1480s Collection
In the vibrant 1480s, history unfolded before our eyes. Richard III and the sons of Edward IV battled for power, their rivalry etched into the annals of time
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In the vibrant 1480s, history unfolded before our eyes. Richard III and the sons of Edward IV battled for power, their rivalry etched into the annals of time. Meanwhile, in a peculiar scene, pigs danced merrily before King Louis XI of France during his illness, perhaps an attempt to lift his spirits. Amidst political intrigue, the Duke of Buckingham and Richard, Duke of Gloucester plotted their next move on a medieval map of Europe. Their ambitions knew no bounds as they strategized for dominance. Away from the corridors of power, breathtaking architecture took shape. The domes of the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Moscow's Kremlin rose majestically against the sky. From Ivan the Great bell tower's vantage point, one could marvel at its grandeur – a testament to human creativity and devotion. Art flourished too during this era; masterpieces that still captivate us today were born. "The Pieta, " painted with meticulous strokes on canvas by an unknown artist evokes deep emotions within us all. And who can forget "The Assumption of Virgin with Saint Thomas receiving Girdle between Saints"? Its ethereal beauty transports us to another realm. But not everything was serene; battles raged across lands as kings fought for supremacy. King Richard III himself stood valiantly at Bosworth Field near Leicester on that fateful day in August 1485 when destiny would seal his fate forevermore. A plan meticulously crafted showcased how forces clashed upon Bosworth Field – lines drawn representing lives lost and destinies altered forever. Yet amidst chaos and conflict emerged moments that celebrated knowledge and wisdom: "The First Creation Eve, " a hand-colored woodcut adorned with gold leaf captured humanity's origins with stunning detail while "Thirteen scholars in a garden setting" depicted intellectual pursuits flourishing even amidst turbulent times.