1574 Collection (page 10)

Dedham Grammar School, Essex, England, was founded in 1574 and rebuilt in the Georgian style in 1732. Date: 16th & 18th century

Soursop seeds used as necklace
Soursop seeds. 16th century woodcut illustration of the seeds of the guanabanus or soursop (Guanabanus muricatus (L.)) strung into a necklace

Woodcut illustration of an armadillo
Armadillo. Woodcut illustration of an armadillo (family Dasipodidae). There are ten genera and twenty species of armadillo living today

Woodcut of a sweet pepper plant
Sweet pepper. Woodcut illustration of a capsicum brasilianum plant. This is probably what is now known as a sweet or bell pepper, a cultivar of Capsicum annuum

Woodcut of a soursop fruit
Soursop fruit. 16th century woodcut illustration of the fruit of the guanabanus or soursop (Guanabanus muricatus (L.)). The soursop is a broadleaf evergreen tree native to tropical regions

Woodcut of a red kidney bean plant
Red kidney bean. Woodcut illustration of a phaseolus Brasilianus, or red kidney bean plant. This is probably a variety of the common bean, Phaseolus vulgaris

Lammert Van Meliszoon
Nobody seems to know anything about Lammert Meliszoon van Westzanen, least of all us. But maybe he was a hero of the Dutch struggle for independence

Anne of Denmark / Interior
QUEEN OF JAMES I Full-length sketch of Anne of Denmark in an interior setting

Charles Ix / Munchener B
CHARLES IX, King of France with his wife, Elisabeth of Austria

Queen Elizabeth I / House
Queen Elizabeths house at Worcester, an interesting old timbered building, with an open balcony from which she addressed the townsfolk during her visit to the city in 1574

Anne of Denmark
Daughter of Fredrik II, king of Denmark, wife of James VI of Scotland, subsequently James I of England

Henri III (Thevet)
HENRI III King of France (1574-89) Duke of Anjou

Selim II Sultan
SELIM II, Ottoman sultan, son of Suleyman I the Magnificent

Francois Richardot
FRANCOIS RICHARDOT French churchman, bishop of Arras

Northumberland / R Dudley
SIR ROBERT DUDLEY DUKE OF NORTHUMBERLAND EARL OF WARWICK Engineer, explorer and writer

Cornelio Musso / Larmessin
CORNELIO MUSSO Italian bishop

Balthasar Moretus / Larmes
BALTHASAR MORETUS Flemish printer

Manutius / Paulus / Larmessi
PAULUS MANUTIUS Italian printer and scholar

Maerten Van Heemskerk / Es
MAERTEN VAN HEEMSKERK Dutch painter

Johann Gunther Andernac
JOHANN GUNTHER (or Gunter) von Andernach German medical

Joseph Hall
JOSEPH HALL controversial bishop of Norwich, and satirist

Selim Ii / Turkey / Knolle
SELIM II called SARI or THE BLONDE or THE SOT Sultan of Turkey (1566-74)

Selim Ii / Turkey / Masson
SELIM II called SARI or THE BLONDE or THE SOT Sultan of Turkey (1566-74)

Anne of Denmrk / Miniature
QUEEN OF JAMES I Oval miniature portrait

Anne of Denmark / With Hat
QUEEN OF JAMES I Half-length portrait bust, finished in a truncated manner

Anne of Denmark / Ful-Lgth
QUEEN OF JAMES I Daughter of Frederick II of Denmark and Norway; married James I in 1589

Charles Ix / King France
CHARLES IX, KING OF FRANCE wears a cap ornamented with jewels & feathers, a small ruff, embroidered cape, doublet with slashed sleeves, jerkin & slashed & bombasted trunk hose

Ludovick Duke Richmond
LUDOWICK duke of Lennox, later earl of Newcastle, later duke of RICHMOND - statesman, he merited all the honours he received with his autograph

Giorgio Vasari
GEORGIO VASARI Italian artist, architect and art historian, famous for his Lives of the painters

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"1574: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to the year 1574, where history unfolds before our eyes. The world was a fascinating place, filled with remarkable events and achievements. In Europe, the Astronomical Clock of 1833 mesmerized onlookers with its intricate design and precise timekeeping. Meanwhile, Pedro Menendez De Aviles left his mark as a Spanish conquistador who founded St. Augustine, Florida. The Medici family's influence reached its peak during this period, with Lorenzo the Magnificent leaving an indelible legacy in Italy from 1449 to 1492. Their patronage of arts and culture shaped Renaissance Florence. Maps were crucial tools for exploration and understanding the world. The Theatrum Orbis Terrarum showcased a map of Germany and current Netherlands while providing insights into Central and South America. Joseph Hall, Bishop at that time, shared his wisdom through written works that continue to inspire generations even today. His words resonated deeply within people's hearts. Aviation also made strides during this era as McDonnell F-4N Phantom (153034) took flight across skies worldwide. Hawker Siddeley Andover C1 (PR) XS596 soared through the air too - technological marvels pushing boundaries further than ever before. Italy boasted architectural wonders like Villa Farnese in Caprarola while simultaneously shaping European politics under Henry III's reign as King of France from 1551 to 1589. As we delve into history's depths, let us remember these significant moments that have shaped our present-day reality. Each event represents a thread woven intricately into humanity's tapestry - reminding us how far we've come since those days in 1574.