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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

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Aldus Pius Manutius

Aldus Pius Manutius
3252932 Aldus Pius Manutius by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Aldus Pius Manutius, 1449 -1515. Italian humanist who became a printer)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Elizabeth of York, 1466 - 1503. Queen consort of England from 1486 until her death

Elizabeth of York, 1466 - 1503. Queen consort of England from 1486 until her death, as the wife of Henry VII
3039821 Elizabeth of York, 1466 - 1503. Queen consort of England from 1486 until her death, as the wife of Henry VII. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825 by English School

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Louis XI of France

Louis XI of France
3783211 Louis XI of France; (add.info.: Louis XI of France called the Prudent and the Spider King. King of France between 1461-1483. 1423-1483. Engraving by A)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Jacques Cœur

Jacques Cœur
3783206 Jacques Cœur; (add.info.: Jacques Cœur. French merchant, one of the founders of the trade between France and the Levant. C. 1395-1456. Engraving by Mme de Ethiou)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Seal of Robert III, aka Earl of Carrick, 1337 - 1406. King of Scots

Seal of Robert III, aka Earl of Carrick, 1337 - 1406. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of
1219720 Seal of Robert III, aka Earl of Carrick, 1337 - 1406. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland, published 1797

Background imageFifteenth Collection: James IV, King of Scots, 1473 - 1513. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious

James IV, King of Scots, 1473 - 1513. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland
1219706 James IV, King of Scots, 1473 - 1513. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland, published 1797. by English School, (18th century); Private Collection

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Margaret of Denmark with St. Canute, patron of Denmark, behind her holding a banner showing

Margaret of Denmark with St. Canute, patron of Denmark, behind her holding a banner showing the cross of the crusades
1219697 Margaret of Denmark with St. Canute, patron of Denmark, behind her holding a banner showing the cross of the crusades. Margaret of Denmark, 1456 - 1486, aka Margaret of Norway

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Giovanni Pico della Mirandol, 1463 - 1494

Giovanni Pico della Mirandol, 1463 - 1494
3116358 Giovanni Pico della Mirandol, 1463 - 1494. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian Renaissance nobleman and philosopher)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Laonikos Chalkokondyles, c. 1430 - c. 1470

Laonikos Chalkokondyles, c. 1430 - c. 1470
3116355 Laonikos Chalkokondyles, c.1430 - c. 1470. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Byzantine Greek historian from Athens)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Guillaume Bude, 1467 - 1540

Guillaume Bude, 1467 - 1540
3116350 Guillaume Bude, 1467 - 1540. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French scholar. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Peter Martyr Vermigli, 1499 - 1562

Peter Martyr Vermigli, 1499 - 1562
3116325 Peter Martyr Vermigli, 1499 - 1562. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian-born Reformed theologian. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Philip Melanchthon, 1497 - 1560, born Philipp Schwartzerdt

Philip Melanchthon, 1497 - 1560, born Philipp Schwartzerdt
3116323 Philip Melanchthon, 1497 - 1560, born Philipp Schwartzerdt. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German author, humanist reformer, theologian and educator)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Jan Hus, c. 1372 -1415, aka John Hus or John Huss

Jan Hus, c. 1372 -1415, aka John Hus or John Huss
3116319 Jan Hus, c.1372 -1415, aka John Hus or John Huss. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Czech priest, philosopher)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: John Fisher, c. 1469 - 1535. English Catholic bishop and theologian

John Fisher, c. 1469 - 1535. English Catholic bishop and theologian
3116250 John Fisher, c.1469 - 1535. English Catholic bishop and theologian. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Anne de Beaujeu

Anne de Beaujeu
3783217 Anne de Beaujeu; (add.info.: Anne of France or Anne de Beaujeu. Sister of King Charles VIII of France, for whom she acted as regent during his minority (1483-1491). 1461-1522

Background imageFifteenth Collection: James III of Scotland, 1451 - 1488, on his knees praying with his son the future James IV of

James III of Scotland, 1451 - 1488, on his knees praying with his son the future James IV of Scotland, 1473 - 1513
1219696 James III of Scotland, 1451 - 1488, on his knees praying with his son the future James IV of Scotland, 1473 - 1513, behind him. St. Andrew is shown placing a crown on the head of James III

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Isabella Stewart, aka Isabel Stewart and Isabel of Scotland, 1426 - 1494

