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16th Century Collection (page 20)

Step back in time to the 16th century, a period of exploration and cultural richness

Background image16th Century Collection: Siege of Siena, 1554-1555, during the Fifth Hapsburg-Valois War, 1551 - 1559

Siege of Siena, 1554-1555, during the Fifth Hapsburg-Valois War, 1551 - 1559

Background image16th Century Collection: The forces of Cosimo I de Medici defeat the Ottomans and French at Piombino, Italy in 1555

The forces of Cosimo I de Medici defeat the Ottomans and French at Piombino, Italy in 1555

Background image16th Century Collection: Francisco de Melo, 1597 - 1651. Portuguese born nobleman and general who became interim governor

Francisco de Melo, 1597 - 1651. Portuguese born nobleman and general who became interim governor of the Southern Netherlands

Background image16th Century Collection: Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, 1584 - 1647, with his wife Amalia of Solms-Braunfels, 1602 - 1675

Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange, 1584 - 1647, with his wife Amalia of Solms-Braunfels, 1602 - 1675

Background image16th Century Collection: Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, 1561 - 1626. English philosopher and statesman

Francis Bacon, 1st Viscount St Alban, 1561 - 1626. English philosopher and statesman

Background image16th Century Collection: Baldassare Castiglione, 1478 - 1529. Count of Casatico. Italian courtier, diplomat

Baldassare Castiglione, 1478 - 1529. Count of Casatico. Italian courtier, diplomat, soldier and a prominent Renaissance author

Background image16th Century Collection: Gerardus Mercator, 1512 - 1594. 16th-century geographer, cosmographer and cartographer

Gerardus Mercator, 1512 - 1594. 16th-century geographer, cosmographer and cartographer

Background image16th Century Collection: Sir Anthony Denny, Lord Denny, 1501 - 1549. Confidant of King Henry VIII of England

Sir Anthony Denny, Lord Denny, 1501 - 1549. Confidant of King Henry VIII of England

Background image16th Century Collection: Christian IV, 1577 - 1648. King of Denmark and Norway and duke of Holstein and Schleswig

Christian IV, 1577 - 1648. King of Denmark and Norway and duke of Holstein and Schleswig

Background image16th Century Collection: A 16th century gambling school. Professional card sharks with marked packs

A 16th century gambling school. Professional card sharks with marked packs and loaded dice took advantage of simple people

Background image16th Century Collection: Villagers in the 16th century paying their annual tithes in money or kind to the parish priest

Villagers in the 16th century paying their annual tithes in money or kind to the parish priest. These dues caused a bitter conflict between clergy and laity

Background image16th Century Collection: Pope Pius IV, 1499 - 1565. Born Giovanni Angelo Medici

Pope Pius IV, 1499 - 1565. Born Giovanni Angelo Medici

Background image16th Century Collection: Maximilian Sforza, 1493 - 1530. Duke of Milan

Maximilian Sforza, 1493 - 1530. Duke of Milan

Background image16th Century Collection: La reina Isabel la Catolica. Queen Isabella the Catholic, 1451-1504. Unknown artist

La reina Isabel la Catolica. Queen Isabella the Catholic, 1451-1504. Unknown artist. On display in the Museo Nacional del Prado Madrid, Spain

Background image16th Century Collection: Magdalena Moons, 1541-1613. Heroine of the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule

Magdalena Moons, 1541-1613. Heroine of the Dutch Revolt against Spanish rule. She promised to marry Francisco de Valdez, the Spanish commander, if he would delay his attack on Leiden

Background image16th Century Collection: Christopher Columbus lands in the New World, actually somewhere in the Bahamas

Christopher Columbus lands in the New World, actually somewhere in the Bahamas, perhaps Watling island. Here he is greeted with gifts by the islanders, while his men erect a Christian cross

Background image16th Century Collection: Isaak Volmar, Baron von Rieden, 1582 - 1662. Austrian politician

Isaak Volmar, Baron von Rieden, 1582 - 1662. Austrian politician. A negotiator at the Westphalia Peace Congress

Background image16th Century Collection: Nicholas Lanier, or Laniere, 1588 - 1666. English composer and musician

Nicholas Lanier, or Laniere, 1588 - 1666. English composer and musician. He held the title of Master of the Kings Music in the court of Charles I

