1554 Collection

Raleigh / Potatoes / Ireland
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English navigator supervising the first planting of potatoes in Ireland

Lady Jane Grey
LADY JANE GREY short-lived queen of England

English Archery
Four English bowmen: 1) Brigandine archer 1554 2) Brigandine archer 1590 3) Archer of Charles I 1625 4) Archer of 1780

Sir Walter Raleigh
SIR WALTER RALEIGH adventurer and historian Date: 1554 - 1618

Dirck Volckertz Coornhert (Netherlandish, 1522-1590), Hercules Killing Cacus, 1554, counterproof of engraving

Battle of Chuquinga (1554)
3499690 Battle of Chuquinga (1554); (add.info.: Battle of Chuquinga (1554). Battle between Alonso de Alvarado (1500-1556), loyal to the king Felipe II (Philip II)

George Wishart (c1513-46) Scottish reformer and martyr, burned for heresy at St Andrews, March 1546
538478 George Wishart (c1513-46) Scottish reformer and martyr, burned for heresy at St Andrews, March 1546. 19th century (colored lithograph from John Foxe Foxe's Book of Martyrs)

Group of soldiers, 1554. Pikeman in corselet, gorget and steelhat; archer in brigandines, quilted breastplate
FLO4678231 Group of soldiers, 1554. Pikeman in corselet, gorget and steelhat; archer in brigandines, quilted breastplate, steel skull-cap

The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1554. Creator: Floris, Frans, the Elder (1519-1570)
The Fall of the Rebel Angels, 1554. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Queen Mary surprising Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth
Queen Mary I surprising Edward Courtenay, 1st Earl of Devon, and Princess Elizabeth. Although they were all related as second cousins

WILLOUGHBY DIES/LAPLAND
Sir Hugh Willoughby, seeking the Eastern Passage, dies off Lapland. Date: 1554

Sidneys oak tree at Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent
Oak tree associated with Sir Philip Sidney at Penshurst, Tonbridge, Kent. It was planted to celebrate his birth, in 1554

Mary Tudor marries King Philip II at Winchester Cathedral
Mary Tudor (1516-1558) marries King Philip II (1527-1598) at the Cathedral at Winchester on 25 July 1554. 1554

PROTESTANTS HANG CAT
A cat is hanged by protestants in Cheapside, London, to symbolise the Roman Catholic church Date: 8 April 1554

The Crucifixion, 1554-55 (oil on canvas)
990102 The Crucifixion, 1554-55 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 126.7x168.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crucifixion. Jacopo Robusti Tintoretto (1518-1594)

Cardinal Pole reconciling the realm of England to the Roman Communion (engraving)
2792928 Cardinal Pole reconciling the realm of England to the Roman Communion (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Venus and Adonis, 1554 (oil on canvas)
827852 Venus and Adonis, 1554 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 177.5x200 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Cherished object of mary was to restore the Catholic Religion, and her Chief Counsellors were Bishops Gardiner
1090835 The Cherished object of mary was to restore the Catholic Religion, and her Chief Counsellors were Bishops Gardiner and Bonner (1554) (engraving) by American School

LESSIUS / LARMESSIN
LEONARD LESSIUS Flemish Jesuit Date: 1554 - 1623

RALEIGH LAYS CLOAK
SIR WALTER RALEIGH sacrifices his new cloak so that his queens feet will not get muddied. Date: 1554 - 1618

Il secondo libro di prospettiva, 1566. Creator: Serlio, Sebastiano (1475-c. 1554)
Il secondo libro di prospettiva, 1566. Found in the Collection of Musee national de la Renaissance, Ecouen

The Resurrection of Christ with Donors (Epitaph for the Badehorn Family), 1554. Found in the collection of Museum der Bildenden Kunste, Leipzig

Statue of Perseus with head of Medusa, by Benvenuto Cellini, 1554. According to Greek mythology Perseus beheaded the Gorgon Medusa for Polydectes and saved Andromeda from the sea monster Cetus

Portrait man playing virginal young man playing
Portrait of a man playing a virginal, Portrait of a young man playing on a virginal with marquetry, the face turned to the viewer. In the background an ink set and books on a table

Portrait Willem van Lokhorst 1514-64 Standing
Portrait of Willem van Lokhorst (1514-64), Portrait of Willem van Lokhorst (1514-64). Standing, half-length, with a black beret and cloak

Study Pleated Skirt Hans Brosamer German 1500
Study of a Pleated Skirt; Hans Brosamer (German, about 1500 - about 1554); about 1530 - 1540; Pen and black ink; 19.7 × 14.9 cm (7 3, 4 × 5 7, 8 in.)

Study Hanging Drapery Hans Brosamer German 1500
Study of a Hanging Drapery; Hans Brosamer (German, about 1500 - about 1554); about 1530 - 1540; Pen and black ink; 19.5 × 14.9 cm (7 11, 16 × 5 7, 8 in.)

