1455 Collection

ANGELICO, Fra. The Annunciation Altarpiece
ANGELICO, Fra (1387-1455). The Annunciation. 1430s. Left lower detail of the predella, depicting the wedding between Virgin Mary and Saint Joseph. Renaissance art. Quattrocento. Tempera on wood

Vlad Tzepesch
VLAD TZEPESCH prince of Walachia who ruled 1455-1462, and again 1476-7. goodness knows what he did during the interval

Attributed to Fra Angelico (Italian, c. 1395-1455), The Entombment of Christ, c. 1450, tempera on panel

LETTER OF INDULGENCE, 1455. A letter of Indulgence (Ablass-brief) printed in 1455 by Johann Gutenberg on his first press

Portrait of a Lady by Rogier van der Weyden (c.1399-1464) - painting on wood. Date: circa 1455

Knight's Sword with double edged blade, spirally twisted crosspiece and forefinger and thumb guard, dated A. D
619306 Knight's Sword with double edged blade, spirally twisted crosspiece and forefinger and thumb guard, dated A.D. 1455, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment

1455, Time of Wars of the Roses (chromolitho)
958405 1455, Time of Wars of the Roses (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1455, Time of Wars of the Roses)

A page from a psalter in Latin, with a historiated initial depicting a group of monks
985949 A page from a psalter in Latin, with a historiated initial depicting a group of monks standing before a lectern chanting, c.1455 (illuminated manuscript on vellum) by English School

A tile from the building of the Timurid Sultan Abu Sa id
1196985 A tile from the building of the Timurid Sultan Abu Sa id, with a stylised vase issuing white floral sprays, c. 1455-6 (moulded cobalt blue and lustre tile) by Islamic School

Letters of Indulgence granted by Pope Nicholas V, printed at Mentz, 1455 (litho)
2787023 Letters of Indulgence granted by Pope Nicholas V, printed at Mentz, 1455 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Prologue folio with gold and green letter F, and border of leaves, flowers
985847 Prologue folio with gold and green letter F, and border of leaves, flowers, vines and bird, 1455 (illuminated manuscript) by German School

The Court of Mary of Anjou, wife of Charles VII (chromolitho)
668410 The Court of Mary of Anjou, wife of Charles VII (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Court of Mary of Anjou, wife of Charles VII)

Wars of the roses: nobles picking roses to show allegiances
In the Temple Gardens, London, opposing nobles pick red or white roses according as they favour the party of Lancaster or York. Date: circa 1455

Social Scenes - France - 15th century
The French court - Marie dAnjou, queen of Charles VII, receives a book from her chaplain, Robert Blondel, while courtiers stand around Date: 1455

Fragment of a work produced by Gutenberg
Fragment of an historical work produced by Gutenberg on his first printing press. Date: 1455

Melchizedek, prophet, king of Salem (Jerusalem) in the time of Abraham (Genesis, Chapter XIV)
Melchizedek, prophet, king of Salem (Jerusalem) in the time of Abraham (Genesis, Chapter XIV, verse 18), back of the predella of the altarpiece of the Virgin Mary

Rogier van der Weyden (1399 / 1400 A?i? 1464) was an Early F
Rogier van der Weyden or Roger de la Pasture (1399/1400 A?i? 1464) was an Early Flemish painter. St Columba Altarpiece from Church of St Columba in Cologne. Oil on Oak Panel. 1455

EGAS, ENRIQUE DE (1455-1534)
Greco, Dom nikos Theotokpoulos, called El (1541-1614). The Nobleman with his Hand on his Chest. This man could be

Darius Marching Battle Issus Departure Darius
Darius Marching to the Battle of Issus The Departure of Darius to the Battle of Issus, Front panel of a cassone depicting the procession with Darius, king of Persia, for the Battle of Issus

Young Couple Death young man young woman walking
Young Couple and Death, A young man and a young woman are walking in a hilly landscape. From behind a tree Death (in the shape of a skeleton with an hourglass) lurks at them

Initial C Flight Egypt Master Lee Hours Flemish
Initial C: The Flight into Egypt; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial O Pieta Master Lee Hours Flemish active
Initial O: The Pieta; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Virgin Child Ghent Belgium 1450 1455 Tempera colors
The Virgin and Child; Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.4 x 14 cm (7 5, 8 x 5 1, 2 in.)

