1440 Collection

WHITE TOWER OF LONDON from a manuscript of the poems of Charles d Orleans, who was captured at Agincourt in 1415 and remained a prisoner in England until 1440

Gutenbergs printing press
Gutenberg inspects the first sheet of his Bible, which has just come off the press

Gutenbergs press, with books
Gutenbergs press, reconstructed from what was left of it, and housed in the Deutsche Buchgewerbehaus at Leipzig, Germany

Gilles De Rais
GILLES DE RAIS Marshal of France, and alleged magician

St. Machars Cathedral. Old Aberdeen, Scotland. These, the two Western towers, were completed by Bishop Henry de Lichtoun between 1423 and 1440. Date: 14th - 16th century

Charter (Fragments)
Charter recording a mortgage for a house, cut into two pieces for use as book binding material. On parchment. Text in dark brown-black ink in a gothic cursive hand

Gilles de Rais(1404-1440) is accused of evoking the Devil by sacrificing small children, for this and other wickedness he is condemned to death. Date: circa 1440

Emperor Schlummerpunsch (engraving)
2788235 Emperor Schlummerpunsch (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emperor Schlummerpunsch)

Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c
986269 Master of the Vitae Imperatorum: The Trinity, miniature from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c.1440 (paint and burnished gold on vellum) by Italian School

Gutenberg 1400-1468 (engraving)
727834 Gutenberg 1400-1468 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gutenberg 1400-1468)

Guild-hall Chapel, rebuilt in 1440, part of the 12th century Guildhall in London. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his

Kitchen of Leathersellers Hall, London. Demolished in 1799. Copperplate engraving by John Thomas Smith after original drawings by members of the Society of Antiquaries from his J.T

Bernhard von Breidenbach, politician in Mainz, 1440-1497
Bernhard von Breidenbach, politician in the Electorate of Mainz and author of Peregrinatio in terram sanctum, 1440-1497. From the grave effigy in Mainz Cathedral

Nativity, c. 1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum)
986370 Nativity, c.1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum) by Master of the Munich Golden Legend (1389-1410) (& workshop); 21.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Nativity)

The Nativity, ca. 1440 (manuscript on vellum)
1195478 The Nativity, ca.1440 (manuscript on vellum) by French School, (15th century); 22x15 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Crowned Virgin, c. 1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum)
986369 Crowned Virgin, c.1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum) by Master of the Munich Golden Legend (1389-1410) (& workshop); 21.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowned Virgin)

Guild-hall Chapel, rebuilt in 1440, part of the 12th century Guildhall in London
6340444 Guild-hall Chapel, rebuilt in 1440, part of the 12th century Guildhall in London by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Guild-hall Chapel, rebuilt in 1440)

The Descent from the Cross and the Entombment - a Section of a Predella
659319 The Descent from the Cross and the Entombment - a Section of a Predella (tempera on gold ground panel) by Master of Torralba (fl.c.1440)

The Story of Griselda, c. 1440. Creator: Apollonio di Giovanni di Tommaso (ca. 1415-1465)
The Story of Griselda, c. 1440. Found in the Collection of Galleria Estense, Modena

The Annunciation with two Kneeling Donors, c. 1440. Found in the Collection of Galleria Nazionale d Arte Antica, Rome

Laurens Jansen Coster
LAURENS JANSEN COSTER or KOSTER Dutch town official of Haarlem, credited by some with the invention of movable type

Virgin Child Virgin Mary figure Christ child sitting
Virgin and Child, Virgin Mary figure with the Christ child sitting on a cushion on her lap. Maria has a branch with flowers or fruits in her hand, a bird eats from the childs hand

Trinity Nantes France 1440 1450 Tempera colors
The Trinity; Nantes (probably), France; about 1440 - 1450; Tempera colors, gold and silver paint on parchment; Leaf: 36.2 x 27.3 cm (14 1, 4 x 10 3, 4 in.)

