1561 Collection

Mother Shipton
MOTHER SHIPTON, (nee Ursula Sontheil), famous prophetess of Knaresborough, Yorkshire, depicted with a familiar

Robert Southwell / Anon
ROBERT SOUTHWELL English poet and Jesuit martyr

Menno Simons
MENNO SIMONS (Simonszoon) Dutch religious reformer, anabaptist, founder of Mennonites. Date: 1496 - 1561

Kaspar Schwenkfeld
KASPAR SCHWENKFELD German Silesian Nobleman and Christian reformer who influenced Puritanism in England

Queen of Scots / Scotland
Mary Queen of Scots lands in Scotland

Dragonfly, Pear, Carnation, and Insect; Joris Hoefnagel, Flemish / Hungarian, 1542 - 1600, and Georg Bocskay, Hungarian, died 1575; Vienna, Austria

Illustration showing the ballistic effects of firing a cannon. The projectile is shown moving in accordance with
5311515 Illustration showing the ballistic effects of firing a cannon. The projectile is shown moving in accordance with the laws of physics, described by Aristotle

The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1561. Creator: Unknown
The Temptation of Saint Anthony, 1561

MARY QOS LEAVES FRANCE
When her husband, Francois II, dies, Mary reluctantly leaves France via Calais, and returns to Scotland where she is unwelcomed by most on account of her Catholicism. Date: 1561

Battle of Kawanakajima, probably 4th battle in 1561, on the plains of the Chikuma River. Armies fighting
528731 Battle of Kawanakajima, probably 4th battle in 1561, on the plains of the Chikuma River. Armies fighting. Shuntei Katsukawa (1770-1820) Japanese artist, 1809

Map of India and Southeastern Asia; Il Disegno Della Terza Parte Dell Asia
1195417 Map of India and Southeastern Asia; Il Disegno Della Terza Parte Dell Asia, 1561 (engraving) by Gastaldi, Giacomo (c.1500-66) (after); 48x73, 2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gastaldi)

Title page, with a fine pictorial border from Biblia
986170 Title page, with a fine pictorial border from Biblia, das ist: Die gantze heilige Schrifft: Deudsch, translated by Martin Luther, 1560-1561 (printed woodcut on vellum) by Cranach

Form of Tulipa orphanidea No. 1561. Silkscreen botanical illustration by Elsie Katherine Dykes from William R. Dykes Notes on Tulip Species, Herbert Jenkins Ltd. London, 1930

Santorios Balance (engraving)
3627763 Santorios Balance (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Santorios Balance. Illustration for The Picture Magazine, 1893.); © Look and Learn

Ralph Corbett, Mayor, inspecting Plan for new Haven and Pier, 1561 (colour litho)
5986926 Ralph Corbett, Mayor, inspecting Plan for new Haven and Pier, 1561 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ralph Corbett, Mayor)

SANTORIOS BALANCE
Italian physician Santorio, believing that health is related to bodily intake and excretion, takes his meals on a balance to measure the increase of his body weight Date: 1561 - 1626

ORDER OF SAN STEFANO created by Cosimo di Medici in 1561, to defend Italian commerce aganst the infidels (a sound commercial proposition !)

Andres Hurtado de Mendoza (1500-1561). Spanish military. 5th
Andres Hurtado de Mendoza. 3rd Marquis of Canete (1500-1561). Spanish military. 5th Viceroy of Peru. Portrait. Catholic University of Quito. Ecuador

AGUIRRE, Lope de (1515-1561). Spanish conquistador in South America. Nicknamed El Loco, the Madman, Aguirre is best known for his final expedition, down the Amazon river

Old St. Pauls Cathedral seen from the south-west, showing the church of St. Gregory and the Chapter House, London, England, seen here before the fire of 1561. From London Pictures, published 1890

Portrait Hans Murer c. 1580-1620 oil panel 27. 5 x 19 cm
Portrait of Hans Murer, c. 1580-1620, oil on panel, 27.5 x 19 cm, unsigned. Above: Mr. Hans Maurer. Ward zunftmeister, Saffren A. 1561. Died Blessed A. 1564. Hr: Jos Maurer, Mahlers Vatter

Attributed Steven van der Meulen King Erik XIV
Attributed to Steven van der Meulen, King Erik XIV, Erik XIV, 1533-1577, king of Sweden, painting, full-length portrait, Eric XIV of Sweden, 1561, Oil, Height, 186 cm (73.2 inches), Width

Joachim Beuckelaer Market Scene Ecce Homo Flagellation
Joachim Beuckelaer, Market Scene, Ecce Homo, The Flagellation and the Carrying of the Cross, City Scene, Hostage and Crucifixion, painting, religious art, 1561, oil on panel, Height

Frans Floris I Feast Seagods Sea Gods feast painting
Frans Floris I, The Feast of the Seagods, Sea Gods feast, painting, 1561, Oil on wood, Height, 126 cm (49.6 inches), Width, 226 cm (88.9 inches), Signed, FF IV ET FA 1561

Jan Matsys Venus Cythereia painting nude 1561
Jan Matsys, Venus Cythereia, painting, nude, 1561, Oil on wood, Height, 130 cm (51.1 inches), Width, 156 cm (61.4 inches), Signed, 1561 IOANES.MASSIIS.ALIAS QVINTIIN, , PINGEBAT

Diana nymphs sitting rock middle resting trees
Diana and her nymphs, Diana, sitting on a rock in the middle, resting with her nymphs among the trees. In the background on the left a satyr who spies on the goddess and her companions

Ark Covenant Temple Dagon Philistines place Pieces
Ark of the Covenant in the Temple of Dagon, The Philistines place the Ark of the Covenant in the Temple of Dagon. Pieces of a broken statue lie on the ground

