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1543 Collection

In the year 1543, a multitude of significant events unfolded across various realms. It was a time when great minds and influential figures left their mark on history

Background image1543 Collection: CATHERINE PARR 1512-1548

CATHERINE PARR 1512-1548
CATHERINE PARR Sixth wife of Henry VIII of England, married in 1543

Background image1543 Collection: WILLIAM BYRD 1543 - 1623

WILLIAM BYRD 1543 - 1623
WILLIAM BYRD English organist and composer, a pupil of Tallis. He is shown here conducting one of his compositions, which is being sung by Elizabethan courtiers

Background image1543 Collection: Woodcut from the first book of Andreas Vesalius De Humani Corporis Fabrica

Woodcut from the first book of Andreas Vesalius De Humani Corporis Fabrica, published in 1543 at Basel
VESALIUS: SKELETAL SYSTEM. Woodcut from the first book of Andreas Vesalius De Humani Corporis Fabrica, published in 1543 at Basel

Background image1543 Collection: A suit of a Genoese demi-launcers' armour in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1543

A suit of a Genoese demi-launcers' armour in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1543
FLO4678553 A suit of a Genoese demi-launcers' armour in the possession of Llewelyn Meyrick, 1543. Black armour with raised foliage; pauldrons

Background image1543 Collection: Portrait of Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560), 1543. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)

Portrait of Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560), 1543. Creator: Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553)
Portrait of Philip Melanchthon (1497-1560), 1543. Private Collection

Background image1543 Collection: Hotel De Ville, Loches

Hotel De Ville, Loches
An etching of a town hall in Loches, France, dating from 1543, built out of limestone, under the guidance of the master mason, Jean Baudoin, authorized by King Francois. Date: circa 1920

Background image1543 Collection: Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in

Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in Brussels
985801 Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in Brussels, 1543 (colour woodcut) by Venetian School

Background image1543 Collection: The Mint, Southwark

The Mint, Southwark
The Mint was a district in Southwark, south London, England, on the west side of Borough High Street, around where Marshalsea Road is now located

Background image1543 Collection: An Anatomical Illustration of the Human Muscular System

An Anatomical Illustration of the Human Muscular System
985792 An Anatomical Illustration of the Human Muscular System, Against an Italian Landscape Background, 1543 (woodcut) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (circle of); 42.1x29 (folio)

Background image1543 Collection: Fountain of St Lazarus, Autun, France (b / w photo)

Fountain of St Lazarus, Autun, France (b / w photo)
6016666 Fountain of St Lazarus, Autun, France (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fountain of St Lazarus, Autun, France)

Background image1543 Collection: Martyrdom of Testwood and his companions (engraving)

Martyrdom of Testwood and his companions (engraving)
2792921 Martyrdom of Testwood and his companions (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martyrdom of Testwood and his companions)

Background image1543 Collection: Conquistadors on Mississippi in Retreat

Conquistadors on Mississippi in Retreat
Spanish conquistadors on the Mississippi river are forced to retreat from Native American forces on the shore. Bowmen in the reeds

Background image1543 Collection: Fleet of the Cacique Aquixo

Fleet of the Cacique Aquixo
A fleet of 200 canoes lead by the Cacique Aquixo who was the Cacique of the people of the far side of the Mississippi River, greets two Spanish conquistadors by the shore

Background image1543 Collection: Ptolemys System, explained by Johann Muller, called Regiomontanus (engraving)

Ptolemys System, explained by Johann Muller, called Regiomontanus (engraving)
1094608 Ptolemys System, explained by Johann Muller, called Regiomontanus (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ptolemys System, explained by Johann Muller)

Background image1543 Collection: Andreas Vesalius (engraving)

Andreas Vesalius (engraving)
5997893 Andreas Vesalius (engraving) by European School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Andreas Vesalius)

Background image1543 Collection: The Author Conducting an Anatomical Dissection in a Surgical Theatre, 1543 (woodcut)

The Author Conducting an Anatomical Dissection in a Surgical Theatre, 1543 (woodcut)
985793 The Author Conducting an Anatomical Dissection in a Surgical Theatre, 1543 (woodcut) by Italian School, (16th century); 42.1x29 (folio) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1543 Collection: COPERNICUS / SCRIVEN

