1496 Collection

ALLEGORY OF MERCURY, 1496. Personification of Mercury, the planet of science and the arts. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grand kalendrier des bergieres, Troyes, 1496

Menno Simons
MENNO SIMONS (Simonszoon) Dutch religious reformer, anabaptist, founder of Mennonites. Date: 1496 - 1561

Suleiman the Magnificent

Christ Appearing to His Mother, c1440. Artist: Rogier Van der Weyden
Christ Appearing to His Mother, c1496. The scene on the right panel of the Miraflores Altarpiece is the only one in this altarpiece that illustrates two events at once

Fysshynge Wyth an Angle
A fifteenth century angler makes a catch - illustration in Wynkyn de Wordes Treatyse of Fysshynge with an Angle

Head of Saint John the Baptist, c1496, by Marco Palmezzano
Marco Palmezzano (circa 1458-1539). Italian painter. Head of Saint John the Baptist, circa 1496. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

John Cabot and his sons receiving the Charter from King Henry VII to sail in search of New Lands, 1496 (colour litho)
3099586 John Cabot and his sons receiving the Charter from King Henry VII to sail in search of New Lands, 1496 (colour litho) by Eden

An illustrated page from a Latin edition of Plutarchus Parallel Lives, depicting Theseus fighting a Centaur
985853 An illustrated page from a Latin edition of Plutarchus Parallel Lives, depicting Theseus fighting a Centaur, 1496 (woodcut) by Italian School

A Cook and his Wife, c. 1496 (engraving)
1767112 A Cook and his Wife, c.1496 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Cook and his Wife. Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

Shooting at the Butt, 1496
LLM458008 Shooting at the Butt, 1496 by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting at the Butt, 1496. Illustration from Dresses and Decorations (Henry G Bohn, 1858)

Shooting at the butt, date 1496 (engraving)
3621171 Shooting at the butt, date 1496 (engraving) by Shaw, Henry (1800-73); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shooting at the butt, date 1496)

Roma Caput Mundi. janvarii, 1496, printed 1860 (litho)
3928358 Roma Caput Mundi. janvarii, 1496, printed 1860 (litho) by German School, (15th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

From an Edition of Terence. 1496 (engraving)
672195 From an Edition of Terence. 1496 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From an Edition of Terence. 1496)

The Prodigal Son, 1496 (engraving)
1767108 The Prodigal Son, 1496 (engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prodigal Son. Albrecht Durer (1471-1528)

Fyshynge Wyth An Angle (engraving)
6005592 Fyshynge Wyth An Angle (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fyshynge Wyth An Angle)

Frontispiece of the Ptolemy, 1496 (engraving)
5210559 Frontispiece of the Ptolemy, 1496 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece of the Ptolemy, 1496)

Northrop YRB-49A 42-102376 (msn 1496), in storage with Northrop, at Ontario Airport. built as a YB-35, converted to YB-35B, then YRB-49A

Page from the book Lo Quart del Cartoixa (The Fourth of the Cartoixa), printed in Valencia in 1496, translation of Vita Christi by the Carthusian Ludolph of Saxony

Page of the work Lo primer del Cartoixa (The first of the Cartoixa) by Joan Rois de Corella, printed in Valencia in 1496 by Lope de la Roca

Male body with signs of the Zodiac, sheet in the work Epilogue of medicine and surgery suitable to your health, published in 1498 in Pamplona

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The lustful are smothered in fire and brimstone as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Gluttonous are forcefed on toads, rats, and snakes as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Angry are dismembered alive as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French colored woodcut, 1496

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Prideful are broken on the wheel as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French colored woodcut, 1496

Leonardo da Vincis drawing of a clock mechanism. Manuscript page, c1495-97
LEONARDO: CLOCK MECHANISM. Leonardo da Vincis drawing of a clock mechanism. Manuscript page, c1495-97

Attributed Carl Fredrik MAorck King Gustav I
Attributed to Carl Fredrik Morck, King Gustav I, Gustav Vasa, 1496 or 1497-1560, King of Sweden, painting, Gustav I of Sweden, Gouache on paper, Oval, Gold-plated wood frame, Height

Portrait Young Man Attributed Piero del Pollaiuolo
Portrait of a Young Man; Attributed to Piero del Pollaiuolo (Italian, about 1443 - 1496); Italy; about 1470; Pen and brown ink over black chalk; 36.2 × 22.9 cm (14 1, 4 × 9 in.)

Saint Jerome Wilderness Ercole de Roberti Italian
Saint Jerome in the Wilderness; Ercole de Roberti (Italian, about 1450 - 1496); about 1470; Tempera on panel; 34 × 21.9 cm (13 3, 8 × 8 5, 8 in.)

