1517 Collection (page 4)

KNIGHTS: JOUST, 1517. Two knights jousting. German woodcut illustrating the Theuerdank, an allegorical poem by Melchiol Pfintzing, 1517

SIEGE OF A CITY, c1517. Forces of the Holy Roman Emperor Maximilian I besieging a city. German woodcut, c1517

GERMANY: SOLDIERS, c1517. Five German halberdiers. Woodcut, c1517, by Hans Burgkmair

VALLEY WITH TWO CHURCHES. Woodcut from Cronycke van Hollandt, Leyden, 1517

LUTHER ANNIVERSARY, 1617. German broadside, 1617, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the nailing of Martin Luthers 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg, after a woodcut, 1518

MEDIEVAL FALCONRY, c1517. Woodcut from a 1517 edition of Libro de la natura di cavalli by Giordano Ruffo

DESIDERIUS ERASMUS (1466?-1536). Known as Erasmus of Rotterdam. Dutch humanist and scholar. Oil on panel, 1517, by Quentin Massys

CAESARs COMMENTARIES. First page from an edition of Julius Caesars Commentaries on the Gallic War, printed at Venice in 1517

PRINTERs DEVICE, 1517. Device used by Bruder vom Gemeinsamen, Leben, Cologne, Germany, 1517

Le Bivouac Russe
circa 1800: Le Bivouac Russe ou La Provision de Jour et de Nuit. Two Russian soldiers warming themselves by the fire in a small encampment. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

St Kildan Men
A group of men attend the daily Parliament meeting, held in a village street, to decide on the days activities, on the archipelago of St Kilda in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland, circa 1880

The extraction of a bone fragment from the brain resulting from a skull fracture
SKULL OPERATION, 1517. The extraction of a bone fragment from the brain resulting from a skull fracture. Woodcut from the first edition of Hans von Gersdorffs Feldtbuch der Wundartzney

Woodcut bloodletting chart by Johannes Wechtlin, 1517
BLOODLETTING CHART, 1517. Woodcut bloodletting chart by Johannes Wechtlin, 1517

Trephination: Using an elevator to remove piece of bone from the skull. Woodcut from Hans von Gersdorf Veldt Boeck van den Chirugia Scheel-Hans, Amsterdam 1593. Woodcut from 1517 Strasbourg edition

St Anthony the Great (Antony) of Thebes 251-356. Egyptian aesthetic: Father of Christian monasticism: Patron saint of herdsmen

Amputation of leg without anaesthetic. Surgeon uses bow-saw to remove leg blow the knee while his assistant holds the foot

Cardinal Cisneros directs the construction of the Hospital of the Charity. Sanctuary of the Charity of Illescas (Toledo), painted by Alejandro Ferrant (1844-1917)

Martin Luther (1483-1546) German Protestant reformer nailing his 95 theses to the door of the Castle Church, Wittenberg, 31 October 1517, so starting the Reformation. Coloured lithograph

Bartolomeo, Fra or Baccio della Porta (1472-1517). The Scene of Christ in the Temple (Presentazione al tempio di Ges-

Peter Ernst Mansfeld
PETER ERNST graf von MANSFELD German military commander, father of the general of the same name. Date: 1517 - 1604

WITTENBERG: LUTHER THESES. Residents of Wittenberg, Germany, discussing the 95 Theses Martin Luther nailed to the door of the citys All Saints Church in October 1517. Wood engraving, 19th century

MARTIN LUTHER (1483-1546) fastening his 95 theses on the door of All Saints Church, Wittenberg, on Oct. 31, 1517: wood engraving, 19th century

A small crowd has gathered to watch as Martin Luther directs
Luther lasst 95 satze gegen den ablass an die scholsskirche zu Wittenberg anschlagen den 31 octbr. 1517. A small crowd has gathered to watch as Martin Luther directs the posting of his 95 theses

Eton College, Berkshire, England, founded by King Henry VI (whose statue is in the foreground) in 1440. Clock tower and buildings built by Prevost Lupton in 1517. Date: early 16th century

Title page of a music book, 1517.A woman supervises an ensemble of musicians. Date: 1517

BALBOA (1475 - 1517)
VASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA Spanish explorer of South America. Discovered the Pacific Ocean in 1513. Date: 1475 - 1517

16th Century Knight
A knight rides forth, sword in hand, accompanied by his squire who carries his lance for him. Date: 1517 ?

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Martin Luther posting his " 95 Theses" on the church door in Wittenberg, 1517. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Miser Snuffed Out
The miser is snuffed by a demon - illustration to Wynkyn de Wordes edition of The Ship of Fools

Francois, Dauphin
FRANCOIS, Dauphin de Viennois, eldest son of Francois I and Claude his first wife : died aged 19

Henri II of Navarre wooing Marguerite de Valois
Henri II de Navarre (1503-1555, reigned from 1517), wooing his future wife Marguerite de Valois (1492-1549) -- they married in 1526, and she then became known as Marguerite de Navarre

Lincolns Inn Gate
Chancery Lane : one of the principal entries to Lincolns Inn

CARTIERs SHIP HERMINE
Jacques Cartier sailed in this ship to Canada, setting off in 1517

Perrenot / Granvelle / Larme
ANTOINE DE PERRENOT DE GRANVELLE French cardinal and politician

Rembert Dodoens / Boulonoi
JUNIUS REMBERT DODOENS alias DODONAEUS Dutch botanist

Francisco Jimenez
FRANCISCO JIMENEZ (or Ximenes) DE CISNEROS Spanish churchman, prelate and statesman

Antonio Augustin
ANTONIO AUGUSTIN Spanish jurist

Werewolf Attacking
A werewolf attacks a man at the entrance to a house

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"1517: Martin Luther's 95 Theses and the Dawn of Religious Reform" In 1517, German religious reformer Martin Luther shook the foundations of the Catholic Church with his groundbreaking document - the 95 Theses. This bold act challenged the authority and practices of a powerful institution that had held sway for centuries. Luther's 95 Theses, nailed to the door of Wittenberg Castle Church, sparked a revolution in religious thought. They questioned indulgences, which were seen as a way for people to buy their salvation. Luther believed that true faith and repentance were essential for spiritual redemption. Amidst this tumultuous time, artists like M Musurus and Larmessin captured scenes depicting Luther's influential work. Their illustrations showcased Ten Musicians with Trumpets from Emperor Maximilian I's Triumphal Procession, symbolizing how Luther's ideas reverberated throughout society. The significance of these events extended beyond religion alone. Mer-People and God seemed intertwined as individuals sought personal connections with divinity outside traditional structures. The exploration led by figures such as Vasco Nunez De Balboa revealed new frontiers both geographically and spiritually. Meanwhile, societal unrest simmered beneath the surface. The riot in Cheapside marked an outpouring of frustration against oppressive systems that suppressed individual freedoms—a precursor to larger movements yet to come. Hans von Gersdorff emerged as an emblematic figure during this era—an innovative surgeon who pushed boundaries in medical science while challenging conventional wisdom much like Luther did within theology. Even royalty was not immune to these seismic shifts; Catherine of Aragon, Queen of England at that time faced her own trials amidst political turmoil—her story intertwining with those seeking change across various realms. As we reflect on "1517, " it becomes clear that this year marks a turning point where one man's courage ignited a firestorm leading humanity towards a new era of thought, freedom, and exploration.