COPERNICUS / SCRIVEN
MIKOLAI KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS) Polish astronomer Date: 1473 - 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Excerpt Jupiter sends three goddesses discretion

Excerpt Jupiter sends three goddesses discretion
Excerpt from Jupiter sends the three goddesses at the discretion of Paris lying figure - a - female human figure, Antonio Fantuzzi (attributed to), Fontainebleau, 1543, paper, etching

Background image1543 Collection: Page 174 Andreae Vesalii Brvxellensis Scholae medicorum

Page 174 Andreae Vesalii Brvxellensis Scholae medicorum
Page 174, Andreae Vesalii Brvxellensis, Scholae medicorum Patauinae professoris, De humani corporis fabrica libri septem, Calcar, Jan Stephan van, 1499-1546

Background image1543 Collection: Double Head Attributed Francesco Primaticcio

Double Head Attributed Francesco Primaticcio
Double Head; Attributed to Francesco Primaticcio (Italian, 1504 - 1570); Fontainebleau, France; about 1543; Bronze; 38.5 × 35 × 20 cm (15 3, 16 × 13 3, 4 × 7 7, 8 in.)

Background image1543 Collection: Portrait Scholar Cleric Hans Holbein Younger

Portrait Scholar Cleric Hans Holbein Younger
Portrait of a Scholar or Cleric; Hans Holbein the Younger (German, 1497, 1498 - 1543); 1532 - 1535; Black and red chalk, pen and brush and black ink, on pink prepared paper; 21.9 x 18.4 cm (8 5)

Background image1543 Collection: Portrait John Frederick I Magnanimous Elector

Portrait John Frederick I Magnanimous Elector
Portrait of John Frederick I, " The Magnanimous, " Elector of Saxony, 1543. Georg Pencz (German, c. 1500-1550). Engraving

Background image1543 Collection: Mask 1543 Hans Sebald Beham German 1500-1550

Mask 1543 Hans Sebald Beham German 1500-1550
The Mask, 1543. Hans Sebald Beham (German, 1500-1550). Engraving

Background image1543 Collection: Johannes Eck - 3

Johannes Eck - 3
JOHANNES ECK German churchman, opponent of Luther Date: 1486 - 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Federico Zuccaro

Federico Zuccaro
FEDERICO ZUCCARO Italian artist best known for his portraits of Elizabeth I and other celebrities of the day. Date: 1543 - 1609

Background image1543 Collection: Dissection of the brain (fig. 3). Woodcut from the seventh book of Andreas Vesalius De Humani

Dissection of the brain (fig. 3). Woodcut from the seventh book of Andreas Vesalius De Humani Corporis Fabrica
VESALIUS: BRAIN, 1543. Dissection of the brain (fig.3). Woodcut from the seventh book of Andreas Vesalius " De Humani Corporis Fabrica, " published in 1543 at Basel

Background image1543 Collection: Sun and Moon astrology, 16th century

Sun and Moon astrology, 16th century
Sun and Moon astrology. 16th-century artwork of astrologers observing the Sun (left) and the Moon (right) to cast horoscopes

Background image1543 Collection: Map of the British Isles. 16th century. 1543

Map of the British Isles. 16th century. 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Map of the cities of North Africa. 16th century

Map of the cities of North Africa. 16th century

Background image1543 Collection: Map of city of Rome. Italian engraving. 16th century

Map of city of Rome. Italian engraving. 16th century

Background image1543 Collection: Peter Eisenberg

Peter Eisenberg
PETER EISENBERG German churchman in the service of Georg herzog zu Sachsen. Date: CIRCA 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Johannes Eck - 2

Johannes Eck - 2
JOHANNES ECK German churchman, opponent of Luther Date: 1486 - 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Johannes Eck - 1

Johannes Eck - 1
JOHANNES ECK German churchman, opponent of Luther Date: 1486 - 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Cornelis Van Aerssen

