15th Collection (page 6)

Title page of Libro de Experiencias de Medicina, Toledo, 1544, by Luis Lobera de Avila
527793 Title page of Libro de Experiencias de Medicina, Toledo, 1544, by Luis Lobera de Avila, born in Avila in the late 15th century

Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. 15th century (woodcut from Regimen Sanitatis)
527493 Physician examining a sample of urine from the patient lying in bed. 15th century (woodcut from Regimen Sanitatis (The Salernian Rule of Health)

Iron helmet with calligraphic silver damascening decoration. Turkish (Mamluk), 15th century (object)
534517 Iron helmet with calligraphic silver damascening decoration. Turkish (Mamluk), 15th century (object); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Goddess Isis with King Tuthmosis III at Deir el Bahn, Luxor, Egypt, shown with horns and solar disc on head
534220 Goddess Isis with King Tuthmosis III at Deir el Bahn, Luxor, Egypt, shown with horns and solar disc on head. 15th century BC, (painted limestone relief); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Birthplace of Columbus in Genoa, Italy, from 'The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama' (print)
3742814 The Birthplace of Columbus in Genoa, Italy, from 'The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama' (print) by English School

Portrait of King Charles VIII (1470-1498) (engraving)
5944332 Portrait of King Charles VIII (1470-1498) (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Photo Josse.

Printed Bible presented to Louis XI in 1470 Special collection (engraving)
5942719 Printed Bible presented to Louis XI in 1470 Special collection (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printed Bible Presentated to Louis XI in 1470); Photo © Photo Josse.

Place de Greve in Paris in 1466 (engraving)
5942718 Place de Greve in Paris in 1466 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Place de Greve in Paris in 1466 a charlantan named Grillet Soulard had raised a sow to hold a cackail of one foot)

Amerigo Vespucci, from the 'Crabb's Historical Dictionary' pub. 1825 (print)
3555481 Amerigo Vespucci, from the 'Crabb's Historical Dictionary' pub. 1825 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Amerigo Vespucci, 1454 - 1512)

Pope Clement VII, 1478 - 1534
3062208 Pope Clement VII, 1478 - 1534.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Born Giulio di Giuliano de' Medici. Hand writing sample.).

Lorenzo di Credi, c. 1459-1537, 1876 (litho)
709492 Lorenzo di Credi, c. 1459-1537, 1876 (litho); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Renaissance artist and sculptor. From Histoire des Peintres, Ecole Florentine, published 1876).

Joan of Arc before The Dauphin at Chinon, France, 1429, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R
3742738 Joan of Arc before The Dauphin at Chinon, France, 1429, from 'Short History of the English People' by J.R. Green, pub. 1893 (print) by English School, (19th century).

Ramon Borrell II (972-1017)
3499681 Ramon Borrell II (972-1017); (add.info.: Ramon Borrell II (972-1017). Count of Barcelona (992-1017), Girona and Osona

A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina
3253054 A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina; (add.info.: A 15th century Catalan Caravela Latina. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Gutenburg printing the first page of the Bible, 1439, after a 19th century print
3252952 Gutenburg printing the first page of the Bible, 1439, after a 19th century print.; (add.info.: Gutenburg printing the first page of the Bible, 1439)

Pedro Fernandez de Velasco, 2nd Count of Haro, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain
3473312 Pedro Fernandez de Velasco, 2nd Count of Haro, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Pedro Fernandez de Velasco, 2nd Count of Haro, c)

Paul of Burgos, aka Pablo de Santa Maria, Paul de Santa Maria, and Pauli episcopi Burgensis, c
3473308 Paul of Burgos, aka Pablo de Santa Maria, Paul de Santa Maria, and Pauli episcopi Burgensis, c, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Hernando de Alarcon, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473268 Hernando de Alarcon, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Hernando de Alarcon, 1466 - 1540)

Diego Garcia de Paredes y Torres, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473256 Diego Garcia de Paredes y Torres, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Diego Garcia de Paredes y Torres, 1468 - 1533)

Hugo van der Goes cured of his madness by the Superior of the Rouge-Cloitre Abbey
3506163 Hugo van der Goes cured of his madness by the Superior of the Rouge-Cloitre Abbey, from 'Hutchinson's History of the Nations', pub

A 15th Century Hand Cannon with Cannon Balls, from 'Meyer's Lexicon', pub. 1927 (print)
3506011 A 15th Century Hand Cannon with Cannon Balls, from 'Meyer's Lexicon', pub. 1927 (print) by German School, (20th century).

Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, or Tarquin the Elder
3600115 Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, or Tarquin the Elder; (add.info.: Lucius Tarquinius Priscus, or Tarquin the Elder. Fifth king of Rome (616 BC-578 BC)

Monk at work on a manuscript in the corner of a scriptorium. 15th century (engraving after a manuscript)
533948 Monk at work on a manuscript in the corner of a scriptorium. 15th century (engraving after a manuscript); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Tournament Armor in the 15th century (engraving)
5944517 Tournament Armor in the 15th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving Tournament Armor in the XV sicle Individual Collection.); Photo © Photo Josse.

King Louis XI throws himself at the feet of Saint Francois de Paule and implores his blessings shortly before his death
5942726 King Louis XI throws himself at the feet of Saint Francois de Paule and implores his blessings shortly before his death (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Macabre dance among mass graves at the cemetery of the innocent in 1424 (engraving)
5944536 Macabre dance among mass graves at the cemetery of the innocent in 1424 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Louis XI thinks of getting rid of the Connetable of Saint Paul, whom he accuses of treason in 1475 (engraving)
5942723 Louis XI thinks of getting rid of the Connetable of Saint Paul, whom he accuses of treason in 1475 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Map of the Portuguese Colonial Dominions in India and the Malay Archipelago, 1498 -1580, 1923 (engraving)
2603519 Map of the Portuguese Colonial Dominions in India and the Malay Archipelago, 1498 -1580, 1923 (engraving); (add.info.: From Historical Atlas, published 1923.).

Mary Tudor, 1496 - 1533. Queen of France. Hand writing sample and signature
3083195 Mary Tudor, 1496 - 1533. Queen of France. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection.

Catherine of Aragon, 1485 - 1536, also known as Katherine or Katharine
3083189 Catherine of Aragon, 1485 - 1536, also known as Katherine or Katharine.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen of England. Hand writing sample.).

Medieval boat called Coca de Mataro
3499674 Medieval boat called Coca de Mataro; (add.info.: Medieval boat called Coca de Mataro. Sailor exvoto made in the 15th century. Reproduction of the original)

Look to the blowing Rose about us - "Lo, Laughing," she says, "into the world I blow
3086257 Look to the blowing Rose about us - "Lo, Laughing," she says, "into the world I blow: At once the silken tassel of my Purse Tear, and its Treasure on the Garden throw

Charles II
3253012 Charles II; (add.info.: Charles II, 1467-1538. Member of the House of Egmond who ruled as Duke of Guelders and Count of Zutphen)

Julius Caesar Scaliger, aka Giulio Cesare della Scala
3253088 Julius Caesar Scaliger, aka Giulio Cesare della Scala; (add.info.: Julius Caesar Scaliger, 1484-1558, aka Giulio Cesare della Scala. Italian scholar and physician)

Martin Luther at The Diet of Worms, Germany in 1521, after a 19th century print
3252944 Martin Luther at The Diet of Worms, Germany in 1521, after a 19th century print; (add.info.: Martin Luther at The Diet of Worms, Germany in 1521. Martin Luther, 1483-1546)

Andres Laguna de Segovia, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473241 Andres Laguna de Segovia, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Andres Laguna de Segovia, 1499-1559)

Alvaro de Luna y Jarana, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473239 Alvaro de Luna y Jarana, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Alvaro de Luna y Jarana, c.1390 - 1453)

