1590 Collection

ELIZABETH TALBOT (c1527-1608). Known as Bess of Hardwick. Countess of Shrewsbury. Oil on canvas, 17th century, by an unknown artist after a portrait of c1590

Map of Western Europe, 1590
16th century map of Western Europe. Published around 1590, this map shows the coasts of Western Europe and the Mediterranean

France / Strasbourg 1590
A view of the ancient walled city of Strasbourg and surrounding countryside as it looked at the end of the 16th century

Edmund Spenser reading to Raleigh
Edmund Spenser reading the first part of his epic poem The Faerie Queen to Sir Walter Raleigh in Ireland

The Faerie Queene
The Queene on her throne

Ambrose Dudley Warwick
AMBROSE DUDLEY, earl of WARWICK - soldier and statesman, fatally wounded fighting the French : with his autograph

16th century red and yellow Jesters Cap costume map of the world
16th century Jesters Cap map of the world 1590

Map of the world, 1590
16th century map of the world. Published around 1590, this map shows the known world, including the new lands being discovered by Europeans exploring across the Atlantic

Detail of an Indian Mughal painting, c1590, depicting Noahs Ark threatened, according to Muslim tradition, by Iblis
MUGHAL: NOAHs ARK. Detail of an Indian Mughal painting, c1590, depicting Noahs Ark threatened, according to Muslim tradition, by Iblis, the devil, who was thrown overboard by Noahs sons

North Berwick Witches casting spells
The North Berwick Witches -- Satan lures Dr Fian and other misguided people to indulge in evil practices such as causing shipwrecks by casting spells

English Archery
Four English bowmen: 1) Brigandine archer 1554 2) Brigandine archer 1590 3) Archer of Charles I 1625 4) Archer of 1780

Russia / Moscow / Map / C16
General map of Moscow

North Berwick Witches
The witches of North Berwick make cattle sick, set fire to churches and generally make themselves unpopular

MAGELLAN: VICTORIA, 1590. Ferdinand Magellans ship Victoria under full sail. Detail from Abraham Ortelius map of the Pacific Ocean, 1590

Anne Countess Pembroke
ANNE CLIFFORD, wife (1) of Thomas Sackville, first earl of DORSET; (2) of Philip Herbert, second earl of PEMBROKE & MONTGOMERY

Tower, 16th Century
The Tower and its Liberties taken from correct Surveys made in the Reign of Queen Elizabeth

Lippersheys Lenses
The legendary account of the invention of the telescope : Hans Lippersheys apprentices, playing with lenses, happen to hold two of them up together - the rest is history

English Court Dress C16
Nobleman & Knight of the Order of the Garter at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. N.B trunk- hose, canions, peascod-bellied doublets, ruffs, cloaks, copotain hat, gowns, flat cap

Vulgate Bible Title Page
The title page of the Vulgate Bible (printed in Latin)

The Englishmen's Arrival in Virginia: Map of Virginia coast showing Native territories Secotan and Weapemoc
528106 The Englishmen's Arrival in Virginia: Map of Virginia coast showing Native territories Secotan and Weapemoc, and the Native community on Roanoak island at river mouth, 1590

English gentleman, 1590. Sword-and-buckler man of Shakespeare's time. He wears a doublet, breeches and hose
FLO4678281 English gentleman, 1590. Sword-and-buckler man of Shakespeare's time. He wears a doublet, breeches and hose, and carries a sword and buckler with central spike

The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590
2956622 The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590. John White discovers the word Croatoan carved onto a tree upon his return to

Allegory of the Creation, ca 1585. Creator: Zucchi, Jacopo (c. 1541-c. 1590)
Allegory of the Creation, ca 1585. Found in the collection of the Galleria Borghese, Rome

Frontispiece of The Tragicall Histoy of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus
XJF105827 Frontispiece of The Tragicall Histoy of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus, by Christopher Marlowe, c.1616 (woodcut) by English School

Map of 1590 engraved by Theodore de Bry after watercolour by the English colonist John White, governor of Roanoke
528389 Map of 1590 engraved by Theodore de Bry after watercolour by the English colonist John White, governor of Roanoke. Virginia and coast with small islands and Roanoke at mouth of river

Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) Genoese explorer, discovering America - 12 May 1492
533092 Christopher Columbus (1451-1506) Genoese explorer, discovering America - 12 May 1492. From engraving by Theodore de Bry 1590. by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98); Universal History Archive/UIG

Henry IV (1553-1610) at Ivry, illustration from Little Arthurs History of France
BAL223585 Henry IV (1553-1610) at Ivry, illustration from Little Arthurs History of France: From the Earliest Times to the Fall of the Second Empire published 1899 (engraving) by Chalcott, Lady M

A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving)
1195461 A map of the Americas, 1590-1601 (engraving) by Bry, Theodor de (1528-98) & Bry, Johann Theodor de (1561-1623); 35x25 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bry)

Portrait of a Courtier, c. 1590-1605 (w / c & gold paint on paper)
1196809 Portrait of a Courtier, c.1590-1605 (w/c & gold paint on paper) by Manohar (fl.1580-1620) (attr. to); 38.9x25.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Philip II as King. 1590 (engraving)
672185 Philip II as King. 1590 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip II as King. 1590)