Cornelis Van Aerssen
CORNELIS VAN AERSSEN Dutch statesman Date: 1543 - 1627

Background image1543 Collection: Clodio Acquaviva

Clodio Acquaviva
CLODIO ACQUAVIVA Italian Jesuit writer Date: 1543 - 1615

Background image1543 Collection: Hans Holbein / Augsburg

Hans Holbein / Augsburg
HANS HOLBEIN (the Younger) Birthplace in Augsburg, Germany, of the portrait painter to English Royalty and others: his father was also born in Augsburg Date: 1497? - 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Hans Holbein / French Eng

Hans Holbein / French Eng
HANS HOLBEIN (the Younger) Portrait painter to English Royalty and others Date: 1497? - 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Hans Holbein / Age 45

Hans Holbein / Age 45
HANS HOLBEIN (the Younger) Portrait painter to English Royalty and others, at the age of 45 Date: 1497? - 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Hans Holbein / Vorstermans

Hans Holbein / Vorstermans
HANS HOLBEIN (the Younger) Portrait painter to English Royalty and others, at the age of 45, in 1543 Date: 1497? - 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Hans Holbein / Chambars

Hans Holbein / Chambars
HANS HOLBEIN (the Younger) Portrait painter to English Royalty and others Date: 1497? - 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Hans Holbein / Quantin

Hans Holbein / Quantin
HANS HOLBEIN (the Younger) Portrait painter to English Royalty and others Date: 1497? - 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Copernicus / Gent Mag

Copernicus / Gent Mag
MIKOLAI KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS) Polish astronomer Date: 1473 - 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Johann Van Heurne

Johann Van Heurne
JOHANN VAN HEURNE (known as Heurnius ) Dutch medical Date: 1543 - 1601

Background image1543 Collection: Planetarium with the Copernican system. FRANCE

Planetarium with the Copernican system. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. Museum of Arts and Crafts (CNAM)

Background image1543 Collection: General aerial view of Old London Bridge, London

General aerial view of Old London Bridge, London, looking northwards, as it looked in the 16th century. The old St Pauls Cathedral can be seen on the north side of the river to the left

Background image1543 Collection: Catherine Segurane

Catherine Segurane
When the Turks attack Nice (at this time part of Savoy) Catherine Segurane, a laundress, seizes a flag in one hand and a sword in the other and leads the defence. Date: Summer 1543

Background image1543 Collection: Conrad Schlusselburg

Conrad Schlusselburg
CONRAD SCHLUSSELBURG German theologian Date: 1543 - ?



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In the year 1543, a multitude of significant events unfolded across various realms. It was a time when great minds and influential figures left their mark on history. Catherine Parr, born in 1512 and passing away in 1548, played an essential role as the sixth wife of King Henry VIII of England. Her intelligence and influence brought stability to a tumultuous court. William Byrd, a renowned composer from 1543 to 1623, composed beautiful melodies that still resonate today. His music transcended boundaries and touched the hearts of many. The woodcut from Andreas Vesalius' De Humani Corporis Fabrica published in Basel showcased groundbreaking anatomical knowledge. This revolutionary work laid the foundation for modern medicine. Hotel De Ville in Loches stood as a testament to architectural grandeur during this period. Its intricate design captured the essence of Renaissance aesthetics. Johannes Eck, an eminent theologian known for his debates with Martin Luther, made his mark on religious discourse during this era. His intellectual prowess shaped theological discussions for years to come. Federico Zuccaro's artistic talent flourished during this time as he created captivating works that captivated audiences worldwide. His contributions enriched the art world with creativity and innovation. Andreas Vesalius himself gave lessons at Brussels' school of medicine through vivid color woodcuts depicting human anatomy—a visual representation that revolutionized medical education forever. The Mint in Southwark served as a hub for economic activity during these times—its bustling atmosphere reflecting commerce's importance within society. An anatomical illustration showcasing the intricacies of the human muscular system shed light on our understanding of how our bodies functioned—an invaluable contribution to medical science. The Fountain of St Lazarus located in Autun, France exuded timeless beauty even when captured through black-and-white photography—a symbol representing resilience throughout centuries gone by Through engravings like "Martyrdom of Testwood and his companions, " the struggles faced by individuals who dared to challenge societal