1448 Collection

Clacton Pier
Holidaymakers on the beach at Clacton, Essex, circa 1925. (Photo by A. H. Robinson/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Gold half-ambrogino, 1447-1450, 14 mm, Milan, 15th century
DGA2587551 Gold half-ambrogino, 1447-1450, 14 mm, Milan, 15th century; Museo Bottacin e Museo Civico, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: Gold half-ambrogino, 1447-1450, 14 mm. Milan, 15th century)

Gold half-ambrogino, 1447-1450
DGA2587550 Gold half-ambrogino, 1447-1450, obverse depicting a portrait of St Ambrose, 14 mm, Milan, 15th century; Museo Bottacin e Museo Civico, Padua, Italy; (add.info.: Gold half-ambrogino)

Virgin and Child, 1448. Creator: Bellini, Jacopo (c. 1400-c. 1470)
Virgin and Child, 1448. Found in the Collection of Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

Sigismund Pandolphe Malatesta, lord of Rimini (1417-1468), De Pasti, Matteo, Sculptor, Between 1448 and 1452, Mid-15th century, Petit Palais Ground floor Room 32 showcase 13, Decorative arts, Medal

The army of Alexander the Great fights the Giants, 1448. Found in the Collection of Bibliothe que Nationale de France

Emund Dinter
EMUND DINTER Flemish historian Date: ? - 1448

William Waynfleet (1395? - 1486) Bishop of Winchester, founded Magdalen College, Oxford (1448)

CHRISTIAN I (1426-1481). King of Denmark (1448-1481) and Sweden (1448-1481). King Christian I of Denmark in a banquet in the castle. Part of the series that depicts his visit to the castle

St. Nicholas Church, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (engraving)
XJF466218 St. Nicholas Church, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St)

ISABELLA STEWART Duchess of Brittany. She was the daughter of James I of Scotland and second wife of Francois, 1st Duke of Brittany

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EDITORS COMMENTS

"1448: A Year of Art, Battles, and Royalty" Step back in time to the year 1448, where history was being made and art was flourishing. Clacton Pier stood tall as a symbol of leisure and entertainment for all who visited. Meanwhile, Jacopo Bellini's masterpiece "Virgin and Child" captivated viewers with its divine beauty. On the battlefield, the army of Alexander the Great clashed with the mighty Giants in an epic struggle that echoed through history. Emund Dinter showcased his bravery alongside William Waynfleet, leaving their mark on this tumultuous era. In Denmark, Christian I ascended to the throne in 1448, beginning a reign that would shape the nation for decades to come. The power dynamics shifted as he took charge with determination and vision. Francesco Rosselli's intricate drawings and prints brought biblical figures such as Prophet Noah, Elijah, Amos, Zecheriah to life. Their detailed depictions transported viewers into ancient times filled with prophecy and wisdom. Not limited to religious themes alone, Rosselli also explored other aspects of life through his art. His print depicting Mocking Christ shed light on humanity's complex relationship with faith while his portrayal of Life Virgin added depth to our understanding of motherhood. Lastly but not leastly, Rosselli's decorative prints adorned borders and panels with ornate candelabra motifs intertwined with delicate foliage patterns - a testament to artistic craftsmanship during this period. As we delve into 1448 through these various glimpses into artistry, battles fought valiantly by great warriors like Alexander’s army against giants or King Christian I leading Denmark forward.