1558 Collection

Mary Tudor / Egleton
MARY TUDOR Catholic Queen of England, in a somewhat idealised, Victorian depiction

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558, last Tudor monarch. Version of the Armarda portrait attributed to George Gower c1588

Spanish Armada
Lisbon (1588). Departure of the Spanish Armada (Invincible Fleet) towards England. Litography. Date: 1588

Sir Thomas Leigh
SIR THOMAS LEIGH London merchant, alderman and Lord Mayor in 1558

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558, last Tudor monarch. The Darnley portrait c1588, artist unknown

Whatever I do is in vain. I piss at the moon. 1558. Creator: Bruegel (Brueghel)
Whatever I do is in vain. I piss at the moon. 1558. Found in the Collection of Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp

Jacques Duc De LA Force
JACQUES de CAUMONT, duc de LA FORCE French military commander, marechal de France Date: 1558 - 1652

Elizabeth I in coronation robes. Elizabeth I (1533-1603) queen of England from 1558. Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, she was the last Tudor

ELIZ I / PLAYERS / 27 / 50
QUEEN ELIZABETH I Reigned 1558-1603

Elizabeth I / Lutterell
QUEEN ELIZABETH I Reigned 1558 - 1603 Decorative oval portrait

Elizabeth I / White Eng
QUEEN ELIZABETH I Reigned 1558 - 1603 Oval portrait

Queen Elizabeth I at Prayer, frontispiece to 'Christian Prayers', 1569 (engraving)
534189 Queen Elizabeth I at Prayer, frontispiece to 'Christian Prayers', 1569 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Federigo Oricono, 1558. In a suit of armour with silk surcoat in plush covering the breastplate and backplate
FLO4678252 Federigo Oricono, 1558. In a suit of armour with silk surcoat in plush covering the breastplate and backplate, sleeve armour pauldrons and elbow pieces, and slops or wide breeches

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

Elizabeth I and her attendants out hawking, 1575 (engraving)
532727 Elizabeth I and her attendants out hawking, 1575 (engraving) by English School, (16th century); (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558

Woodcut depicting an optical instrument maker in his workshop. From Magia Naturalis by Johannes della Porta, German
5311583 Woodcut depicting an optical instrument maker in his workshop. From Magia Naturalis by Johannes della Porta, German. 1558; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Woodcut depicting a man reading in a renaissance library. From Magia Naturalis by Johannes della Porta, German. 1558
5311582 Woodcut depicting a man reading in a renaissance library. From Magia Naturalis by Johannes della Porta, German. 1558; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England (engraving)
863740 Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England (engraving); (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533-1603) queen of England from 1558. Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, she was the last Tudor

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558. Signature
534162 Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558. Signature.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Mary and Joseph seeking refuge in Bethlehem, 1558. Creator: Massys (Matsys), Jan (1510-1575)
Mary and Joseph seeking refuge in Bethlehem, 1558. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Elizabeth at the Age of Seventeen
A portrait miniature painting of Elizabeth I, at the age of seventeen, when she was a Princess, part of the Royal collection at Windsor Castle

Folklore - Sea Serpent
The Sea-monk a marine monster which looks vaguely human. Date: 1558

FRANCOIS II WEDS MARY
Francois II weds Mary Stuart, but their marriage will be cut short by Francois death, after which Mary will return to Scotland to an incident- packed life and death. Date: 1558

ELIZABETH TOLD MARY DEAD
Queen Elizabeth receiving the news of the death of her sister, Queen Mary, who died on 17 November. Date: 1558

Elizabeth was born in 1533, crowned in 1558, and died in 1603 (engraving)
6020292 Elizabeth was born in 1533, crowned in 1558, and died in 1603 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elizabeth was born in 1533, crowned in 1558)

Queen Elizabeth (1558-1603) (engraving)
1090843 Queen Elizabeth (1558-1603) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth (1558-1603)

PROTESTANTS ROASTED
Henri II orders Calvinist protestants to be hanged and burned, lowering them on ropes into the fire, pulling them up again, and so on, until they are well and truly roasted Date: 1558

Mary was born in 1515, crowned in 1553, and died in 1558 (engraving)
6020285 Mary was born in 1515, crowned in 1553, and died in 1558 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mary was born in 1515, crowned in 1553)

Communion Cup (1558), St Michael-le-Belfrey, York (engraving)
6006898 Communion Cup (1558), St Michael-le-Belfrey, York (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Communion Cup (1558), St Michael-le-Belfrey, York

Statues in the New Palace at Westminster (engraving)
1601979 Statues in the New Palace at Westminster (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statues in the New Palace at Westminster)

Reginald Pole (Cardinal) b 1500, d 1558 (engraving)
978709 Reginald Pole (Cardinal) b 1500, d 1558 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Reginald Pole (Cardinal) b 1500, d 1558

MONSTER ATTACKS SHIP
A peace-loving sea creature attacks a warship Date: 1558

He who would waste his effort casts roses before swine, 1558. Creator: Bruegel (Brueghel)
He who would waste his effort casts roses before swine, 1558. Found in the Collection of Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp

