1556 Collection

TENOCHTITLAN (MEXICO CITY) at the time of the Spanish Conquest: colored woodcut, 1556

Thomas Cranmer
THOMAS CRANMER churchman, archbishop of Canterbury with his autograph

Egyptian palm tree, 16th century artwork. The fruits of this palm tree are being harvested. The palm tree most commonly cultivated in this way is the date palm tree, which has sweet edible fruit

Thos Cranmer / Lambeth Pal
THOMAS CRANMER Archbishop of Canterbury

Philip Ii / Spain / Fursten
PHILIP II, KING OF SPAIN reigned 1556-98

Loyola / Butler Lives
IGNATIUS LOYOLA Spanish saint, founder of the Jesuit Order

Loyola Praying / Holl
IGNATIUS LOYOLA Spanish Saint, founder of Society of Jesus (Jesuits), in an attitude of prayer

Charles V depicted on a gold coin. (Carlos I, Carlos V or Carlos I de Espana)
529054 Charles V depicted on a gold coin. (Carlos I, Carlos V or Carlos I de Espana), 1500 - 1558)ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Carlos I of Spain

Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust
536121 Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust. 1556 (woodcut from Agricola De Re Metallica)

A woodcut depicting the exorcism of Nicole Aubry, Notre Dame de Laon, 1556
5311139 A woodcut depicting the exorcism of Nicole Aubry, Notre Dame de Laon, 1556. 29 demons supposedly possessed Nicole (to be seen as black specks flying near the roof of the Cathedral)

Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K
531489 Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting a path of the bright comet of 1556, 16th century
5311296 An engraving depicting a path of the bright comet of 1556, 16th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

A priest, 4 laymen and 2 women burned at the stake at Smithfield, London, 27 January 1556
530380 A priest, 4 laymen and 2 women burned at the stake at Smithfield, London, 27 January 1556, for refusing to deny their Protestant belief. Reign of Mary I (Bloody Mary)

The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, First Half of 16th cen. Creator: Santacroce, Girolamo Galizzi da (c. 1480/85-c. 1556)
The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, First Half of 16th cen. Found in the collection of the Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Saint Justina of Padua, c. 1520. Creator: Santacroce, Gerolamo Galizzi da (c. 1480/85-c. 1556)
Saint Justina of Padua, c. 1520. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Saint Justina of Padua, c. 1520. Creator: Santacroce, Gerolamo Galizzi da (c. 1480/85-c. 1556)
Saint Justina of Padua, c. 1520. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Humayun
3610115 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Humayun by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughul Emperor Akbar
3610122 Miniature Painting of Mughul Emperor Akbar by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar
3610109 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Humayun with Wife Jhanvi
3610136 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Humayun with Wife Jhanvi by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar with Wife Jodha Bai
3610138 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Akbar with Wife Jodha Bai by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Burrell Road Roller Hero WW 1556
Burrell Road Roller, regn. WW 1556, number: 4067, Hero. Built in 1927 by Charles Burrell & Sons at Thetford, in Norfolk, powered by a 4 Nhp compound steam engine. Date: 1970s

Allegory of the Holy Roman Empire under Emperor Charles V by
Charles V (1500-1558). King of Spain and Emperor of Germany. Allegory of the Holy Roman Empire under Emperor Charles V by Maarten van Heemskerck (1498-1574)

Johannes Forster / Creutz
JOHANNES FORSTER German Protestant theologian Date: 1495 - 1556

St Ignatius Loyola
IGNATIUS LOYOLA (1491 - 1556), Spanish saint and founder of the Jesuit order (head and shoulders portrait with hat)

EXPL2A-00177
Inca city of Cusco, Peru, in 1556, after the Spanish conquest. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 16th century illustration

Charles V Arrives Monastery Yuste Caceres Extremadura
Charles V arrives at the monastery of Yuste, Caceres, Extremadura, Spain, 1557 after his abdication in 1556. Charles V, 1500 - 1558

The martyrdom of Thomas Cranmer, 1556. Thomas Cranmer, 1489 - 1556. Leader of the English Reformation and Archbishop of Canterbury. From The History of Progress in Great Britain, published 1866

Charles V arrives at the monastery of Yuste, Caceres, Extremadura, Spain, 1556. Charles V, 1500 - 1558. Holy Roman Emperor, ruler of the Habsburg Empire

Traders camel merchant salesman heads animals
Traders around a camel, merchant, salesman, heads animals: camel, Leon Davent (mentioned on object), Fontainebleau, 1540 - 1556, paper, etching, h 320 mm × w 426 mm

Allegory Hunt Allegoria della caccia Orion hunter carries Diana
Allegory on The Hunt Allegoria della caccia, The Orion hunter carries Diana, the goddess of the hunt, on his back. Together they go hunting with hunting dogs

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Title page Georgii Agricolae De re metallica
Title page, Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur

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"1556: A Glimpse into the Vibrant Tapestry of History" Step back in time to Tenochtitlan, known today as Mexico City, during the Spanish Conquest. This colored woodcut from 1556 transports us to a moment of cultural collision and transformation. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic, Thomas Cranmer plays a pivotal role in shaping religious reforms during the tumultuous era. His influence echoes through centuries as we examine his portrait amidst an Egyptian palm tree depicted in a stunning 16th-century artwork. Philip II of Spain, adorned with fursten regalia, stands tall as he navigates the complex web of politics and power that defined his reign. Loyola's presence is felt too; his legacy immortalized in Butler Lives while captured praying fervently by Holl. Johannes Forster's brush strokes bring forth an allegory depicting Emperor Charles V's Holy Roman Empire - a testament to both grandeur and complexity. De Brij further unveils Forster's talent with their engraving showcasing The Water Torture – a haunting reminder of darker times. Amidst this rich tapestry emerges St Ignatius Loyola himself, whose unwavering faith guided him through trials and tribulations. His indomitable spirit serves as an inspiration for generations to come. As we delve into these historical fragments from 1556, let us marvel at how they intertwine to form our collective narrative – one that continues to shape our present and future.