Fifteenth Collection (page 17)

Bernal Diaz del Castillo (1496-1584). Spanish soldier and ch
DIAZ DEL CASTILLO, Bernal (Medina del Campo, Spain, c.1496-Guatemala, 1584). Spanish soldier and chronicler

15th Earl of Devon
WILLIAM REGINALD COURTENAY, fifteenth earl of DEVON, statesman associated with the the Poor Law Board. Date: 1807 - 1888

French Lady 1480
A well-dressed lady of the late fifteenth century Date: circa 1480

Dieppe, fifteenth-century castle, France
" A picturesque object with its group of quaint cone-headed towers and its drawbridge spanning a chasm which runs down to the sea. Within these walls Henry IV

Louis XV - King of France
Louis XV (17101774) - King of France (and of Navarre) from 1715 until his death. Date: circa 1770

15th Earl of Suffolk
JOHN HOWARD (1739 - 1820), fifteenth earl of Suffolk and 8th Earl of Berkshire, depicted in his peers robes Date: 1806

Saint Michael Dragon ca 1405 Tempera wood gold ground
Artokoloro

Madonna Child Angels 1515 Oil wood 29 3 / 8 x 22 5 / 8
Artokoloro

Black Man Three-quarter Profile 1522 Engraving
Artokoloro

St Jerome Wilderness mid-16th century Woodcut
Artokoloro

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Presentation of Prizes to the Queens (Westminster) Rifle Volunteers in Westminster Hall on Saturday Last by Countess Grosvenor: the Countess Presenting the Champion Bugle to the Fifteenth Company

Construction of a galley with the prow and the stern, fifteenth demonstration, plate 16
XIR661370 Construction of a galley with the prow and the stern, fifteenth demonstration, plate 16, illustration from Demonstrations de toutes les pieces de bois

Fifteenth Century Sailing Ship, c. 1880 (litho)
KW441355 Fifteenth Century Sailing Ship, c.1880 (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The 15th century room, Musee des Monuments Francais, Paris, illustration from Vues
XIR382611 The 15th century room, Musee des Monuments Francais, Paris, illustration from Vues pittoresques et perspectives des salles du Musee des Monuments Francais et des principaux ouvrages

French mistress of king Henri II of France: Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566)
KW3085227 French mistress of king Henri II of France: Diane de Poitiers (1499-1566) by Mercier, Philippe (1689-1760) (after); (add.info.: Diane de Poitiers; 1499-1566)

Tudor Exhibition. The display, ranging. from the close of the fifteenth century to the extinction of the Tudor line at the beginning of the seventeenth century

Military Costume of the Fifteenth Century

St. Jerome with the lion, 1436 (tempera on panel) (detail of 741548)
XAL779742 St. Jerome with the lion, 1436 (tempera on panel) (detail of 741548) by Master of the Osservanza, (fl.c.1436); Pinacoteca Nazionale, Siena

Portrait of James Buchanan (1791-1868) (litho) (see 254653 for detail)
KW254652 Portrait of James Buchanan (1791-1868) (litho) (see 254653 for detail) by Chappel, Alonzo (1828-87) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Manasseh (697-642 BC) Amon (642-640 BC) and Josiah (640-609 BC) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR191348 Manasseh (697-642 BC) Amon (642-640 BC) and Josiah (640-609 BC) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Dutch School, (16th century); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rennes, France; (add.info.: 14th)

Big Clock Tower Evreux from Voyages Pittoresques et Romantiques dans l Ancienne France
XOS1766168 Big Clock Tower Evreux from Voyages Pittoresques et Romantiques dans l Ancienne France: Normandie, 1824 (lithograph) by Bonington

James Buchanan, from The History of the United States, Vol. II, by Charles Mackay
BAL124920 James Buchanan, from The History of the United States, Vol. II, by Charles Mackay (engraving) by American School

Reading monks at a derelict church, Jan van de Velde II, 1616

Resting farmers along a road in a village, print maker: Jan van de Velde II, 1639 - 1641

