1538 Collection (page 4)

Antonio Abondio (Italian, 1538 - 1591), Caterina Riva, c. 1560, lead

Portrait of Elisabeth Bellinghausen, Bartholomaus Bruyn (I), 1538 - 1539

Parable of the Prodigal Son, Cornelis Massijs, 1538

Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio (Italian, ca. 1500 / 1505a'1565) after Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520)
Giovanni Jacopo Caraglio (Italian, ca. 1500/1505a'1565) after Raphael (Italian, 1483-1520). Aeneas Rescuing His Father, Anchises, ca. 1527- 1538. Engraving on laid paper

Giovanni Battista Scultori (aka Mantovano, Italian, 1503-1575) ) after Giulio Romano (Italian, probably 1499 - 1546). The Sea Battle, 1538. Engraving

Albrecht Altdorfer (German, ca. 1480-1538). The Austrian Territories: Burgendt and Zeringen, ca. 1517. From The Triumphal Procession of Emperor Maximilian I. Woodcut on parchment

Study of a Male Figure (Empedocles and / or Saint Roch)
Study of a Male Figure (Empedocles and/or Saint Roch); Rosso Fiorentino (Giovanni Battista di Jacopo di Gasparre), Italian

Fritz Hohenzollern; Jorg Ziegler, German, early 16th century - 1574/1577, active 1538 - 1574/1577; Augsburg (probably), Germany, Europe; about 1572; Pen and ink, colored washes, tempera

Hans Leonard Schaufelein (German, c. 1480-1485-1538-1540), Christ Bearing the Cross, woodcut

Albrecht Altdorfer (German, 1480 or before-1538), Hercules Bearing the Column of Gades, c. 1520-1525, engraving

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Ploughman. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Merchant. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Miser. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Canoness. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Emperor. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Pope. Woodcut from Hans Holbein the Youngers Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Duchess. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Abbot. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Old Man. Woodcut, French, 1547, after Hans Holbein the Younger from his Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Waggoner. Woodcut from Hans Holbein the Youngers Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Young Child. Woodcut from Hans Holbein the Youngers Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Gamblers. Woodcut from Hans Holbein the Youngers Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Death and the Abbott. Woodcut by Hans Holbein the Younger, from The Dance of Death, published in 1538

DANCE OF DEATH, 1538. Birth and the Death. Woodcut from Hans Holbein the Youngers Dance of Death, published in 1538

DE SOTO: DEPARTURE, 1538. The departure of Hernando de Sotos Florida expedition from San Lucar, Spain, April 1538. Illustration by Alfred Russell, 1904

Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha defeats the Holy League of Charles V under the command of Andrea Doria at the Battle of Preveza (1538) Painting from a later period (1866) by Ohannes Umed Behzad

The Emperor visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays

The Pope visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death)
The Pope visited by Death. From Hans Holbein the Younger Les Simulachres de la Mort (Dance of Death, Totentanz). Series of illustrations following the tradition of medieval morality plays

Intercession of Charles Borromeo supported by the Virgin Mary by Rottmayr (Karlskirche, Vienna), by Johann Michael Rottmayr (1654-1730). Saint Charles Borromeo 1538 - 1584, saint and cardinal

Olympia (1863), a nude whose pose was based on Titians Venus of Urbino (1538). Painting by Edouard Manet (1832-1883) French Impressionist painter. Oil on canvas

John Lambert trial
John Lambert (d1538), English Protestant martyr, burnt at the stake at Smithfield, London, 22 November 1538. Trial of Lambert before Henry VIII

Aztec victims of the smallpox epidemic of 1538 are covered with shrouds as two native Indians, at right, lie dying
SMALLPOX: AZTECS, 1538. Aztec victims of the smallpox epidemic of 1538 are covered with shrouds as two native Indians, at right, lie dying. Aztec drawing

Peter the Apostle, Saint ( -64); ADAME DE MONTEMAYOR, Francisco (1538-1599). Apostle, first bishop of Rome.; Spanish poet. Birth

FESELEN, Melchior (1495-1538)

Protestant Reformation. German illustration where the excess and corruptions of the Catholic Church are satirized (1538)

Johann Busereut
JOHANN BUSEREUT German jurist. Date: 1538 - 1592

Diagram used in palmistry, 16th century
Palmistry. 16th century woodcut illustration showing cardinal lines and points for palmistry. Palmistry, or chiromency, is the alleged ability to foresee the future of an individual from the crease

Monte Nuovo
The formation of the Monte Nuovo volcano, Pozzuoli, Naples, Southern Italy

William Fulke
WILLIAM FULKE Puritan churchman, master of Pembroke College, Cambridge - See here the face of Romes renowned foe, grave, learned Fulk

Carlo Borromeo / R Leo
CARLO BORROMEO Colossal statue to the Italian cardinal and saint, near Lago Maggiore

Carlo Borromeo / Chasselat
CARLO BORROMEO Italian cardinal and saint; archbishop of Milan

Giov Battista Guarini
GIOVANNI BATTISTA GUARINI Italian author of Il pastor fido (the faithful shepherd) - of Italie the glory and delight

William Castleton, Dean
WILLIAM CASTLETON dean of Norwich, towards the end of his life when his beard had reached patriarchal proportions

Diego De Almagro
DIEGO DE ALMAGRO - Spanish conquistador in Peru and rival of Pizarro

Baronio Writing
Cesare Baronio, Italian historian (1538 - 1607) writing at his desk

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"1538: A Year of Art, History, and Exploration" Step back in time to the year 1538, where a wealth of captivating events unfolded. Marvel at the grandeur of the Marcus Aurelius Statue, an enduring symbol of ancient Rome's power and wisdom. In England, Sir John Brockett made his mark as a prominent figure in society, leaving behind a legacy that would be remembered for generations to come. Meanwhile, Hans Holbein the Younger's woodcut masterpiece "DANCE OF DEATH" was published in this very year - a haunting depiction of mortality that continues to captivate audiences today. Across Europe, notable figures emerged. Edward VI ascended to the throne as King of England and Ireland at just ten years old; his reign would leave an indelible mark on history. Jacopo Zabarella contributed to intellectual pursuits with his groundbreaking philosophical work. The juxtaposition between life and death is explored through powerful imagery such as "MISER AND DEATH, " reminding us all of our own mortality. In Jerusalem's Old City Walls stands Lions Gate - witness to centuries-old tales etched into its stone. On another continent altogether lies Bogota, founded by Gonzalo Jimenez de Quesada in 1538 - a city steeped in rich Colombian heritage waiting to be discovered. Guillaume De Baillou left his medical expertise imprinted on history during this eventful year. Religious fervor reached new heights when Thomas Cromwell presented Henry VIII with a translated Bible - forever changing religious practices within England. The Siege of Diu saw Western India clash with Arabian forces amidst turbulent times. Lastly, let your imagination wander through Knossos in Crete – an archaeological marvel revealing glimpses into Greece’s ancient past while Chania whispers stories from its cobblestone streets.