1400s Collection (page 4)

Landscape second half 1400s Isho Tokugan Japanese
Landscape, second half of 1400s. Isho Tokugan (Japanese, c. 1359-1437). Hanging scroll; ink and slight color on paper; overall: 157.5 x 45.1 cm (62 x 17 3/4 in.); painting only

Landscape Distant Temple 1400s Korea Japan Joseon period
Landscape with a Distant Temple, 1400s. Korea or Japan, Joseon period (1392-1910) or Muromachi Period (1392-1573). Hanging scroll; ink on paper; overall

Apocalypse page Locusts Angel Abyss Sixth Trumpet
Apocalypse: page from the Apocalypse (The Locusts with the Angel of the Abyss and The Sixth Trumpet), 1400s. Anonymous. Woodcut (blockbook)

Pax Madonna Child 1400s Follower Antonio Rossellino
Pax with the Madonna and Child, 1400s. Follower of Antonio Rossellino (Italian, 1427-1479 ). Gilt bronze, silver, and blue enamel; overall: 15.9 x 10.3 x 4 cm (6 1/4 x 4 1/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Amitābha Triad 1400s Chinese Ming dynasty
Amit─übha Triad, possibly 1400s. Chinese, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk; image: 95.3 x 50.2 cm (37 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.); overall: 196.2 x 73.3 cm (77 1/4 x 28 7/8 in.)

Purgatory 1400s Germany 15th century Woodcut
Purgatory, 1400s. Germany, 15th century. Woodcut

St. Anthony tormented Devils 1400s Martin Schongauer
St. Anthony tormented by the Devils, 1400s. Martin Schongauer (German, c.1450-1491). Engraving; sheet: 29.9 x 22.1 cm (11 3/4 x 8 11/16 in.)

Hercules Antaeus 1400s School Andrea Mantegna
Hercules and Antaeus, 1400s. School of Andrea Mantegna (Italian, 1431-1506). Engraving

Doe Castle, Co. Donegal, Ireland; 16Th Century Fortalice That Was Historically A Stronghold Of Clan Suibhne

Doe Castle, Co Donegal, Ireland; 16Th Century Fortalice

Battle of Gog and Magog, 1430 artwork
Battle of Gog and Magog. Illuminated manuscript miniature from the 15th-century Alba Bible, depicting the future Battle of Gog and Magog as foretold in the visions of the prophet Ezekial

King Solomons throne, 1430 artwork
King Solomons throne. Illuminated manuscript miniature from the 15th-century Alba Bible, depicting King Solomon of Israel on his throne (The First Book of Kings)

Columbus arrives in the Americas, 1492 C016 / 4494
Columbus arrives in the Americas. 19th-century artwork of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506, kneeling) taking possession of the new country he had discovered on 12 October 1492

Medical zodiac, 15th century diagram
Medical zodiac. 15th century diagram with Greek text illustrating how the human body relates to the zodiac signs. Such information was used in medical practices, such as bloodletting

The Triumph of Death, Medieval fresco
" The Triumph of Death", 15th century fresco. This fresco hung in the Palazzo Scalfani in Palermo, Italy. The building became a civic hospital in 1435

Vasco da Gama, Portuguese explorer
Vasco da Gama (1460-1524), Portuguese explorer. In 1497, Da Gama was sent by Prince Manuel of Portugal to find a trade route to India

Aldus Manutius, Italian printer
Aldus Manutius (1449-1515), Italian humanist printer. Mauntius was born Teobaldo Mannucci in Bassiano near Rome. He was educated as a humanistic scholar, studying the classics of Latin and Greek

Spanish caravel tacking before the wind, from a drawing attributed to Columbus. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

Portuguese caravels
Caravels, from " Libre de cololat tractat dels fet maritims, " Portugal, 1502. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

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Nicolaus Copernicus. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

Tomas de Torquemada, organizer of the Spanish Inquisition. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ivan the Great
Ivan III, known as Ivan the Great, Grand Prince of Muscovy. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Charles the Bold and attendants
Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy (right), with his attendants, 1400s. Antique hand-colored print