Background image16th Century Collection: Philip III of Spain, 1578 - 1621. King of Spain and Portugal

Philip III of Spain, 1578 - 1621. King of Spain and Portugal

Background image16th Century Collection: Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Baron Seymour of Hache aka The Protector, c. 1500 - 1552

Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Baron Seymour of Hache aka The Protector, c. 1500 - 1552
Edward Seymour, 1st Duke of Somerset, Baron Seymour of Hache aka The Protector, c.1500 - 1552. Lord Protector of England during the Tudor period

Background image16th Century Collection: Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Surrey, Earl Marshal, 1473 - 1554

Thomas Howard, 3rd Duke of Norfolk, Earl of Surrey, Earl Marshal, 1473 - 1554. Tudor politician who held high office under Henry VIII. After a work by Hans Holbein the Younger

Background image16th Century Collection: Arthur Jackson, 1593 - 1666. English Presbyterian clergyman

Arthur Jackson, 1593 - 1666. English Presbyterian clergyman

Background image16th Century Collection: William Oughtred, 1574 - 1660. English mathematician

William Oughtred, 1574 - 1660. English mathematician

Background image16th Century Collection: Sir Henry Hobart, 1560 - 1625. English politician. Member of Parliament

Sir Henry Hobart, 1560 - 1625. English politician. Member of Parliament. Chief Justice of the Court of Common Pleas

Background image16th Century Collection: Wenceslas Cobergher also known as Wenzel Coebergher, 1560-1634. Flemish architect, artist, engineer

Wenceslas Cobergher also known as Wenzel Coebergher, 1560-1634. Flemish architect, artist, engineer

Background image16th Century Collection: Arthur Lake, 1569 - 1626. Bishop of Bath and Wells and a translator of the King James Version of

Arthur Lake, 1569 - 1626. Bishop of Bath and Wells and a translator of the King James Version of The Bible

Background image16th Century Collection: Sir Philip Sidney, 1554 to 1586. Elizabethan poet, soldier and courtier

Sir Philip Sidney, 1554 to 1586. Elizabethan poet, soldier and courtier

Background image16th Century Collection: Peter Oliver, 1594 - 1648. English miniaturist

Peter Oliver, 1594 - 1648. English miniaturist

Background image16th Century Collection: Isabella Clara Eugenia, 1566 - 1633. Daughter of Philip II of Spain and Elisabeth of Valois

Isabella Clara Eugenia, 1566 - 1633. Daughter of Philip II of Spain and Elisabeth of Valois. With her husband Albert VII, Archduke of Austria she was sovereign of the Spanish Netherlands

Background image16th Century Collection: King Henry VIII of England in old age. After an engraving by Cornelis Massijs

King Henry VIII of England in old age. After an engraving by Cornelis Massijs. King Henry VIII of England, 1491 - 1547

Background image16th Century Collection: Charles V, 1500-1558. Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Carlos V. King of Spain as Charles I

Charles V, 1500-1558. Emperor of the Holy Roman Empire. Carlos V. King of Spain as Charles I. Carlos I. After a painting in the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background image16th Century Collection: Elias Allen, 1588 - 1653. English maker of scientific instruments. After a 17th century engraving

Elias Allen, 1588 - 1653. English maker of scientific instruments. After a 17th century engraving

Background image16th Century Collection: King Henry VIII of England, 1491 - 1547. Engraving after a painting by Hans Holbein

King Henry VIII of England, 1491 - 1547. Engraving after a painting by Hans Holbein. Later colourisation

Background image16th Century Collection: Adriaan Pauw, 1585 - 1653. Grand Pensionary of Holland. The Grand Pensionary was the top Dutch

Adriaan Pauw, 1585 - 1653. Grand Pensionary of Holland. The Grand Pensionary was the top Dutch official during the Dutch Republic

Background image16th Century Collection: Richard Stock, 1569 - 1626. English clergyman

Richard Stock, 1569 - 1626. English clergyman

Background image16th Century Collection: John Fisher, 1469 - 1535. English Catholic bishop and theologian

John Fisher, 1469 - 1535. English Catholic bishop and theologian. After a late 17th century engraving by Gerald Valck based on a work by Adriaen van der Werff

Background image16th Century Collection: People dying from illness, including the plague, during the Spanish siege of the city of Leiden

