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1590 Collection

Background image1590 Collection: ELIZABETH TALBOT (c1527-1608). Known as Bess of Hardwick. Countess of Shrewsbury

ELIZABETH TALBOT (c1527-1608). Known as Bess of Hardwick. Countess of Shrewsbury. Oil on canvas, 17th century, by an unknown artist after a portrait of c1590

Background image1590 Collection: Map of Western Europe, 1590

Map of Western Europe, 1590
16th century map of Western Europe

Background image1590 Collection: France / Strasbourg 1590

France / Strasbourg 1590
A view of the ancient walled city of Strasbourg and surrounding countryside as it looked at the end of the 16th century

Background image1590 Collection: Ambrose Dudley Warwick

Ambrose Dudley Warwick
AMBROSE DUDLEY, earl of WARWICK - soldier and statesman, fatally wounded fighting the French : with his autograph

Background image1590 Collection: Edmund Spenser reading to Raleigh

Edmund Spenser reading to Raleigh
Edmund Spenser reading the first part of his epic poem The Faerie Queen to Sir Walter Raleigh in Ireland

Background image1590 Collection: The Faerie Queene

The Faerie Queene
The Queene on her throne

Background image1590 Collection: 16th century red and yellow Jesters Cap costume map of the world

16th century red and yellow Jesters Cap costume map of the world
16th century Jesters Cap map of the world 1590

Background image1590 Collection: Map of the world, 1590

Map of the world, 1590
16th century map of the world

Background image1590 Collection: North Berwick Witches

North Berwick Witches
The witches of North Berwick make cattle sick, set fire to churches and generally make themselves unpopular

Background image1590 Collection: Detail of an Indian Mughal painting

Detail of an Indian Mughal painting
MUGHAL: NOAHs ARK. Detail of an Indian Mughal painting, c1590, depicting Noahs Ark threatened, according to Muslim tradition, by Iblis, the devil, who was thrown overboard by Noahs sons

Background image1590 Collection: MAGELLAN: VICTORIA, 1590. Ferdinand Magellans ship Victoria under full sail

MAGELLAN: VICTORIA, 1590. Ferdinand Magellans ship Victoria under full sail. Detail from Abraham Ortelius map of the Pacific Ocean, 1590

Background image1590 Collection: North Berwick Witches casting spells

North Berwick Witches casting spells
The North Berwick Witches -- Satan lures Dr Fian and other misguided people to indulge in evil practices such as causing shipwrecks by casting spells

Background image1590 Collection: English Archery

English Archery
Four English bowmen: 1) Brigandine archer 1554 2) Brigandine archer 1590 3) Archer of Charles I 1625 4) Archer of 1780

Background image1590 Collection: English Court Dress C16

English Court Dress C16
Nobleman & Knight of the Order of the Garter at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. N.B trunk- hose, canions, peascod-bellied doublets, ruffs, cloaks, copotain hat, gowns, flat cap

Background image1590 Collection: Russia / Moscow / Map / C16

Russia / Moscow / Map / C16
General map of Moscow

Background image1590 Collection: Anne Countess Pembroke

Anne Countess Pembroke
ANNE CLIFFORD, wife (1) of Thomas Sackville, first earl of DORSET; (2) of Philip Herbert, second earl of PEMBROKE & MONTGOMERY

Background image1590 Collection: Tower, 16th Century

Tower, 16th Century
The Tower and its Liberties taken from correct Surveys made in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth

Background image1590 Collection: Lippersheys Lenses

Lippersheys Lenses
The legendary account of the invention of the telescope : Hans Lippersheys apprentices, playing with lenses, happen to hold two of them up together - the rest is history

Background image1590 Collection: Vulgate Bible Title Page

Vulgate Bible Title Page
The title page of the Vulgate Bible (printed in Latin)

Background image1590 Collection: Knight in armour. Engraving from a design by Cesare

Knight in armour. Engraving from a design by Cesare Vecellio (ca. 1521-ca. 1601) in 1590. Vie Militaire et Religieuse au Moyen Age et a l'Epoque de la Renaissance. Paris, 1877

Background image1590 Collection: Landing of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)

Landing of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)
Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Navigator, cartographer and admiral. He served the Crown of Castile

Background image1590 Collection: Landing of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)

Landing of Christopher Columbus (1451-1506)
Christopher Columbus (1451-1506). Navigator, cartographer and admiral. He served the Crown of Castile

Background image1590 Collection: Dealer in eggs. Engraving after a 16th-century

Dealer in eggs. Engraving after a 16th-century
Dealer in eggs. Engraving after a woodcut by Cesare Vecellio (ca. 1521-ca. 1601) from De gli habiti antichi, et moderni di diverse parti del mondo, Venice, 1590

