1568 Collection

The Peasants Wedding, 1568. Bruegel, Pieter, The Elder (1525-1569). Oil on oakwood, 114 x 164 cm

Nietzsche
circa 1885: German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche (1844 - 1900). (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Asia, India
India, Rajasthan, Udaipur. Detail of mosaic tile peacock feathers in City Palace Museum (built 1568)

Cooper Making Barrels
A Coopers workshop

Queen of Scots Escapes
Mary Queen of Scots escapes from Loch Leven Castle in a rowing boat

Still life of flowers
Breugel, Jan, The Elder, called Velvet Bruegel (1568-1625). Still life of flowers. Flemish art. Oil

16Thc Dentist
A barber surgeon treats a patient in the open air

Queen of Scots Escapes
Mary Queen of Scots escapes from Loch Leven Castle

Queen of Scots / Lochleven
Mary Queen of Scots in Loch Leven Castle

Queen of Scots Embarks
Mary Queen of Scots embarks for England

Printer's workshop showing setting of type in background and puller and hand printing with finished pages ready for
5668953 Printer's workshop showing setting of type in background and puller and hand printing with finished pages ready for binding; (add.info)

View of the city of Stockholm, Sweden (engraving)
3600031 View of the city of Stockholm, Sweden (engraving); (add.info.: Stockholm. Sweden. View of the city in 1568. Anonymous engraving, 16th century.); PHAS/UIG.

French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres
535863 French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres.; (add.info.: French Religious Wars 1562-1598. Siege of Chartres)

John Hawkins at the Battle of San Juan de Ulua
John Hawkins at the Battle of San Juan de Ulloa (Ulua), part of the second Anglo-Spanish trade war, New Spain (now Veracruz, Mexico), 24 September 1568. Date: 1568

PILGRIMS/COMPOSTELLA
Two pilgrims - Die Jacobs Bruder - make their way to Compostella, dressed in the traditional garb ornamented with coquilles saint-Jacques identifying them as pilgrims Date: 1568

A page from the Persian manuscript Aja ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara
1196828 A page from the Persian manuscript Aja ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara ib al-Maujudat (Marvels of Creatures and Strange Things Existing), c

Escape of Mary Queen of Scots from Loch Leven Castle. 1568

The Engraver by Jost Amman. 1568

Fountain of the Organ at Villa d Este, Tivoli, Rome, Italy
Fountain of the Organ at the Villa d Este, Tivoli, near Rome, Italy, dating back to 1568. The movement of the water causes music to play. Date: circa 1890s

Coat-of-arms of the Grain-measurers of Ghent (engraving)
668468 Coat-of-arms of the Grain-measurers of Ghent (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coat-of-arms of the Grain-measurers of Ghent)

Somerset House, next the river, 1568 (engraving)
585318 Somerset House, next the river, 1568 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration titled Somerset House, next the river, 1568)

The Barbers from a series depicting occupations
5669032 The Barbers from a series depicting occupations and trades first published in Das StAandebuch 1568 in Frankfurt, Germany (woodcut) by Amman, Jost (1539-91); Photo eAF Fotografie; Swiss

French and Spanish troops from the second half of the 16th century (engraving)
957915 French and Spanish troops from the second half of the 16th century (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Title page from: Giorgio Vasari, The Lives of the Most Excellent Italian Painters, Sculptors, and Architects, 1568. Private Collection

Diane de France, Duchess of Angouleme (1538-1619), 1568
Diane de France, Duchess of Angoule me (1538-1619), 1568. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Charles Carlos Prince Of Asturias Portrait Spain
Carlos, Prince of Asturias aka Don Carlos, 1545 - 1568. Eldest son and heir-apparent of King Philip II of Spain

The death of Carlos, Prince of Asturias in 1568. Carlos, Prince of Asturias aka Don Carlos, 1545 - 1568. Eldest son and heir-apparent of King Philip II of Spain

Pieter Pietersz Bekjen preaches eight people
Pieter Pietersz. Bekjen preaches to eight people in a rowing boat on the Amstel, 1568, Pieter Pietersz. Bekjen preaches to eight people standing in a rowing boat on the Amstel, 1568

Portrait Nicolaus Picus Franciscan priest theologian
Portrait of Nicolaus Picus, Franciscan priest, theologian and named around 1568 the gardian of the Friars Minor Monastery of Gorinchem. One of the nineteen Martyrs of Gorcum

landlord inspects fields Leeringhe Iesu Gelyckenissen
The landlord inspects the fields Leeringhe Iesu through Gelyckenissen (series title) Parable of the sower (series title) Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel (...) (series title), The servants

Page titled Pius Papa Quintus Le vite de piv eccellenti
Page titled Pius Papa Quintus, Le vite de piv eccellenti pittori, scvltori, et architettori, Vasari, Giorgio, 1511-1574, Letterpress, 1568, Woodcut initial

Sermon Mount Jan Brueghel Elder Flemish 1568
The Sermon on the Mount; Jan Brueghel the Elder (Flemish, 1568 - 1625); 1598; Oil on copper; 26.7 × 36.8 cm (10 1, 2 × 14 1, 2 in.)

