1540s Collection

Southwark and London Bridge, London
View of Southwark and London Bridge, with St Saviours Church, Suffolk House, and the High Street

Tomb of Sher Shah Suri, 1545, Sasaram, Bihar, India

The Last Judgement
3479570 The Last Judgement; (add.info.: The Last Judgement, showing the earth and sea opening, and demons falling into the flames of Hell by Jean Cousin)

The action off Portsmouth (line engraving)
1579691 The action off Portsmouth (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the action off Portsmouth during founding of the Mary Rose. Engraved by James Basire)

The female pelvis
2626817 The female pelvis; (add.info.: The female pelvic anatomy. From Andreas Vesalius' De Corporis Humani Fabrica, 1543.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The action off Portsmouth (line engraving)
1579692 The action off Portsmouth (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the action off Portsmouth during founding of the Mary Rose. Engraved by James Basire)

Barbarossa fleet wintering in Toulon
2911794 Barbarossa fleet wintering in Toulon; (add.info.: Barbarossa fleet wintering in Toulon. Dated 1543.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Young Woman in Antique Dress and Two Children, 1540. Creator: Leon Davent
Young Woman in Antique Dress and Two Children, 1540

Portrait of a Baby Boy, 1540-1549. Creator: Agnolo Bronzino
Portrait of a Baby Boy, 1540-1549. The artist painted portraits of many members of the Medici family, and this picture may represent Duke Cosimo's and Eleonora da Toledo's son Garcia

Adoration of the Magi, 1540-1549. Creator: Pieter Coecke van Aelst
Adoration of the Magi, 1540-1549

Vilhelm (1516-1592), Duke of Jülich, Cleve and Berg, c1540s. Creator: Anon
Vilhelm (1516-1592), Duke of Julich, Cleve and Berg, married to Maria, Archduchess of Austria, c1540s

Portrait of a Woman in a Leopard Cloak, c1545. Creator: Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
Portrait of a Woman in a Leopard Cloak, c1545. The luxuriousness of this gentlewoman's stole or mantel of European lynx is set off against a variation of a simple linen beguin headdress

Portrait of Fra Lorenzo da Bergamo, 1542. Creator: Lorenzo Lotto
Portrait of Fra Lorenzo da Bergamo, 1542. The Dominican preacher Fra Lorenzo from the city of Bergamo, Italy. Dressed in the robes of his order, Fra Lorenzo is linked with St

Portrait of a Woman with Pinks, c1540. Creator: Unknown
Portrait of a Woman with Pinks, c1540. A three-fourths length standing portrait, this painting depicts what appears to be a middle aged or older woman

Madonna and Child with Saints, 1540-1549. Creator: Bonifacio de Pitati
Madonna and Child with Saints, 1540-1549

The Last Supper, c1545. Creator: Giorgio Vasari
The Last Supper, c1545

Battle of the Amazons, 1543. Creator: Enea Vico
Battle of the Amazons, 1543

Portrait of Philip Melancthon, 1540. Creator: Heinrich Aldegrever
Portrait of Philip Melancthon, 1540

Judith, 1547. Creator: Sebald Beham
Judith, 1547

Peasants Brawl, between 1546 and 1547. Creator: Sebald Beham
Peasants Brawl, between 1546 and 1547. Series: The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 9

Ruggero in the Garden of Alcina, c1545. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Ruggero in the Garden of Alcina, c1545

The Wounded Scipio, c1546. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
The Wounded Scipio, c1546

The Birth of John the Baptist, c1546. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
The Birth of John the Baptist, c1546

The Fall of Troy and the Escape of Aeneas, mid-1540s. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
The Fall of Troy and the Escape of Aeneas, mid-1540s

Silenus, a Satyr and a Goat, c1540. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Silenus, a Satyr and a Goat, c1540

The Sacrifice, c1530s/1540s. Creators: Antonio da Trento, Parmigianino, Niccolo Vicentino, Andrea Andreani
The Sacrifice, c1530s/1540s

