1538 Collection

Marcus Aurelius Statue
This gilded bronze equestrian statue of the Roman Emperor Marcus Aurelius was moved from Lateran Square to Capitoline Hill, Campidoglio, Rome, Italy, in 1538

Sir John Brockett
SIR JOHN BROCKETT of Brockett Hall, Hertfordshire : merchant trading with Spain. Date: 1538 - 1598

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Soldier. Woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger, from The Dance of Death, published in 1538

EDWARD VI OF ENGLAND (1537-1553). King of England and Ireland, 1547-1553. Wood, c1538, by Hans Holbein the Younger

Jacopo Zabarella
JACOPO ZABARELLA Italian philosopher

The Emperor visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz)
531514 The Emperor visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays

The Abbess visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz)
531516 The Abbess visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays

The Arms of Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz)
531510 The Arms of Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays

The Pope visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz)
531512 The Pope visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays

MISER AND DEATH
Miser horrified as Death deprives him of his precious worldly wealth Date: 1538

Thomas Cromwell presents translation of Bible to Henry VIII
Thomas Cromwell presenting an English translation of the Bible to King Henry VIII Date: 1538

The Siege of Diu, Western India, by the Arabians in 1538, during the Ottoman-Portuguese War. 1538

Knossos, Crete, Greece - Chania
Greece, Crete, Chania Wall of the Venetian castle (1538 AD) Date: 2014

A Goldsmiths Workshop, c. 1538 (woodcut)
1195460 A Goldsmiths Workshop, c. 1538 (woodcut) by Brosamer, Hans (c.1495-c.1554); 13.7x11.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Entrevue d Aigues-Mortes (colour litho)
3095671 Entrevue d Aigues-Mortes (colour litho) by Robida, Albert (1848-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entrevue d Aigues-Mortes)

Siege of Diu by the Arabians (engraving)
818822 Siege of Diu by the Arabians (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Siege of Diu by the Arabians)

Edward VI as a Child, by Hans Holbein the Younger
Edward VI (1537-1553) as a Child, by Hans Holbein the Younger, 1538, German/English painting, oil on panel. Tudor King Henry VIIIs son and heir from his marriage to Jane Seymour

Tirant lo Blanc by Bernat Martorell, cover of the edition in Italian language, printed in Venice in 1538

Israel. Jerusalem. Lions Gate. Old City Walls
Israel. Jerusalem. Lions Gate. 1538-1539. North of the eastern side. Old City Walls

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Monk. Woodcut after a drawing by Hans Holbein the Younger, from The Dance of Death, 1538

Ecce Homo 1538 Oil oak 91. 8 x 80 cm specified
Ecce Homo, 1538 (?), Oil on oak, 91.8 x 80 cm, Not specified, Jan van Scorel, Schoorl bei Alkmaar 1495-1562 Utrecht

Portrait Johannes Colmannus Rector Convent St. Agatha
Portrait of Johannes Colmannus, Rector of the Convent of St. Agatha at Delft, Rector of the St Agatha Monastery in Delft. Sitting in a chair, half-length, a black beret on the head

Phaedra Hippolyto Habes candide lector Pvb Ovidii Nasonis
Phaedra to Hippolyto, Habes, candide lector, Pvb. Ovidii Nasonis Heroides: collatis quampluribus tam ueteribus q, uam, recentioribus codicibus quamemendatissimas, Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 or 18 A.D

Christ Carrying Cross Albrecht Altdorfer German
Christ Carrying the Cross; Albrecht Altdorfer (German, about 1480 - 1538); about 1513; Pen and black ink and gray wash over black chalk; 30.3 cm (11 15, 16 in.)

Study Male Figure Rosso Fiorentino Giovanni Battista
Study of a Male Figure; Rosso Fiorentino (Giovanni Battista di Jacopo di Gasparre) (Italian, 1494 - 1540); about 1538 - 1540; Red chalk with traces of black chalk; outlines indented with a stylus for

Albert van der Helle 1538 Heinrich Aldegrever
Albert van der Helle, 1538. Heinrich Aldegrever (German, 1502-1555/61). Engraving

Colombia. Bogota. Founded by Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada, 1538. Engraving, 1850. Color

Guillaume De Baillou
GUILLAUME DE BAILLOU French medical writer Date: 1538 - 1616

