1549 Collection

English Prayer Book
THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER An Ordre for Mattyns - a page from the first book of Common Prayer in English, published under Edward VI

RUSSIA: MAP, 1549. Engraved map of Russia from Sigismund Herbersteins Rerum Moscoviticarum Commentarii printed at Basel, 1549

KETTs OAK
Ketts Oak, at Hethersett, Norfolk, England, the tree beneath which the tanner, Robert Kett, began his revolt in 1549

St. Mary Le Strand
An etching of the St. Mary Le Strand church located at the eastern end of the Strand, in Westminster, London. After being pulled down in 1549 by Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset

Portrait of Anne of Denmark (b. 1532), bust length, wearing a Black Dress with White
990420 Portrait of Anne of Denmark (b.1532), bust length, wearing a Black Dress with White Sleeves and a Gold Necklace, 1549 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Younger (1515-86) (attr)

Interior of Italian Kitchen (engraving)
668418 Interior of Italian Kitchen (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of Italian Kitchen.-Fac-simile of a Woodcut in the Book on Cookery of)

The Pond Fisherman (engraving)
668423 The Pond Fisherman (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pond Fisherman.-Fac-simile of a Woodcut of the " Cosmographie Universelle" of)

The Assumption of the Virgin, (oil on panel, shaped top in the original frame)
827867 The Assumption of the Virgin, (oil on panel, shaped top in the original frame) by Coffermans, Marcellus (d.c.1575); 221x199 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Assumption of the Virgin)

The Great influx of gold and silver from the new world caused an increase in the price of commodities (1549) (engraving)
1090833 The Great influx of gold and silver from the new world caused an increase in the price of commodities (1549) (engraving) by American School

The Issue de Table (engraving)
668459 The Issue de Table (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Issue de Table.-Fac-simile of a Woodcut in the Treatise of Christoforo di Messisburgo)

Portrait of Duke Augustus of Saxony (1526-1586), half length
990419 Portrait of Duke Augustus of Saxony (1526-1586), half length, wearing a Fur-Trimmed Coat and holding a Letter, 1549 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Younger (1515-86) (attr)

Map of Cairo, a bird s-eye view, 1549 (woodcut map on 21 sheets)
1195485 Map of Cairo, a bird s-eye view, 1549 (woodcut map on 21 sheets) by Venetian School, (16th century); 98x197 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

MAP / EUROPE / RUSSIA 1549
A map of Russia, concentrating on the areas surrounding Moscow. Date: 1549

SATANIC COURT, 1549. Satan holding court for newly-annointed witches. Woodcut, French, 1549

Victoria surrounded prisoners trophies defeated enemies
Victoria surrounded by prisoners and trophies, Victoria surrounded by defeated enemies, prisoners and weapons. Allegory of the victory of Emperor Charles V over the Turks

Van Der Perspectiven Reglen van metselrijen op
Van Der Perspectiven, Reglen van metselrijen op de vijue manieren van edificien, Serlio, Sebastiano, 1475-1554, Woodcut, 1549, Woodcut, pages, 25-26, displayed across two pages

Saint Jerome Master Getty Epistles French active
Saint Jerome; Master of the Getty Epistles (French, active about 1520 - about 1549); Paris, France; about 1528-1530; Tempera colors and gold paint on parchment; Leaf: 16.5 × 10.3 cm (6 1, 2 × 4 1)

Saint Paul Master Getty Epistles French active
Saint Paul; Master of the Getty Epistles (French, active about 1520 - about 1549); Tours, France; about 1528 - 1530; Tempera colors and gold paint on parchment; Leaf: 16.5 x 10.3 cm (6 1, 2 x 4 1)

Studies Statuette Atlas Figure Praying Jacopo Tintoretto
Studies of a Statuette of Atlas and a Figure Praying; Jacopo Tintoretto (Jacopo Robusti) (Italian, 1518, 1519 - 1594); Italy; 1549; Black chalk with white chalk highlights; 25.4 x 39.2 cm (10 x 15 7)

Christ Carrying Cross recto Resurrection verso
Christ Carrying the Cross (recto); The Resurrection (verso); Sodoma (Giovanni Antonio Bazzi) (Italian, 1477 - 1549); Italy; about 1535; Pen and brown ink, brush with brown wash

Dr Christian Brück 1549 Lucas Cranach German
Dr. Christian Bruck, 1549. Lucas Cranach (German, 1515-1586). Woodcut

River Landscape Five Bare Spruce Trees Foreground
River Landscape with Five Bare Spruce Trees in the Foreground, 1549. Augustin Hirschvogel (German, 1503-1553). Etching

Triumph Women 1549 Hans Sebald Beham German 1500-1550
The Triumph of Women, 1549. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Bathsheba Bath 1549 Cornelis Massys Flemish 1510
Bathsheba in the Bath, 1549. Cornelis Massys (Flemish, 1510/11-1556/57). Engraving

New Years Day Village Stone Lake 1609 Li Shida
New Years Day in a Village at Stone Lake, 1609. Li Shida (Chinese, c. 1549-c. 1621). Album leaf, ink and light color on paper; overall: 33.3 x 53 cm (13 1/8 x 20 7/8 in.)

