1532 Collection

Thomas Cromwell Earl of Essex, painted by Holbein. Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, KG, PC (c)

Rabelais / Pantagruel
The uses of Pantagruelion

Satires by Juvenal
Juvenal (Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis). 1st - 2nd centuries AD. Roman poet. Satires. Start of the First Satire. Leyden, 1532

Portrait of Andrea Quaratesi, 1532. Creator: Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564)
Portrait of Andrea Quaratesi, 1532. Found in the Collection of British Museum

St. Machars Cathedral. Aberdeen, Scotland. The original church was founded in 570, but the present building dates from 1366 and was completed in 1532. Date: 14th - 16th century

Church of Ascension, Kolomenskoye (UNESCO World Heritage List)
DGA647394 Church of Ascension, Kolomenskoye (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1994), 1532 by architect Aloisio Nuovo (Aleviz Novyi), Russia.; (add.info.: Church of the Ascension)

Medieval diver using bladder to breath. Engraving
Medieval diver using bladder to breath. Facsimile of an engraving from L Art Militaire, by Vegece, 1532. Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance. Paris, 1877

Man-at-arms. Diver using an armoured sealed diving suit to breathe. Facsimile of an engraving from L Art Militaire, by Vegece, 1532

Wheeled war machine for breaking enemy ranks or crushing soldiers. Facsimile of an engraving from L Art Militaire, by Vegece, 1532

Slovakia, Levoca, Mierove namestie
DGA645043 Slovakia, Levoca, Mierove namestie, Thurzo House (Thurzov Dom), Detail, 1532, (UNESCO World Heritage List, 2009); (add.info.: Thurzo House (Thurzov Dom), Mierove namestie, 1532

Madonna in Glory, or Madonna with Child and Saints, 1532 (oil on canvas)
DGA512618 Madonna in Glory, or Madonna with Child and Saints, 1532 (oil on canvas) by Boccaccino, Camillo (1504-1546) ; 296x165 cm; (add.info.: Madonna in Glory, or Madonna with Child and Saints)

Portrait of Louis X, Duke of Bavaria (1495-1545), 1532. Found in the Collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

Title page from The Prince and other works by Niccolo Machiavelli published in 1532
5668978 Title page from The Prince and other works by Niccolo Machiavelli published in 1532; (add.info.: Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)); Photo © AF Fotografie

Brutus and Porcia, c. 1490. Creator: Orsi da Collecchio, Bernardino (c. 1450-c. 1532)
Brutus and Porcia, c. 1490. Found in the collection of the Muzeum Narodowe, Krakow

Meeting of Francisco Pizarro and the Inca Atahualpa, Peru
The meeting of Francisco Pizarro and the Inca Atahualpa, Spanish Conquest of Peru. Date: 1532

Clock given by King Henry VIII to Anne Boleyn in 1532 Date: 1532

DOROTHY WADHAM widow of Nicholas Wadham, Somerset landowner, who at his death founded Wadham College, Oxford, despite opposition, 1610 - 1613, Date: 1532 ? - 1618?

Amy Robsart Dudley 1532 1560 Wife Robert Earl
amy, robsart, dudley, 1532, 1560, wife, robert, earl, leicester, found, dead, foot, flight, stairs, suspicious, circumstances, history, historical, 10085681

St. John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c
986206 St.John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c.1532-1540 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by French School, (16th century); 20x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Annunciation to the Shepherds, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c
986205 Annunciation to the Shepherds, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c.1532-1540 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by French School

King David with a Harp, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c
986204 King David with a Harp, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c.1532-1540 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by French School

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In the year 1532, amidst a backdrop of political intrigue and cultural milestones, Thomas Cromwell, Earl of Essex, stood as a prominent figure. Painted by Holbein himself, Cromwell's portrait captured his commanding presence and influence in the court of King Henry VIII. Known for his intelligence and shrewdness, he played a pivotal role in shaping England's history. During this time, literary works like Rabelais' "Pantagruel" and satires by Juvenal were gaining popularity among intellectuals. St. Machars Cathedral stood tall as a testament to architectural brilliance while "Songes De Pantagruel" enchanted readers with its whimsical tales. Across the Atlantic Ocean in Peru, Francisco Pizarro met Inca Atahualpa in an encounter that would forever change the course of South American history. This meeting marked the clash between two civilizations and set off a chain reaction that shaped future conquests. Meanwhile, King Henry VIII gifted Anne Boleyn with an exquisite clock—a symbol of their passionate yet tumultuous relationship. The love story intertwined with politics would eventually lead to significant shifts within English society. Dorothy Wadham emerged as another notable figure during this era—an influential philanthropist who left behind a lasting legacy through her charitable endeavors. Amy Robsart Dudley also made her mark as Robert Earl's wife before her untimely death in 1560. Hans Holbein the Younger showcased his artistic prowess through masterful portraits such as "Portrait of the Mer, " capturing not only physical likeness but also inner essence on canvas. Artistic expression extended beyond paintings; polychrome sculpture like the "Sacrifice of Isaac" depicted biblical narratives with vivid colors and intricate details that evoked deep emotions from viewers. Within this rich tapestry of events was St. John of Patmos' depiction from Francois I's Book of Hours—a testament to the enduring power of religious devotion and artistic craftsmanship.