DURER: MEASUREMENT. A man drawing a vessel with the aid of a sight-vane
DRER: MEASUREMENT. A man drawing a vessel with the aid of a sight-vane. Woodcut from the second edition of Albrecht Drers Underweysung der messung (On the Art of Measurement), Nrnberg, Germany, 1538

DE SOTO: DEPARTURE, 1538. The departure of Hernando de Sotos Florida expedition from San Lucar, Spain, April 1538. Illustration by Alfred Russell, 1904

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. The Expulsion. Woodcut from Hans Holbein the Youngers Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Peddler. Woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger, from The Dance of Death, published in 1538

Israel. Jerusalem. Section of the wall. Old City. Night view
Israel. Jerusalem. Section of the wall of the Old City at night

Carlo Borromeo Clasping
CARLO BORROMEO Cardinal-archbishop of Milan, depicted in prayer. Date: 1538 - 1584

Carlo Borromeo at Mass
CARLO BORROMEO Cardinal-archbishop of Milan, depicted administering the sacrament. Date: 1538 - 1584

Carlo Borromeo in Cap
CARLO BORROMEO Cardinal-archbishop of Milan, in cardinals cap. Date: 1538 - 1584

Pablo De Cespedes
PABLO DE CESPEDES Spanish poet, architect, painter, sculptor and engraver. (What did he do in his spare time ?) Date: 1538 - 1608

Diego De Almagro / Walker
DIEGO DE ALMAGRO Spanish conquistador in Peru and rival of Pizarro Date: 1475 - 1538

ALMAGRO, Diego de (1475-1538). Spanish conquistador in Peru. Oil

Margaret of Parma (1522-1586). Illegitimate daughter of Charles I of Spain and Johanna van der Gheynst. Duchess of Florence and Parma and governor of the Netherlands

CAVARO, Pietro. Descent
CAVARO, Pietro (?-1538). Descent. beg. 16th c. Detail. Renaissance art. Oil. ITALY. SARDINIA. Cagliari. National Picture Gallery

Bonaventura Vulcanius
BONAVENTURA VULCANIUS Dutch Hellenic scholar Date: 1538 - 1614

Francesco Di Urbino
FRANCESCO MARIA I duca di URBINO Italian noble, ruler of Urbino Date: 1489 - 1538

4th Earl Shrewsbury
GEORGE TALBOT, fourth earl of SHREWSBURY, with his dog and his first (Anne) and second (Elizabeth) wives. Note he is wearing the Order of the Garter on his left leg. Date: 1468 - 1538

Philips St Aldegonde
PHILIPS van MARNIX ST ALDEGONDE Dutch writer, here depicted reading his Willeemuslief in 1568. Date: 1538 - 1598

Arthur O toole
ARTHUR O TOOLE Irish soldier of fortune holding a sword decorated with crowns. Date: 1538 - ?

Lodewijk Grave Nassau
LODEWYIJK grave van NASSAU- DIETZ Dutch soldier and statesman, younger brother of Hendrik. Date: 1538 - 1574

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"1538: A Year of Art, History, and Exploration" Step back in time to the year 1538, where a wealth of captivating events unfolded. Marvel at the grandeur of the Marcus Aurelius Statue, an enduring symbol of ancient Rome's power and wisdom. In England, Sir John Brockett made his mark as a prominent figure in society, leaving behind a legacy that would be remembered for generations to come. Meanwhile, Hans Holbein the Younger's woodcut masterpiece "DANCE OF DEATH" was published in this very year - a haunting depiction of mortality that continues to captivate audiences today. Across Europe, notable figures emerged. Edward VI ascended to the throne as King of England and Ireland at just ten years old; his reign would leave an indelible mark on history. Jacopo Zabarella contributed to intellectual pursuits with his groundbreaking philosophical work. The juxtaposition between life and death is explored through powerful imagery such as "MISER AND DEATH, " reminding us all of our own mortality. In Jerusalem's Old City Walls stands Lions Gate - witness to centuries-old tales etched into its stone. On another continent altogether lies Bogota, founded by Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada in 1538 - a city steeped in rich Colombian heritage waiting to be discovered. Guillaume De Baillou left his medical expertise imprinted on history during this eventful year. Religious fervor reached new heights when Thomas Cromwell presented Henry VIII with a translated Bible - forever changing religious practices within England. The Siege of Diu saw Western India clash with Arabian forces amidst turbulent times. Lastly, let your imagination wander through Knossos in Crete – an archaeological marvel revealing glimpses into Greece’s ancient past while Chania whispers stories from its cobblestone streets.