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Sixteenth Century Collection (page 4)

Step back in time to the sixteenth century, a period of artistic and cultural brilliance

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Silver-Gilt Ewer. Sixteenth Century. Italian Work

Silver-Gilt Ewer. Sixteenth Century. Italian Work

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: A soldier flutist, Abraham de Bruyn, 1550 - 1587

A soldier flutist, Abraham de Bruyn, 1550 - 1587

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Soldier drummer, Abraham de Bruyn, 1550 - 1587

Soldier drummer, Abraham de Bruyn, 1550 - 1587

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Ensign, Abraham de Bruyn, c. 1550 - c. 1587

Ensign, Abraham de Bruyn, c. 1550 - c. 1587

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Womens Dress from Constantinople around 1580, istanbul Turkey, Abraham de Bruyn

Womens Dress from Constantinople around 1580, istanbul Turkey, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Dress of Ottoman dignitaries around 1580, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Dress of Ottoman dignitaries around 1580, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Dress of the Ottoman court around 1580, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Dress of the Ottoman court around 1580, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Apparel merchants in Constantinople around 1580 Istanbul Turkey, Abraham de Bruyn

Apparel merchants in Constantinople around 1580 Istanbul Turkey, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Dress of Ottoman soldiers around 1580, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Dress of Ottoman soldiers around 1580, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Dress of Ottomans and Persians around 1580, print maker: Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de

Dress of Ottomans and Persians around 1580, print maker: Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: THE STRAND 714. 0M THE THAMES, SIXTEENTH CENTURY. London, UK, 19th century engraving

THE STRAND 714. 0M THE THAMES, SIXTEENTH CENTURY. London, UK, 19th century engraving
THE STRAND 714.0M THE THAMES, SIXTEENTH CENTURY. London, UK, 19th century engraving

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Solyman the Magnificent, fourth Emperor of the Turks, succeeded to the throne at

Solyman the Magnificent, fourth Emperor of the Turks, succeeded to the throne at age 28 on the death of his father Selim I in 1520. He died on 4th September 1566

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: William Cecil, Lord Burleigh (Picture in National Portrait Gallery) - William Cecil

William Cecil, Lord Burleigh (Picture in National Portrait Gallery) - William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley (13 September 1520 - 4 August 1598), was an English politician

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: North America; United States; South; Southeast; Florida, St. Augustine, oldest city

North America; United States; South; Southeast; Florida, St. Augustine, oldest city
Florida, St. Augustine, Castillo de san marcos national Monument, A 16th century Spanish mortar still guards historic Castillo de san Marcos National Monument

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Spain, Cadiz Province, Seville. Gothic / Renaissance style Seville Cathedral, interior

Spain, Cadiz Province, Seville. Gothic / Renaissance style Seville Cathedral, interior
Spain, Cadiz Province, Seville. Gothic/Renaissance style Seville Cathedral, interior

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: 16th century half-timbered cottage, Izaak Waltons Cottage, Shallowford, Staffordshire, England

16th century half-timbered cottage, Izaak Waltons Cottage, Shallowford, Staffordshire, England, December

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: France - Ile-de-France - Palace of Fontainebleau (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1981)

France - Ile-de-France - Palace of Fontainebleau (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1981)
France - AZle-de-France - Fontainebleau. Palace of Fontainebleau (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1981)

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: France - Ile-de-France - Palace of Fontainebleau (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1981)

France - Ile-de-France - Palace of Fontainebleau (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1981)
France - AZle-de-France - Fontainebleau. Palace of Fontainebleau (UNESCO World Heritage Site, 1981)

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Cuba, Habana (La Habana), Habana Vieja, Plaza de San Francisco de Asis (St Francis of Assisi Square)

Cuba, Habana (La Habana), Habana Vieja, Plaza de San Francisco de Asis (St Francis of Assisi Square), Basilica Menor de San Francisco de Asis UNESCO World Heritage Site

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Portugal - Evora. Aqueduct Aqueduto da Agua de Prata

Portugal - Evora. Aqueduct Aqueduto da Agua de Prata
Portugal - A

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Portugal - Evora. Giraldo Square and St Antons church

Portugal - Evora. Giraldo Square and St Antons church
Portugal - A

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Romania - Moldavia - Suceava. Fresco in St. Georges church (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1993)

Romania - Moldavia - Suceava. Fresco in St. Georges church (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1993)
Romania - Moldavia - Suceava. St. Georges church, 16th century. UNESCO World Heritage List, 1993. Moses and the Tablets of the Law. Fresco