Background image1590 Collection: Titania Queen of the Fairies

Titania Queen of the Fairies
In William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer's Night Dream (written between 1590 and 1596), Titania is the name of the queen of the fairies

Background image1590 Collection: Henry IV

Henry IV
The caption reads: Follow my white plume cried henry--Henry IV the Great Protestant King. On March 14, 1590, at the Battle of Ivry, Henry IV wore a large white plume on his helmet

Background image1590 Collection: Henry IV

Henry IV
The caption reads: Follow my white plume cried henry--Henry IV the Great Protestant King. On March 14, 1590, at the Battle of Ivry, Henry IV wore a large white plume on his helmet

Background image1590 Collection: The Golden Age, 1570. Creator: Zucchi, Jacopo (c. 1541-c. 1590)

The Golden Age, 1570. Creator: Zucchi, Jacopo (c. 1541-c. 1590)
The Golden Age, 1570. Found in the Collection of the Gallerie degli Uffizi, Florence

Background image1590 Collection: Allegory of the Creation, ca 1585. Creator: Zucchi, Jacopo (c. 1541-c. 1590)

Allegory of the Creation, ca 1585. Creator: Zucchi, Jacopo (c. 1541-c. 1590)
Allegory of the Creation, ca 1585. Found in the collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

Background image1590 Collection: Map of 1590 engraved by Theodore de Bry after watercolour by the English colonist John White

Map of 1590 engraved by Theodore de Bry after watercolour by the English colonist John White
528389 Map of 1590 engraved by Theodore de Bry after watercolour by the English colonist John White, governor of Roanoke. Virginia and coast with small islands and Roanoke at mouth of river

Background image1590 Collection: Henry IV (1553-1610) at Ivry

Henry IV (1553-1610) at Ivry
BAL223585 Henry IV (1553-1610) at Ivry, illustration from Little Arthurs History of France: From the Earliest Times to the Fall of the Second Empire published 1899 (engraving) by Chalcott, Lady M

Background image1590 Collection: A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving)

A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving)
1195461 A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98) & Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623); 35x25 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bry)

Background image1590 Collection: Portrait of a Courtier, c. 1590-1605 (w / c & gold paint on paper)

Portrait of a Courtier, c. 1590-1605 (w / c & gold paint on paper)
1196809 Portrait of a Courtier, c.1590-1605 (w/c & gold paint on paper) by Manohar (fl.1580-1620) (attr. to); 38.9x25.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background image1590 Collection: The Great Bed of Ware

The Great Bed of Ware, a very large oak four-poster bed, carved with marquetry, originally housed in the White Hart Inn in Ware, Hertfordshire, built by the carpenter Jonas Fosbrooke in about 1590

Background image1590 Collection: Knight of the Red Cross

Knight of the Red Cross
Red Cross Knight, a fictional character, is the protagonist of Book I of The Faerie Queene (1590), an epic poem by Edmund Spenser

Background image1590 Collection: Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus

Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus
1602488 Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Background image1590 Collection: Ancient English Dress - 16th century

Ancient English Dress - 16th century
Ancient English Dress - Nobleman 1557, London Merchant 1588, Gentleman 1590. 16th century

Background image1590 Collection: Native Indians Dancing, 1590 (hand-coloured engraving)

Native Indians Dancing, 1590 (hand-coloured engraving)
1195465 Native Indians Dancing, 1590 (hand-coloured engraving) by White, John (fl.1570-93) (after); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background image1590 Collection: Selliers, 1590 (engraving)

Selliers, 1590 (engraving)
3646130 Selliers, 1590 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selliers, 1590. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1882)

Background image1590 Collection: Chimneypiece and beam in upper room and cornice in lower room, 9 Small Street (drawing

Chimneypiece and beam in upper room and cornice in lower room, 9 Small Street (drawing
2831938 Chimneypiece and beam in upper room and cornice in lower room, 9 Small Street (drawing, watercolour) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Background image1590 Collection: Battle Scene, c. 1590 (gouache with gold paint on paper)

Battle Scene, c. 1590 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196819 Battle Scene, c. 1590 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); 31.1x18.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background image1590 Collection: Title page of the first edition in German of the first part of Great Voyages

Title page of the first edition in German of the first part of Great Voyages
1195462 Title page of the first edition in German of the first part of Great Voyages: America, 1590 (hand-coloured engraving) by Bry

Background image1590 Collection: The female waist at different periods (engraving)

The female waist at different periods (engraving)
5223880 The female waist at different periods (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The female waist at different periods)