Market square, baroque town hall, the smallest cathedral in Germany, St. Martins Cathedral, 15th century, Rottenburg on the Neckar River, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Juan de Mena (1411, Cordoba - 1456, Torrelaguna) one of the most significant Spanish poets of the fifteenth century. His works show the influence of Renaissance humanism

Female dancer and musicians, tomb of Nakht at Luxor (Thebes) c1420 BC

The Raising of Lazarus Jesus raised Lazarus, brother of Martha and Mary (left), from the tomb after four days. Scene set in family side chapel

Stone sculpture of Tlazolteotl at the British Museum. Huastec, Postclassical, AD 900-1521 From Mexico. Tlazolteotl, an earth goddess also associated with filth and carnal sin

Northern Italy, late fifteenth century. Christ supported by Mary with two angels St. Jerome and St. Mark above. Bas relief

Print of celebration on 19th May 1970 of the Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution of the United States, enacted 30 March 1870

Illustration of an ox-powered paddle-wheel boat. Fifteenth century manuscript based on a description in 4th century anonymous Roman military treatise on war machines De Rebus Bellicis

Relief showing members of Queen Hatshepsuts trading expedition to the mysterious Land of Punt from this pharaohs elegant mortuary temple at Deir El-Bahri

A Jongleur playing a Vielle. Engraving after a fifteenth century French manuscript

Man playing a portable organ while his wife operates the bellows. After an engraving by Israel van Mecken, German, late fifteenth century

Military Costume of the Fifteenth Century

Tudor Exhibition. The display, ranging. from the close of the fifteenth century to the extinction of the Tudor line at the beginning of the seventeenth century

Dancing in feudal times 15th Century

Boat tilting in medieval times
Boat tilting contest in medieval times 15th Century

Interior of a school
Students sit in rows as they listen intently to their teacher, in this medieval school scene. 15th Century

A miracle play
Crowds gather to watch a miracle play in medieval Britain. 15th Century

James Buchanan, President of the United States
James Buchanan (1791-1868), 15th President of the United States (1857-1861). Date: 1850s

James Buchanan: Democratic candidate for fifteenth President of the United States. Date c1856

James Buchanan
Portrait of James Buchanan. Democratic Candidate for Fifteenth President of the United States

Body anatomy

Pleasure and pain

Francesco Sforza, military leader
Franscsco Sforza, military leader. Historical artwork of a rider on a rearing horse by the Italian artist, engineer and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519)

Leonardo da Vinci artwork. Judass head artwork by the Italian artist, sculptor, architect, musician, engineer and scientist Leonardo da Vinci (1452- 1519)

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In the fifteenth century, a time of great change and turmoil, the Bishop of Tournai was depicted receiving the tithe of beer in Tournai. This engraving captures a unique aspect of medieval life, highlighting the importance of brewing and its connection to religious practices. Meanwhile, as Europe grappled with social upheaval and political unrest, artists like Albrecht Dürer portrayed the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. These ominous figures symbolized death, war, famine, and pestilence - reminders that no era is without its challenges. Amidst this backdrop, "Fysshynge Wyth an Angle" emerged as a popular pastime for leisurely pursuits. People sought solace in nature's tranquility while angling by riverside or lakeside; finding respite from their daily struggles. Yet not all was calm during this period. The specter of impending doom loomed large in depictions such as "The End of the World and the Last Judgement. " An earthquake ravaged cities while souls awaited divine judgment - a reminder to live virtuously in preparation for eternity. Jan Hus stood out amidst these tumultuous times. A Czech priest and reformer who challenged church corruption and advocated for vernacular translations of scripture. His courage inspired many but ultimately led to his martyrdom at stake – forever etched into history through John Foxe's book on martyrs. Beyond Europe's borders lay wonders waiting to be discovered. In ancient Egypt's Deir el-Bahari temple complex known as "The Land of Punt, " traders embarked on expeditions seeking exotic goods from distant lands – testament to humanity's enduring curiosity about other cultures. Artistic expression thrived too during this era with painters like Pedro Sanchez leaving their mark on Seville’s art scene. Their works captured moments frozen in time; offering glimpses into society’s values and aspirations during those years gone by.