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Russia, Golden Ring, Suzdal, Cathedral of Transfiguration of our Saviour

Russia, Golden Ring, Suzdal, Cathedral of Transfiguration of our Saviour
Russia - Golden Ring - Suzdal. Monastery of our Saviour and St. Euthimius (founded mid-14th century, UNESCO World Heritage List, 1992). The Cathedral of the Transfiguration of our Saviour (1590)

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Russia, Golden Ring, Suzdal, Bell tower

Russia, Golden Ring, Suzdal, Bell tower
Russia - Golden Ring - Suzdal. Monastery of our Saviour and St. Euthimius (founded mid-14th century, UNESCO World Heritage List, 1992). The belltower (16th-17th century)

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Russia, Golden Ring, Suzdal, Monastery of our Saviour and St. Euthimius and bell tower

Russia, Golden Ring, Suzdal, Monastery of our Saviour and St. Euthimius and bell tower
Russia - Golden Ring - Suzdal. Monastery of our Saviour and St. Euthimius (founded mid-14th century, UNESCO World Heritage List, 1992)

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Russia, Golden Ring, Suzdal, Monastery of our Saviour and St

Russia, Golden Ring, Suzdal, Monastery of our Saviour and St. Euthimius and Cathedral of Transfiguration of our Saviour
Russia - Golden Ring - Suzdal. Monastery of our Saviour and St. Euthimius (founded mid-14th century, UNESCO World Heritage List, 1992)

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: At Market, 1564. Oil on wood: Joachim Beuckelaer (c1533-1574) Flemish painter and draftsman

At Market, 1564. Oil on wood: Joachim Beuckelaer (c1533-1574) Flemish painter and draftsman. Woman on left holds two live chicken she has brought to market in the wicker cage her right hand is

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Portrait of a Woman: oil on wood. Francis Pourbus the Elder (1545-1581) Flemish painter

Portrait of a Woman: oil on wood. Francis Pourbus the Elder (1545-1581) Flemish painter. Seated woman in velvet gown, a ruff and white cap. Round her neck and wrists are goldchains

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Ram, Black Sheep and Apples Joris Hoefnagel, also known as George Hoefnagel

Ram, Black Sheep and Apples Joris Hoefnagel, also known as George Hoefnagel (1542-1601) Flemish painter and engraver. Watercolour

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Mouse, Fowers and Insects: Butterfly and caterpillar on a sprig of faded pink moss rose buds

Mouse, Fowers and Insects: Butterfly and caterpillar on a sprig of faded pink moss rose buds. Mouse in lower right quarter

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Ambroise Pare (1509-1590) French military surgeon, operating on a patient. Chromolithograph c1900

Ambroise Pare (1509-1590) French military surgeon, operating on a patient. Chromolithograph c1900

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) 1493-1541. Swiss-born German physician

Paracelsus (Theophrastus Bombastus Von Hohenheim) 1493-1541. Swiss-born German physician and alchemist. First to describe Silicosis. Connected Goitre with minerals in drinking water

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Lady Musicians : the two in front are playing flute and lute(ja). Anonymous 16th century

Lady Musicians : the two in front are playing flute and lute(ja). Anonymous 16th century. Oil on wood

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: The Spanish Armada: The Spanish fleet under the Duke of Medina Sidonia sailed against

The Spanish Armada: The Spanish fleet under the Duke of Medina Sidonia sailed against England in 1588. The Royal coat of arms shows the English Lion

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Ball at the Valois Court. Couple on centre right are dancing the Volta, a favourite

Ball at the Valois Court. Couple on centre right are dancing the Volta, a favourite dance of Elizabeth I of England. The string band is playing on a platform, top left. 16th century French school

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: The Fight Between Carnival and Lent, 1559: The annual Flemish pre-lent festival

The Fight Between Carnival and Lent, 1559: The annual Flemish pre-lent festival, providing an excusive for excessive drinking and sex was condemned as The Devils Week

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: A Concert. Young man singing and playing a lute, flanked by a young man and woman, both singing

A Concert. Young man singing and playing a lute, flanked by a young man and woman, both singing. Lorenzo Costa the Elder (1460-1535) Italian painter

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: February: Torch dance at a feast. Lord and lady dine at table in front of fire in the Great Hall

February: Torch dance at a feast. Lord and lady dine at table in front of fire in the Great Hall, watching the dancers. Jester and musicians on right. From an early 16th century Flemish calendar

