Mid 16th Century Collection

A Illustration depicting a Dissection, 1559 (woodcut print)
1764830 A Illustration depicting a Dissection, 1559 (woodcut print); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Illustration depicting a Dissection. From 'De re Anatomica Libri XV')

Venus and Adonis, 1553. Artist: Titian
Venus and Adonis, 1553. From the Museo del Prado, Madrid, Spain

Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. Artist: Jacopo Tintoretto
Leda and the Swan, 1550-1560. In Greek Mythology, Leda, the wife of Tyndareus, King of Sparta, was seduced by Zeus, who disguised himself as a swan. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence, Italy

Venus and Cupid, mid 16th century. Artist: Agnolo Bronzino
Venus and Cupid, mid 16th century. Venus has taken Cupids bow. In the bottom right is a pair of doves, birds of love. From the Uffizi Gallery, Florence

The Young Rustem Slaying the White Elephant, c. 1545 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196797 The Young Rustem Slaying the White Elephant, c.1545 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Iranian school (16th century); 21x11 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in Brussels
985801 Flemish anatomist and physician, Andreas Vesalius, giving a lesson at the school of medicine in Brussels, 1543 (colour woodcut) by Venetian School

Studies for a Flagellation: A Man Scourging and the Head of Christ, (black and white chalk, pastel)
990011 Studies for a Flagellation: A Man Scourging and the Head of Christ, (black and white chalk, pastel) by Bassano, Jacopo (Jacopo da Ponte) (1510-92); 38x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196767 Rustams Seventh Course: He Kills the White Div, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Pieta, (oil on panel)
827831 The Pieta, (oil on panel) by Morales, Luis de (1500-86); 41.3x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pieta. Luis de Morales (1500-1586). Oil on panel

The Pieta, c. 1542 (oil on canvas)
990353 The Pieta, c.1542 (oil on canvas) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 192x136 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pieta. Giorgio Vasari (1511-1574). Oil on panel

The Holy Family, 16th century (oil on panel)
1197630 The Holy Family, 16th century (oil on panel) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74); 63.2x40.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Rustem Slays the Dragon, c. 1500-1540s (gouache and gold paint on buff paper)
1196979 Rustem Slays the Dragon, c.1500-1540s (gouache and gold paint on buff paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 26.5x17; 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian

Brahma Offering Homage to Krishna as the Incarnation of Vishnu, c
1196812 Brahma Offering Homage to Krishna as the Incarnation of Vishnu, c.1540-1575 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 18.5x25.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Lazarus Begging for Crumbs from Dives Table, 1552 (black chalk
991404 Lazarus Begging for Crumbs from Dives Table, 1552 (black chalk, pen and brown ink on paper) by Aldegrever, Heinrich (1502-c.1561); 7.8x10.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Folio 55: The Feeding of the Five Thousand, 1551 (illuminated manuscript on vellum)
986340 Folio 55: The Feeding of the Five Thousand, 1551 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by German School, (16th century); 15.2x10.2 (approx.) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Folio 55)

St. John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c
986206 St.John of Patmos, from a Book of Hours made for Francois I, c.1532-1540 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by French School, (16th century); 20x13.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

Marcus Cassianus Latinus Postumus (Roman Emperor, c, 1557 (etching)
986180 Marcus Cassianus Latinus Postumus (Roman Emperor, c, 1557 (etching) by Goltzius, Hubert (1526-83); 32.5x22.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Lady, helf-length, holding a case of quills before a ledge, (oil on panel)
990218 Portrait of a Lady, helf-length, holding a case of quills before a ledge, (oil on panel) by SchAopfer, Hans, the Elder (c.1505-69); 68x50.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Seated Boy, (black white and red chalk)
990025 A Seated Boy, (black white and red chalk) by Naldini, Giovanni Battista (1537-91); 39.8x26.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Seated Boy. Giovanni Battista Naldini (1537-1591)