Two angels burning torches angels torch Battista Franco
Two angels with burning torches, angel (s) with torch, Battista Franco, Italy, 1520 - 1561, paper, etching, h 198 mm × w 193 mm

Religion comforts poor old man woman shawl personification
Religion comforts a poor old man, A woman with a shawl (personification of religion) takes a poor old sitting man by the hand. With her other hand she points up

Men audience View palace hall man sitting front
Men on audience, View in a palace hall with a man sitting in front of a statue of the wine god Bacchus. For the man a group of four men on audience and a dog

robbery Deianira centaur Nessus Hercules stands
The robbery of Deianira, Deianira is taken by the centaur Nessus. Hercules stands on the right and points his bow and arrow at the centaur

Gideon selects men river History Gideon series title
Gideon selects men by the river History of Gideon (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Perseus two putti Hercules back Right half cut print
Perseus with two putti and Hercules, seen on the back, seen on the back. Right half of a cut print, cupids: amores, amoretti, putti, (story of) Perseus, (story of) Hercules (Heracles)

Judge giving judgment History Emperor Trajan
Judge giving a judgment History of Emperor Trajan (series title), A judge sits on a raised. It is flanked on either side by two men. A level below are two men, two women and a child

Three soldiers putto Left half cut print soldier
Three soldiers and a putto, Three soldiers and a putto. Left half of a cut print, the soldier, the soldiers life, cupids: amores, amoretti, putti, Battista Franco (mentioned on object), Italy

centering vaulting nave St. Peter Basilica Wolfgang Engelbert
The centering for vaulting the nave of St. Peters Basilica, Wolfgang Engelbert Graf von Auersperg collection of architectural prints, Sangallo, Antonio da, 1484-1546, Architectural print, 1561

Descripcion lieu songe La Metamorphose d Ovide
Descripcion du lieu du songe, La Metamorphose d Ovide figvree, Ovid, 43 B.C.-17 or 18 A.D. Salomon, Bernard, ca. 1506-ca. 1561, Woodcut, black-and-white, 1557

Le Chat Devises heroiqves Paradin Claude 16th cent
Le Chat, Devises heroiqves, Paradin, Claude, 16th cent. Salomon, Bernard, ca. 1506-ca. 1561, Woodcut, 1557, Woodcut illustration, attributed to Bernard Salomon

Nude Warrior Mars? Leaning Volute recto Nude Child
Nude Warrior (Mars?) Leaning over a Volute (recto); Nude Child Playing with a Viola (verso); Toussaint Dubreuil (French, 1558, 1561 - 1602); France; about 1589 - 1602; Pen and brown ink

Flagellation Simon Bening Flemish 1483 1561 Bruges
The Flagellation; Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561); Bruges, Belgium; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 x 11.4 cm (6 5, 8 x 4 1, 2 in.)

Crowning Thorns Simon Bening Flemish 1483 1561
The Crowning with Thorns; Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561); Bruges, Belgium; about 1525-1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 × 11.4 cm (6 5, 8 × 4 1)

Christ Herod Simon Bening Flemish 1483 1561 Bruges
Christ before Herod; Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561); Bruges, Belgium; about 1525-1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 × 11.4 cm (6 5, 8 × 4 1, 2 in.)

Joseph Arimathea Pilate Simon Bening Flemish
Joseph of Arimathea Before Pilate; Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561); Bruges, Belgium; about 1525-1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 × 11.4 cm (6 5)

Entombment Simon Bening Flemish 1483 1561 Bruges
The Entombment; Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561); Bruges, Belgium; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 x 11.4 cm (6 5, 8 x 4 1, 2 in.)

Crucifixion Simon Bening Flemish 1483 1561 Bruges
The Crucifixion; Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561); Bruges, Belgium; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 x 11.4 cm (6 5, 8 x 4 1, 2 in.)

Way Calvary Simon Bening Flemish 1483 1561 Bruges
The Way to Calvary; Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561); Bruges, Belgium; about 1525 - 1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 x 11.4 cm (6 5, 8 x 4 1, 2 in.)

Pilate Washing Hands Simon Bening Flemish 1483
Pilate Washing his Hands; Simon Bening (Flemish, about 1483 - 1561); Bruges, Belgium; about 1525-1530; Tempera colors, gold paint, and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 16.8 × 11.4 cm (6 5, 8 × 4 1)

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In the year 1561, a fascinating tapestry of events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on history. It was a time when Mother Shipton's prophecies echoed through the land, foretelling both doom and hope. Meanwhile, Robert Southwell and other anonymous writers penned their thoughts in secret, challenging societal norms. Religious reformers like Menno Simons and Kaspar Schwenkfeld emerged as beacons of change amidst a turbulent era. Their teachings ignited flames of enlightenment that would shape future generations. Across the seas, Scotland witnessed the departure of its beloved Queen Mary QoS as she bid farewell to her homeland. Her journey held promises yet unknown, destined to intertwine with Lord Francis Bacon's intellectual pursuits. Nature too played its part in this intricate tale; dragonflies danced gracefully while pears ripened under the summer sun. The vibrant carnation bloomed proudly alongside mysterious insects buzzing around ancient ruins. Amidst these cultural shifts and natural wonders stood two remarkable individuals: Andres Hurtado de Mendoza and Lope de Aguirre. The former served his country as a valiant Spanish military officer while the latter carved his name into history as a daring conquistador. Artistic expressions also flourished during this period - Alonso's polychrome sculpture "Ecce Homo" captured hearts with its profound beauty while "Sacrifice of Isaac" evoked deep emotions within those who beheld it. As we reflect upon 1561, let us remember that history is not merely composed of dates but rather an intricate web woven by countless lives intertwined across continents and centuries, and is through understanding these stories that we gain insight into our shared human experience - one filled with triumphs and tragedies alike.