1390 Collection

The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
EYCK, Jan van (1390-1441); EYCK, Hubert van (1370-1426). The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb. The

The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb
EYCK, Jan van (1390-1441); EYCK, Hubert van (1370-1426). The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb

Astronomical calendar, 14th century. This page is from the manuscript Astronomiae liber sive calendarium, dated 1390-1415

Jousting / London Bridge
A joust on the London Bridge in the presence of Richard II

Anglo-French attack on Tunis 1390
The expedition of the French and the English to a town some 100 kilometres from Tunis, at the request of the Genoese. The fleet sets sail. Date: 1390

Edisons original incandescent electric lamp (b / w photo)
3652697 Edisons original incandescent electric lamp (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edisons original incandescent electric lamp)

The female waist at different periods (engraving)
5223880 The female waist at different periods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The female waist at different periods)

Mother and Retinue 1390
A young mother and her retinue Date: circa 1390s

CHARLES VI & WENCESLAUS CHARLES VI & WENCESLAUS
German Emperor Wenceslaus of Luxembourg With Charles VI of france holding ultimately unsuccessful negotiations to end the Papal Schism (setting is probably Rheims Cathedral). Date: Ca 1390

RE-TAKING / VENTADOUR
The surrender and re-taking of the strong castle of Ventadour Date: 1390

European knights mount an unsuccessful siege 1390
European knights mount an unsuccessful siege on a city near Tunis, Africa. Defeated, they soon return home

Anglo-French attack on Tunis 1390
The expedition of the French and the English to a town some 100 kilometres from Tunis, at the request of the Genoese. The fleet sets sail. Date: 1390

Head from monumental statue problably from Amenhotep III. Eg
Head from monumental red granite statue of an egyptian king wearing the double crown. Probably Amenhotep III. Around 1390 BC. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. From the temple of Mut, Karnak, Thebes

1390 Ages Archival Archive Armor Armour Barbary
An expedition of French and English knights under the command of the Duke of Bourbon in 1390, the Barbary Crusade against the Hafsids of Tunis

Crucifixion Calvary Crucifixion golden background
The Crucifixion Calvary, The Crucifixion, against a golden background. The mountain of the cross with soldiers on horseback with waving banners between the crosses

Madonna Humility Madonna Humility Madonna dell UmiltA
Madonna or Humility Madonna or Humility (Madonna dell Umilta), Madonna of Humility. Mary is breastfeeding the Christ child while sitting on a pillow

Alexander Great First Master Bible historiale
Alexander the Great; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry (French, active about 1390 - about 1400), Unknown; Paris, France; about 1390 - 1400; Tempera colors, colored washes

Building Tower Babel First Master Bible historiale
The Building of the Tower of Babel; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry (French, active about 1390 - about 1400), Unknown; Paris, France; about 1390 - 1400; Tempera colors

Battle Trojan War First Master Bible historiale
A Battle from the Trojan War; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry (French, active about 1390 - about 1400), Unknown; Paris, France; about 1390 - 1400; Tempera colors

Fleet Hannibal Sailing Spain First Master Bible historiale
The Fleet of Hannibal Sailing to Spain; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry (French, active about 1390 - about 1400), Unknown; Paris, France; about 1390 - 1400; Tempera colors

Romulus Remus First Master Bible historiale Jean de Berry
Romulus and Remus; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry (French, active about 1390 - about 1400), Unknown; Paris, France; about 1390 - 1400; Tempera colors, colored washes

Monks Praying Deceased Bourges France 1390 Tempera colors
Monks Praying for a Deceased; or Bourges, France; about 1390; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 22.4 x 16.8 cm (8 13, 16 x 6 5, 8 in.)

Initial D Virgin Child Bourges France 1390 Tempera colors
Initial D: The Virgin and Child; or Bourges, France; about 1390; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 22.4 x 16.8 cm (8 13, 16 x 6 5, 8 in.)

Initial B David Playing Harp Paris France 1390
Initial B: David Playing the Harp; Paris, France; about 1390; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 22.4 x 16.8 cm (8 13, 16 x 6 5, 8 in.)

Single Leaf Missal Crucifixion 1390 Attributed
Single Leaf from a Missal: The Crucifixion, c. 1390. Attributed to Nicolo da Bologna (Italian, c. 1325-1403). Ink, tempera

Cutting Gradual Initial I Departure Tobias 1390
Cutting from a Gradual: Initial I with Departure of Tobias, c. 1390. " Master of Noahs Ark" (Italian). Ink, tempera and gold on vellum; leaf: 17.8 x 17.4 cm (7 x 6 7/8 in.)

