Late Sixteenth Century Collection

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Late Sixteenth Century Collection: A wall calendar with volvelle, 16th century (xylographic and typographic broadside

A wall calendar with volvelle, 16th century (xylographic and typographic broadside
1195408 A wall calendar with volvelle, 16th century (xylographic and typographic broadside, woodcut roundel, hand col) by German School, (16th century); 45, 8x34

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut)

Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut)
659519 Hercules Killing Cacus, (woodcut) by Goltzius, Hendrik (1558-1617); 41x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hercules Killing Cacus. Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617). Woodcut

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: The Pieta, (oil on canvas)

The Pieta, (oil on canvas)
990355 The Pieta, (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Ludovico (1555-1619); 95.2x172.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pieta. Lodovico Carracci (1555-1619). Oil on canvas

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Map of Zurich, 1575 (hand-coloured engraving)

Map of Zurich, 1575 (hand-coloured engraving)
1195383 Map of Zurich, 1575 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving)

A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving)
1195461 A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98) & Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623); 35x25 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bry)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Pastoral Scene, c. 1550-1560 (gouache heightened with gold, on paper)

Pastoral Scene, c. 1550-1560 (gouache heightened with gold, on paper)
1196875 Pastoral Scene, c. 1550-1560 (gouache heightened with gold, on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 19x10 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: An Iznik pottery tile, with a symmetrical design of four red

An Iznik pottery tile, with a symmetrical design of four red
1196840 An Iznik pottery tile, with a symmetrical design of four red and green palmettes around a central stellar flowerhead, c

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Brahma Offering Homage to Krishna as the Incarnation of Vishnu, c

Brahma Offering Homage to Krishna as the Incarnation of Vishnu, c
1196812 Brahma Offering Homage to Krishna as the Incarnation of Vishnu, c.1540-1575 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 18.5x25.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Portrait of a Courtier, c. 1590-1605 (w / c & gold paint on paper)

Portrait of a Courtier, c. 1590-1605 (w / c & gold paint on paper)
1196809 Portrait of a Courtier, c.1590-1605 (w/c & gold paint on paper) by Manohar (fl.1580-1620) (attr. to); 38.9x25.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: King Solomon and a Peri, c. 1570 (gouache with gold paint on paper)

King Solomon and a Peri, c. 1570 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196793 King Solomon and a Peri, c. 1570 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 12x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Plan and view of Seville, 1579-1590 (hand-coloured engraving)

Plan and view of Seville, 1579-1590 (hand-coloured engraving)
986452 Plan and view of Seville, 1579-1590 (hand-coloured engraving) by Braun, Georg (1541-1622) and Hogenberg, Franz (1535-90); 41x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan and view of Seville)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Title page to part 2, Germania geographicus tabulis illustrata

Title page to part 2, Germania geographicus tabulis illustrata
985891 Title page to part 2, Germania geographicus tabulis illustrata, 1593 (hand-coloured engraving) by Jode, Gerard de (1509-91); 41.7x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Title page to part 2)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: A page from the book Small Voyages, in German, Part I: Pigafettas Congo

A page from the book Small Voyages, in German, Part I: Pigafettas Congo
985835 A page from the book Small Voyages, in German, Part I: Pigafettas Congo, 1597 (half-page coloured engraving, letterpress printing) by Flemish School

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Portrait of Francesco I d Medici (1541-1587) seated half-length

Portrait of Francesco I d Medici (1541-1587) seated half-length
990243 Portrait of Francesco I d Medici (1541-1587) seated half-length, wearing a Doublet with Slashed Sleeves, (oil on panel) by Allori

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: The Calumney of Apelles, (oil on panel)

The Calumney of Apelles, (oil on panel)
990081 The Calumney of Apelles, (oil on panel) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 111.8x179.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Calumney of Apelles. Maarten de Vos (1532-1603). Oil on panel

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: The Grooms Procession, (oil on panel)

The Grooms Procession, (oil on panel)
990054 The Grooms Procession, (oil on panel) by Grimmer or Grimer, Abel (1570-1619); 26.7x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grooms Procession. Abel Grimmer (1570-1619). Oil on panel

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Portolan chart of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, c

Portolan chart of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, c
991250 Portolan chart of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, c.1575-1600 (Illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Italian School

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Saint Francis kneeling in Meditation, (oil on canvas)

Saint Francis kneeling in Meditation, (oil on canvas)
990403 Saint Francis kneeling in Meditation, (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 76x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Francis kneeling in Meditation)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Head of a Youth, (oil on canvas)

Head of a Youth, (oil on canvas)
827975 Head of a Youth, (oil on canvas) by Carracci, Ludovico (1555-1619); 42x32 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of a Youth. Lodovico Carracci (1555-1619). Oil on canvas

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman, Three-quarter length, Wearing a Black Costume with White Ruff

Portrait of a Gentleman, Three-quarter length, Wearing a Black Costume with White Ruff
827906 Portrait of a Gentleman, Three-quarter length, Wearing a Black Costume with White Ruff, 1564 (oil on canvas) by Key

