1444 Collection

Bernat Martorell (died 1452). Manuscript. Book of hours, 144
Bernat Martorell (died 1452). Catalan painter. International Gothic style. Manuscript. Book of hours, 1444. Folio I. Historical Archive. Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Mehmed Ii / Ottoman / Thevet
MEHMED II called FATIH (The Conqueror) Ottoman Sultan (1444-46, 1451-81) - considered the true founder of the Ottoman Empire

Federico da Montefeltro (1422-1482) Duke of Urbino from 1444. 1474: Piero Della Francesca
Federico da Montefeltro (1422-1482) Duke of Urbino from 1444.1474: Piero Della Francesca (1415-1492) Italian painter. Oil on Panel

Leonardo Bruni
LEONARDO BRUNI known as ARETINUS Italian humanist philologist and historian. Date: 1369 - 1444

DDE-90024250
Tomb of Mohammed Shah, Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi, India Date: 11/11/2005

St Francis in a glory of Seraphim, Sassetta, 1444 (engraving)
3635801 St Francis in a glory of Seraphim, Sassetta, 1444 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Francis in a glory of Seraphim, Sassetta, 1444)

de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver VH-SSG (msn 1444), of SeAir - Australias Tourist Airline. Date: circa 1990

Fight Hoeken Cod Haarlem prevented priest Fight
Fight between the Hoeken and Cod in Haarlem prevented by a priest Fight between the Hoekschen and Kabeljaauwschen in Haarlem prevented by a priest (title on object), In Haarlem

Laberinto de Fortuna (Labyrinh of Fortunes), by Juan de Mena
Juan de Mena (1411-1456). Spanish poet. Labyrinth of Fortune, or The Three Hundred, 1444. Edition in 1566, Alcala de Hernares. Poem CXXXVI

BARTOLO, Domenico di. History of the Spedale
DOMENICO DI BARTOLO (1400-1447). Pope Celestine III Grants Autonomy to the Hospital of Siena in 1192. 1441-1444. ITALY. Siena. Ospedale di Santa Maria della Scala (Santa Maria della Scala Hospital)

Wladyslaw III
WLADYSLAW III King of Poland who died fighting the Turks in Bulgaria

St Bernardino of Siena
ST BERNARDINO OF SIENA disciple of S. Francesco di Assisi Date: 1380 - 1444

Campin, Robert, called Master of Fl魡lle (1378-1444)
Campin, Robert, called Master of Fl魡 lle (1378-1444). Barth鬥 my Alatruye. ca. 1415-1440. Portrait of a secretary belonging to the court of Philip the Good. Oil on wood. BELGIUM

Battista Mantuan Spagnoli - Italian Latin Poet Date: 1444-1516

Giovanni Spagnola
GIOVANNI BATTISTA MANTUANUS CARMELITA SPAGNOLA - Italian churchman from Mantova, general of the Carmelites, also a poet (writing in Latin) depicted crowned with laurels. Date: 1444 - 1516

Architectural details, tomb of Mohammed Shah, Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi, India

Afternon sunlight through doorway on interior of Tomb of Mohammed Shah, Lodhi Gardens
Afternoon sunlight through doorway on interior of Tomb of Mohammed Shah, Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi, India

Columns on tomb of Mohammed Shah, Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi, India
Columns on tomb of Mohammed Shah / Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi, India

Tomb of Mohammed Shah, Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi, India
Tomb of Mohammed Shah / Lodhi Gardens, New Delhi, India

Petrus Christus, Portrait of a Female Donor, Netherlandish, active 1444-1475-1476, c. 1455, oil on panel

Petrus Christus, Portrait of a Male Donor, Netherlandish, active 1444-1475-1476, c. 1455, oil on panel

Pisanello, Lion Being Taught by Cupid to Sing [reverse], Italian, c. 1395-1455, 1444, bronze

Hama Pass View
Lahaul valley and snowy peaks seen from the Spiti side of the Hama Pass on the Pir Panjal mountain range, circa 1866. (Photo by Samuel Bourne/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Campin, Robert, Called Master
Campin, Robert, called Master of Fl malle (1378-1444). Saint John the Baptist and the Donor, Heinrich von Werl. Flemish

Saint Barbara. Central detail
Campin, Robert, called Master of Fl malle (1378-1444). Saint Barbara. Central detail. Flemish art. Oil on wood

Leonardo Bruni - 2
LEONARDO BRUNI known as ARETINUS Italian humanist philologist and historian, surrounded with curious allegorical items

Bramante (Este Portrait)
DONATO LAZZARI BRAMANTE d URBINO Italian architect, artist, writer and musician

Bramante (Seated)
DONATO LAZZARI BRAMANTE d URBINO Italian architect, artist, writer and musician

Bramante & St Peter s
DONATO LAZZARI BRAMANTE with his plans for St Peters : pope Clemens VII - though it wasn t he who commissioned them - approves them

Pandolfo Collenuccio
PANDOLFO COLLENUCCIO Italian historian

S Botticelli / Larmessin
SANDRO BOTTICELLI Italian artist

Dl Bramante / Larmessin
DONATO LAZZARI BRAMANTE Italian architect

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"Exploring the Artistic and Historical Significance of 1444" Step back in time to the year 1444, a period marked by significant events and artistic masterpieces that shaped history. Bernat Martorell, a talented artist who passed away in 1452, left behind a remarkable manuscript called the Book of Hours. This exquisite piece showcases his skill and creativity. Meanwhile, Mehmed II of the Ottoman Empire was rising to power during this era. His reign would leave an indelible mark on history as he conquered Constantinople and transformed it into Istanbul. In Italy, Leonardo Bruni was making waves with his intellectual contributions as a humanist scholar. His writings influenced many thinkers of his time. Another prominent figure in Italy was Federico da Montefeltro, Duke of Urbino from 1444 to 1474. Under his rule, Piero Della Francesca created awe-inspiring artworks that still captivate audiences today. Juan de Mena's Laberinto de Fortuna (Labyrinth of Fortunes) also emerged during this period—a poetic masterpiece exploring themes of fate and destiny. Domenico di Bartolo chronicled history through his work titled History of the Spedale—an invaluable source for understanding societal developments at that time. Art enthusiasts will appreciate Sassetta's engraving depicting St Francis surrounded by Seraphim in all their glory—created in none other than 1444 itself. Additionally, The Liberation of St. Peter painted on canvas further exemplifies the artistic prowess prevalent during this era. Religious art flourished too; Christ on the Cross by an unknown artist between c. 1430-33 is another testament to the spiritual devotion expressed through oil paintings during these years. On a different note, aviation took its first steps towards progress with de Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver VH-SSG being introduced—an aircraft that would revolutionize transportation. Lastly, St.