Louis II of Bourbon (1337-1410) in Genoa, to lead the Mahdia
Louis II, Duke of Bourbon (1337-1410), called the Good. Louis II in Genoa, to lead the expedition against the barbarians in North Africa, 1390. Mahdian Crusade

Statue head. Limestone. C. 1390-1352 BC
Statue head. Period of Amenhotep III. Limestone. C.1390-1352 BC. Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek Museum. Copenhagen. Denmark

Fragments of wall decoration. Tomb of Amenhotep III. Egypt
Fragments of wall decoration of the tomb of Amenhotep III. 1390-1352 BC. 18th Dynasty. New Kingdom. Tomb 22. Valley of the Kings. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Francesco Carmagnola
FRANCESCO CARMAGNOLA Italian condottiero (= military commander), soldier of fortune. Date: 1390 - 1432

Noblewoman 1390
A French noblewoman holds up her skirts as she walks through the muddy streets of Paris Date: circa 1390

Austrian Aristocrats 14C
Aristocratic amusements involving an unidentified ballgame Date: 1390

LUNA, Alvaro de (1390-1453). Spanish politician, Constable of Castile. Engraving for L. Noseret. Engraving

Tomb of Hafez
The tomb of MOHAMMAD SHAMS OD-DIN HAFEZ, considered the greatest of Persian lyric poets. Date: 1390

Fra Gregorio Mutii da Montalcino, Death of Saint Benedict, Sienese, died 1395, 1390-1395, miniature on vellum

Jan van Eyck (Netherlandish, c. 1390-1441), The Annunciation, c. 1434-1436, oil on canvas transferred from panel

The Crucifixion, Niccolo di Pietro Gerini, c. 1390

A Patron Presented to the Virgin and Child; Workshop of the Boucicaut Master, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France, Europe; about 1415 - 1420; Tempera colors, gold paint, gold leaf

The Building of the Tower of Babel; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry, French, active about 1390 - about 1400, Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1390 - 1400; Tempera colors

Scenes from the Creation; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry, French, active about 1390 - about 1400, Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1390 - 1400; Tempera colors

Alexander the Great; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry, French, active about 1390 - about 1400, Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1390 - 1400; Tempera colors, colored washes

The Fleet of Hannibal Sailing to Spain; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry, French, active about 1390 - about 1400, Unknown; Paris, France

Romulus and Remus; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry, French, active about 1390 - about 1400, Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1390 - 1400; Tempera colors, colored washes

A Battle from the Trojan War; First Master of the Bible historiale of Jean de Berry, French, active about 1390 - about 1400, Unknown; Paris, France, Europe; about 1390 - 1400; Tempera colors

The Story of Adam and Eve; Boucicaut Master, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

The Struggle between Fortune and Poverty; Boucicaut Master and workshop, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

Cyrus the Great, Founder of the Persian Empire, killed by Thamaris, Queen of the Massagetai; Boucicaut Master Illuminator, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France

Polycrates Hanged; Boucicaut Master Illuminator, French, active about 1390 - 1430; Paris, France, Europe; about 1413 - 1415; Tempera colors, gold leaf, gold paint

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"1390: A Glimpse into a Vibrant Era" Step back in time to the year 1390, where history unfolds before our eyes. The Ghent Altarpiece or Adoration of the Mystic Lamb mesmerizes with its intricate details and divine beauty, transporting us to a world of spiritual devotion. In this era, an astronomical calendar from the 14th century captures the fascination with celestial bodies and their influence on human lives. People marveled at the mysteries of the universe, seeking solace in its vastness. Meanwhile, jousting tournaments and London Bridge stand as symbols of medieval chivalry and architectural marvels that connected communities. These spectacles brought excitement and unity amidst a rapidly changing world. Across continents, Tunisia beckons with tales told by Froissart in 1390. It was a land brimming with cultural richness and witnessed an Anglo-French attack that shaped diplomatic relations during this period. Artifacts like Amenhotep III's monumental statue head remind us of ancient civilizations' grandeur while Edison's original incandescent electric lamp showcases mankind's relentless pursuit of innovation even centuries ago. Fashion evolves through time; engravings depicting female waists at different periods reveal how ideals of beauty have transformed over generations. The ever-changing trends reflect society's values and aspirations throughout history. Amidst all these events, we catch a glimpse into everyday life as "Mother and Retinue" offers insight into family dynamics during this period—an intimate portrayal reminding us that humanity remains constant despite shifting times. Notable figures such as CHARLES VI & WENCESLAUS leave their mark on history—leaders whose actions shape nations for years to come. Their stories intertwine with battles like the re-taking of Ventadour—a testament to power struggles defining this epoch. As we delve deeper into 1390, let us embrace these fragments from our past—the artistry, scientific curiosity, cultural clashes, and human stories.