16th Collection (page 10)

The common spa of the poor and infirm in Plombiere, France. After the woodcut by Thomas Guinta De Balneis in 1553
955334 The common spa of the poor and infirm in Plombiere, France. After the woodcut by Thomas Guinta De Balneis in 1553. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by

Das Frauenbad, or the Women's Bath, after the 16th century Italian engraving by Nicolas Nelli
955333 Das Frauenbad, or the Women's Bath, after the 16th century Italian engraving by Nicolas Nelli. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

James I on horseback, with a view of London behind. James VI & I, 1566 ? 1625
2968389 James I on horseback, with a view of London behind. James VI & I, 1566 ? 1625. King of Scots as James VI fand King of England and Ireland as James I

Henry Grace a Dieu "Henry Grace of God", aka Great Harry. English carrack or "great ship" of
3058541 Henry Grace a Dieu "Henry Grace of God", aka Great Harry. English carrack or "great ship" of the 16th century

Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542 - 1587, aka Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland. Queen regnant of Scotland
3058516 Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542 - 1587, aka Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland. Queen regnant of Scotland and queen consort of France

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)

Diego de Espinosa y de Arevalo
3253103 Diego de Espinosa y de Arevalo; (add.info.: Diego de Espinosa y de Arevalo, 1502-1572. Spanish cardinal. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

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)

Sancho d'Avila, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473151 Sancho d'Avila, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Sancho d'Avila, 1523 - 1583. Spanish General)

Pablo de Cespedes, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473307 Pablo de Cespedes, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Pablo de Cespedes, 1538 - 1608. Spanish painter, poet, and architect)

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

Diego de Saavedra Fajardo, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473277 Diego de Saavedra Fajardo, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Diego de Saavedra Fajardo, 1584 - 1648)

Geronimo Gomez de la Huerta aka Jeronimo Gomez de la Huerta, Hyeronimo de Guerta or Jeronimo de Huerta
3473265 Geronimo Gomez de la Huerta aka Jeronimo Gomez de la Huerta, Hyeronimo de Guerta or Jeronimo de Huerta, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Diego Mexia Felipez de Guzman y Davila, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub
3473259 Diego Mexia Felipez de Guzman y Davila, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Diego Mexia Felipez de Guzman y Davila, 1580-1655)

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

Krakow or Cracow, Poland (engraving)
3600050 Krakow or Cracow, Poland (engraving); (add.info.: Krakow or Cracow. Poland. Market square and Town Halls of the city in the 16th century. Engraving, 19th century.); PHAS/UIG.

The Miner: In background man is working at rockface, while another wheels trolley out of mine
531505 The Miner: In background man is working at rockface, while another wheels trolley out of mine. By Jost Amman 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

King David making a burnt offering to God in thanks for the deliverance of the Israelites from plague
537679 King David making a burnt offering to God in thanks for the deliverance of the Israelites from plague. 16th century (woodcut from bible); (add.info)

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

Figure in 16th century costume. By Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) French dramatist, historian and archaeologist
544305 Figure in 16th century costume. By Prosper Merimee (1803-1870) French dramatist, historian and archaeologist, 19th century (pen and ink sketch); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Doge of Venice and his counsel. 16th century (manuscript at the Bibliotheque Nationale)
542908 Doge of Venice and his counsel. 16th century (manuscript at the Bibliotheque Nationale); (add.info.: Plate marking the naval victory of Lepanto, 1571)

Dice Maker's Workshop. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut)
529950 Dice Maker's Workshop. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Wire Worker. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut)
529949 Wire Worker. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Clasp Maker's Workshop. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut)
529948 The Clasp Maker's Workshop. By Jost Amman, 16th century (woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Representation of musical instruments (organ and flute), with a chorus that sings alongside
529825 Representation of musical instruments (organ and flute), with a chorus that sings alongside. 16th century (German woodcut); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Children's games: In foreground boys are playing a form of skittles, on right shuttlecock
532680 Children's games: In foreground boys are playing a form of skittles, on right shuttlecock, left background playing at ball with strung rackets

Priory in Saint-Cosme, France, house of French writer Pierre de Ronsard from 1565, engraving
1734614 Priory in Saint-Cosme, France, house of French writer Pierre de Ronsard from 1565, engraving; (add.info.: Priory in Saint-Cosme, France, house of french writer Pierre de Ronsard from 1565)

Book of the Propheties of Nostradamus, 1568 (print)
5944637 Book of the Propheties of Nostradamus, 1568 (print); Maison de Nostradamus, Salon de Provence, France; (add.info)

The plague in Paris at the end of 1544 (engraving)
5944497 The plague in Paris at the end of 1544 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving La plague returned to Paris at the end of the year 1544; the number of victims was a great)

Ignatius of Loyola (engraving)
5944473 Ignatius of Loyola (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Engraving Portrait of Ignatius of Loyola (1491 - 1556)

Hugo de Moncada aka Ugo de Moncada, After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473269 Hugo de Moncada aka Ugo de Moncada, After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Hugo de Moncada aka Ugo de Moncada, c.1476 - 1528)

Cayenne Pepper plant (Capsicum) native to tropical America. Seed pods dried and ground to produce pungent spice
531668 Cayenne Pepper plant (Capsicum) native to tropical America. Seed pods dried and ground to produce pungent spice. 16th century (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Charles II Anjou (engraving)
3600004 Charles II Anjou (engraving); (add.info.: Charles II Anjou (1285-1309). King of Naples (1254-1309). Engraving, 16th century.); PHAS/UIG.