Five Soldiers Turk Horseback 1496 Albrecht Dürer
Five Soldiers and a Turk on Horseback, probably 1496. Albrecht Durer (German, 1471-1528). Engraving

Little Courier 1496 Albrecht Dürer German
The Little Courier, c. 1496. Albrecht Durer (German, 1471-1528). Engraving

Martha And Mary Magdalene Before Christ, Penni, Giovanni Francesco, Approximately 1496-approximately 1528, Martha Presenting Her Sister Mary Magdalene To Jesus, Who Reaches His Arm Out To Greet Them

DURER, Albrecht. The Apocalypse of St. John
DURER, Albrecht (1471-1528). Apocalypse of St. John. 1496-1498. The Angel shuts again the Evil in Hell. Detail. Flemish art. Xylography. ITALY. VENETO. Venice. Correr Museum Library

DEATH, 1496. Woodcut allegorical representation of Death from Le grant kalendrier et compost des Bergiers, 1496

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Avaricious are put into cauldrons of boiling oil as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French colored woodcut, 1496

ALLEGORY OF VENUS, 1496. Personification of Venus, star of love, gaiety and music. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grant kalendrier et compost des bergieres, Troyes, France, 1496

The Flagellation, 1496-1497, by Durer (1471-1528)
Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). German painter and engraver. The Flagellation, 1496-1497. Xylography. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

Mass of Saint Gregory by Jan Polack
Jan Polack (1435-1519). Mass of Saint Gregory. Augsburg, 1496. Painting on wood. German Historical Museum. Berlin. Germany

Fernando D avalos
FERNANDO FRANCESCO D AVALOS Neapolitan soldier, marchese di Pescara. Date: 1496 - 1525

Claude De Lorraine / Guise
CLAUDE DE LORRAINE, premier duc de GUISE French soldier and statesman, grandfather of Mary Queen of Scots : first in dynasty of prominent Catholic leaders. Date: 1496 - 1550

French Theatre -- La Farce du Munyer
La Farce du Munyer [Meunier], a play by Andre de la Vigne, in which the Devil carries off a millers soul to Hell. Showing a delighted Devil in orange costume

John Cabot receives charter from King Henry VII
John Cabot and his sons receive the charter from King Henry VII to sail in search of new lands. Date: 1496

DIAZ DEL CASTILLO, Bernal (1496-1584). Spanish conquistador. He wrote The True History of the Conquest of New Spain. Cover of The True History of the Conquest of New Spain. 1632

Mary Duchess Suffolk
MARY TUDOR, duchess of SUFFOLK daughter of Henry Vii, betrothed to Carl V, married to Louis king of France, then to Charles Brandon, duke of Suffolk. Date: 1496 - 1533

Sebastian Schertlin
SEBASTIAN SCHERTLIN von Burtenbach German military commander with his autograph Date: 1496 - 1577

Edward Baron North
EDWARD, first baron NORTH statesman, chancellor of the court of augmentations, Date: 1496 - 1564

Claude Duc De Guise
CLAUDE DE LORRAINE, premier duc de GUISE French soldier and statesman, grandfather of Mary Queen of Scots : first in dynasty of prominent Catholic leaders. Date: 1496 - 1550

Drawings Prints, Print, Initial, letter, R, floral, pattern, Artist, Italian, 15th century
Drawings and Prints, Print, Initial letter R with floral pattern, Artist, Anonymous, Italian, 15th century, Anonymous, Italian, 15th century, 1400, 1500, 1496

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In the year 1496, a remarkable period in history unfolded. Menno Simons, a prominent religious leader, began his journey towards becoming an influential figure in Anabaptist Christianity. Meanwhile, the world of science witnessed significant advancements with the allegory of Mercury representing the planet's role in scientific discoveries. Amidst these developments, Suleiman the Magnificent rose to power as one of history's most formidable rulers. As he reigned over the Ottoman Empire, art flourished under his patronage. Rogier Van der Weyden's masterpiece "Christ Appearing to His Mother" captivated audiences with its emotional portrayal. While Suleiman commanded vast territories and influenced politics across continents, another kind of pursuit took place - fishing. "Fysshynge Wyth an Angle" provided insights into this popular pastime during that era. Across Europe, Charles Brandon held prominence as Suffolk and played a crucial role in Tudor England. His actions shaped political landscapes and impacted historical events during this transformative time. Artistic expressions continued to thrive as Marco Palmezzano crafted a stunning depiction of Saint John the Baptist's head in 1496. This artwork showcased Palmezzano's mastery and added depth to religious narratives. Albrecht Durer contributed immensely through his creation "The Apocalypse of St. John. " This intricate piece captured imaginations while reflecting on themes of spirituality and divine revelation. Meanwhile, exploration was at its peak when John Cabot received King Henry VII's charter to venture into uncharted lands. Their expedition marked new beginnings for discovery and colonization beyond known horizons. Literature also left its mark with an illustrated page from Plutarchus' Parallel Lives depicting Theseus battling a Centaur in 1496. Woodcut illustrations brought ancient tales alive for readers across generations. Lastly, an engraving titled "A Cook and his Wife" offered glimpses into everyday life during this period.