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Portrait of a Gentleman aged 28, three-quarter length, in a black doublet with red

Portrait of a Gentleman aged 28, three-quarter length, in a black doublet with red
827896 Portrait of a Gentleman aged 28, three-quarter length, in a black doublet with red sleeves and a black cape, with a purse and a hankerchief embroidered with the initials K

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Coriolanus and Volumnia, (oil on canvas)

Coriolanus and Volumnia, (oil on canvas)
827859 Coriolanus and Volumnia, (oil on canvas) by Vos, Maarten de (1532-1603); 104x218.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Coriolanus and Volumnia. Maarten de Vos (1532-1603). Oil on panel

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Two Seated Angels Singing, after Polidoro da Caravaggio

Two Seated Angels Singing, after Polidoro da Caravaggio
827550 Two Seated Angels Singing, after Polidoro da Caravaggio (pen and brown ink brown wash with white on grey-blue paper) by Roman School

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: A fine German crossbow, Late 16th century, Late 16th century

A fine German crossbow, Late 16th century, Late 16th century
1764824 A fine German crossbow, Late 16th century, Late 16th century by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A fine German crossbow)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: View of Dutch Ship in Harbour, c. 1598-1602 (colour engraving)

View of Dutch Ship in Harbour, c. 1598-1602 (colour engraving)
986043 View of Dutch Ship in Harbour, c.1598-1602 (colour engraving) by Noort, Olivier van (1558-1627) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Gloucester(shire), 1579 (hand-coloured engraving)

Gloucester(shire), 1579 (hand-coloured engraving)
985997 Gloucester(shire), 1579 (hand-coloured engraving) by Saxton, Christopher (c.1542-c.1610); 41.5x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gloucester(shire); Glocestriae

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Map of Europe, 1587 (hand-coloured engraving)

Map of Europe, 1587 (hand-coloured engraving)
985729 Map of Europe, 1587 (hand-coloured engraving) by Ortelius, Abraham (1527-98) (after); 40.8x28.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Europe)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Map of Virginia showing the arrival of Sir Walter Raleighs expedition in 1585

Map of Virginia showing the arrival of Sir Walter Raleighs expedition in 1585
1195464 Map of Virginia showing the arrival of Sir Walter Raleighs expedition in 1585, 1590 (hand-coloured engraving) by White

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Map of India and Southeastern Asia; Il Disegno Della Terza Parte Dell Asia

Map of India and Southeastern Asia; Il Disegno Della Terza Parte Dell Asia
1195417 Map of India and Southeastern Asia; Il Disegno Della Terza Parte Dell Asia, 1561 (engraving) by Gastaldi, Giacomo (c.1500-66) (after); 48x73, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gastaldi)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: A page from the Persian manuscript Aja ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara

A page from the Persian manuscript Aja ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara
1196828 A page from the Persian manuscript Aja ib al-Makhluqat wa Ghara ib al-Maujudat (Marvels of Creatures and Strange Things Existing), c

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Shah Isma il Holding the First Private Audience After his Accession in Tabriz, c

Shah Isma il Holding the First Private Audience After his Accession in Tabriz, c
1196778 Shah Isma il Holding the First Private Audience After his Accession in Tabriz, c.1590-1600 (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: An Iznik pottery dish, with a central roundel depicting three bunches of grapes

An Iznik pottery dish, with a central roundel depicting three bunches of grapes
1196744 An Iznik pottery dish, with a central roundel depicting three bunches of grapes and vine leaves, c.1570 (ceramic) by Turkish School

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: The Madonna and Child with Saints Mary Magdelen, Peter, Clare and Francis

The Madonna and Child with Saints Mary Magdelen, Peter, Clare and Francis
827887 The Madonna and Child with Saints Mary Magdelen, Peter, Clare and Francis and a portrait of the Abbess (?) of the Nuns of the Convent of Santa Maria Maddalena delle Convertite

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Portrait of a Boy, full-length, wearing a silver-embroidered red costume

Portrait of a Boy, full-length, wearing a silver-embroidered red costume
827881 Portrait of a Boy, full-length, wearing a silver-embroidered red costume, holding the paw of a spaniel on a table, (oil on canvas) by Fontana

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Game, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables in Baskets and Bowls in a Larder, 1569 (oil on canvas)

Game, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables in Baskets and Bowls in a Larder, 1569 (oil on canvas)
827818 Game, Fish, Fruit and Vegetables in Baskets and Bowls in a Larder, 1569 (oil on canvas) by Beuckelaer or Bueckelaer, Joachim (c.1530-73); 81x104 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Game, Fish)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Portrait of a Venetian Senator, seated three-quarter length, wearing a Red Velvet Cloak

Portrait of a Venetian Senator, seated three-quarter length, wearing a Red Velvet Cloak
827813 Portrait of a Venetian Senator, seated three-quarter length, wearing a Red Velvet Cloak, (oil on canvas) by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) (1548-1628)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Detail of an important skirt or petticoat of crimson silk said to have been embroidered

