1558 Collection (#7)

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) Queen of England and Ireland from 1558. Miniature by Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1619) Victoria & Albert Museum, London

William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (1520-1598) English statesman, chief secretary of state to Elizabeth I from 1558. Cecil in crimson robe riding a white mule

The uses of gunpowder including mortars, cannon, rockets and fireworks. From Magia Naturalis by Johannes Baptista della Porta (Nuremberg, 1715)

Blacksmiths at work. Note heavy leather aprons worn as protection from hot metal and charcoal. From Johannes Baptista della Porta Magia Naturalis Nuremberg 1715. First edition Naples 1558

Philip II (1527-1598) King of Spain and Portugal, Naples, and Sicily (1556-1598). Son of Emperor Charles V. In 1554 he married Mary I of England. On her death in 1558 he lost all claim to her throne

Charles V depicted on a gold coin. (Carlos I, Carlos V or Carlos I de Espana), 1500 - 1558)ruler of the Holy Roman Empire from 1519 and, as Carlos I of Spain

Ferdinand I (1503-1564) Holy Roman Emperor from 1558. Younger brother of Emperor Charles V: an admirer of Erasmus whose principles he tried to emulate

Death of Elizabeth I. Elizabeth I (1533-1603) queen of England and Ireland from 1558. Painting by (Hippolyte) Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) French painter, 1827

William Cecil, lst Baron Burghley (1520-1598) appointed Secretary of State by Elizabeth I in 1558 and was the prominent English statesman of his age. Cecil in the robes of the Order of the Garter

Elizabeth I (1533-1603), queen of England from 1558. Last Tudor monarch of England

Elizabeth I (1533-1603) queen of England from 1558. Daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn, she was the last Tudor. Wood engraving c1900

Elizabeth I (1533-1603), queen of England from 1558, addressing her troops at Tilbury as the Spanish Armada approached (1588)

Portrait of Alvise I Mocenigo

Copper engraving, c1558, by Philippe Galle after a satirical pen drawing, 1558, by Peter Bruegel the Elder
ALCHEMISTS, 1558. Copper engraving, c1558, by Philippe Galle after a satirical pen drawing, 1558, by Peter Bruegel the Elder

OVID, Publius Ovidius Naso (43 BC-18). Latin poet. Cover of an edition of his works made in Venice in 1558. Photography

Sir Julius Caesar - 1
SIR JULIUS CAESAR Judge, Master of the Rolls. Date: 1558 - 1638

Johann Bugenhagen - 4
JOHANN BUGENHAGEN German religious reformer. Date: 1485 - 1558

Johann Bugenhagen - 3
JOHANN BUGENHAGEN German religious reformer. Date: 1485 - 1558

Johann Bugenhagen - 2
JOHANN BUGENHAGEN German religious reformer. Date: 1485 - 1558

BRUEGEL: ICE SKATERS. Skaters Before the Gate of St. George in Antwerp. Line engraving, c1558, by Frans Huys after the drawing by Peter Bruegel the Elder

ELIZABETH I: CORONATION. The coronation procession of Queen Elizabeth I of England in 1558: liine engraving, 19th century

SEVEN DEADLY SINS: LUST. Engraving, 1558, by Pieter van der Heyden after a pen drawing, 1557, by Peter Bruegel the Elder. The Flemish verse below the engraving

BRAZIL: FISHING, 1558. Brazilian natives returning from a fishing expedition. Engraving from Les Singularitez de la France Antarctique, autrement nomme Amerique, by Andre Thevet

SEVEN DEADLY SINS, 1558. The Latin motto below the picture reads: Envy is a horrid monster, a most ferocious plague. Copper engraving, 1558, by Pieter van der Heyden after a drawing, 1557

Gaspar Cruciger - 2
CASPAR CRUCIGER German religious reformer Date: 1485 - 1558

Gaspar Cruciger - 1
CASPAR CRUCIGER German religious reformer Date: 1485 - 1558

Other Little Boys from various periods in history, holding hands in a circle in the costumes of 1100, 1558, 1625, 1650, 1775, 1815, 1860 and 1922. Date: 1922

Other Little Girls from various periods in history, holding hands in a circle in the costumes of 1100, 1558, 1625, 1650, 1775, 1815, 1860 and 1922. Date: 1922

William Perkins (Ab)
WILLIAM PERKINS Puritan divine and theologian Date: 1558 - 1652