Isabella Stewart, aka Isabel Stewart and Isabel of Scotland, 1426 - 1494. Scottish princess and, by marriage
1219691 Isabella Stewart, aka Isabel Stewart and Isabel of Scotland, 1426 - 1494. Scottish princess and, by marriage, the Duchess of Brittany

Background imageFifteenth Collection: John Alcock, c. 1430 -1500. English churchman, bishop of Ely

John Alcock, c. 1430 -1500. English churchman, bishop of Ely
3116288 John Alcock, c. 1430 -1500. English churchman, bishop of Ely. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Myles Coverdale or Miles Coverdale, 1488 - 1569

Myles Coverdale or Miles Coverdale, 1488 - 1569
3116328 Myles Coverdale or Miles Coverdale, 1488 - 1569. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English ecclesiastical reformer, Bible translator)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Stephen Gardiner, c. 1483 - 1555. English bishop, politician

Stephen Gardiner, c. 1483 - 1555. English bishop, politician and Lord Chancellor during the English Reformation period
3039867 Stephen Gardiner, c. 1483 - 1555. English bishop, politician and Lord Chancellor during the English Reformation period. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825

Background imageFifteenth Collection: A sallet, aka salade or schaller war helmet, A. D. 1450, from The British Army: Its Origins

A sallet, aka salade or schaller war helmet, A. D. 1450, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment
619316 A sallet, aka salade or schaller war helmet, A.D. 1450, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Le Cardinal d'Amboise

Le Cardinal d'Amboise
3783216 Le Cardinal d'Amboise; (add.info.: Georges d'Amboise. French Roman Catholic cardinal and minister of state. 1460-1510. Engraving by C. V)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Christopher Columbus letter, 1493 (print)

Christopher Columbus letter, 1493 (print)
3780945 Christopher Columbus letter, 1493 (print); (add.info.: Christopher Columbus. Copy of a painting of 1555 after a lost original. CC Spanish explorer 1451 - 20 May 1506. From Prof. Dr)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Seal of Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany, c. 1340 - 1420. Member of the Scottish royal house, regent

Seal of Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany, c. 1340 - 1420. Member of the Scottish royal house, regent
1219719 Seal of Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany, c. 1340 - 1420. Member of the Scottish royal house, regent, Governor of Scotland, Duke of Albany, Earl of Fife & Menteith

Background imageFifteenth Collection: James VI and I, 1566 -1625. King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England

James VI and I, 1566 -1625. King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England
1219710 James VI and I, 1566 -1625. King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England and Ireland as James I from 24 March 1603-1625

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Margaret of Denmark, 1456 - 1486, aka Margaret of Norway. Queen of Scotland from 1469 to 1486 as

Margaret of Denmark, 1456 - 1486, aka Margaret of Norway. Queen of Scotland from 1469 to 1486 as the wife of King James
1219705 Margaret of Denmark, 1456 - 1486, aka Margaret of Norway. Queen of Scotland from 1469 to 1486 as the wife of King James III

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Pope Alexander VI, 1431 - 1503, born Roderic Borgia. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary

Pope Alexander VI, 1431 - 1503, born Roderic Borgia. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825
3039860 Pope Alexander VI, 1431 - 1503, born Roderic Borgia. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Dorothy Wadham, nee Petre, c. 1534/1535 - 1618

Dorothy Wadham, nee Petre, c. 1534/1535 - 1618
3116270 Dorothy Wadham, nee Petre, c.1534/1535 - 1618. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wiife of Nicholas Wadham (1531-1609)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Theodorus Gaza or Theodore Gazis, c. 1398 - 1475. Greek humanist, and translator of Aristotle

Theodorus Gaza or Theodore Gazis, c. 1398 - 1475. Greek humanist, and translator of Aristotle
3116356 Theodorus Gaza or Theodore Gazis, c.1398 - 1475. Greek humanist, and translator of Aristotle. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Martin Bucer, 1491 - 1551. German Protestant reformer

Martin Bucer, 1491 - 1551. German Protestant reformer
3116327 Martin Bucer, 1491 - 1551. German Protestant reformer. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Christopher Columbus letter, 1493 (print)

Christopher Columbus letter, 1493 (print)
3780952 Christopher Columbus letter, 1493 (print); (add.info.: Christopher Columbus letter. Written 14 February 1493 on the caravel (ship) Nina'

