1400s Collection (page 4)

Comb 1400s France Gothic period 15th century
Comb, 1400s. France, Gothic period, 15th century. Boxwood; overall: 11.5 x 16.1 cm (4 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.)

Adoration Magi 1400s Germany 15th century 19th century
Adoration of the Magi, 1400s(?). Germany, 15th century (or 19th century?). Engraving

Khar Ass Nuzhat-nama-yi ala Excellent Book Counsel
Khar (Ass), from a Nuzhat-nama-yi ala i (Excellent Book of Counsel) of Shahmardan ibn Abi al-khayrr, 1400s. Timurid Iran. Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; overall

Text Page Persian Prose recto Nuzhat Nama-yi Ala
Text Page, Persian Prose (recto) from Nuzhat Nama-yi Ala i (Excellent Book of Counsel) of Shah Mardan Ibn Abi al-Khayr, 1400s. Iran, Timurid Period, 15th century

Text Page Persian Prose Recto Khar Ass Verso
Text Page, Persian Prose (Recto); Khar (Ass) (Verso), 1400s. Iran, Timurid Period, 15th century. Ink and opaque watercolor on paper; overall: 24.8 x 15.8 cm (9 3/4 x 6 1/4 in.); text area

Calligraphy Persian Verses 1400s Iran Timurid period
Calligraphy, Persian Verses, 1400s. Iran, Timurid period (1370-1501). Opaque watercolor, ink, and gold on paper;

Profile Girl Holding Candle 1400s Italy 15th century
Profile of a Girl Holding a Candle, 1400s. Italy, 15th century. Pen and brown ink, heightened with traces of white gouache; sheet: 15.2 x 10.8 cm (6 x 4 1/4 in.)

Angel 1400s Flanders 15th century Oak
Angel, 1400s. Flanders, 15th century. Oak; overall: 84.5 x 33.7 cm (33 1/4 x 13 1/4 in.)

Temptation Saint Anthony Egypt 1400s France 15th century
Temptation of Saint Anthony of Egypt, c. 1400s. France, c. 15th century. Stone; overall: 46.4 x 38.6 cm (18 1/4 x 15 3/16 in.)

Ornamental Foliage Owl Birds 1400s Germany 15th century
Ornamental Foliage, with an Owl and other Birds, 1400s. Germany, 15th century. Engraving

Lampas rampant lions palmettes escutcheons 1400s
Lampas with rampant lions, palmettes, and escutcheons, 1400s. Spain, Granada, Nasrid period. Lampas: silk; average: 34.2 x 25.2 cm (13 7/16 x 9 15/16 in.)

Velvet Fragment 1400s Italy 15th century Velvet
Velvet Fragment, 1400s. Italy, 15th century. Velvet (cut and voided); silk and metal; overall: 34.3 x 16.9 cm (13 1/2 x 6 5/8 in.)

Griffin 1400s Martin Schongauer German 1450-1491
The Griffin, 1400s. Martin Schongauer (German, c.1450-1491). Engraving; sheet: 10.8 x 10.3 cm (4 1/4 x 4 1/16 in.); mat size: 49 x 36.2 cm (19 5/16 x 14 1/4 in.)

Virgin Child Abbot Ludwig Kneeling 1400s Germany
Virgin and Child, Abbot Ludwig Kneeling, 1400s. Germany, 15th century. Woodcut

Christ Cross 1400s Germany 15th century Woodcut
Christ on the Cross, 1400s. Germany, 15th century. Woodcut with watercolor added by hand

Baptism Christ 1400s Italy 15th century Engraving - Niello
Baptism of Christ, 1400s. Italy, 15th century. Engraving - Niello

Resurrection Christ 1400s Italy 15th century
Resurrection of Christ, 1400s. Italy, 15th century. Engraving - Niello

Descent Limbo 1400s Germany 15th century Engraving
The Descent into Limbo, 1400s. Germany, 15th century. Engraving; sheet: 15.2 x 11.1 cm (6 x 4 3/8 in.); mat size: 36.2 x 24.5 cm (14 1/4 x 9 5/8 in.)

