1488 Collection

Mother Shipton
MOTHER SHIPTON, (nee Ursula Sontheil), famous prophetess of Knaresborough, Yorkshire, depicted with a familiar

woodcut from 'directorium humanae' by Johannes Pruss; strasburg; 1488
1579255 woodcut from 'directorium humanae' by Johannes Pruss; strasburg; 1488; (add.info.: woodcut from 'directorium humanae' by Johannes Pruss; strasburg; 1488)

Christoforo Landino. Formulario di lettere et di orationi volgar
1579247 Christoforo Landino. Formulario di lettere et di orationi volgar; (add.info.: Christoforo Landino. Formulario di lettere et di orationi volgari)

Columbus at Venice
Columbus in Venice 1488, supplicating to the Doge and his ministers, to fund his expeditions to find a new trading route to Asia. He was unsuccessful and was turned down. Date: 1488

Assassinated Rulers of the World (litho)
1107467 Assassinated Rulers of the World (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassinated Rulers of the World)

Frontispiece of the Sphaera Mundi, 1488 (engraving)
5210563 Frontispiece of the Sphaera Mundi, 1488 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece of the Sphaera Mundi, 1488)

Gentilhomme a la mode de 1488 environ (engraving)
6020699 Gentilhomme a la mode de 1488 environ (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentilhomme a la mode de 1488 environ)

The Meeting of the British Association (engraving)
1058016 The Meeting of the British Association (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Meeting of the British Association)

Death of Ulrich Hutten
ULRICH VON HUTTEN The last hours of the German protestant leader, humanist and friend of Luther. Date: 1488 - 1523

Ulrich Von Hutten
ULRICH VON HUTTEN German protestant leader, humanist and friend of Luther. Date: 1488 - 1523

WORLD MAP, 1490s. World map, c1488-1493, showing the continents of Asia, Africa and Europe

Design for a flying machine, by Leonardo da Vinci: pen and ink, c1488
LEONARDO: FLYING MACHINE. Design for a flying machine, by Leonardo da Vinci: pen and ink, c1488

Mother Shipton & Scroll
MOTHER SHIPTON, (nee Ursula Sontheil), famous prophetess of Knaresborough, Yorkshire, holding a scroll containing her predictions

M. Pietro Aretino, Titian, Approximately 1488-1576, Between 1540 And 1560, Chiaroscuro Woodcut, Print Showing The Poet Pietro Aretino, Full-length Portrait From Behind

Moctezuma II (1467-1520), Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Pedro d
Conquerors and conquered. Moctezuma II (1467-1520), Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Pedro de Alvarado (1485-1541), Gonzalo de Sandoval (1497-1527) and Olid (1488-1524). Italian engraving, 19th century

Italian Costumes 1488-90
Italian costume. Woman: bold striped gown, the sleeves decorated with ribbon bows, hair worn in a long plait. Men: fur -trimmed tabard or huke, soled hose. Date: 1488 - 1490

Helius Eobanus Hessus
HELIUS EOBANUS HESSUS German humanist poet and professor of history at Marburg, Date: 1488 - 1540

Thomas Baron Audley
THOMAS, BARON AUDLEY Lord Chancellor of England Date: 1488 - 1544

Jurgen Wullenwever
JURGEN WULLENWEVER German protestant statesman Date: 1488 - 1539

GEORG RHAU German music publisher Date: 1488 - 1548

Christophe De Longueil
CHRISTOPHE DE LONGUEIL Flemish humanist scholar Date: 1488 - 1522

Helius Eobanus Hessus 3
HELIUS EOBANUS HESSUS German humanist poet and professor of history at Marburg. Date: 1488 - 1540

Helius Eobanus Hessus 2
HELIUS EOBANUS HESSUS German humanist poet and professor of history at Marburg. Date: 1488 - 1540

La Peregrination en Terre Sainte Pilgrimage Holy Land
Artokoloro

Fifteen Mysteries Virgin Rosary Modern Impression
Artokoloro

NOAHs ARK. The dove returns to the ark with an olive branch. Woodcut from La Mer des Histoires by Pierre le Rouge, Paris, 1488

Terence [Publius Terentius Afer] (author), German 15th Century (artist) Johann Trechsel (publisher) (active 1488-1498), Comoediae, published August 29, 1493

Bernard van Orley (Netherlandish, c. 1488-1541), Christ among the Doctors [obverse], c. 1513, oil on panel

Pietro Perugino, Italian (c. 1450-1523), Portrait of Lorenzo di Credi, 1488, oil on panel transferred to canvas