Portrait of Antoine de Bourbon (1518-1562), King of Navarre, 1540s. Creator: Corneille de Lyon (1500/10-1575)
Portrait of Antoine de Bourbon (1518-1562), King of Navarre, 1540s. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Judith with the Head of Holophernes, between circa 1535 and circa 1540. Creator: Rosso Fiorentino
Judith with the Head of Holophernes, between circa 1535 and circa 1540

Holy Family with Saint Francis in a Landscape, 1542. Creator: Giorgio Vasari
Holy Family with Saint Francis in a Landscape, 1542

Adoration of the Shepherds, 1548. Creator: Unknown
Adoration of the Shepherds, 1548. From The Passion

Allegorical Figure of Peace, between 1530 and 1540. Creators: Lorenzo de Musi, Marcantonio Raimondi
Allegorical Figure of Peace, between 1530 and 1540

Diana and Her Chariot, Printed 1541. Creator: Marcantonio Raimondi
Diana and Her Chariot, Printed 1541

The Year's End, 1546. Creator: Sebald Beham
The Year's End, 1546. From The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 7

November and December, between 1546 and 1547. Creator: Sebald Beham
November and December, between 1546 and 1547. From The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 6

July and August, 1546. Creator: Sebald Beham
July and August, 1546. From The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 4

May and June, between 1546 and 1547. Creator: Sebald Beham
May and June, between 1546 and 1547. From The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 3

March and April, between 1546 and 1547. Creator: Sebald Beham
March and April, between 1546 and 1547. From The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 2

Peasants Behind the Hedge, 1547. Creator: Sebald Beham
Peasants Behind the Hedge, 1547. From The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 10

Peasants Feast, between 1546 and 1547. Creator: Sebald Beham
Peasants Feast, between 1546 and 1547. From The Peasant's Feast or the Twelve Months, pl. 8

Cloelia Crossing the Tiber, c1546. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Cloelia Crossing the Tiber, c1546

Flora and Her Nymphs, c1546. Creator: Giulio Bonasone
Flora and Her Nymphs, c1546

David and Goliath, 1540. Creator: Giovanni Battista Scultori
David and Goliath, 1540

The Death of Procris, c1540. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
The Death of Procris, c1540

Triumph of Bacchus, 1543. Creator: Enea Vico
Triumph of Bacchus, 1543

Hercules, 1548. Creator: Baccio Bandinelli
Hercules, 1548

The Raising of Lazarus, 1545. Creator: Augustin Hirschvogel
The Raising of Lazarus, 1545

Achilles and Chiron (?), 1543. Creator: Georg Pencz
Achilles and Chiron (?), 1543

Mucius Scaevola, c1540. Creator: Antonio Campi
Mucius Scaevola, c1540

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The 1540s were a time of cultural and historical significance, with events taking place in various parts of the world. In Southwark, London Bridge stood as a symbol of connection between the bustling city and its neighboring areas. Meanwhile, in Sasaram, Bihar, India, the Tomb of Sher Shah Suri was built in 1545 as a tribute to this influential ruler. On the north bank of the River Thames in London's Dowgate ward, The Steel yard and its surrounding neighborhood thrived as a hub for trade and commerce. This area witnessed the outflow of the Walbrook river while contributing to the vibrant atmosphere of the City. In Scotland, specifically at Musselburgh on September 10th, 1547, an epic battle known as Battle of Pinkie or Battle of Pinkie Cleugh took place along the banks of River Esk. This clash left an indelible mark on Scottish history. Overseas in Travancore, India Francisco Javier performed a miracle that captivated many hearts during this era. Meanwhile, Qila Kuhna Masjid mosque located within Purana Qila (Old Fort) Delhi became an architectural marvel when it was constructed in 1548. Artistic endeavors flourished during this period too. "The Young Rustem Slaying the White Elephant" depicted bravery through gouache with gold paint on paper around c. 1545 while Flemish anatomist Andreas Vesalius imparted knowledge at Brussels' school medicine through his vividly illustrated woodcut from 1543. Rustam continued to be celebrated through art with "Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills The White Div" showcasing watercolor and gilt on paper from c. 1500-1540s alongside "Rustem Slays The Dragon" which featured gouache and gold paint on buff paper from that same period.