1405 Collection

Cavalier Costumes
Cavalier costumes from the reign of King Charles II, 1670. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

French Court Ladies 1405
Ladies of the French court : authoress Christine de Pisan presents her latest book to the Queen : the ladies are thrilled but the dogs would rather be out in the park Date: circa 1405

Georg Skanderbeg
GEORG KASTRIOTI SKANDERBEG Albanian patriotic leader of resistance to the invading Turks. Date: 1405 - 1468

Tamerlane - Timur Lenk
TIMUR LENK (Timur the Lame) Turkic conqueror, made himself Lord of Transoxiana with capital at Samarkand. Died during expedition to conquer China

Venus Shooting Arrow Opening Tower Paris France
Venus Shooting an Arrow Through an Opening of the Tower; Paris, France; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment bound between pasteboard covered with dark red morocco; Leaf

Venus Lights Tower Fire Danger Fear Shame Flee
Venus Lights the Tower on Fire while Danger, Fear, and Shame Flee; Paris, France; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment bound between pasteboard covered with dark red morocco;

Pygmalion Paris France 1405 Tempera colors gold leaf
Pygmalion; Paris, France; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment bound between pasteboard covered with dark red morocco; Leaf: 36.7 x 26 cm (14 7, 16 x 10 1, 4 in.)

Venus Speaking Personifications Shame Anxiety
Venus Speaking to the Personifications of Shame and Anxiety; Paris, France; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment bound between pasteboard covered with dark red morocco; Leaf

Initial D Four Souls Hell Masters Dirc van Delf
Initial D: Four Souls in Hell; Masters of Dirc van Delf (Dutch, active about 1400 - about 1410); Utrecht (probably), Netherlands; about 1405 - 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Crucifixion Masters Dirc van Delf Dutch active
The Crucifixion; Masters of Dirc van Delf (Dutch, active about 1400 - about 1410); Utrecht (probably), Netherlands; about 1405 - 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Way Calvary Masters Dirc van Delf Dutch active
The Way to Calvary; Masters of Dirc van Delf (Dutch, active about 1400 - about 1410); Utrecht (probably), Netherlands; about 1405 - 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Christ Pilate Masters Dirc van Delf Dutch active
Christ before Pilate; Masters of Dirc van Delf (Dutch, active about 1400 - about 1410); Utrecht (probably), Netherlands; about 1405 - 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Last Judgment Masters Dirc van Delf Dutch active
The Last Judgment; Masters of Dirc van Delf (Dutch, active about 1400 - about 1410); Utrecht (probably), Netherlands; about 1405 - 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial D Melchizedek Feeding Armies Abraham
Initial D: Melchizedek Feeding the Armies of Abraham; Circle of the Master of the Golden Bull (Bohemian, active about 1400 - 1405); Prague, Bohemia; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial E Prophet Isaiah Circle Master Golden Bull
Initial E: The Prophet Isaiah; Circle of the Master of the Golden Bull (Bohemian, active about 1400 - 1405); Prague, Bohemia; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial H Saint Stephen Circle Master Golden Bull
Initial H: Saint Stephen; Circle of the Master of the Golden Bull (Bohemian, active about 1400 - 1405); Prague, Bohemia; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Virgin Child Angels 1405 Spinello Aretino Italian
Virgin and Child with Angels, 1405. Spinello Aretino (Italian, 1350/52-1410). Tempera and gold on wood panel; framed: 156.5 x 70.5 x 12.5 cm (61 5/8 x 27 3/4 x 4 15/16 in.); unframed

PINTURICCHIO, Bernardino di Betto, called Il (1454-1513). Piccolomini Library. 1502-1508. ITALY. Siena. Cathedral. Detail. Eneas Silvio goes to the Council of Basel. Renaissance art. Quattrocento

VALTURIO, Roberto (1405-1475). De re militari. 1446 - 1455. Military engineering treaty. Project of chariot of war. 1470 edition. Watercolour. ITALY. VENETO. Padua. Capitular Library

John II of Castile (1405-1454). Engraving
John II of Castile (1405-1454). King of Castile and Leon. Engraving in Spain Illustrated History, 19th century

Kastrioti / Scanderbeg
GEORGE KASTRIOTI known as SCANDERBEG Prince of Albania and national hero Date: 1405 - 1468

PIUS II, POPE (1405-1464
PIUS II Aeneas Sylvius Piccolomini Date: 1405-1464

Ms 490. Folio 63r. Roman of Ogier the Dane (Ogier le Danois), legendary character of the 8th century. Encounter of two armies. Prose chronicle ca