Entombment Master Lee Hours Flemish active 1450
The Entombment; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.4 x 14 cm (7 5)

Deposition Master Lee Hours Flemish active 1450
The Deposition; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.4 x 14 cm (7 5)

Office Dead Master Guillebert de Mets Flemish
Office of the Dead; Master of Guillebert de Mets (Flemish, active about 1410 - 1450); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Virgin Child Enthroned within Church Ghent Belgium
The Virgin and Child Enthroned within a Church; Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.4 x 14 cm (7 5, 8 x 5 1, 2 in.)

Flagellation Master Lee Hours Flemish active
The Flagellation; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.4 x 14 cm (7 5)

Saint John Evangelist Master Lee Hours Flemish
Saint John the Evangelist; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Crucifixion Master Guillebert de Mets Flemish
The Crucifixion; Master of Guillebert de Mets (Flemish, active about 1410 - 1450); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint Christopher Master Guillebert de Mets Flemish
Saint Christopher; Master of Guillebert de Mets (Flemish, active about 1410 - 1450); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint Veronica Displaying Sudarium Master Guillebert de Mets
Saint Veronica Displaying the Sudarium; Master of Guillebert de Mets (Flemish, active about 1410 - 1450); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Way Calvary Master Lee Hours Flemish active 1450
The Way to Calvary; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial D Nativity Master Lee Hours Flemish active
Initial D: The Nativity; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial D Annunciation Shepherds Master Lee Hours
Initial D: The Annunciation to the Shepherds; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Man Mowing Zodiacal Sign Cancer Master Lee Hours
A Man Mowing; Zodiacal Sign of Cancer; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Christ Nailed Cross Master Lee Hours Flemish
Christ Nailed to the Cross; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial D Adoration Magi Master Lee Hours Flemish
Initial D: The Adoration of the Magi; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial D Visitation Master Lee Hours Flemish
Initial D: The Visitation; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Christ Pilate Master Lee Hours Flemish active
Christ before Pilate; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial D Annunciation Master Lee Hours Flemish
Initial D: The Annunciation; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Pentecost Master Wauquelin Alexander Flemish
Pentecost; Master of Wauquelins Alexander (Flemish, active about 1440 - 1460); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.4 x 14 cm (7 5)

Saint Luke Master Lee Hours Flemish active 1450
Saint Luke; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.4 x 14 cm (7 5)

Betrayal Christ Master Lee Hours Flemish active
The Betrayal of Christ; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Virgin Child Master Lee Hours Flemish active
The Virgin and Child; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Initial D Presentation Temple Master Lee Hours
Initial D: The Presentation in the Temple; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf

Saint Matthew Master Lee Hours Flemish active
Saint Matthew; Master of the Lee Hours (Flemish, active about 1450 - 1470); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.4 x 14 cm (7 5)

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"1455: A Glimpse into a Transformative Era" Step back in time to the year 1455, where history was being shaped by remarkable individuals and significant events. Explore the artistic brilliance of Fra Angelico's masterpiece, "The Annunciation Altarpiece, " a captivating portrayal of divine beauty. Meanwhile, Vlad Tzepesch emerges as a formidable figure, leaving an indelible mark on history. In this era of spiritual significance, indulge in the power of faith with the Letter of Indulgence from 1455—a testament to religious devotion and forgiveness. Barden Towers stand tall as a symbol of strength amidst turmoil, while Rogier van der Weyden's Portrait of a Lady captures the elegance and grace that defined this period. Enter the world of Don Inigo Lopez de Mendoza, Marquis of Santillana—an influential nobleman whose legacy resonates through time. Roberto Valturio's groundbreaking work on military tactics showcases innovation ahead of its time. Hans von Gersdorff takes us beyond artistry into medicine; his expertise as a German surgeon revolutionized healthcare practices. The Knight's Sword from 1455 exemplifies both craftsmanship and warfare prowess—reminding us that even in times marked by conflict like the Wars of Roses, human ingenuity shines through. Immerse yourself in medieval manuscripts such as psalters adorned with historiated initials depicting scenes filled with monks' devotion—a glimpse into their sacred lives. As we reflect upon these fragments from 1455, let us appreciate how they shape our understanding today—inspiring awe for human achievements and reminding us that every moment carries within it stories waiting to be discovered.