1580s Collection (page 3)

Saint John the Evangelist, 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Saint John the Evangelist, 1589. From Christ, the Twelve Apostles and Paul

Saint James the Greater, 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
Saint James the Greater, 1589. From Christ, Twelve Apostles and Paul, pl. 3 of 14

The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1586. Creator: Andrea Andreani
The Sacrifice of Isaac, 1586

Eve, 1587. Creator: Andrea Andreani
Eve, 1587

Nereus, 1586. Creator: Philip Galle
Nereus, 1586. From Sea and River Gods, pl. 3

The Age of Iron, published 1589. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
The Age of Iron, published 1589. From Metamorphoses by Ovid, book 1, plate 6

Marriage of Ubayd (recto)... c1580. Creator: Unknown
Marriage of Ubayd (recto). Folio from a Tutinama (image 2 of 2), c1580

Portrait of a Woman, probably Anna Jagellonia, Queen of Poland, 1570-1580. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman, probably Anna Jagellonia, Queen of Poland, 1570-1580

The Company of Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans and Lieutenant Pauw, 1588. Creator: Cornelius Ketel
The Company of Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans and Lieutenant Pauw, 1588. Other Title(s): The Company of Captain Dirck Jacobsz Rosecrans and Lieutenant Pauw, Amsterdam, 1588

Portrait of a Man, 1550-1580. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Man, 1550-1580

Two Wings of a Triptych with the Portraits of Julien de Brouckere and his Wife Elisabeth Canneel, 15 Creator: Anon
Two Wings of a Triptych with the Portraits of Julien de Brouckere and his Wife Elisabeth Canneel, 1584

Last Defeat of Khan Kuchum, 19th century. Creator: Nikolay Nikolaevich Karazin
Last Defeat of Khan Kuchum, 19th century. One of 21 watercolors (out of an original 27) from an album relating to the history of the Siberian Cossacks held by the Rare Books Department of the Russian

Sir Francis Drake attacking a Spanish treasure ship (actually a Portuguese carrack, the Sao Filipe, containing gold, spices and silk), off the Azores, 8 June 1587

The Sheldon Tapestry: Map of Warwickshire, Detail: Stratford, 1580s. Found in the Collection of Market Hall Museum, Warwick

Vessels of the Spanish Armada wrecked on the rocky Irish west coast after being driven there by storms, September 1588. Date: 1588

Katholikon church (1586), Arkadi Monastery, Rethymnon, Crete, Greece

The death of Sir Philip Sidney at Zutphen, Netherlands
The death of Sir Philip Sidney, English poet, at Zutphen, Netherlands Date: 1586

Hydeyoshi Power Events Japan 1580s Prince Hideyoshi
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Plan and view of Seville, 1579-1590 (hand-coloured engraving)
986452 Plan and view of Seville, 1579-1590 (hand-coloured engraving) by Braun, Georg (1541-1622) and Hogenberg, Franz (1535-90); 41x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan and view of Seville)

Queen Elizabeth I addressing her troops at Tilbury, Essex, in preparation for the expected invasion by the Spanish Armada, August 1588. Date: 1588

Map of Europe, 1587 (hand-coloured engraving)
985729 Map of Europe, 1587 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ortelius, Abraham (1527-98) (after); 40.8x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Europe)

Map of Virginia showing the arrival of Sir Walter Raleighs expedition in 1585
1195464 Map of Virginia showing the arrival of Sir Walter Raleighs expedition in 1585, 1590 (hand-coloured engraving) by White

Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196913 Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); 8.6x8.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196821 The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (16th century)

Villagers Paying Homage to a Man and his Family Seated on a Garlanded Verandah, c
1196780 Villagers Paying Homage to a Man and his Family Seated on a Garlanded Verandah, c.1585 (w/c on paper) by Mughal School

Spanish Armada setting sail for England on 18 May 1588 - about 130 vessels with 24, 000 soldiers and sailors on board. Date: 1588

Queen Elizabeth I detecting the Babington conspiracy, with her Secretary, Sir Francis Walsingham, standing at her side. Date: 1586

Italian man and three women, from Venice, Milan and Florence. Date: 1583

Engagement of British Fleet and Spanish Armada
Engagement of the British Fleet and the Spanish Armada off the Isle of Wight, 25 July 1588. 1588

Ancient English Dress - 16th century
Ancient English Dress - Nobleman 1557, London Merchant 1588, Gentleman 1590. 16th century

Admiral knighting brave soldiers - Spanish Armada
English Admiral knighting brave sailors during the battle against the fleet of the Spanish Armada - July to August 1588. 1588