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Bear Creek Mound, a ceremonial platform mound built between 1200-1400 AD along the ancient Natchez Trace in northeastern Mississippi. Digital photograph

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Spider Rock in Canyon de Chelly, home of Na ashje ii Asdzau (Spider Woman) who taught the Navajo people to weave. Digital photograph

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Victorious Turks entering Constantinople, making it the Ottoman Empire capital, 1453. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

New World natives in a rain forest
Natives in a tropical rain forest in the New World. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Incan Temple of the Sun in Cuzco, Peru, 1500s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an illustration as given in Montanus and in Ogilby

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Aztec tzompantli, exhibiting skulls of sacrificed victims, Tenochtitlan. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Brunelleschis dome of the Santa Maria del Fiore Cathedral in Florence, Italy, built in the 1400s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Isabella, the settlement founded by Columbus on Hispaniola, 1493. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

Monk copying a medieval manuscript
Medieval copyist writing a manuscript on a sheet of vellum, 1400s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of an earlier illustration

Apostle preaching Christianity, a medieval depiction
Preaching of the first missionary Apostles, as depicted in a 1402 tapestry. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the tapestry

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Columbus having visions of a ship while traveling with his son from court to court. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Moors surrender of Granada to Isabella and Ferdinand, 1492. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Christopher Columbus. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Gutenbergs printing press, Mainz, Germany, 1450s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Johannes Gutenberg examining a proof. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th century illustration

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Map of the Atlantic with the New World coast, drawn in 1500 by Juan de la Cosa, Columbus pilot. Hand colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the original chart

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Columbus showing a map to Ferdinand and Isabella of Spain. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Three ships of Columbus approaching the New World, 1492. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Columbus first sighting the New World
Columbus getting his first sight of the New World from the deck of the Santa Maria, 1492. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Columbuss hospitable reception by Guacanagari, Caribbean chief, after shipwreck of Santa Maria, 1492. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Expedition of Christopher Columbus landing at Hispaniola, 1492. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Christopher Columbus promoting his ideas before the Council at Salamanca. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Columbus bringing gifts from the New World to Queen Isabella of Spain 1492. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century illustration

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Wreck of Columbuss flagship Santa Maria on the coast of Hispaniola, 1492. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Landing of Columbus expedition on the island of Guanahane in 1492. Printed color lithograph of a 19th-century painting by Dioscoro Puebla

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Step back in time to the 1400s, a period filled with intrigue, innovation, and artistic brilliance. Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with anatomy led him to meticulously study the intricacies of the human skull. His detailed drawings continue to captivate us today. Meanwhile, in medieval Spain and Portugal, kingdoms were expanding their territories and shaping history. The map of this era reveals the shifting borders and political landscape that defined these nations. Innovation was on the rise as Johannes Gutenberg introduced his revolutionary printing press in the 1450s. This invention would forever change communication by making books more accessible to a wider audience. The Battle of Agincourt loomed large in 1415 as English and French forces prepared for an epic clash during the Hundred Years War. Longbowmen stood ready, their deadly accuracy poised to make a significant impact on this historic battle. Amidst all this turmoil, life continued its course. Ladies in Florence embraced Renaissance ideals as they sought knowledge and indulged in artistry that marked this vibrant period of cultural rebirth. Across Europe, Angevin kings held vast territories both in France and Britain. Their power stretched across borders as they navigated complex alliances and rivalries that shaped dynastic politics. Within castle walls like those found at the Tower of London during the late Middle Ages, lavish dining rooms hosted feasts fit for royalty. These grand halls witnessed both celebrations and secret conversations that influenced destinies. Yet not all discoveries were made within European realms alone; trephination evidence discovered within an Inca skull highlights ancient medical practices from South America—a testament to humanity's quest for understanding even centuries ago. As we delve into history's tapestry woven with diverse threads such as GEUR2A-00057 or NATL2A-00001—codes representing artifacts from different eras—we are reminded of our shared past while marveling at how far we have come since those fateful 1400s.