1527 Collection (page 7)

Sir Rhys Ab Thomas
SIR RHYS AB THOMAS (or Fitzurien) - valiant Welsh supporter of the future Henry VII against Richard III, knighted on the battlefield of Bosworth. Date: 1451 - 1527

Distillation Apparatus
Distillation apparatus. Date: 1527

Petrus Apianuss Pascals Triangle, 1527
Early Pascals Triangle. Appearing on the title page of Kauffmans Rechnung (Ingolstadt, 1527) by the German scholar Petrus Apianus

16th Century fortification, artwork
16th Century fortification. Historical artwork by the German painter ant theorist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528), showing his design for fortifying a city against attack. Published in 1527

PROY2A-00042
King Henry VIII meets Anne Boleyn, 1527. Hand-colored engraving of a 19th-century illustration

The Rolls House and Public Record Office, London, 1882
Engraving showing a number of views of the Rolls House and the Public Record Office, London, 1882. The images show (clockwise from top left)

Hugues Doneau
HUGUES (Hugo) DONEAU (Donellus) French jurist

King Philip II of Spain (1527-1598)
Engraving of King Philip II of Spain (1527-1598)

French Council of War
Concerned by their defeats by the Imperial army, the French under the Connetable de Bourbon hold a council of war outside Rome

Germans in Rome
Exhilarated by their victories in Italy, the Germans plunder Rome

Adam, Eve, Chronicler
A medieval chronicler tells the story of the Fall, in Lydgates Bochas, or the Fall of Princes printed by Richard Pynson in 1527

Churning Butter
A woman making butter in a churn - from The Boke of Distyllacyon printed by Laurence Andrewe, London

Felipe II of Spain
FELIPE (Philip) II king of Spain, husband of Mary Tudor. (from a portrait by Titian)

Felipe (Philip) II
FELIPE II OF SPAIN husband of Mary Tudor, renowned for his piety. with his autograph

Machiavelli / Pinchard
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI Italian political theorist

Machiavelli / De Brij
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI Italian political theorist

Machiavelli / Anon Oval En
NICCOLO MACHIAVELLI Italian political theorist

John Dee / Scheneker
JOHN DEE, occultist, astrologer and magician

Benito Aria Montano
BENITO ARIAS MONTANO Spanish theologian and linguist

Philip II, King of Spain
Philip (Felipe) II, King of Spain (reigned 1556-1598). He was also King of Portugal, Naples and Sicily, and, while married to Mary I, King of England and Ireland

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In the year 1527, a pivotal moment in history unfolded, shaping the course of nations and leaving an indelible mark on the world. Philip II of Spain ascended to power, becoming one of the most influential monarchs in European history. His reign would witness both triumphs and challenges as he navigated through turbulent times. Meanwhile, another prominent figure emerged during this era - John Dee. Known for his expertise in various fields such as mathematics, astrology, and alchemy, Dee's contributions to knowledge were unparalleled. His intellect attracted attention from powerful individuals like Philip II himself. Machiavelli's name echoed throughout Europe during this period as well. His groundbreaking work "The Prince" sparked controversy with its pragmatic approach to politics and governance. Mallad Hinchliff was among those captivated by Machiavelli's ideas, further fueling intellectual discourse across borders. As minds pondered political theories and strategies for power consolidation, Urban Gaubisch crafted an original map depicting the Battle of Lepanto that occurred in October 1527. This cartographic masterpiece provided invaluable insights into historical events unfolding on land and sea. Artistic expression flourished amidst these tumultuous times too; George Braun created his renowned Civitatis Orbis Terrarum series capturing cities around the globe with breathtaking detail. A polychrome sculpture titled "Sacrifice of Isaac" showcased masterful craftsmanship evoking deep emotions within viewers. Abraham Ortelius contributed significantly to geographical understanding with his magnum opus "Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. " This seminal work laid the foundation for modern cartography while expanding horizons beyond imagination. However, not all moments from they were filled with enlightenment or artistic prowess; it also witnessed dark episodes like Le surintendant Semblancay's execution at Montfaucon gibbet depicted vividly in a color lithograph. Even royal figures like Henry VIII of England were not immune to the events of this year.