Mountain Landscape Imaginary City Hanns Lautensack
Mountain Landscape with an Imaginary City; Hanns Lautensack (German, about 1520 - 1564, 1565); Germany; 1554 - 1555; Black ink, lead white highlights on red prepared paper; 18.6 x 15.6 cm (7 5)

Parable Good Samaritan Robbers Attacking Travelers
The Parable of the Good Samaritan: The Robbers Attacking the Travelers, 1554. Heinrich Aldegrever (German, 1502-1555/61). Engraving

Parable Good Samaritan Good Samaritan Putting
The Parable of the Good Samaritan: The Good Samaritan Putting the Traveler on His Donkey, 1554. Heinrich Aldegrever (German, 1502-1555/61). Engraving

Two Studies Flayed Man recto Study Flayed Torso
Two Studies of a Flayed Man (recto) Study of a Flayed Torso (verso), 1554. Bartolommeo da Arezzo (Italian, 1578). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash over black chalk; incised (both figures)

Study Flayed Torso 1554 Bartolommeo da Arezzo
Study of a Flayed Torso, 1554. Bartolommeo da Arezzo (Italian, 1578). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash over traces of black chalk; incised; sheet: 40.5 x 27.6 cm (15 15/16 x 10 7/8 in.)

Two Studies Flayed Man 1554 Bartolommeo da Arezzo
Two Studies of a Flayed Man, 1554. Bartolommeo da Arezzo (Italian, 1578). Pen and brown ink and brush and brown wash over black chalk; incised (both figures) and pricked (left figure); sheet

Portrait of Pope Gregory XV (1554-1623). Engraving by Peter
Pope Gregory XV (1554-1623). Born Alessandro Ludovisi. Engraving by Peter Isselburg (1580-ca.1630). Colored

Lazarillo De Tormes
The authorship of this picaresque novel, telling the story of a colourful rogue, remains a mystery, but it has become a classic though banned by the Inquisition. Date: first published 1554

Goodwood
1886: Panoramic view of Goodwood racecourse on the South Downs and the surrounding countryside. Original Artist - T Griffiths (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Raleigh / Boy / Storyteller
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English navigator as a young boy, listening to a sailors exciting tales of the sea

John Frederick I (1503-1554), called John the Magnanimous, Elector of Saxony and Head of the Protestant Confederation of Germany. Engraving. Portrait. Colored

Jean Duc D epernon - 3
JEAN LOUIS de NOGARET de LA VALETTE, duc d EPERNON French military commander and statesman, with his autograph Date: 1554 - 1642

Jean Duc D epernon - 2
JEAN LOUIS de NOGARET de LA VALETTE, duc d EPERNON French military commander and statesman, Date: 1554 - 1642

Jean Duc D epernon - 4
JEAN LOUIS de NOGARET de LA VALETTE, duc d EPERNON French military commander and statesman, Date: 1554 - 1642

Jean Duc D epernon - 1
JEAN LOUIS de NOGARET de LA VALETTE, duc d EPERNON French military commander and statesman, Date: 1554 - 1642

Matthias Cock
MATTHIAS COCK Flemish artist from Antwerp, brother of Hieronymus. Date: 1500 - 1554

John Carter (Elder)
JOHN CARTER the elder Puritan churchman of Bramford, Suffolk, depicted with inkwell and hourglass, in the process of being inspired by Heaven. Date: 1554 - 1635

Raleigh (Van Hove)
sir WALTER RALEIGH Date: 1554 - 1618

Raleigh (Anon)
sir WALTER RALEIGH Date: 1554 - 1618

Raleigh and Cloak
Sir WALTER RALEIGH depicted in the act of laying his cloak over a puddle so that his friend Queen Elizabeth shall not get her royal footwear muddied Date: 1554 - 1618

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"1554: A Year of Intrigue and Exploration" In the year 1554, a series of captivating events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. From the shores of Ireland to the courtly intrigues in England, this was a time filled with tales that continue to fascinate us today. One such tale involves Sir Walter Raleigh, whose name would later become synonymous with adventure and exploration. Little did he know that in 1554, potatoes were being introduced to Europe for the first time from their native land of Peru. This humble tuber would go on to revolutionize cuisines across continents. Meanwhile, another figure emerged onto the stage - Lady Jane Grey. In her short-lived reign as Queen of England for just nine days, she faced immense challenges and ultimately met a tragic fate. Her story serves as a reminder of power struggles within royal circles during this tumultuous era. English archery also played its part in shaping history during 1554. The skillful use of bows and arrows by English soldiers proved crucial in defending against potential invasions from foreign powers. Across the seas in Holland, Dirck Volckertz Coornhert created his masterpiece "Hercules Killing Cacus" in 1554. This stunning artwork showcases both his talent and the prevailing fascination with mythology during this period. Back in England, Queen Mary surprised Courtenay and Princess Elizabeth with unexpected encounters that stirred rumors at court. These encounters added fuel to already simmering tensions within royal circles. Tragedy struck when Willoughby died while exploring Lapland's icy landscapes – a testament to the risks undertaken by early explorers seeking new frontiers beyond familiar horizons. Artistic endeavors continued throughout Europe as Peter engraved a portrait capturing Pope Gregory XV's likeness; an exquisite example showcasing artistry merging with religion during this era. Literature flourished too.