Resurrection Santi di Tito Italian 1536 1603
The Resurrection; Santi di Tito (Italian, 1536 - 1603); about 1568; Pen and brown ink over black chalk on blue paper; 37.5 x 25.4 cm (14 3, 4 x 10 in.)

Annunciation 1568 Luca Cambiaso Italian 1527-1585
The Annunciation, c. 1568. Luca Cambiaso (Italian, 1527-1585). Pen and brown ink (iron gall) and brush and brown wash over traces of black chalk; sheet: 29.5 x 20.7 cm (11 5/8 x 8 1/8 in.)

The Printers Workshop. Woodcut by Jost Amman from Hartmann Schopper Panoplia, Frankfort-am-Main, 1568

Escape of Mary Queen of Scots from Loch Leven Castle, with help from her gaolers family, on 2 May 1568. 1568

LUTE MAKER, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

WIREDRAWER, 1568. A wiredrawer manufacturing copper and brass wire in his workshop. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

HELL: LUCIFER AND SATAN. The jaws of Hell with Lucifer and Satan. Woodcut title-page from the " Livre de la Deablerie, " Paris, 1568

FLORIDA: FORT CAROLINE. French attack led by Dominique de Gourgues on the Spanish Fort of San Mateo (formerly the French Fort Caroline), near the present-day site of Jacksonville, Florida

TITLE PAGE: WINE BOOK, 1568. Title page of A New Boke of the Natures and Properties of All Wines That Are Commonlye Used Here in England, by William Turner. Published in London, 1568

Engraving of worm-driven fire squirt
Engraving of people operating a large worm-driven fire squirt mounted on two wheels, to put out a fire in a burning building, reproduced from Besoni, Theatrum Instrumentorum et Machinarum, 1568

Stonemasons
German stone-masons of the 16th century

Sir Henry Wotton (1568-1639). Portrait. Colored engraving
Sir Henry Wotton (1568-1639). English poet and diplomat. Engraving, 18th century. Colored

Philippe De Gamaches
PHILIPPE DE GAMACHES French churchman, theologian at Paris. Date: 1568 - 1625

Ulrich Furst Eggenberg
ULRICH furst von EGGENBERG Austrian soldier and statesman Date: 1568 - 1634

Honore Durfe
HONORE DURFE French writer Date: 1568 - 1625

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"1568: A Year of Triumphs, Escapes, and Cultural Marvels" In the midst of a rapidly changing world, 1568 witnessed an array of remarkable events and artistic achievements that left an indelible mark on history. As Friedrich Nietzsche contemplated the profound depths of human existence, masterpieces like "The Peasants Wedding" by Pieter Bruegel the Elder captured the essence of communal joy and celebration. Meanwhile, amidst the bustling streets of Europe, Cooper Making Barrels became a vital craft as trade flourished across nations. Far away in Asia's vibrant landscapes, India stood as a beacon of cultural richness and diversity. Amidst political turmoil in Scotland, Mary Queen of Scots defied expectations with her daring escapes from Lochleven Castle. Her resilience mirrored the delicate beauty found in still life paintings like "Flowers, " which immortalized nature's ephemeral grace. Even dentistry underwent significant advancements during this era; 16th-century dentists navigated their patients' oral health with skillful precision. While these medical pioneers worked diligently to alleviate pain and discomfort for their patients, John Hawkins led English forces at the Battle of San Juan de Ulua against Spanish adversaries - a testament to courage and determination. As pilgrims embarked on spiritual journeys along the Camino de Santiago or Compostella route seeking solace and enlightenment, they encountered diverse cultures along their path towards self-discovery. Indeed, 1568 was a year marked by triumphs over adversity - be it through philosophical introspection or artistic expression; through daring escapes or battles fought valiantly; through exploration into new lands or personal quests for spiritual growth. It serves as a reminder that even amidst turbulent times throughout history there is always room for inspiration and progress.