Sea serpent, 16th century artwork
Sea serpent. 16th century artwork of a sea serpent seizing a sailor from a ship. Accounts of sea serpents may have been based on exaggerated observations of large marine creatures such as oarfish or

CARLOS, PRINCE OF ASTURIAS (1545-1568). Son of King Philip II of Spain and Maria Manuela of Portugal. Oil painting by Alonso Sanchez Coello, c1558

EXPL2A-00244
Possibly the earliest engraving of an American buffalo, 1558 - first mentioned by Cabeza de Vaca. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the original 16th-century engraving

Djerba Island situated in the Gulf of Cabes. Near the Castle of Es Suk, is a tower of skulls and thigh-bones of fourteen thousand Spanish soldiers from 1558

Carl V / Hre / B Beham / Furst
CARL V / KARL V Holy Roman Emperor, also King of Spain as Charles I, seen here at the age of 31

Camera Obscura
A camera obscura, invented in 1558 by Porta, can be set up in a tent, with a lens and mirror on top and a suitable surface inside onto which the view is projected

German Emperor Charles V
CARL V Holy Roman Emperor (1519-56) and King of Spain as Charles I (1516-56). The last Emperor crowned by a Pope (1530)

George Earl Cumberland
George Clifford, third earl of CUMBERLAND naval commander

DU LAURENS (1558-1609)
ANDRE DU LAURENS Court physician to Henry IV of France. Believed the royal touch could cure disease and encouraged Henry to touch as many people as possible! Date: 1558 - 1609

Mary I of England
MARY TUDOR Catholic Queen of England, reigned 1553-1558

Elizabeth I of England
QUEEN ELIZABETH I Reigned 1558-1603

Queen Mary I
MARY TUDOR queen of England, wife of Felipe II of Spain. Date: 1516 - 1558

Frenchwoman 1558
The sombre grey of this ladys dress (reign of Henri II) is relieved by slashes and other ornamentation : it has a high lace collar and a cheeky matching cap

Eleonore D autriche
ELEONORE D AUTRICHE (Eleanor of Austria) second wife of Francois I

Spouting Whale-Fish
A spouting WHALE-FISH suckles its young, while a SEA-PIG watches with interest

King Henry VIII with three children and jester
King Henry VIII with his three children, Edward (VI), Mary (I) and Elizabeth (I), with the court jester Will Sommers lurking in the background. Date: 1491 - 1547

Jf Fernel / Larmessin
JEAN FRANCOIS FERNEL - French medical personality

Andre Tiraqueau
ANDRE TIRAQUEAU French jurist

Giulio Cesare Scaliger
GIULIO CESARE SCALIGER Italian physician and scholar

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"1558: A Year of Triumph and Challenges in Tudor England" In 1558, the year was marked by significant events that shaped the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, the last monarch of the Tudor dynasty. As Mary Tudor's reign came to an end, Elizabeth ascended to the throne amidst a nation divided. Mary Tudor, also known as "Bloody Mary, " had left a controversial legacy with her religious persecutions. However, her death opened doors for a new era under Elizabeth's rule. With determination and resilience, Elizabeth faced numerous challenges head-on. One such challenge was the looming threat of invasion from Spain's mighty Armada. Sir Thomas Leigh played a crucial role in preparing England's defense against this formidable force. The Spanish Armada would soon test Elizabeth's leadership and military prowess. Amidst these turbulent times, renowned artist Bruegel captured the essence of uncertainty with his painting titled "Whatever I do is in vain. I piss at the moon. " This artwork serves as a reminder that even powerful rulers like Elizabeth may face insurmountable obstacles. Jacques Duc De LA Force witnessed firsthand how history unfolded during this period. His accounts shed light on both political intrigues and personal triumphs within Queen Elizabeth's court. Elizabeth herself proved to be an exceptional ruler who defied expectations at every turn. Her coronation robes symbolized not only her authority but also her commitment to lead England towards prosperity and unity. The play "ELIZ I / PLAYERS / 27 / 50" showcased theatrical brilliance during this time when entertainment became intertwined with politics. It allowed people to escape reality while reflecting societal values through artistry. Elizabeth I continued to inspire artists like Lutterell and White Eng who immortalized her grace and strength through their works depicting her regal presence. At just seventeen years old, Elizabeth embarked on a journey filled with trials and tribulations that would shape her reign.