Virgin Parrot 1549 Hans Sebald Beham German 1500-1550
Virgin with the Parrot, 1549. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Veit Dietrich
VEIT DIETRICH German protestant theologian from Nurnberg, holding a book. Date: 1506 - 1549

Horizontal Panel Two Nude Boys Surrounded Tendrils
Artokoloro

Denis Godefroy - 2
DENIS GODEFROY French jurist, at the age of 56. Date: 1549 - 1621

Denis Godefroy
DENIS GODEFROY French jurist, at the age of 64. Date: 1549 - 1621

Octavian Fugger II
OCTAVIAN FUGGER II Member of prominent German banking family. Date: 1549 - 1600

Marie Duchesse Entragues
MARIE TOUCHET, duchesse d ENTRAGUES mistress of Charles IX of France Date: 1549 - 1638

Sir Anthony Denny - 2
SIR ANTHONY DENNY statesman, a favourite of Henry VIII. Date: 1501 - 1549

Sir Anthony Denny - 1
SIR ANTHONY DENNY statesman, a favourite of Henry VIII. Date: 1501 - 1549

Sir Anthony Denny - 3
SIR ANTHONY DENNY statesman, a favourite of Henry VIII. Date: 1501 - 1549

John Chambre
JOHN CHAMBRE Physician to Henry VIII, Warden of Merton College, Oxford. Date: 1470 - 1549

Andrew Boorde
ANDREW BOORDE Physician to Henry VIII, and traveller. Date: 1490 - 1549

John Chambre (Holbein)
JOHN CHAMBRE physician to Henry VIII, warden of Merton College, Oxford. (Described here as aged 88, but he died at age 79 !) Date: 1470 - 1549

Sir Henry Savile
SIR HENRY SAVILE Scholar and Greek tutor to Elizabeth I, Savile translated Tacitus and edited Authorised Version of the Bible Date: 1549 - 1622

Sir John Pakington
SIR JOHN PAKINGTON courtier, a favourite of queen Elizabeth I Date: 1549 - 1625

Abraham Van Goorle
ABRAHAM VAN GOORLE also known as Gorlaeus Dutch antiquary Date: 1549 - 1608

Paul Fagius
PAUL FAGIUS (Buchlein) German religious reformer Date: 1504 - 1549

JOHN DOD, puritan divine who lived to the age of 96 Date: 1549 - 1645

John Rainolds
JOHN RAINOLDS (or Reynolds) biblical scholar and translator, president of Copus Christi College, Oxford Date: 1549 - 1607

Paris, France - Fontaine des innocents, originally called Fountain of the Nymphs. It is the oldest monumental fountain in Paris which was built to commemorate the solemn royal entry of King Henry II

Edward Bruce
EDWARD first lord BRUCE of Kinloss Scottish judge Date: 1549 - 1611

Johannes Pappus - 2
JOHANNES PAPPUS German Lutheran churchman and theologian from Lindau on the Bodensee. Date: 1549 - 1610

Johannes Pappus
JOHANNES PAPPUS German Lutheran churchman and theologian from Lindau on the Bodensee. Date: 1549 - 1610

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"Exploring the World in 1549: From English Prayer Books to Engraved Maps of Russia" In 1549, amidst a rapidly changing world, significant events and artistic creations unfolded. The English Prayer Book became an emblem of religious reform, offering prayers in the vernacular language for the first time. Meanwhile, a beautifully engraved map of Russia showcased its vastness and intrigue. As people sought spiritual solace at St. Mary Le Strand, they marveled at Veit Dietrich's portrait of Anne of Denmark, her elegance captured in black attire with contrasting white accents. In another realm entirely, an engraving depicted the bustling interior of an Italian kitchen - a testament to cultural exchange during this era. Artistic expressions continued with "The Pond Fisherman, " capturing serene moments spent by waterways. Meanwhile, "The Assumption of the Virgin" portrayed divine beauty on panel with a unique shaped top frame that added depth to its religious significance. Amidst these creative endeavors, economic shifts were underway as gold and silver flooded from the New World into Europe. This influx caused prices to rise across commodities - a phenomenon illustrated through engravings that highlighted societal changes brought about by newfound wealth. Intriguingly different was "The Issue de Table, " showcasing lavish banquets where opulence reigned supreme. Finally, Duke Augustus of Saxony's half-length portrait provided insight into political power dynamics during this period. Thus, 1549 marked not only advancements in religion and cartography but also glimpses into daily life through artistry and economic transformations driven by global exploration.