Virgin Child Two Angels 1400s Italy 15th century
Virgin and Child with Two Angels, 1400s(?). Italy, 15th century (?). Engraving

Inferno According Dante Fresco Campo Santo Pisa
The Inferno According to Dante, after the Fresco in the Campo Santo at Pisa, 1400s. Italy, 15th century. Engraving

Calligraphy Willow Swallows 1400s Ikkyū Sōjun
Calligraphy with Willow and Swallows, 1400s. Ikkyū Sōjun (Japanese, 1394-1481). Hanging scroll, ink on paper; overall: 104 x 34.8 cm (40 15/16 x 13 11/16 in.)

Storage Jar Tamba Ware 1400s Japan Muromachi period
Storage Jar: Tamba Ware, 1400s. Japan, Muromachi period (1392-1573). Stoneware with natural ash glaze; diameter: 39 cm (15 3/8 in.); overall: 45 cm (17 11/16 in.)

Standing Bodhisattva 1400s Korea Joseon dynasty
Standing Bodhisattva, 1400s. Korea, Joseon dynasty (1392-1910). Wood with lacquer and gold, and metal earrings; overall: 48.6 x 15.6 x 18.2 cm (19 1/8 x 6 1/8 x 7 3/16 in.)

Fragment geese circling lotus medallions 1400s
Fragment with geese circling lotus medallions, 1400s. India. Plain weave: cotton, stamped mordant resist and dyed; overall: 90.2 x 46.5 cm (35 1/2 x 18 5/16 in.)

Hundred Birds Three Friends first quarter 1400s
Hundred Birds and the Three Friends, first quarter of the 1400s. Bian Wenjin (Chinese, about 1354-1428). Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk; overall: 152.1 x 95.3 cm (59 7/8 x 37 1/2 in.)

Landscape second half 1400s Isho Tokugan Japanese
Landscape, second half of 1400s. Isho Tokugan (Japanese, c. 1359-1437). Hanging scroll; ink and slight color on paper; overall: 157.5 x 45.1 cm (62 x 17 3/4 in.); painting only

Landscape Distant Temple 1400s Korea Japan Joseon period
Landscape with a Distant Temple, 1400s. Korea or Japan, Joseon period (1392-1910) or Muromachi Period (1392-1573). Hanging scroll; ink on paper; overall

Apocalypse page Locusts Angel Abyss Sixth Trumpet
Apocalypse: page from the Apocalypse (The Locusts with the Angel of the Abyss and The Sixth Trumpet), 1400s. Anonymous. Woodcut (blockbook)

Pax Madonna Child 1400s Follower Antonio Rossellino
Pax with the Madonna and Child, 1400s. Follower of Antonio Rossellino (Italian, 1427-1479 ). Gilt bronze, silver, and blue enamel; overall: 15.9 x 10.3 x 4 cm (6 1/4 x 4 1/16 x 1 9/16 in.)

Amitābha Triad 1400s Chinese Ming dynasty
Amit─übha Triad, possibly 1400s. Chinese, Ming dynasty (1368-1644). Hanging scroll, ink and color on silk; image: 95.3 x 50.2 cm (37 1/2 x 19 3/4 in.); overall: 196.2 x 73.3 cm (77 1/4 x 28 7/8 in.)

Purgatory 1400s Germany 15th century Woodcut
Purgatory, 1400s. Germany, 15th century. Woodcut

St. Anthony tormented Devils 1400s Martin Schongauer
St. Anthony tormented by the Devils, 1400s. Martin Schongauer (German, c.1450-1491). Engraving; sheet: 29.9 x 22.1 cm (11 3/4 x 8 11/16 in.)