Background image1590 Collection: Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple, ca 1588. Creator: Zucchi, Jacopo (c

Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple, ca 1588. Creator: Zucchi, Jacopo (c
Christ Driving the Money Changers from the Temple, ca 1588. Found in the collection of Art History Museum, Vienne

Background image1590 Collection: Bathsheba at Her Bath, 1573-1574. Creator: Zucchi, Jacopo (c. 1541-c. 1590)

Bathsheba at Her Bath, 1573-1574. Creator: Zucchi, Jacopo (c. 1541-c. 1590)
Bathsheba at Her Bath, 1573-1574. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale d Arte Antica, Rome

Background image1590 Collection: Portrait of Hans Heinrich Pilgram, 1561. Creator: Neufchatel, Nicolas (ca. 1527-ca

Portrait of Hans Heinrich Pilgram, 1561. Creator: Neufchatel, Nicolas (ca. 1527-ca
Portrait of Hans Heinrich Pilgram, 1561. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Background image1590 Collection: HOTEL-DIEU, PARIS

HOTEL-DIEU, PARIS
The entrance to the Hotel- Dieu, in the rue du Marche Palu, as it was in 1590, with shops and street traders Date: 1590

Background image1590 Collection: CATHOLIC LEAGUE 1590

CATHOLIC LEAGUE 1590
Procession of the Catholic Ligue through the streets of Paris Date: 24 May 1590

Background image1590 Collection: SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM

SIR FRANCIS WALSINGHAM
sir FRANCIS WALSINGHAM statesman in the service of Queen Elizabeth I Date: 1530 - 1590

Background image1590 Collection: MAPS / AMERICAS / W. INDIES

MAPS / AMERICAS / W. INDIES
An illustrated map of the West Indies and the islands of the Antilles. Date: 1590s

Background image1590 Collection: Renaissance costume

Renaissance costume, from left to right: German townspeople (man and woman) circa 1570, Spanish man circa 1580, French woman circa 1590, Italian woman circa 1590, Hungarian couple, Turkish man

Background image1590 Collection: Tower of London in the late 1500s

Tower of London in the late 1500s
Tower of London in Elizabethan England. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 1597 chart

Background image1590 Collection: The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island

The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, United States of America, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590

Background image1590 Collection: Allegory Of Vanity (presumptuousness)

Allegory Of Vanity (presumptuousness) Showing Five Demon-like Figures Confronting A Man And A Woman Wearing Elaborate Collars. Nutzel, Hieronymus Active Approximately 1584/5-1590, Engraver

Background image1590 Collection: St. Peters Basilica. Dome built by Giacomo della Porta (154

St. Peters Basilica. Dome built by Giacomo della Porta (154
Renaissance Art. Italy. St. Peters Basilica. Dome built by Giacomo della Porta (1540-1602) and Domenico Fontana (1543-1607) in 1590



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EDITORS COMMENTS

In the year 1590, a remarkable era unfolded with captivating stories and significant events. Elizabeth Talbot, also known as Bess of Hardwick, held the title of Countess of Shrewsbury during this time. Her influence and power were felt throughout Western Europe, as depicted in a detailed map from that period. Meanwhile, in France's enchanting city of Strasbourg, life buzzed with activity. It was here that Edmund Spenser mesmerized his audience by reading his renowned work "The Faerie Queene" to none other than Sir Walter Raleigh himself. Their literary exchange transported listeners to fantastical realms filled with knights and fairies. Amidst the cultural fervor across Europe, Ambrose Dudley Warwick donned an extravagant red and yellow Jester's Cap costume—a symbol of mirth and entertainment—while traversing through various lands on an intricately illustrated world map from the 16th century. Speaking of maps, another cartographic masterpiece emerged in 1590—an exquisite depiction showcasing our vast planet Earth. This visual marvel allowed explorers to dream about uncharted territories waiting to be discovered. Delving into different traditions and beliefs, a Mughal painting from around 1590 portrayed Noah's Ark threatened by Iblis—the devil according to Muslim tradition—as Noah's sons valiantly fought against evil forces. This artwork served as a testament to diverse cultures intertwining within historical narratives. On the high seas sailed Ferdinand Magellan's ship Victoria under full sail—a triumphant image capturing one chapter in humanity's relentless pursuit for exploration and discovery during this epoch. Back on land but shrouded in darkness lurked the North Berwick Witches who cast spells that sent chills down people’s spines. These bewitching tales remind us of both superstitions prevailing at that time and society’s fascination with witchcraft. Lastly, English archery flourished during this period—its significance extending beyond sport.

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