People dying from illness, including the plague, during the Spanish siege of the city of Leiden during the 80 Years War. After a 17th century work by Willem de Haen

Background image16th Century Collection: Suleiman I, known as Suleiman the Magnificent, 1494-1566, 10th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

Suleiman I, known as Suleiman the Magnificent, 1494-1566, 10th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

Background image16th Century Collection: Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, 1466 - 1536, aka Erasmus of Rotterdam. Dutch Renaissance humanist

Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, 1466 - 1536, aka Erasmus of Rotterdam. Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest & theologian

Background image16th Century Collection: Defeat of the Spanish fleet and the fall of Cadiz, on July 1

Defeat of the Spanish fleet and the fall of Cadiz, on July 1, 1596 by an Anglo-Dutch fleet during the Anglo-Spanish War

Background image16th Century Collection: Thomas Howard, 2nd Earl of Arundel, 1585 - 1646. Patron of the arts and art collector

Thomas Howard, 2nd Earl of Arundel, 1585 - 1646. Patron of the arts and art collector

Background image16th Century Collection: Portrait of King Philip II of Spain on horseback. King Philip II, Rey Felipe II, 1527 - 1598

Portrait of King Philip II of Spain on horseback. King Philip II, Rey Felipe II, 1527 - 1598. After a 16th century print

Background image16th Century Collection: Amerigo Vespucci 1454 - 1512, aka Americus Vespucius Italian explorer and cartographer

Amerigo Vespucci 1454 - 1512, aka Americus Vespucius Italian explorer and cartographer. The continent of America is named after him

Background image16th Century Collection: Ferdinand I or Fernando I, 1503 -1564. Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Royal Hungary, Croatia

Ferdinand I or Fernando I, 1503 -1564. Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Royal Hungary, Croatia

Background image16th Century Collection: A Florentine printing house in the 16th century. After a 16th century engraving

A Florentine printing house in the 16th century. After a 16th century engraving

Background image16th Century Collection: Charles V arrives at the monastery of Yuste, Caceres, Extremadura, Spain, 1556

Charles V arrives at the monastery of Yuste, Caceres, Extremadura, Spain, 1556. Charles V, 1500 - 1558. Holy Roman Emperor, ruler of the Habsburg Empire

Background image16th Century Collection: Albrecht Durer painting the portrait of the emperor Maximilian I. Albrecht Durer, 1471 -1528

Albrecht Durer painting the portrait of the emperor Maximilian I. Albrecht Durer, 1471 -1528. Painter, printmaker, and theorist of the German Renaissance. Maximilian I, 1459 - 1519

Background image16th Century Collection: Andre du Laurens, 1558 - 1609. French doctor of medicine. Physician to Henry IV

Andre du Laurens, 1558 - 1609. French doctor of medicine. Physician to Henry IV, King of Navarre and King of France



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Step back in time to the 16th century, a period of exploration and cultural richness. Jacopo de Barbari's intricate Map of Venice in 1500 transports us to the enchanting canals and vibrant streets of this Italian city-state. As we journey further east, we find ourselves in Amritsar, Punjab, India, where the majestic Golden Temple stands tall amidst the serene Amrit Sagar lake. Leonardo da Vinci's detailed Skull Anatomy reminds us of the scientific advancements made during this era. Across Europe, Trinity College's Long Room beckons with its shelves lined with centuries-old books, offering a glimpse into intellectual pursuits of scholars from Dublin. Meanwhile, on another continent, Mexico proudly displays its flag against the backdrop of Plaza de la Constitución (Zócalo), with the magnificent Metropolitan Cathedral towering above. The Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) reappears on our journey as we explore Asia's rich heritage. Its golden splendor shines brightly in Amritsar once again. Pieter Bruegel the Elder takes us to a snowy landscape through his masterpiece "Hunters in the Snow, " capturing both nature's beauty and human activity during winter. German engraving from 1594 showcases surveyors diligently working on land and sea – a testament to expanding knowledge and cartography during this time. Abraham Ortelius' map reveals an Ottoman Empire at its height in 1570 while Dürer’s world map from 1515 provides insight into how people perceived geography centuries ago. Finally, Da Vinci surprises us yet again with his crossbow design – an example of his multifaceted genius that spanned artistry and engineering alike.