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: The Marriage Feast. Man with bagpipes at bottom left. Guests feasting and drinking

The Marriage Feast. Man with bagpipes at bottom left. Guests feasting and drinking. Bride, wearing crown, sits at table on centre right

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: World map of 1502 showing the continent of Africa in the centre. Named after Alberto Cantino

World map of 1502 showing the continent of Africa in the centre. Named after Alberto Cantino, Italian diplomatic agent in Lisbon, who obtained it for the Duke of Ferrara

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Adrian Willaert (1480-1562) Flemish composer. Director of music at St Marks, Venice, Italy

Adrian Willaert (1480-1562) Flemish composer. Director of music at St Marks, Venice, Italy
Adrian Willaert (1480-1562) Flemish composer. Director of music at St Mark s, Venice, Italy

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: John Taverner (c1495-1545) English composer, born at Boston, Lincolnshire. Master of the Children

John Taverner (c1495-1545) English composer, born at Boston, Lincolnshire. Master of the Children (choristers) of Christ Church, Oxford, until accused of heresy and thrown in prison by Cardinal Wolsey

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Early Italian stringed instruments. 1: A kind of Hackbret, 2: Lute-shaped instrument

Early Italian stringed instruments. 1: A kind of Hackbret, 2: Lute-shaped instrument strung to be played like a harp, 3: Old Italian instrument played by plucking

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Signature of Thomas Tallis (1505 / 1510-1585) English composer. A Gentleman of the Chapel Royal

Signature of Thomas Tallis (1505 / 1510-1585) English composer. A Gentleman of the Chapel Royal
Signature of Thomas Tallis (1505/1510-1585) English composer. A Gentleman of the Chapel Royal, Windsor, under Henry VIII and Elizabeth I

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin

Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin, 3: Straw Violin, 4: Hunting Horns, 5: Triangle, 6: Bells, 7: Tambourine or Moorish Drum

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Perucssion Instruments. 1: Military drums, 2: Side drums, 3: Swiss pipes, 4: Anvil

Perucssion Instruments. 1: Military drums, 2: Side drums, 3: Swiss pipes, 4: Anvil. Woodcut from Michael Praetorius Syntagma Musicum, 1615-1620

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Stringed Instruments. 1: Bandoer, 2: Penorcon, 3: Orpheoreon, forms of Cittern

Stringed Instruments. 1: Bandoer, 2: Penorcon, 3: Orpheoreon, forms of Cittern and played with a plectrum. 4: Lyra da Gamba, bass form of the Lyra, played with a bow

Background imageSixteenth Century Collection: Violins and related instruments. l and 2: Pocket Violins, 3: Treble Violin, 4: Standard

Violins and related instruments. l and 2: Pocket Violins, 3: Treble Violin, 4: Standard Treble Violin, 5: Tenor Violin, 6: Bass Viol, 7: Trumscheit, 8: Scheidtholst



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Step back in time to the sixteenth century, a period of artistic and cultural brilliance. In this captivating era, Albrecht Durer's masterpiece "Praying Hands" showcases the devotion and spirituality that defined the age. His renowned artwork "Young Hare" captures nature's beauty with remarkable precision. Exploring the cities of Florence, Venice, and Rome through their intricate plans reveals the architectural marvels that adorned these bustling metropolises. The detailed 16th-century map of Venice unveils its labyrinthine canals and grand palaces, while Florence's plan offers a glimpse into its Renaissance splendor. Meanwhile, Rome's layout hints at its rich history as an epicenter of power. Immerse yourself in vibrant scenes from La Orotava in Tenerife, Canary Islands. The lively street scene depicts everyday life during this enchanting time period, while the Church of San Francisco stands tall as a testament to religious devotion. Gaze upon breathtaking vistas over La Orotava towards Mount Teide – a reminder of nature's majesty that captivated artists throughout history. Delve into literature with Boethius' "Consolation of Philosophy, " whose cover transports us to Leyden in the 16th century – a world where wisdom was sought after amidst turmoil and uncertainty. Travel across continents to Central America where UNESCO-protected ruins stand as remnants of Panama City from the sixteenth century – echoing tales from another time. Witness King Stephen I Báthory’s engraving; his reign marked Poland’s golden era when culture flourished under his rule. The sixteenth century encapsulates an extraordinary epoch filled with artistry, exploration, philosophy, and political intrigue - forever etched within our collective memory as one of humanity's most fascinating chapters.