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King Solomon in prayer to God (Kings I, vs. 8). c.1719-c.1775. Creator: Ruik KeyertKing Solomon in prayer to God (Kings I, vs. 8). c.1719-c.1775. Design for a painting in rococo frame, with coat of arms
Mentor throws Telemachus off a cliff and jumps after him, 1719-1775. Creator: Ruik KeyertMentor throws Telemachus off a cliff and jumps after him, 1719-1775. Design for a wall painting
Apiacea or Umbeliffera, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonApiacea or Umbeliffera, 1777-1786. Apiaceae (Umbelliferea), root with a bird and two detailed sketches of the umbellate flower. The Khoikhoi people use the root to strengthen their wine
Chenopodium foliosum Aschers, formerly Blitum vergatum (Leafy goosefoot), 1778-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonChenopodium foliosum Aschers, formerly Blitum vergatum (Leafy goosefoot), 1778-1786
Threskiornis aethiopicus (African sacred ibis), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonThreskiornis aethiopicus (African sacred ibis), 1778
Euryops lateriflorus (L.f.) DC. (Cape gumtree), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonEuryops lateriflorus (L.f.) DC. (Cape gumtree), 1777-1786
Anthropoides paradisea (Blue crane or Stanley crane), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonAnthropoides paradisea (Blue crane or Stanley crane), 1777-1786
Mycteria ibis (Yellow-billed stork), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonMycteria ibis (Yellow-billed stork), 1778
Afrotis afra (Southern black korhaan), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonAfrotis afra (Southern black korhaan), 1778
Numida meleagris (Helmeted guineafowl), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonNumida meleagris (Helmeted guineafowl), 1778
Waterfall at Drakenstein at the source of the Great Berg River, 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonWaterfall at Drakenstein at the source of the Great Berg River, 1777-1786
Pteroclurus bicinctus (Double-banded sandgrouse), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonPteroclurus bicinctus (Double-banded sandgrouse), c.1778
Hippopotamus hunt at the Seekoei River, 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonHippopotamus hunt at the Seekoei River, 1778
Pteroclurus namaqua (Namaqua sandgrouse), c.1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonPteroclurus namaqua (Namaqua sandgrouse), c.1778
Head of a Tiger, 1847. Creator: Raden SalehHead of a Tiger, 1847
Colius striatus (Speckled mousebird), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonColius striatus (Speckled mousebird), 1777-1786
Vidua macroura (Pin-tailed whydah) and locust, 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonVidua macroura (Pin-tailed whydah) and locust, 1778
Euplectes capensis (Yellow bishop), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonEuplectes capensis (Yellow bishop), 1777-1786
Pycnonotus capensis (Cape bulbul), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonPycnonotus capensis (Cape bulbul), 1777-1786
Telephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonTelephorus zeylonus (Bokmakierie), 1778. Bird study: Bokmakierie Klauwier or Wurgvogel (Telophorus Zeylonus): Male. Gordon calls him the moose bird
Oenanthe pileata (Capped Wheatear or Hoëveldskaapwagter in Afrikaans), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonOenanthe pileata (Capped Wheatear or Hoeveldskaapwagter in Afrikaans), 1778. Bird study: Schaapwachter (Oenanthe Pileata)
Corvus albicollis (White-necked raven), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonCorvus albicollis (White-necked raven), 1777-1786
Falco tinnunculus (Common kestrel), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonFalco tinnunculus (Common kestrel), 1778
Hieraaetus pennatus (Booted eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonHieraaetus pennatus (Booted eagle), 1777-1786
Aquila verreauxii (Verreaux's eagle), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonAquila verreauxii (Verreaux's eagle), 1777-1786
Orycteropus afer (Aardvark), 1777-1786. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonOrycteropus afer (Aardvark), 1777-1786
Chrysochloris asiatica (Cape golden mole), 1777. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonChrysochloris asiatica (Cape golden mole), 1777
Macroscelides proboscideus (Round-eared elephant shrew), 1779-1780. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonMacroscelides proboscideus (Round-eared elephant shrew), 1779-1780
Georychus capensis (Cape mole-rat), 1777. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonGeorychus capensis (Cape mole-rat), 1777
Pedetes cafer (South African springhare), 1778-1779. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonPedetes cafer (South African springhare), 1778-1779
Pedetes cafer (South African springhare), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonPedetes cafer (South African springhare), 1778
Cryptomys hottentotus (Common mole-rat), 1778. Creator: Robert Jacob GordonCryptomys hottentotus (Common mole-rat), 1778
Butter trade in Ceylon, 1785-1786. Creator: Jan BrandesButter trade in Ceylon, 1785-1786. Woman and butter seller. With explanatory inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 9
Tuna (Thunnus thynnus), shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and remora (Echeneidae), 1788. Creator: Jan BrandesTuna (Thunnus thynnus), shark (Carcharodon carcharias) and remora (Echeneidae), 1788. With inscriptions. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p. 174
Javanese and Gelderland glowworms, 1770-1787. Creator: Jan BrandesJavanese and Gelderland glowworms, 1770-1787. Glowworms seen under a microscope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 213
Cape flower, (Aponogeton distachium), 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesCape flower, (Aponogeton distachium), 1786. Flower, plant and seed of the Cape Water Lily. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 183
Cape meadow herb, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesCape meadow herb, 1786. Proliferating meadow plant with flowers. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 180
Cape flower, (Lachenalia pendula), 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesCape flower, (Lachenalia pendula), 1786. Plant that occurs on the Cape of Good Hope. Showing the plant as a whole with bulb and roots, flower with open petals. With inscription
Songbird or Cape Nightingale, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesSongbird or Cape Nightingale, 1786. Bird that occurs on the Cape of Good Hope. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 177
Cuttlefish and Gorita, 1785. Creator: Jan BrandesCuttlefish and Gorita, 1785. 'Sepia loligo'. Two colour drawings, and a sketch of an octopus-like creature. With inscriptions. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 238
Family tree of Henrich Brandes, c.1760-c.1790. Creator: Jan BrandesFamily tree of Henrich Brandes, c.1760-c.1790
Dhoni, fishing boats in the Bay of Galle, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesDhoni, fishing boats in the Bay of Galle, 1786. The different types of fishing boats used by the inhabitants of Ceylon. With various inscriptions. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl
Ants and rice, 1786. Creator: Jan BrandesAnts and rice, 1786. White ants from Batavia, ants from Cape of Good Hope. Ears of rice, leaves and plant. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 56
Coastal profiles of the Canary Islands, and Fish, 1778. Creator: Jan BrandesCoastal profiles of the Canary Islands, and Fish, 1778. The islands of Tenerife, Madera, Porto Santo and Bona Sesta. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 2 (1808), p. 172-173
Count Willem van Beusichem, c.1600-c.1625. Creator: Nicolaes de KempCount Willem van Beusichem, c.1600-c.1625. Willem, Count of Beusichem (Boesinchem). In fur cloak, armour and plumed helmet, halberd in right hand
Count Waldger Van Teisterbant, c.1600-c.1625. Creator: Nicolaes de KempCount Waldger Van Teisterbant, c.1600-c.1625. Walgerus (Walgher or Waldger) of Aquitania, more famous as Count Waldger van Teisterbant, married to the daughter of Count Boudewijn van Teisterbant
Mangosteen, 1784. Creator: Jan BrandesMangosteen, 1784. Leaf, branch and tree of the Indonesian fruit Manggistan. With inscription. Part of Jan Brandes' sketchbook, dl. 1 (1808), p. 164 and see also p. 163