Portrait of Pope Gregory XIII, three-quarter length, Seated in an Armchair
990018 Portrait of Pope Gregory XIII, three-quarter length, Seated in an Armchair, (pen and brown ink) by Passarotti, Bartolomeo (1529-92); 45.9x39.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Lady, Standing, small three-quarter Length
990328 Portrait of a Lady, Standing, small three-quarter Length, Wearing a Striped Bodice and Black Coat, Holding a Pomander on a Gold Chain, (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Pieter Jansz

Portrait of a Young Girl Wearing a Black and White Costume Holding a Basket
659391 Portrait of a Young Girl Wearing a Black and White Costume Holding a Basket, (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Pieter Jansz

The Annunciation (oil on panel)
827866 The Annunciation (oil on panel) by Pourbus, Pieter Jansz. (1523-84) (circle of); 90.8x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Annunciation. Circle of Pieter Pourbus (1523/1524-1584)

Portrait of Elizabeth of Valois, Queen of Spain, three-quarter length, (oil on canvas)
827766 Portrait of Elizabeth of Valois, Queen of Spain, three-quarter length, (oil on canvas) by Mor, Anthonis van Dashorst (Antonio Moro) (c.1519-1576/77); 116x96 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Man of Sorrows, (oil on panel)
827697 The Man of Sorrows, (oil on panel) by Morales, Luis de (1500-86); 37.2x27.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Man of Sorrows. Luis de Morales (1500-1586). Oil on panel

Stained Glass, Needlework, Mid 16th Century (colour litho)
3642219 Stained Glass, Needlework, Mid 16th Century (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stained Glass, Needlework, Mid 16th Century)

A pair of Montelupo armorial two-handled oviform vases and a wet-drug jar (ceramic)
1766866 A pair of Montelupo armorial two-handled oviform vases and a wet-drug jar (ceramic) by Italian School, (16th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Anatomical Illustration of the Human Muscular System
985792 An Anatomical Illustration of the Human Muscular System, Against an Italian Landscape Background, 1543 (woodcut) by Titian (Tiziano Vecelli) (c.1488-1576) (circle of); 42.1x29 (folio)

Lucretia, 1548 (oil on panel)
1197631 Lucretia, 1548 (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Elder (1472-1553) (attr. to); 74.9x50.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

Polychrome lacquer binding with flap, for Amir Ali Shir Nawa i
1196851 Polychrome lacquer binding with flap, for Amir Ali Shir Nawa is (1441-1501) Diwan (love poetry), painted with a forest scene

Two Girls and a Youth making Music, (oil on canvas)
827904 Two Girls and a Youth making Music, (oil on canvas) by Micheli, Parrasio (c.1516-78); 105.7x99.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Girls and a Youth making Music)

Saint Mary Magdalen seated on a Grassy Verge in a Mountainous Landscape, (oil on panel)
827837 Saint Mary Magdalen seated on a Grassy Verge in a Mountainous Landscape, (oil on panel) by Cranach, Lucas, the Younger (1515-86) (attr)

A Village Kermesse, (oil on panel)
827655 A Village Kermesse, (oil on panel) by Cleve, Maerten van (1527-81); 72.7x105.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Village Kermesse. Marten van Cleve (1527-1581). Oil on panel

Mihrab Hears of Rudabehs Folly, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196766 Mihrab Hears of Rudabehs Folly, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Two Iznik pottery tiles, circa 1560-1570, 1560; 1570 (ceramic)
1196732 Two Iznik pottery tiles, circa 1560-1570, 1560; 1570 (ceramic) by Turkish School, (16th century); 23.5x24; 26.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Turkish, out of copyright

The Assumption of the Virgin (oil on panel)
659317 The Assumption of the Virgin (oil on panel) by Ferrari, Bernardino (1495-1574); 256.5x137 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

A Poultry Seller, (oil on panel)
659388 A Poultry Seller, (oil on panel) by Aertsen, Pieter (Lange Pier) (1507/08-75); 94x125.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Poultry Seller. Pieter Aertsen (1507/1508-1575). Oil on panel

Alfonso XI, King of Castile and Leon, on Horseback, 1551 (woodcut)
986082 Alfonso XI, King of Castile and Leon, on Horseback, 1551 (woodcut) by Spanish School, (16th century); 28x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Alfonso XI, King of Castile and Leon)

