1555 Collection (page 9)

Racial / Greenland Pygmies
Pygmies of Greenland, superimposed on a map of the country

Game / Winter / Ice Castle
Snowballers attacking and defending an ice castle

Sixteenth Century Games
BACKGAMMON In the sixteenth century

Olaus Magnus Dogs
Different types of dog in medieval Scandinavia

1555 / Fighting Snakes
Swedish countryfolk fighting serpents

Baby Safe from Snakes
How to safeguard your baby from dangerous snakes whilst the infant is out of your sight. Suspend in a basket out of harms way

Crossbow Archery 1555
Boys learn how to use a crossbow, practising by aiming at targets

Jousting in Boats 1555
Two men joust in boats

Sledge-Mounted Mortar
A sledge-mounted mortar used by Scandinavians

16th Century Musicians 2
A drummer performs with players of various types of wind instruments

Animals Love Music
Music appeals to animals - they even like bagpipes !

Hares Eating Leaves
Hares munching grass and leaves

Crystals / Lodestones 1555
Crystals and lodestones beneath a stormy sky

Standing Stones / Sweden
Standing Stones in South West Sweden

Hunting Walrus 1555
Walrus hunted by Norwegians

Sable & Marten 1555
Sable and marten being hunted for their fur

Squirrels Shot at 1555
Three squirrels are shot at by an archer

Rabbits Magnus 1555
Rabbits on northern islands

Pigs / Olaus Magnus 1555
A group of pigs in a wood

Mice / Dormice 1555
Two men capture mice and dormice in traps

Lynx (Olaus Magnus)
Roaming the Scandinavian countryside

Fighting Big Birds
The pigmies of Greenland do battle with big birds : but what is the basis for this extraordinary depiction ?

Giant Serpent Slain
Fridleus slays a giant serpent

Hedgehog & Bear 1555
A hedgehog and a bear in a forest

Horses Exported 1555
Swedish horses are exported by ship, to be sold in other countries

Galleys Attack Town
Armoured galleys lower their masts and attack a town, with protection for the oarsmen from the arrows of the defenders

Scandinavian Ships 1555
A Scandinavian warship massively armed with cannons pointing in every direction

Greenlands Rocky Coast
The rough seas and rocky coast of Greenland have been the cause of many shipwrecks

Northmens Vessels
Various types of vessel used by the Northmen

The Monks Rock, near the Faeroes, is a menace to shipping and has sent many a stout sailor to Davy Joness Locker

Bears Swim Around Boats
Bears swimming around a fleet of ships

Bear Turns Wheel / Olaus
A bear is trained to turn a wheel

Bear Likes Honey
A bear is fond of honey - he attacks a beehive

Man & Bear Hunt Deer
A man with his dog and a hunting horn track down a bear who has caught a deer

Polar Bear / Olaus Magnus
A couple of bears go fishing in the cracked ice

Swim River in Armour
Scandinavian warriors wearing full armour swim a river on horseback

Perils of the Sea
The many and monstrous perils of the sea

Feeding a Hunting Falcon
Feeding a hunting falcon (they grow to a great size in Scandinavia !)

Lithuanian Dance Bears
A spectator puts money in the cap held out by a performing bear from Lithuania, while musicians provide an accompaniment

Hunting Squirrel
Hunting squirrel with dogs in Scandinavia - for their skins, presumably

Kinds of Northern Tree
The many kinds of tree which grow in the North

Scandinavian Bear
A Scandinavian hunter shoots a bear with his bow, while the animal is feeding on fruit and excreting copiously

Trapping Beaver 1555
Trapping for beaver with nets in Scandinavia

Unplumbable Depths
The sea off the Norwegian coast is so deep that its depth cannot be measured by our plumb-lines

Trapping Partridges
Stalking partridges in Scandinavia : a hunter pretends to be a harmless cow, but at the crucial moment he pulls a net down on the birds

Hunting in Enclosure
Hunting game within a fenced- off enclosure, preventing the quarry from escaping and so making things easier for the hunter

Trapping Alle Alle Birds
Trapping the Little Auk (Alle Alle) on the White Sea

Triple Moons & Haloes
Triple moons and haloes astonished 17th century Scandinavians as much as they astonish us today

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Step back in time to the year 1555, a fascinating era filled with intriguing tales and remarkable discoveries. Witches call monsters from the shadows as whispers of dark magic fill the air. In Scandinavian kitchens, bakers craft delectable treats using age-old recipes passed down through generations. Meanwhile, Michel de Notre Dame, famously known as Nostradamus, ponders over his prophecies that would captivate minds for centuries to come. As fishermen set sail on rough seas, they engage in the ancient art of salting and smoking fish to preserve their catch. Johann Arndt delves into spiritual contemplation while St. Sebastian faces an unimaginable fate thrown into the depths of Cloaca Maxima. Historical artwork showcases a regal hen amidst vibrant colors, capturing the essence of life during this period. In Lithuania, sun worshipers gather to pay homage to nature's celestial ruler while Olaus Magnus documents goats' peculiar behaviors in his writings from 1555. Skilled craftsmen diligently work on crafting crossbows with precision and expertise. The melodious tunes of 16th-century musicians resonate through grand halls as their instruments bring joy and harmony to all who listen. Herring fishing becomes an essential trade that sustains coastal communities and provides nourishment for many. As we reflect upon these diverse aspects of life in 1555, we are transported back in time—a window into a world brimming with mystique and wonderment where history unfolds before our eyes.