Saint Jerome Study Master Sir John Fastolf French
Saint Jerome in His Study; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Way Calvary Master Sir John Fastolf French active
The Way to Calvary; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.1 x 9.2 cm (4 3)

Virgin Child Calyx Flower Master Sir John Fastolf
The Virgin and Child in the Calyx of a Flower; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); or England; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial D Nativity Master Sir John Fastolf French
Initial D: The Nativity; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); or England; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Deposition Master Sir John Fastolf French active
The Deposition; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.1 x 9.2 cm (4 3)

Initial D Virgin Weaving Master Sir John Fastolf
Initial D: The Virgin Weaving; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Burial Churchyard Master Sir John Fastolf French
Burial in a Churchyard; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial A Crucifixion Master Sir John Fastolf
Initial A: The Crucifixion; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Entombment Master Sir John Fastolf French active
The Entombment; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); or England; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.1 x 9.2 cm (4 3)

Initial D Visitation Master Sir John Fastolf
Initial D: The Visitation; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); or England; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial D Adoration Magi Master Sir John Fastolf
Initial D: The Adoration of the Magi; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint Margaret Master Sir John Fastolf French
Saint Margaret; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.1 x 9.2 cm (4 3)

Saint Edward Confessor Master Sir John Fastolf
Saint Edward the Confessor; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint Erasmus Master Sir John Fastolf French
Saint Erasmus; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.1 x 9.2 cm (4 3)

Flagellation Master Sir John Fastolf French active
The Flagellation; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.1 x 9.2 cm (4 3)

Mary Magdalene Master Sir John Fastolf French
Mary Magdalene; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.1 x 9.2 cm (4 3)

Saint Leonard Master Sir John Fastolf French
Saint Leonard; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); or England; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.1 x 9.2 cm (4 3)

Saint Anthony Abbot Master Sir John Fastolf French
Saint Anthony Abbot; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.1 x 9.2 cm (4 3)

Saint George Dragon Master Sir John Fastolf French
Saint George and the Dragon; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); or England; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint Anne Teaching Virgin Read Master Sir John
Saint Anne Teaching the Virgin to Read; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint Francis Master Sir John Fastolf French
Saint Francis; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); or England; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.1 x 9.2 cm (4 3)

Saint Michael Dragon Master Sir John Fastolf
Saint Michael and the Dragon; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saints Peter Paul Master Sir John Fastolf French
Saints Peter and Paul; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); or England; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint Barbara Master Sir John Fastolf French
Saint Barbara; Master of Sir John Fastolf (French, active before about 1420 - about 1450); France; about 1430 - 1440; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 12.1 x 9.2 cm (4 3)

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In the year 1440, a pivotal era in history unfolded with remarkable events and figures that shaped the world we know today. Gilles De Rais, a controversial figure known for his association with Joan of Arc, left an indelible mark on this period. Meanwhile, within the majestic White Tower of London, Charles d Orleans penned his poems as a captive during the aftermath of Agincourt in 1415 until his release in 1440. Amidst these historical occurrences, Johannes Gutenberg revolutionized communication by inventing the printing press. With this groundbreaking invention came an explosion of knowledge and ideas through printed books that would forever alter society's course. Across continents and cultures, St. Machar's Cathedral stood as a testament to faith and architectural brilliance since its construction centuries ago. In this same year, fragments of ancient charters resurfaced to offer glimpses into past civilizations' legal systems and societal structures. The enigmatic Matthias Corvinus Hunyad emerged onto the scene during this time—a powerful ruler whose influence extended far beyond his realm's borders. As Emperor Schlummerpunsch's engraving suggests, leaders held sway over their subjects' lives while leaving behind lasting legacies. Artistic endeavors flourished too; The Master of Vitae Imperatorum captured divine beauty through intricate miniatures illuminated on vellum pages around 1440. These masterpieces adorned choirbooks and showcased unparalleled craftsmanship alongside burnished gold accents. Notably, Johann Gutenberg himself became immortalized in an engraving from this period—an homage to his pioneering spirit that transformed how information was disseminated throughout Europe. Even architecture experienced renewal as Guild-hall Chapel underwent reconstruction in 1440—symbolizing resilience amidst changing times while preserving cultural heritage for future generations to cherish.