My neighbour?s success annoys me. I don?t want the sun to shine on the water. 1558. Found in the Collection of Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp

Give me a suit of armour and I become bold enough to bell the cat, 1558. Creator
Give me a suit of armour and I become bold enough to bell the cat, 1558. Found in the Collection of Museum Mayer van den Bergh, Antwerp

Studies mother breastfeeding child 1558 pen brown
Studies of a mother breastfeeding her child, 1558, pen in brown, page: 32.3 x 19.7 cm /20.2 cm, O. M. l. monogrammed and dated: HK [lig.], 1558, Hans Hug Kluber, Basel 1535/36-1578 Basel

Gustav I 1497-1560 King Sweden painting 1557
Gustav I, 1497-1560, King of Sweden, painting, between 1557 and 1558, oil on canvas, Height, 47 cm (18.5 inches), Width, 92 cm (36.2 inches)

Second pretext new oxen Van d Inrydingh Iesu
Second pretext: the new oxen Van d Inrydingh Iesu, and some histories based on consistency (series title) Parable of the royal wedding party (series title) Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel ()

First pretext new Van d Inrydingh Iesu field
First pretext: the new Van d Inrydingh Iesu field, and some histories of success (series title) Parable of the royal wedding (series title) Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel (...) (series title)

Mars Venus Surprised Vulcan Hendrick Goltzius
Mars and Venus Surprised by Vulcan; Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558 - 1617); Netherlands; 1585; Engraving; Plate: 13.7 x 21.6 cm (5 3, 8 x 8 1, 2 in.)

Nude Warrior Mars? Leaning Volute recto Nude Child
Nude Warrior (Mars?) Leaning over a Volute (recto); Nude Child Playing with a Viola (verso); Toussaint Dubreuil (French, 1558, 1561 - 1602); France; about 1589 - 1602; Pen and brown ink

Portrait Man Armor Circle Antonis Mor van Dashorst
Portrait of a Man in Armor; Circle of Antonis Mor van Dashorst (Flemish, 1517 - 1577); 1558; Oil on canvas; 111.1 × 80 cm (43 3, 4 × 31 1, 2 in.)

Portrait Man Hendrick Goltzius Dutch 1558 1617
Portrait of a Man; Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558 - 1617); 1607; Pen and brown ink, incised for transfer; 29.5 × 20.2 cm (11 5, 8 × 7 15, 16 in.)

Conversion Saint Paul Taddeo Zuccaro Italian
The Conversion of Saint Paul; Taddeo Zuccaro (Italian, 1529 - 1566); Italy; 1558, 1559 - 1566; Pen and brown ink, brush with brown wash, black chalk

Bust Angel Hendrick Goltzius Dutch 1558 1617
Bust of an Angel; Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558 - 1617); Holland; 1609; Black chalk, oiled black chalk, heightened with white chalk; 55.6 x 39.7 cm (21 7, 8 x 15 5, 8 in.)

Venus Mars Surprised Vulcan Hendrick Goltzius
Venus and Mars Surprised by Vulcan; Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558 - 1617); 1585; Pen and brown ink, brown wash, white gouache heightening, and black chalk, folded into squares, incised for transfer

Portuguese map of 1558 by Bastian Lopez showing Europe, British Isles and part of Africa. British Museum

Map of Malta. Island. Mediterranean Sea. Italian engraving. 16th century

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"1558: A Year of Triumph and Challenges in Tudor England" In 1558, the year was marked by significant events that shaped the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty. As Mary Tudor's reign came to an end, Elizabeth ascended to the throne amidst a nation divided. Mary Tudor, also known as "Bloody Mary, " had left a controversial legacy with her religious persecutions. However, her death opened doors for a new era under Elizabeth's rule. With determination and resilience, Elizabeth faced numerous challenges head-on. One such challenge was the looming threat of invasion from Spain's mighty Armada. Sir Thomas Leigh played a crucial role in preparing England's defense against this formidable force. The Spanish Armada would soon test Elizabeth's leadership and military prowess. Amidst these turbulent times, renowned artist Bruegel captured the essence of uncertainty with his painting titled "Whatever I do is in vain. I piss at the moon. " This artwork serves as a reminder that even powerful rulers like Elizabeth may face insurmountable obstacles. Jacques Duc De LA Force witnessed firsthand how history unfolded during this period. His accounts shed light on both political intrigues and personal triumphs within Queen Elizabeth's court. Elizabeth herself proved to be an exceptional ruler who defied expectations at every turn. Her coronation robes symbolized not only her authority but also her commitment to lead England towards prosperity and unity. The play "ELIZ I / PLAYERS / 27 / 50" showcased theatrical brilliance during this time when entertainment became intertwined with politics. It allowed people to escape reality while reflecting societal values through artistry. Elizabeth I continued to inspire artists like Lutterell and White Eng who immortalized her grace and strength through their works depicting her regal presence. At just seventeen years old, Elizabeth embarked on a journey filled with trials and tribulations that would shape her reign.