Saint Michael Dragon ca 1405 Tempera wood gold ground
Artokoloro

The Lamentation; Masters of Dirc van Delf, Dutch, active about 1400 - about 1410; Utrecht (probably), Netherlands, Europe; about 1405 - 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf

A Woman Harvesting Grapes, Zodiacal Sign of Libra; Follower of the Egerton Master, French / Netherlandish active about 1405 - 1420; Paris, France, Europe; about 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint John the Evangelist; Follower of the Egerton Master, French / Netherlandish active about 1405 - 1420; Paris, France, Europe; about 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

A Woman in Prayer before the Virgin and Child; Follower of the Egerton Master, French / Netherlandish active about 1405 - 1420; Paris, France, Europe; about 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Deduit Dancing with his Companion and the Female Personification of Happiness; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

The Lover Views the Garden; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment bound between pasteboard covered with dark red morocco; Leaf

Scipio Lying in Bed Dreaming, Guillaume de Lorris Lying in Bed Dreaming; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Venus Kindling a Fire in the Castle from which the Personifications of Shame, Anxiety, and Resistance Depart; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

A Woman Meeting with Her Lover while Her Husband Sleeps; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

A Husband Beating his Wife with a Stick; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment bound between pasteboard covered with dark red morocco; Leaf

The Lover Surrounded by Dancers, The God of Love Aiming at the Lover; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Courtesy with a Knight, Idleness Opening the Door for the Lover; Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Calendar Page; Unknown; Utrecht (probably), Netherlands, Europe; about 1405 - 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 16.5 x 11.7 cm (6 1/2 x 4 5/8 in.)

Job in Prayer; Follower of the Egerton Master, French / Netherlandish active about 1405 - 1420; Paris, France, Europe; about 1410; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Alchandreus Presents His Work to a King; Virgil Master, French, active about 1380 - 1420; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf

Boethius Instructs a Young Boy in Arithmetic; Virgil Master, French, active about 1380 - 1420; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf

Boethius Discusses Music with a Group of Men; Virgil Master, French, active about 1380 - 1420; Paris, France, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf

Initial D: Biblical Scene; Circle of the Master of the Golden Bull, Bohemian, active about 1400 - 1405; Prague, Bohemia, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial H: Saint Stephen; Circle of the Master of the Golden Bull, Bohemian, active about 1400 - 1405; Prague, Bohemia, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial E: The Prophet Isaiah; Circle of the Master of the Golden Bull, Bohemian, active about 1400 - 1405; Prague, Bohemia, Europe; about 1405; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Carved wood misericord of a Sleeping Fox, possibly from Dunblane Cathedral, Perthshire, Scotland, unknown artist, 15th century, British

Sano di Pietro, Madonna and Child with Saint Jerome, Saint Bernardino, and Angels, Italian, 1405-1481, c. 1460-1470, tempera on panel

Sano di Pietro, The Crucifixion, Italian, 1405-1481, c. 1445-1450, tempera on panel

PYGMALION. Pygmalion falling in love with his sculpture: French ms. illumination, c1405

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"1405: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of History" Step back in time to the year 1405, where a world of captivating stories and historical figures awaits. From cavalier costumes to French court ladies, this era was filled with intrigue and splendor. One notable figure that emerges is Georg Skanderbeg, also known as Kastrioti. His bravery and leadership made him a legendary Albanian hero, fighting against Ottoman invaders. He stood tall like a true knight in his cavalier costume, defending his homeland with unwavering courage. Meanwhile, PINTURICCHIO (Bernardino di Betto) showcased his artistic prowess during this period. His masterful brushstrokes brought life to exquisite paintings that still mesmerize us today. In the realm of literature and military strategy, Roberto Valturio's "De re militari" provided invaluable insights into warfare tactics. Published in 1446, it became an essential reference for military leaders seeking knowledge on battle strategies. The political landscape saw significant events as well. John II of Castile left an indelible mark on history during his reign from 1405 to 1454. Engraving captures his regal presence while highlighting the power he wielded over his kingdom. Not only were rulers making their mark; religious figures such as Pope Pius II (Enea Silvio Piccolomini) played pivotal roles too. As pope from 1458 until his death in 1464, he navigated complex political landscapes while striving for spiritual unity among nations. Delving further into literature reveals fascinating tales like Ogier the Dane's Roman manuscript found within Ms 490 Folio 63r. This epic story transports readers to a world of chivalry and adventure—an enchanting escape from reality. And let us not forget Tamerlane - Timur Lenk - whose name echoes through the annals of history.