Ludwig Krug (German, c. 1488 - 1532), The Adoration of the Magi, engraving

M. Pietro Aretino, Titian, approximately 1488-1576, between 1540 and 1560, chiaroscuro woodcut, Print showing the poet Pietro Aretino, full-length portrait from behind

Attributed to Nicolo Boldrini (Italian, born ca. 1500) after Titian (Italian (Venetian), ca. 1488 - 1576). St. Jerome in the Wilderness, ca. 1525-1530. Woodcut. Image: 390 mm x 530 mm (15.35 in)

Agostino Musi (Italian, ca. 1490 - after 1536) after Baccio Bandinelli (Italian, 1488-1560). The Academy of Baccio Bandinelli, 1531. Engraving. Plate: 275 mm x 299 mm (10.83 in. x 11.77 in.)

Nicolo della Casa (French, active Italy, active 1543a'1547) after Baccio Bandinelli (Italian, 1488 - 1560). Cosimo I, Grand Duke of Tuscany, 1544. Engraving. Plate: 430 mm x 295 mm (16.93 in)

Nicolo Boldrini (Italian, born ca. 1500) after Titian (Italian (Venetian), ca. 1488 - 1576). Venus and Amor, 1566. Woodcut

Attributed to Giovanni Britto (German, ca. 1500 - after 1550) after Titian (Italian (Venetian), ca. 1488 - 1576). The Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, ca. 1540. Woodcut. First state

Dominique Barriere (French, 1610-1678) after Titian (Italian (Venetian), ca. 1488-1576). Village with Mill at the Foot of the Alps, 17th century. Engraving

Nicolo Boldrini after Titian (Italian (Venetian), ca. 1488 - 1576). Caricature of the Laocoon Group, ca. 1540-1545. Woodcut. Image: 266 mm x 902 mm (10.47 in. x 35.51 in.)

BEEHIVE. Woodcut, Dutch, 1488

NOAHs ARK. The dove returns to the ark with an olive branch. Woodcut from La Mer des Histoires by Pierre le Rouge, Paris, 1488

ADORATION OF THE MAGI. Woodcut from Jacobus de Voragines Heyligen leben (Golden Legend), Nuremberg, 1488

Ghirlandaio, Giovanna Tornabuoni 1488

Woman visiting a physician. Woodcut from the Mer des Hystoires, Paris, France, 1488-89
DOCTOR & PATIENT, 1488-89. Woman visiting a physician. Woodcut from the Mer des Hystoires, Paris, France, 1488-89

ORLEY, Bernard van (1488-1542). Portrait of a Man and his Wife. Portrait of the woman. Flemish art. Oil on canvas

MONK: SCRIBE, 1488-89. Monk seated writing. Woodcut, from the Mer des Hystoires, Paris, 1488-89

BRITISH WARSHIP, 1488. The Great Harry, the first warship of the British navy, built in 1488 during the reign of King Henry VIII

RHODES, 1488. The island and port of Rhodes. Line engraving, French, 1488

RHODES, 1488. The island and port of Rhodes: line engraving, French, 1488

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"Unraveling the Enigmatic Year of 1488: A Tapestry of History and Intrigue" Step back in time to the year 1488, a pivotal period marked by significant events and influential figures. From the prophecies of Mother Shipton to the demise of Ulrich Hutten, this captivating era holds secrets waiting to be unveiled. In this tumultuous year, Ulrich von Hutten took his last breath, leaving behind a legacy as a German knight, humanist, and writer. His death reverberated through Europe's intellectual circles, forever impacting Renaissance thought. Meanwhile, Columbus found himself at Venice's doorstep in search of support for his ambitious voyage across uncharted waters. Little did he know that his encounter with Venetian merchants would shape history and lead him towards discovering new lands. As we delve deeper into 1488's tapestry of intrigue, we stumble upon an engraving depicting assassinated rulers from around the world. This litho serves as a chilling reminder that power often comes at great cost. The frontispiece of Sphaera Mundi transports us further into this enigmatic year. The intricate details etched on its surface offer glimpses into celestial spheres and ancient knowledge that captivated minds during this era. Another engraving introduces us to "Gentilhomme à la mode de 1488 environ, " showcasing fashion trends prevalent during those times. It reminds us that even amidst political turmoil or scientific discoveries, society always finds ways to express itself through style. A notable gathering depicted in an engraving is "The Meeting of the British Association. " Scholars from various disciplines convened to exchange ideas and push boundaries—a testament to humanity's insatiable thirst for knowledge throughout centuries. On another continent entirely, Moctezuma II ruled over Aztec civilization while Hernan Cortes embarked on his conquests. These two contrasting figures symbolize clashes between civilizations but also the merging of cultures that would shape our world.