2011-10-31

Finished 30th October 2011

1000 Pieces

The Map of Piri Reis

The Map of Piri Reis (1513), an osman admiral. He was able to speak several languages and chose 20 old maps to paint a new one. It is said that one of those 20 maps was the one painted by Christopher Columbus. The mystery hidden inside this map is the coastline of the antarctic continent which was and still is covered with ice.

2011-10-25

Finished 25th October 2011

1500 Pieces

Old Map of Europe
by Giulielmo Bleauw, Netherlands
17th. century

the pictures on the left and right side show contemporary clothes, on top the artists presents nine european cities.


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54 Pieces

The Palace Schönbrunn, Austria



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48 Pieces

Fabio Vettori - Le Formiche

2011-10-24

Finished 23rd October 2011

200 Pieces

"This is not an apple"
Photography taken by me in late summer this year.

Jigsaw puzzle made by www.fotopuzzle.de

2011-10-20

Finished 20th October 2011

1000 Pieces (-1 pcs.)

Cinque Terre, Riviera (Italy)

"The Cinque Terre is a rugged portion of coast on the Italian Riviera. It is in the Liguria region of Italy, to the west of the city of La Spezia. "The Five Lands" is composed of five villages: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, and Riomaggiore. The coastline, the five villages, and the surrounding hillsides are all part of the Cinque Terre National Park and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site." (source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinque_Terre)

this is how it looks like it when it would be complete:

2011-10-18

2011-10-16

Finished 15th October 2011

1500 Pieces

Platja de València
by Joaquim Sorolla Bastida (1863-1923, span. Impressionist)

2011-10-13

Finished 11th October 2011

260 Pieces

Kings & Queens of England
from William I to Queen Elisabeth II
Portraits by courtesy of the National Portrait Gallery

Puzzle aged approx. 30 years according to the portrait of Queen Elisabeth II

2011-10-09

Finished 8th October 2011

500 Pieces

"Highland Piper", by Sonja Schulte (2011)

This picture is very special: it shows Nanny Sauer as piper of the 92nd Regiment of Foot "The Gordon Highlanders". I already heard her playing the bagpipe and it's overwhelming1



2011-10-02

Finished 1st October 2011

1000 Pieces

"Good neighbor" by Tom Antonishak.
The Artist often visits pioneer villages or indian pow wows to find inspiration and models for his paintings. Find out more on the Artist's Website