A Group Portrait of a Gentleman Aged 57, seated three-quarter length
1766798 A Group Portrait of a Gentleman Aged 57, seated three-quarter length, by a Table with a Skull, an Hourglass and a Book, with his Three Daughters, Aged 30, 23 and 12, and his Three Sons

Adam holding an Apple, seated, in a Medallion, c. 1547-1553 (black chalk
1197617 Adam holding an Apple, seated, in a Medallion, c.1547-1553 (black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash heightened with white) by Bedoli

Sindukht Comes to Sam Bearing Gifts, c. 1500-1540s (w / c & gilt on paper)
1196765 Sindukht Comes to Sam Bearing Gifts, c.1500-1540s (w/c & gilt on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 47x31.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Town View of Vienna in 1548, 1550 (woodcut)
1195494 Town View of Vienna in 1548, 1550 (woodcut) by Deutsch, Hans Rudolf Manuel (1525-71); 23x78.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Deutsch)

An Anti-Catholic Allegory with Portraits of Stephen Gardiner
1765042 An Anti-Catholic Allegory with Portraits of Stephen Gardiner, The Bishop of Winchester and Bishops Bonner and Tunstall as Wolves, and with the Bodies of Hooper, Cranmer, Goodrich

The Crucifixion, 1554-55 (oil on canvas)
990102 The Crucifixion, 1554-55 (oil on canvas) by Tintoretto, Jacopo Robusti (1518-94); 126.7x168.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crucifixion. Jacopo Robusti Tintoretto (1518-1594)

The Madonna and Child Crowned by two Angels, (black and white chalk
990009 The Madonna and Child Crowned by two Angels, (black and white chalk, brush and brown wash) by Lanino, Bernardino (1510/20-78); 38.2x19.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of a Knight of Malta, half-length, in armour, holding a helmet on a table
827683 Portrait of a Knight of Malta, half-length, in armour, holding a helmet on a table, a curtain behind, (oil on panel) by Vasari

Sexta Asie Tabula, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut)
986160 Sexta Asie Tabula, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus of Alexandria)(c.90-168)(after); 35x57 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Sexta Asie Tabula)

Map of Arabia, the Persian Gulf and the Indian Sea, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut)
986159 Map of Arabia, the Persian Gulf and the Indian Sea, 1541 (hand-coloured woodcut) by Ptolemy (Claudius Ptolemaeus of Alexandria)(c.90-168)(after); 27.3x45.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Exploring the Mid 16th Century: A Glimpse into Art, Architecture, and History" Step back in time to the mid-16th century, a period filled with artistic masterpieces and significant events. Witness the grandeur of the famous Old Bridge of Mostar, constructed in 1566 as a symbol of architectural brilliance. Although destroyed in 1993 during war-torn times, it was rebuilt in 2004 as the New Old Bridge, standing tall once again. Art enthusiasts will marvel at Titian's masterpiece "Venus and Adonis, " painted in 1553. The artist skillfully captures the timeless tale of love and tragedy through his brushstrokes. Equally captivating is Jacopo Tintoretto's "Leda and the Swan, " created between 1550-1560; an enigmatic portrayal that continues to intrigue viewers today. Delve into history with Andreas Vesalius, a Flemish anatomist who revolutionized medical understanding during this era. In a vividly depicted woodcut from 1543, we witness him imparting knowledge at Brussels' school of medicine—a testament to progress made even centuries ago. The art world comes alive with intricate drawings like "Studies for a Flagellation. " Through black and white chalk pastels, an unknown artist explores themes of suffering and redemption—an introspective journey captured on paper. Venturing further into ancient tales brought to life by artists' hands, we encounter Rustam's heroic deeds. From slaying dragons to elephants—these vibrant illustrations from c. 1500-1540s showcase bravery amidst mythical creatures. Religious devotion finds expression through iconic works such as "The Pieta. " Whether rendered on panel or canvas around c. 1542 or within an oil painting from the sixteenth century—the profound grief felt by Mary holding her son Jesus resonates across time. Lastly, immerse yourself in Eastern mythology with "Brahma Offering Homage to Krishna.