS 24:32) proverbs, sayings, etc. (LUCAS 24:32)

1640×1

Also used by: Marten Jansz Brandt

dpd_0745

The journey to Emmaus; the two men meet Christ; decorated frame

31A2221 heart

31A2711 walking

33A35 conversation, dialogue; conversation piece

41A31 façade (of house or building)

41D263 walking-stick, staff, cane

46C52 hotel, hostelry, inn

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

48A9821 ornament ~ human parts

48A9876 ornament ~ cartouche

49L8 inscription

73E342 Cleopas and Peter arrive at the gate of Emmaus, or at the inn; Christ is asked to stay

86(WAS ONS HART NIET BRANDENDE IN ONS, TERWIJL HIJ ONDERWEG TOT ONS SPRAK EN ONS DE SCHRIFTEN OPENDE?) proverbs, sayings, etc. (WAS ONS HART NIET BRANDENDE IN ONS, TERWIJL HIJ ONDERWEG TOT ONS SPRAK EN ONS DE SCHRIFTEN OPENDE?)

1650×1

dpd_1087

Floral ornament

48A983 ornament derived from plant forms

Elijah fed by the ravens (Dutch: 'raven'): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food

1640×3, 1642×1

Also used by: Baltes Boekholt, Cornelis (I) Danckertsz, Adriaen Gerritsz, Joannes Naeranus, Felix van Sambix, Denijs Verschuere, Willem Willemsz

dpd_1337

Elijah fed by the ravens (Dutch: 'raven'): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food

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

25G3 trees

25H11 mountains

31A2352 sitting on an elevation

41C621 bread, loaf

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

1651×1

Also used by: David Jansz van Ilpendam, widow of David Jansz van Ilpendam, Johannes van Ravesteyn, Paulus Aertsz van Ravesteyn

dpd_1577

Elijah fed by the ravens (Dutch: 'raven'): while the prophet is living by the brook, ravens bring him food; frame decorated with jars and birds with food in their beak(?)

25F32(RAVEN)(+151) song-birds: raven (+ symmetrically placed ornamental animals)

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

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

25G3(+21) trees (+ stem, trunk)

25G4(REED) plants and herbs: reed

25H11 mountains

25H213 river

31A2351 sitting on the ground

41C621 bread, loaf

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

48A9832 fruits and vegetables ~ ornament

48A984 ornament derived from animal forms

48A9854 vase ~ ornament

48A9875 ornament ~ festoon, garland

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)

86(IN ORATIONE PERDURANTES.) proverbs, sayings, etc. (IN ORATIONE PERDURANTES.)

1645×1

Also used by: Jan Jacobsz Schipper

dpd_1580

Ornamental, abstract interlace

48A98 ornaments ~ art

48A98783 floral interlace ~ ornament

Bee-hive overgrown by a flowering sweet-brier (eglantine), encircled by a swarm of bees; the hive rests on a turtle (allusion to Samuel Coster) which is carried by an ornamental support from which a garland is hanging; coat of arms of Amsterdam

1642×2

Also used by: Dirck Cornelisz Houthaeck, Paulus Matthijsz

dpd_1590

Bee-hive overgrown by a flowering sweet-brier (eglantine), encircled by a swarm of bees; the hive rests on a turtle (allusion to Samuel Coster) which is carried by an ornamental support from which a garland is hanging; coat of arms of Amsterdam

25F44(+5246) tortoises, turtles (+ animal(s) carrying something)

25F711(BEE)(+5262) insects: bee (+ flying animal(s))

25G4(SWEET-BRIER)(+32) plants and herbs (SWEET-BRIER) (+ flowers, blossom, blossoming)

44A1(+4)(AMSTERDAM)

47I242 bee-hive

47I243 swarm ~ bees

48A9831 foliage, tendrils, branches ~ ornament

48A9843 lion's head ~ ornament

48B42 academy, association of artists

49L8 inscription

61B2(COSTER, SAMUEL)3 historical person (COSTER, SAMUEL) - other representations to which the NAME of a historical person may be attached (COSTER, SAMUEL)

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

61H(AMSTERDAMSCHE KAMER) names of organizations, companies, trade unions, etc. (AMSTERDAMSCHE KAMER)

86(DOOR IJVER IN LIEFDE BLOEIENDE) proverbs, sayings, etc. (DOOR IJVER IN LIEFDE BLOEIENDE)

Bee-hive overgrown by a flowering sweet-brier (eglatine), encircled by a swarm of bees; the hive rests on a turtle (allusion to Samuel Coster) which is carried by an ornamental support (incompletely printed)

1645×1

Also used by: Dirck Cornelisz Houthaeck

dpd_1860

Bee-hive overgrown by a flowering sweet-brier (eglatine), encircled by a swarm of bees; the hive rests on a turtle (allusion to Samuel Coster) which is carried by an ornamental support (incompletely printed)

25F44(+5246) tortoises, turtles (+ animal(s) carrying something)

25F711(BEE)(+5262) insects: bee (+ flying animal(s))

25G4(SWEET-BRIER)(+32) plants and herbs (SWEET-BRIER) (+ flowers, blossom, blossoming)

47I242 bee-hive

47I243 swarm ~ bees

48A9843 lion's head ~ ornament

48B42 academy, association of artists

49L8 inscription

61B2(COSTER, SAMUEL)3 historical person (COSTER, SAMUEL) - other representations to which the NAME of a historical person may be attached (COSTER, SAMUEL)

61H(AMSTERDAMSCHE KAMER) names of organizations, companies, trade unions, etc. (AMSTERDAMSCHE KAMER)

86(DOOR IJVER IN LIEFDE BLOEIENDE) proverbs, sayings, etc. (DOOR IJVER IN LIEFDE BLOEIENDE)

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Devices used (20)