16th Century Collection (page 7)

Peacock, Historiae Animalium, 16th Century Gesner believes that the peacock was domesticated in very ancient times, noting that the Greeks imported them from barbarian tribes

Scotland, Highland, Tarbat, Ballone Castle

Cruise ship behind Torre de Belem (Belem Tower) (Tower of St. Vincent), UNESCO World Heritage Site, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal, Europe

High-angle view of Praetorian Fountain (Fontana Pretoria) and San Giuseppe dei Padri Teatini church, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Unesco world heritage sight Drottningholm Palace, Stockholm, Sweden
Drottningholm Palace, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Stockholm, Sweden, Scandinavia, Europe

The Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) and Amrit Sarovar (Pool of Nectar) (Lake of Nectar), illuminated at dusk, Amritsar, Punjab, India, Asia

Hoorn - The Netherlands - Hoofdtoren Tower
Hoorn is a town and a former Dutch East India Company base in the Dutch province of North Holland. It lies on the IJsselmeer, a lake north of Amsterdam

Dunguaire Castle at Night, Kinvarra, Co. Galway, Ireland

Italy, Sicily, Palermo, Chiesa del Gesu; Casa Professa; Interior detail

Hindringham Hall Reflecting in Moat at Twilight, Norfolk, England

Evening Light on Hindringham Hall, Norfolk, England

The remains of Agios Mamas Church, a 16th-century Gothic church in Agios Sozomenos, a deserted village, in the Nicosia District, Cyprus

Hindringham Hall Reflecting in Moat, Norfolk, England

Hindringham Hall, Norfolk, England

San Ildefonso cathedral, 1560, Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

Humayuns tomb, 1570, Delhi, India

Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh, India

Isa Khan Niazi Tomb, 1548, Delhi, India

The 16th century, Royal Exchange building, London, England

Sweden, Southern Sweden, Ystad, traditional half-timbered building, Per Helsas Gard, 16th century

Assumption Cathedral (1559-1585), Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius, Sergiyev Posad, Moscow region, Russia

Church of the Nativity of Our Lady from Periodiki (1531), Museum of wooden architecture Vitoslavlicy, Veliky Novgorod, Novgorod region, Russia

Russia, The Golden Ring, Suzdal, The Kremlin, Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin - 16th century

Romania, Bucovina Region, Bucovina Monasteries, Sucevita, Sucevita Monastery, 16th century, exterior

Museum of Arms, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Merinid Tombs, Fez, Morocco, North Africa

Detail of Fountain of Neptune (1557), Messina, Sicily, Italy

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

Bell tower (16th century), monastery, Ninotsminda, Samtskhe-Javakheti, Georgia

Bulgaria, Central Mountains, Troyan, Troyan Monastery, third-largest monastery in Bulgaria, 16th century, with murals painted by Zahari Zograf, exterior

The Church of the Divine Saviour, Alvor, Eastern Algarve, Algarve, Portugal, Europe

Church of the Transfiguration (1598), Bolshie Vyazemy, Moscow region, Russia

Stone carved chariot, Vittala Temple (16th century), Hampi, Karnataka, India

Ekambareswarar Temple (16th century), Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

Greece, Crete, Iraklio Province-Iraklio, Old Harbor-Koules Venetian Fortress (16th century)

Belem Tower, Belem, Lisbon, Portugal

St. James cathedral (1431-1536), Sibenik, Sibenik-Knin county, Croatia

Netherlands, North Holland, Hoorn. 16th century Oosterpoort on the Draafsingel canal, the last remaining city gate of Hoorn

Palais El Badi, Marrakech, Morocco

San Jeronimo el Real Roman Catholic Church, Madrid, Comunidad de Madrid, Spain

Chiesa di San Biagio church, Montepulciano, Val d Orcia, Tuscany, Italy, Europe

Palazzo Reale or Royal Palace, Turin, Piedmont, Italy

Panoramic night view of the Casa degli Omenoni historic palace dated 16th century, Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Front facade of Cathedrale Saint-Gatien cathedral, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, Centre, France

Front facade and bellowers of Cathedrale Saint-Gatien cathedral, Tours, Indre-et-Loire, Centre, 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.