John of Avila aka Juan de Avila and the"Apostle of Andalusia", after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles
3473280 John of Avila aka Juan de Avila and the"Apostle of Andalusia", after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Hernan Nunez de Toledo y Guzman, aka el Comendador Griego, el Pinciano or Fredenandus Nunius Pincianus
3473258 Hernan Nunez de Toledo y Guzman, aka el Comendador Griego, el Pinciano or Fredenandus Nunius Pincianus, After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

The First Landing of Columbus on San Salvador Island, West Indies, from The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama
3742815 The First Landing of Columbus on San Salvador Island, West Indies, from The Great Explorers Columbus and Vasco Da Gama, after a print in De Bry's Voyages

Pre-Columbian Mexico: Mixtec 1200-16th century. 15th century (zoomorphic form from Codex Borgianus)
532972 Pre-Columbian Mexico: Mixtec 1200-16th century. 15th century (zoomorphic form from Codex Borgianus); (add.info.: From the collection at the Vatican Museum.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Coronation at Westminster of Henry IV (1367-1413), first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 son of John of Gaunt
531369 Coronation at Westminster of Henry IV (1367-1413), first Lancastrian king of England from 1399 son of John of Gaunt, known as Henry Bolingbroke from birthplace in Lincolnshire

Trial of Jean II, Duke of Alencon (d1476) Vendome and friend of Joan of Arc, 1458
536055 Trial of Jean II, Duke of Alencon (d1476) Vendome and friend of Joan of Arc, 1458, accused of plotting with the English against France during the Hundred Years War

The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises
542162 The Hermetic Vessel, c1760. Hermetic vessel in the alchemical furnace. The serpent within the vase symbolises the earthy substances of which the Philosopher's Stone is made

Spanish Knight. 15th century
529628 Spanish Knight. 15th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Phoenician alphabet developed from the Proto-Canaanite alphabet, during the 15th century BC
529061 The Phoenician alphabet developed from the Proto-Canaanite alphabet, during the 15th century BC. Before then the Phoenicians wrote with a cuneiform script

Man and woman together in a bathtub eating and bathing. After a 15th century illustration
955311 Man and woman together in a bathtub eating and bathing. After a 15th century illustration. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Louis XII (1462-1515)
3499759 Louis XII (1462-1515); (add.info.: Louis XII (1462-1515). King of France. Book of Hours of Caherles VIII of France (1483-1498). Fol. 13 v

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the 15th Century: From Grand Prix to Artistic Masterpieces" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the 15th century. This captivating era witnessed a myriad of remarkable events, from thrilling races at the Monaco Grand Prix to groundbreaking voyages like Vasco da Gama's arrival in India. Art lovers will be enthralled by iconic masterpieces such as "The Arnolfini Portrait" by Van Eyck, which beautifully captures the essence of Renaissance art. Similarly, Paolo Uccello's "The Battle of San Romano" transports us to a tumultuous battlefield with its intricate details and vivid colors. But it wasn't just art that defined this period; significant historical documents also emerged during this time. The Magna Carta, a cornerstone of modern democracy, laid down principles that still resonate today. Meanwhile, satirical works like Martin Luther's portrayal in protestant reformation artwork provided insight into religious tensions and societal dynamics. Piero della Francesca's contributions to Italian painting cannot be overlooked either. His meticulous attention to detail and innovative use of perspective continue to inspire artists even centuries later. Likewise, Jacopo de Barbari left his mark on history through his enigmatic works that invite viewers into a world filled with mystery and intrigue. Portraits played an essential role during this era as well – capturing influential figures such as Augustus John, President of the Nation Portrait – immortalizing their legacies for generations to come. Lastly, architectural marvels like St Albans Abbey's Wallingford Screen remind us how craftsmanship reached new heights during this period – blending beauty with functionality seamlessly. As we delve deeper into these diverse aspects of the 15th century, we uncover an extraordinary tapestry woven together by artistic brilliance, historical significance, and cultural milestones that continue to shape our present-day understanding.