Hercules Antaeus 1400s School Andrea Mantegna
Hercules and Antaeus, 1400s. School of Andrea Mantegna (Italian, 1431-1506). Engraving

Doe Castle, Co. Donegal, Ireland; 16Th Century Fortalice That Was Historically A Stronghold Of Clan Suibhne

Doe Castle, Co Donegal, Ireland; 16Th Century Fortalice

Medieval knight on horseback, artwork C017 / 7253
Medieval knight on horseback, artwork. The knight is wearing a suit of plate armour over chain-mail, and is carrying a lance in one hand, and a flanged mace with a spike on the end in the other hand

Battle of Gog and Magog, 1430 artwork
Battle of Gog and Magog. Illuminated manuscript miniature from the 15th-century Alba Bible, depicting the future Battle of Gog and Magog as foretold in the visions of the prophet Ezekial

King Solomons throne, 1430 artwork
King Solomons throne. Illuminated manuscript miniature from the 15th-century Alba Bible, depicting King Solomon of Israel on his throne (The First Book of Kings)

Columbus arrives in the Americas, 1492 C016 / 4494
Columbus arrives in the Americas. 19th-century artwork of the Italian explorer Christopher Columbus (1451-1506, kneeling) taking possession of the new country he had discovered on 12 October 1492

Medical zodiac, 15th century diagram
Medical zodiac. 15th century diagram with Greek text illustrating how the human body relates to the zodiac signs. Such information was used in medical practices, such as bloodletting

The Triumph of Death, Medieval fresco
" The Triumph of Death", 15th century fresco. This fresco hung in the Palazzo Scalfani in Palermo, Italy. The building became a civic hospital in 1435

Medieval plague scene. Victorian woodcut of a street in a town afflicted by a plague epidemic. The town crier precedes a cart, shouting " bring out your dead" as bodies are piled

Vasco da Gama, Portuguese explorer
Vasco da Gama (1460-1524), Portuguese explorer. In 1497, Da Gama was sent by Prince Manuel of Portugal to find a trade route to India

Aldus Manutius, Italian printer
Aldus Manutius (1449-1515), Italian humanist printer. Mauntius was born Teobaldo Mannucci in Bassiano near Rome. He was educated as a humanistic scholar, studying the classics of Latin and Greek

Spanish caravel tacking before the wind, from a drawing attributed to Columbus. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

Portuguese caravels
Caravels, from " Libre de cololat tractat dels fet maritims, " Portugal, 1502. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 16th-century illustration

PSCI2A-00076
Nicolaus Copernicus. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

Ivan the Great
Ivan III, known as Ivan the Great, Grand Prince of Muscovy. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Step back in time to the 1400s, a period filled with intrigue, innovation, and artistic brilliance. Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with anatomy led him to meticulously study the intricacies of the human skull. His detailed drawings continue to captivate us today. Meanwhile, in medieval Spain and Portugal, kingdoms were expanding their territories and shaping history. The map of this era reveals the shifting borders and political landscape that defined these nations. Innovation was on the rise as Johannes Gutenberg introduced his revolutionary printing press in the 1450s. This invention would forever change communication by making books more accessible to a wider audience. The Battle of Agincourt loomed large in 1415 as English and French forces prepared for an epic clash during the Hundred Years War. Longbowmen stood ready, their deadly accuracy poised to make a significant impact on this historic battle. Amidst all this turmoil, life continued its course. Ladies in Florence embraced Renaissance ideals as they sought knowledge and indulged in artistry that marked this vibrant period of cultural rebirth. Across Europe, Angevin kings held vast territories both in France and Britain. Their power stretched across borders as they navigated complex alliances and rivalries that shaped dynastic politics. Within castle walls like those found at the Tower of London during the late Middle Ages, lavish dining rooms hosted feasts fit for royalty. These grand halls witnessed both celebrations and secret conversations that influenced destinies. Yet not all discoveries were made within European realms alone; trephination evidence discovered within an Inca skull highlights ancient medical practices from South America—a testament to humanity's quest for understanding even centuries ago. As we delve into history's tapestry woven with diverse threads such as GEUR2A-00057 or NATL2A-00001—codes representing artifacts from different eras—we are reminded of our shared past while marveling at how far we have come since those fateful 1400s.