Detail of an important skirt or petticoat of crimson silk said to have been embroidered
1767229 Detail of an important skirt or petticoat of crimson silk said to have been embroidered by Mary, Queen of Scots for Queen Elizabeth I while she was captive at Hardwick (silk)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Portrait of Margaret Belasyse, in a Black Dress, with a Pearl Necklace

Portrait of Margaret Belasyse, in a Black Dress, with a Pearl Necklace
1195523 Portrait of Margaret Belasyse, in a Black Dress, with a Pearl Necklace, and a Book in her Right Hand (oil on panel) by Gheeraerts

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper)

Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196913 Khujista Talking to the Parrot, c. 1580 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); 8.6x8.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper)

The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196821 The Caliph Harun al-Rashid at the Baths, c. 1584-5 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (16th century)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Villagers Paying Homage to a Man and his Family Seated on a Garlanded Verandah, c

Villagers Paying Homage to a Man and his Family Seated on a Garlanded Verandah, c
1196780 Villagers Paying Homage to a Man and his Family Seated on a Garlanded Verandah, c.1585 (w/c on paper) by Mughal School

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Two Iznik pottery tiles, circa 1560-1570, 1560; 1570 (ceramic)

Two Iznik pottery tiles, circa 1560-1570, 1560; 1570 (ceramic)
1196732 Two Iznik pottery tiles, circa 1560-1570, 1560; 1570 (ceramic) by Turkish School, (16th century); 23.5x24; 26.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Turkish, out of copyright

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: An Iznik border tile, with a central flowerhead between scrolling palmette and leafy vine

An Iznik border tile, with a central flowerhead between scrolling palmette and leafy vine
1196731 An Iznik border tile, with a central flowerhead between scrolling palmette and leafy vine, c.1570 (ceramic) by Turkish School

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: A Mountainous River Landscape with a Scene from the Life of William Tell, (oil on canvas)

A Mountainous River Landscape with a Scene from the Life of William Tell, (oil on canvas)
659379 A Mountainous River Landscape with a Scene from the Life of William Tell, (oil on canvas) by Brill or Bril, Paul (1554-1626); 94x15.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Study of the Head of a Bearded Man Turned to the Left, 1590 (black, red

Study of the Head of a Bearded Man Turned to the Left, 1590 (black, red
659254 Study of the Head of a Bearded Man Turned to the Left, 1590 (black, red, yellow and white chalk, on faded blue paper) by Barocci or Baroccio

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Siena

The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Siena
991268 The Madonna and Child with the Infant Saint John the Baptist and Saint Catherine of Siena, c.1597-1612 (oil on canvas) by Manetti

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Title page, with a fine pictorial border from Biblia

Title page, with a fine pictorial border from Biblia
986170 Title page, with a fine pictorial border from Biblia, das ist: Die gantze heilige Schrifft: Deudsch, translated by Martin Luther, 1560-1561 (printed woodcut on vellum) by Cranach

Late Sixteenth Century Collection: Portrait of Princess Margaret von Sachsen (1518-1535), small three-quarter length

Portrait of Princess Margaret von Sachsen (1518-1535), small three-quarter length
991425 Portrait of Princess Margaret von Sachsen (1518-1535), small three-quarter length, wearing Court Dress, (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas

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"Exploring the Late Sixteenth Century: A Glimpse into Art, Maps, and Culture" Step back in time to the late sixteenth century, a period of artistic brilliance and cultural transformation. From powerful woodcuts like "Hercules Killing Cacus" to mesmerizing oil paintings such as "The Pieta, " this era was defined by its diverse range of artistic expressions. Delve into biblical stories with "The Stoning of the Elders, " a captivating black chalk and pen drawing from the Story of Susanna series. Marvel at the intricacy of cartography through works like the "Map of Zurich" or an enchanting engraving depicting "A Map of the Americas. " These maps not only provided geographical knowledge but also reflected political power dynamics during that time. Experience pastoral beauty with a stunning gouache painting heightened with gold in a serene "Pastoral Scene. " Immerse yourself in Islamic artistry through an exquisite Iznik pottery tile adorned with symmetrical designs in vibrant red hues. Witness religious devotion depicted in vivid colors on paper, as seen in "Brahma Offering Homage to Krishna. " Discover courtly elegance through a portrait titled "Portrait of a Courtier, " showcasing watercolor and gold paint on delicate paper. Encounter mythical tales brought to life through intricate gouache paintings like "King Solomon and a Peri, " where gold accents add depth and opulence. Travel across borders with hand-colored engravings capturing cityscapes such as Seville's plan and view. Finally, explore intellectual pursuits illustrated by elaborate title pages like those found in Germania geographicus tabulis illustrata. In this rich tapestry woven by artists, cartographers, and intellectuals alike, immerse yourself in the late sixteenth-century world - where creativity flourished amidst societal change.