16th 17th Centuries Collection

Felix Lope de Vega (1562-1635), Spanish poet

Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra (1547-1615), Spanish writer

Joan Pere Fontanella (1576-1660), Catalan politician and lawyer

Lope Felix de Vega Carpio (1562-1635), Spanish poet and playwright

Hernan Cortes, Marques del Valle de Oaxaca representing Spain at the Indians in the conquest of America

Francesc Vicenc Garcia y Torres (1579-1623), named Rector of Vallfogona, ecclesiastical and Catalan writer

Tommaso Campanella (1568-1639), Italian writer and thinker

Cover of Los trabajos de Persiles y Sigismunda (Works of Persiles and Sigismunda) by Miguel de Cervantes. Madrid, 1617

Pau Claris (1581 - 1641), Catalan priest and politician, president of the Generalitat de Catalonia

Mateo Aleman (1547-1615), Spanish writer

Cover of the first part of the work Guzman Alfarache Mateo Aleman, published in 1601

Juan de Pineda (1558-1637). Spanish jesuit. Author of Commentarium in job, in the book Libro de descripcion de verdaderos retratos de ilustres y memorables varones, Seville 1599, facsimile

Fray Pedro de Valderrama (1550-1611), Spanish augustine religious born in Seville. Libro de descripcion de verdaderos retratos de ilustres y memorables varones, Seville 1599

Fray Luis de la Cruz (1562 - ), Spanish religious, facsimile drawing

Francisco Pacheco (1564 - 1654), Spanish painter, master and father-in-law of Diego de Velazquez. Cover of a portrait book

Cover of the book La Araucana, 1776 edition with engraving of the bust of the author

Helene Fourment, second wife of Rubens, engraving, 1870

Tile with a figure representing Saint Lazarus, on an original by El Greco

View of Toledo, painting by El Greco preserved in the Metropolitan Museum of New York

The Assumption of Virgin Mary into Heaven painted by El Greco

The Annunciation, by El Greco

The Forge of Vulcan, oil on canvas

Dejanire and the Centaur Nessus work by Guido Reni

The snake of metal, by Van Dyck

Kero or ceremonial vessel with agricultural scenes in painted wood, 1500-1700, part of the Incan culture

Painting by Peter Paul Rubens (1577 - 1640) Adam and Eve, copy of Titians painting, kept in the Prado Museum

The Knight of the hand on the chest, anonymous personage painted by El Greco, in the Prado Museum

Saint Bruno, oil by Francisco Ribalta, preserved in the Prado Museum

Saint Martin and the Beggar, painting by El Greco, between 1604-1614

Lazio Viterbo Orte Convento di S. Bernardino, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval Architecture and frescos 16th-17th centuries

Lazio Frosinone Boville Ernica S. Pietro Ispano, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Palaeochristian sarcophagus from 4th century

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The 16th and 17th centuries were a period of great intellectual and cultural flourishing, marked by the contributions of remarkable individuals from various fields. Spanish poet Felix Lope de Vega (1562-1635) mesmerized audiences with his lyrical verses, while Miguel de Cervantes y Saavedra (1547-1615), another Spanish writer, immortalized the adventures of Don Quixote. Joan Pere Fontanella (1576-1660), a Catalan politician and lawyer, fought for justice in turbulent times. Lope Felix de Vega Carpio (1562-1635), renowned as both a poet and playwright, enchanted theater-goers with his captivating dramas. Meanwhile, Hernan Cortes, Marques del Valle de Oaxaca represented Spain during its conquests in the New World. Francesc Vicenc Garcia y Torres (1579-1623) was appointed Rector of Vallfogona due to his ecclesiastical prowess. Italian writer and thinker Tommaso Campanella (1568-1639) challenged conventional wisdom with his philosophical ideas. The cover of "Los trabajos de Persiles y Sigismunda" showcased the literary genius behind this work. Pau Claris (1581 - 1641), a Catalan priest and politician who served as president of the Generalitat de Catalonia, played an instrumental role in shaping regional politics. Mateo Aleman's (1547-1615) masterpiece "Guzman Alfarache" captivated readers with its vivid portrayal of life's struggles. Juan de Pineda (1558-1637), a Spanish Jesuit missionary, dedicated himself to spreading knowledge across continents. These exceptional individuals left an indelible mark on their respective fields during this transformative era. Their works continue to inspire generations even today.