1579 Collection (page 3)

Design columbine cup Wechter Georg 1526-1586
Design for a columbine cup, Wechter, Georg, 1526-1586, Etching, ca. 1579

Castellos Angelo con la girandola Specvlvm Romanae
Castello S. Angelo con la girandola, Specvlvm Romanae magnificentiae, Duchet, Claude, ca. 1515-ca. 1565, Engraving, 1579

Christ Carrying Cross Juan de Juanes Juan Macip
Christ Carrying the Cross; Juan de Juanes (Juan Macip) (Spanish, about 1510 - 1579); about 1560; Pen and brown ink and brown wash over black chalk; the upper left

Interior Gothic Church Paul Juvenal Elder German
Interior of a Gothic Church; Paul Juvenal the Elder (German, 1579 - 1643); Germany; 1629; Pen and brown ink, blue and gray wash, and black chalk; 37.8 x 26.8 cm (14 7, 8 x 10 9, 16 in.)

Entombment Federico Barocci Italian 1535 1612
The Entombment; Federico Barocci (Italian, about 1535 - 1612); about 1579 - 1582; Black chalk and oil paint on oiled paper; 47.8 × 35.6 cm (18 13, 16 × 14 in.)

Papal Authority Carlo Saraceni Italian 1579 1620
Papal Authority; Carlo Saraceni (Italian, about 1579 - 1620); 1616; Black chalk, heightened with white chalk on blue-green paper; 32.9 × 24.9 cm (12 15, 16 × 9 13, 16 in.)

The capture of the Cacafuego, the Spanish treasure-ship, by Sir Francis Drake 1579 in the vicinity of Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Sir Thomas Gargrave
Sir THOMAS GARGRAVE Statesman, President of the Council in the North, Speaker, Treasurer for the Wars, Counsellor of State to Henry VIII, Edward VI, Elizabeth. Date: 1495 - 1579

Johann Hartung
JOHANN HARTUNG German philologist at Freiburg - his spectacles are on his desk along with his writing implements. Date: 1505 - 1579

Union of Utrecht
De Unie van Utrecht forms an armed alliance of the united provinces, but effectively separates Holland from Belgium, which becomes the Spanish Netherlands

Mehmed Pasa Sokollu
MEHMED PASA SOKOLLU Ottoman politician

William I, Prince of Orange (1533-1584), c. 1579, by Adriaen
Adriaen Thomasz Key )c.1544-1589). Dutch painter. William I, Prince of Orange (1533-1584), c. 1579. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Fabio Capece Galeota
FABIO CAPECE GALEOTA, duca di Regina Neapolitan patrician, head of a distinguished family of that city. Date: 1579 - 1645

Christoph Fugger
CHRISTOPH FUGGER Member of prominent German banking family. Date: 1520 - 1579

Henriette D entragues
CATHERINE HENRIETTE de BALZAC d ENTRAGUES, marquise de Verneuil mistress of Henri IV, king of France Date: 1579 - 1633

Samuel Coster
SAMUEL COSTER Dutch physician and writer. Date: 1579 - 1665

Guido Bentivoglio
GUIDO BENTIVOGLIO Italian cardinal, statesman and historian. Date: 1579 - 1644

Francis Rous, Speaker
FRANCIS ROUS Speaker of the House of Commons, Puritan, writer. Date: 1579 - 1659

Nicholas Bacon / Zucchero
SIR NICHOLAS BACON Statesman; Lord keeper of great seal Date: 1509 - 1579

Sir Jacob Baron Astley
SIR JACOB BARON ASTLEY Royalist General; he also served in the 30 Years War. Date: 1579 - 1652

Sir Thos Gresham / Home
SIR THOMAS GRESHAM House in Bishopsgate Street of the English financier who founded Gresham College and built the Royal Exchange Date: 1519 - 1579

John Fletcher / Oval / Anon
JOHN FLETCHER English dramatist Date: 1579 - 1625

John Fletcher / Townsend
JOHN FLETCHER English dramatist Date: 1579 - 1625

French Theatre / Urbain
Urbain ( amoureux ) A character from Les Esprits by Pierre de Larivey. Date: 1579

ALEXANDER VI (1431-1503). Pope from 1492 to 1503, nephew of Pope Callixtus III. Painting on guadamecil. JUANES, Juan de (1523-1579). Oil. SPAIN. Valencia. Cathedral

QUESADA, Gonzalo Jim鮥z de (1509-1579). Spanish
QUESADA, Gonzalo Jim鮥 z de (1509-1579). Spanish explorer and conquistador in Colombia. Oil

LOPEZ DE HERRERA, Alonso (1579-ca. 1654). The Annunciation. 17th c. Colonial baroque. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Americas Museum

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In the year 1579, history witnessed a multitude of remarkable events and creations that shaped the world we know today. One such creation was the magnificent Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy, designed by the renowned architect Andrea Palladio. This architectural masterpiece showcased his genius and left an indelible mark on the world of theater. Meanwhile, across Europe, political intrigue unfolded as Sir Robert Harley played a prominent role in English politics. His influence extended beyond borders as he navigated diplomatic relations with William I of Orange, also known as William the Silent. The Dutch leader's silent strength resonated throughout Europe during this tumultuous time. Religion held its sway over people's lives, evident in places like Eglise Saint Jean-Baptiste in Hierges, Ardennes, France. This sacred space stood as a testament to faith and devotion amidst changing times. The Tomb of Nicholas Bacon served as a reminder of familial legacy and intellectual prowess. It honored one of England's most influential thinkers whose ideas continue to shape our understanding today. Amidst these cultural milestones emerged technological advancements like the petard—a medieval explosive device that revolutionized warfare tactics forever. Its destructive power changed battlefields across Europe. Individuals such as Sir Thomas Gargrave made their mark through their achievements and contributions to society while Johann Hartung left behind his artistic legacy for generations to admire. Philosophical concepts like "Great Chain of Being" from Rhetorica Christiana ad concionandi et orandi usum provided insights into societal hierarchies and moral order during this period. Artistic endeavors flourished too; hand-colored engravings depicting Seville offered glimpses into vibrant city life during 1579-1590. However, not all moments were celebratory; tragedy struck when William the Silent met his untimely demise depicted poignantly through an engraving capturing his death—an event that would forever change the course of Dutch history.