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1498 Collection

In the year 1498, history witnessed a multitude of remarkable events and individuals that left an indelible mark on the world

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1498 Collection: Vasco da Gama in India
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1498 Collection: Italian Friar and Preacher Girolamo Savonarola
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1498 Collection: Vasco di Gamas Fort
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1498 Collection: Vasco Da Gama at Calicut
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1498 Collection: Church of the Immaculate Conception, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife, Canary Islands
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1498 Collection: SAMPIERO CORSO Corsican soldier Date: 1498 - 1567
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1498 Collection: Savonarola, about to be burned alive, 1498
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1498 Collection: Louis 12, 57e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1498, mort en 1515 (coloured engraving)
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1498 Collection: Title page of the Dutch Esopus, Delft, 1498 (engraving)
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1498 Collection: Charles VIII dit l Affable, 56e roi, monte sur le trone en 1483, mort en 1498 (coloured engraving)
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1498 Collection: Charles 8, 56e roi de France, monte sur le trone en 1483, mort en 1498 (coloured engraving)
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1498 Collection: DURER / SELF / HOLLAR / 1498
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1498 Collection: The Colossus of Rhodes. Engraving by Philip Galle (1537-1612
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1498 Collection: Prayer of the Garden (1498-1500) by Sandro Botticelli (1445
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1498 Collection: DURER: SAINT MICHAEL, 1498. Evicting Lucifer and the fallen angels from Heaven
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1498 Collection: DEVIL AND CHILD, 1498. A child being taken away from his parents by the devil with
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1498 Collection: Vasco da Gama erects a column in Mozambique
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1498 Collection: Galatea escapes Polyphemus Antique reliefs series title
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1498 Collection: Birth Venus naked Venus stands foot large shell
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1498 Collection: Bacchus folded animal skin full fruit together
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1498 Collection: Venus rose Venus sits rock landscape takes thorn
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1498 Collection: Satyr ram battle Antique reliefs series title
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1498 Collection: Roman soldiers Column Trajan series title group
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1498 Collection: Isaac God kneels landscape trying warn Isaac
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1498 Collection: Saint Joseph bishop altar Mary Child sitting
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1498 Collection: Porus Battle Le Brun Charles 1619-1690 Picart
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1498 Collection: Judith Maerten van Heemskerck Dutch 1498 1574
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1498 Collection: Study Angel Mair von Landshut German 1450 1504
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1498 Collection: Portrait Scholar Cleric Hans Holbein Younger
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1498 Collection: Housing Stranger North Netherlandish Maerten van
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1498 Collection: Four Horsemen Apocalypse 1498 Albrecht Dürer
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1498 Collection: Triumphs Caesar Corselet Bearers 1498 Giulio Campagnola
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1498 Collection: Lighthouse of Alexandria. Engraving by Philip Galle (1537-16
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1498 Collection: Charles VIII being presented with a Book. Miniature
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1498 Collection: CATHERINE of Aragon (1485-1536). Queen of England
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1498 Collection: DURER, Albrecht. The Apocalypse of St. John
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1498 Collection: MASTER AND PUPILS. Woodcut from Juan Infantes Forma Libellandi, published at Seville
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1498 Collection: REVELATION OF ST. JOHN. (Apocalypse) The Sea Monster and the Beast with the lambs horns
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1498 Collection: Vasco Da Gama and King
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1498 Collection: Domenico Ghirlandaio
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1498 Collection: Marcantonio Flaminio 1
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1498 Collection: Marcantonio Flaminio 2
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1498 Collection: Giov. Battista Gelli
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1498 Collection: Charles Viii / France / Anon
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1498 Collection: Siege of a city. Illustration in the Roman d Ogier
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1498 Collection: CHARLES VIII of France (1470-1498). French king


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In the year 1498, history witnessed a multitude of remarkable events and individuals that left an indelible mark on the world. It was during this time that Vasco da Gama, the intrepid Portuguese explorer, reached India, forever changing the course of trade and opening up new horizons for European powers. Meanwhile, in Italy, Girolamo Savonarola captivated audiences with his fiery sermons as he preached against corruption and immorality. His influence would eventually lead to his downfall but not before leaving an enduring legacy. As da Gama's fleet sailed towards Calicut, they established a fort along the way to secure their presence in these unfamiliar lands. This fortress served as a symbol of power and control amidst uncertain territories. While da Gama embarked on his voyage across oceans, Sampiero Corso emerged as a prominent figure in Corsica. Known for his military prowess and strategic brilliance, he played a significant role in shaping the island's destiny from 1498 to 1567. Artistic masterpieces also flourished during this period. Sandro Botticelli created "Prayer of the Garden" between 1498-1500—a painting that evokes contemplation and spirituality through its serene depiction. The Colossus of Rhodes stood tall as an engraving by Philip Galle captured its magnificence. This ancient wonder showcased human ingenuity and engineering marvels long before modern times. Similarly, another engraving by Galle immortalized the Lighthouse of Alexandria—a beacon guiding ships safely through treacherous waters—an architectural feat admired throughout history. Charles VIII received a book while being presented with grandeur—a moment captured meticulously in miniature form—symbolizing knowledge and enlightenment at its finest. Catherine of Aragon reigned over England during this era—her strength and resilience making her one of history's most influential queens whose impact is still felt today. Albrecht Dürer's "The Apocalypse of St.