A Map of Great Britain, 1587 (hand coloured engraving)
985972 A Map of Great Britain, 1587 (hand coloured engraving) by Ortelius, Abraham (1527-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Map of Great Britain)

Shirin Bathing, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196799 Shirin Bathing, c.1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Iranian school (16th century); 21x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Iranian, out of copyright

Portolan Chart of Western Europe and North Africa, c. 1580 (sepia ink and colour on vellum
986016 Portolan Chart of Western Europe and North Africa, c.1580 (sepia ink and colour on vellum) by Dutch School, (16th century); 89x73 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Gentleman, full-length, Wearing an Embroidered White Jerkin
827826 Portrait of a Gentleman, full-length, Wearing an Embroidered White Jerkin, a Cloak and a Sword, c.1580 (oil on canvas) by Italian School

Portrait of Khair el-Din Barbarossa, half-length, holding a Trident, c
827639 Portrait of Khair el-Din Barbarossa, half-length, holding a Trident, c.1580 (oil on canvas) by Florentine School, (16th century); 99x76.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Seated Princess, c. 1580 (gouache and gold paint on paper)
1196794 A Seated Princess, c. 1580 (gouache and gold paint on paper) by Islamic School, (16th century); 21.5x12.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

A page from the book Le diverse et artificiose machine, 1588 (engraving)
1195409 A page from the book Le diverse et artificiose machine, 1588 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); 33, 2x22, 5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

A page from the book Le diverse et artificiose machine, 1588 (engraving)
1765607 A page from the book Le diverse et artificiose machine, 1588 (engraving) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, c. 1582 (black, brown and red chalk)
827592 Portrait of George Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, c.1582 (black, brown and red chalk) by French School, (16th century); 33.2x22.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of George Talbot)

View-Plan of Santiago, Cape Verde Islands, Showing Sir Francis Drake
985736 View-Plan of Santiago, Cape Verde Islands, Showing Sir Francis Drakes Attack on the Spanish Fort on November 17, 1585, c.1588-9 (hand-coloured engraving) by Boazio

Sir Philip Sidney jousts at Whitehall
Sir Philip Sidney(1554-1586), poet, soldier and courtier, jousts at Whitehall. Date: circa 1580

Portrait of Marco Pasqualigo, 1580s. Creator: Tintoretto, Domenico (1560-1635)
Portrait of Marco Pasqualigo, 1580s. Found in the Collection of Museo di Castelvecchio, Verona

Fantastic Vision of Saint Vincent, 1580s. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Magnani, Bologna

Sir Francis Drake, The Spanish Armada is in Sight (19 July 1588) -- despite which, according to legend, he stayed and finished his game of bowls on Plymouth Hoe. 1588

Francis Drake knighted by Queen Elizabeth I on board his ship, the Golden Hind, in April 1581, not long after his circumnavigation of the world. 1581

16th century codes - the Babington cipher
The forged postscript to the letter of Mary Queen of Scots to Anthony Babington. Thomas Phelippes added the postscript, which was to incriminate Mary Queen of Scots

FLYING-FISH, 1585. Exocoetus volitans. Watercolor, c1585, by John White

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In the vibrant 1580s, history unfolded with captivating tales of power, tragedy, and exploration. Mary, Queen of Scots, known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, faced tumultuous times during this era. Meanwhile, on the high seas, a dramatic scene played out as ships clashed during the infamous Spanish Armada. Amidst political turmoil and maritime battles, fashion in Italy flourished with its own distinct flair in the 1580s. The Palazzo Pretoria in Lucca stood as a testament to Italian grandeur and elegance. Tragedy struck when Sir Philip Sidney met his untimely demise at Zutphen in the Netherlands. His death left an indelible mark on history's tapestry. Across oceans and continents in Japan's 1580s timeline emerged Prince Hideyoshi's rise to power through significant events that shaped the nation. The legendary Sir Francis Drake made headlines by attacking a Portuguese carrack masquerading as a Spanish treasure ship. This audacious act earned him both fame and knighthood from Queen Elizabeth I who watched closely as The Spanish Armada loomed on England's horizon. As secrets whispered behind closed doors became crucial for survival during this period; codes such as the Babington cipher held immense importance for those involved in clandestine activities. Religious devotion found expression through architectural marvels like Greece's Katholikon church (1586) within Arkadi Monastery located in Rethymnon, Crete - a testament to faith transcending time itself. Meanwhile, Seville showcased its splendor through meticulously hand-colored engravings depicting plans and views of this magnificent city between 1579-1590 - capturing its essence for generations to come. They were an era where legends were born: from royal intrigue to naval conquests; from fashion statements to architectural wonders; each thread woven into history's rich tapestry forever.