Procession de la Ligue passant rue du Marche-Palud, devant la salle du Legat de l Hotel-Dieu
963453 Procession de la Ligue passant rue du Marche-Palud, devant la salle du Legat de l Hotel-Dieu, et sortant de la rue Neuve-Notre-Dame, 1590

Bath Pageant, Confirmation of the Citys Charter by Queen Elizabeth I, AD 1590 (colour litho)
2800614 Bath Pageant, Confirmation of the Citys Charter by Queen Elizabeth I, AD 1590 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bath Pageant)

Map of Virginia showing the arrival of Sir Walter Raleighs expedition in 1585
1195464 Map of Virginia showing the arrival of Sir Walter Raleighs expedition in 1585, 1590 (hand-coloured engraving) by White

Shah Isma il Holding the First Private Audience After his Accession in Tabriz, c
1196778 Shah Isma il Holding the First Private Audience After his Accession in Tabriz, c.1590-1600 (gouache on paper) by Persian School

Study of the Head of a Bearded Man Turned to the Left, 1590 (black, red
659254 Study of the Head of a Bearded Man Turned to the Left, 1590 (black, red, yellow and white chalk, on faded blue paper) by Barocci or Baroccio

Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (engraving)
5668960 Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden (engraving) by Bry, Theodore de (1528-98); (add.info.: Location of artwork: Frankfurt, Germany); Photo eAF Fotografie; Flemish, out of copyright

The Great Bed of Ware, a very large oak four-poster bed, carved with marquetry, originally housed in the White Hart Inn in Ware, Hertfordshire, built by the carpenter Jonas Fosbrooke in about 1590

Knight of the Red Cross
Red Cross Knight, a fictional character, is the protagonist of Book I of The Faerie Queene (1590), an epic poem by Edmund Spenser

The Battle of Ivry, 1590, between Henry IV and the Leaguers (colour litho)
3628517 The Battle of Ivry, 1590, between Henry IV and the Leaguers (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Ivry, 1590)

Entree de l Hotel-Dieu rue du Marche Palu, 1590 (colour litho)
962781 Entree de l Hotel-Dieu rue du Marche Palu, 1590 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Entree de l Hotel-Dieu rue du Marche Palu, 1590)

Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving)
1602488 Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

Ancient English Dress - 16th century
Ancient English Dress - Nobleman 1557, London Merchant 1588, Gentleman 1590. 16th century

Vue de la pointe de la cite, du cloitre et du port Saint-Landry en 1590; d apres un tableau du temps appartenant a M de
963436 Vue de la pointe de la cite, du cloitre et du port Saint-Landry en 1590; d apres un tableau du temps appartenant a M de Valencay (engraving) by French School

Native Indians Dancing, 1590 (hand-coloured engraving)
1195465 Native Indians Dancing, 1590 (hand-coloured engraving) by White, John (fl.1570-93) (after); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Selliers, 1590 (engraving)
3646130 Selliers, 1590 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Selliers, 1590. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1882)

Portrait of a Gentleman, Standing three-quarter length, wearing a black costume
990240 Portrait of a Gentleman, Standing three-quarter length, wearing a black costume and holding a book, (oil on canvas) by Campi

Discovery of America, 12th of May, 1492 (engraving)
668416 Discovery of America, 12th of May, 1492 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discovery of America, 12th of May)

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In the year 1590, a remarkable era unfolded with captivating stories and significant events. Elizabeth Talbot, also known as Bess of Hardwick, held the title of Countess of Shrewsbury during this time. Her influence and power were felt throughout Western Europe, as depicted in a detailed map from that period. Meanwhile, in France's enchanting city of Strasbourg, life buzzed with activity. It was here that Edmund Spenser mesmerized his audience by reading his renowned work "The Faerie Queene" to none other than Sir Walter Raleigh himself. Their literary exchange transported listeners to fantastical realms filled with knights and fairies. Amidst the cultural fervor across Europe, Ambrose Dudley Warwick donned an extravagant red and yellow Jester's Cap costume—a symbol of mirth and entertainment—while traversing through various lands on an intricately illustrated world map from the 16th century. Speaking of maps, another cartographic masterpiece emerged in 1590—an exquisite depiction showcasing our vast planet Earth. This visual marvel allowed explorers to dream about uncharted territories waiting to be discovered. Delving into different traditions and beliefs, a Mughal painting from around 1590 portrayed Noah's Ark threatened by Iblis—the devil according to Muslim tradition—as Noah's sons valiantly fought against evil forces. This artwork served as a testament to diverse cultures intertwining within historical narratives. On the high seas sailed Ferdinand Magellan's ship Victoria under full sail—a triumphant image capturing one chapter in humanity's relentless pursuit for exploration and discovery during this epoch. Back on land but shrouded in darkness lurked the North Berwick Witches who cast spells that sent chills down people’s spines. These bewitching tales remind us of both superstitions prevailing at that time and society’s fascination with witchcraft. Lastly, English archery flourished during this period—its significance extending beyond sport.