Background imageFifteenth Collection: La Reine de Navarre

La Reine de Navarre
3783221 La Reine de Navarre; (add.info.: Margaret of Navarre (French: Marguerite de Navarre). Queen consort of King Henry II of Navarre. 1492-1549

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Anne de Bretagne

Anne de Bretagne
3783219 Anne de Bretagne; (add.info.: Anne of Brittany (French: Anne de Bretagne), Duchess of Brittany. Breton ruler, who was to become queen to two successive French kings. 1477-1514

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Louis XII of France

Louis XII of France
3783218 Louis XII of France; (add.info.: Louis XII, called the Father of the People (French: Le Pere du Peuple). King of France (1498- 1515). 1462-1515

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Christopher Columbus letter, 1493 (print)

Christopher Columbus letter, 1493 (print)
3787646 Christopher Columbus letter, 1493 (print); (add.info.: Christopher Columbus letter. Written 14 February 1493 on the caravel Nina')

Background imageFifteenth Collection: King James II of Scotland, 1430-1460. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of

King James II of Scotland, 1430-1460. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of
1219708 King James II of Scotland, 1430-1460. King of Scots. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland, published 1797

Background imageFifteenth Collection: James II, King of Scots, 1430 - 1460. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious

James II, King of Scots, 1430 - 1460. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland
1219704 James II, King of Scots, 1430 - 1460. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland, published 1797. by English School, (18th century); Private Collection

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Catherine of Aragon, 1485 - 1536. Queen of England as the first wife of King Henry VIII

Catherine of Aragon, 1485 - 1536. Queen of England as the first wife of King Henry VIII
3039822 Catherine of Aragon, 1485 - 1536. Queen of England as the first wife of King Henry VIII. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825

Background imageFifteenth Collection: The wife of King Edward III, queen Philippa of Hainault, intercedes before her husband to ask that

The wife of King Edward III, queen Philippa of Hainault, intercedes before her husband to ask that the lives of
3033753 The wife of King Edward III, queen Philippa of Hainault, intercedes before her husband to ask that the lives of the seven Burghers of Calais be spared (print) by English School

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Portrait of Antonio Allegri da Correggio

Portrait of Antonio Allegri da Correggio
3252980 Portrait of Antonio Allegri da Correggio by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Antonio Allegri da Correggio, 1489 -1534, aka Correggio)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Bassinet with screw fastening for the ventail, said to have belonged to Guy, Earl of Warwick, c

Bassinet with screw fastening for the ventail, said to have belonged to Guy, Earl of Warwick, c
619314 Bassinet with screw fastening for the ventail, said to have belonged to Guy, Earl of Warwick, c.1460, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Knight's Sword with double edged blade, spirally twisted crosspiece and forefinger

Knight's Sword with double edged blade, spirally twisted crosspiece and forefinger and thumb guard, dated A. D
619306 Knight's Sword with double edged blade, spirally twisted crosspiece and forefinger and thumb guard, dated A.D. 1455, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment

Background imageFifteenth Collection: George of Trebizond, 1395-1472 /1473

George of Trebizond, 1395-1472 /1473
3116348 George of Trebizond, 1395-1472 /1473. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Greek philosopher, scholar and humanist)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: William Waynflete born William Patten, c. 1398 - 1486

William Waynflete born William Patten, c. 1398 - 1486
3116287 William Waynflete born William Patten, c. 1398 - 1486. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Provost of Eton, Bishop of Winchester)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Artur de Richemont

Artur de Richemont
3783205 Artur de Richemont; (add.info.: Artur de Richemont, also known as Arthur III. Lord of Parthenay and titular Earl of Richmond in England. 1393-1458. Engraving by Mauduison Leon, c.1846)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Jeanne d'Arc

Jeanne d'Arc
3783212 Jeanne d'Arc; (add.info.: Saint Joan of Arc (French: Jeanne d'Arc), also known as The Maid of Orleans. National heroine of France and a Catholic saint

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Boucicaut

Boucicaut
3783204 Boucicaut; (add.info.: Boucicaut, alias Jean II Le Maingre.Marshal of France and a knight renowned for his military skill. 1366-1421. Engraving by Louis Jean Desire Delaistre, c.1846)

Background imageFifteenth Collection: Froissart

Froissart
3783203 Froissart; (add.info.: Jean Froissart (often referred to in English as John Froissart).One of the most important chroniclers of medieval France. C.1337-1410. Engraving by Wacquez.c



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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.