Captain John Smith a captive among the Indians. John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England
2603483 Captain John Smith a captive among the Indians. John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England. English soldier, explorer and author. From The History of Our Country, published 1899.

The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590
2956622 The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590. John White discovers the word Croatoan carved onto a tree upon his return to

French grocer and druggist. 16th century (print)
538128 French grocer and druggist. 16th century (print); (add.info.: In foreground a boy uses pestle and mortar to grind ingredients)

Russian icon of the Transfiguration. 16th century
543544 Russian icon of the Transfiguration. 16th century; (add.info.: Transfiguration of Jesus on the high mountain before Peter, James and John)

Shepherds with their flocks and dogs. Figure on left is holding bagpipes and, as well as crooks for handling the sheep
532670 Shepherds with their flocks and dogs. Figure on left is holding bagpipes and, as well as crooks for handling the sheep, there are woodwind instruments on the ground

From left to right: William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 1520-1598. Statesman, advisor to Queen Elizabeth I
3033738 From left to right: William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 1520-1598. Statesman, advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. Queen Elizabeth I, 1568-1603. Monarch of England and Ireland

St. Thomas of Villanova, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473152 St. Thomas of Villanova, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: St. Thomas of Villanova, 1488 - 1555)

Birthing chair in use. Midwife works underneath the mother's clothing while her assistant supports the mother
527516 Birthing chair in use. Midwife works underneath the mother's clothing while her assistant supports the mother from behind

Montezuma II (1466-1620) last Aztec emperor in his palace, top, judges (center), litigants (bottom)
534529 Montezuma II (1466-1620) last Aztec emperor in his palace, top, judges (center), litigants (bottom). Early 16th century (drawing); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Society of Surgeons and Bathers, after a Swiss painting on glass from 1524
955335 Society of Surgeons and Bathers, after a Swiss painting on glass from 1524. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Iron shield presented to Don John of Austria by Pope Pius V for his services to Christendom after the victory at
5242576 Iron shield presented to Don John of Austria by Pope Pius V for his services to Christendom after the victory at Lepanto, 1571

Chloa representation of the Hindu god Shiva (Siva) in the dance of creation (Indian). 16th century (bronze sculpture)
535705 Chloa representation of the Hindu god Shiva (Siva) in the dance of creation (Indian). 16th century (bronze sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Four Witches, 1497 (engraving)
1703632 The Four Witches, 1497 (engraving) by Durer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); (add.info.: by Albrecht Durer).

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In the 16th century, a world of wonder and change unfolded before our eyes. From the delicate strokes of Durer's praying hands to Anne Boleyn's captivating presence, this era was filled with remarkable moments that shaped history. As we gaze upon Durer's artistry, his portrayal of praying hands reminds us of the deep spirituality that permeated society during this time. The religious fervor was not limited to Europe alone; in distant lands like Mexico, Alonso de Santa Cruz meticulously crafted a map of Tenochtitlan, showcasing the rich cultural tapestry that existed beyond borders. Amidst political intrigue and power struggles, figures like Anne Boleyn emerged as influential icons. Her enigmatic allure captivated hearts and minds alike, leaving an indelible mark on Tudor England. Meanwhile, SANTI di TITO immortalized Niccolo through his portrait - a testament to the importance placed on individuality and self-expression. The Mary Rose stands as a symbol of maritime exploration during this period. This majestic ship sailed across uncharted waters with brave souls aboard who sought new horizons and discoveries yet unknown. And while ships ventured into uncharted territories, James Clark depicted the harrowing Bombardment of Hartlepools - reminding us of the harsh realities faced by communities caught in conflicts. Artistic expression flourished in various forms: from Guido Reni's masterpiece depicting The Assumption of the Virgin Mary to Durer's Young Hare capturing nature's beauty with astounding precision. These works remind us that creativity knows no bounds and can transcend time itself. Beyond art lies Elizabethan London - a bustling city teeming with life and energy. It was here where Shakespeare penned timeless plays that continue to resonate today. In addition to literature came sport; boxing rules were established in 1743, laying down foundations for one-on-one combat within defined boundaries. The 16th century encapsulated an age marked by exploration, religious fervor, artistic brilliance, and societal transformation.