15th Collection (page 8)

Crossbow-man (right), pavisier (man firing from behind an oblong shield or pavise, bottom), archer with bow and arrow (left), and the standard of Richard, Earl of Warwick (top)

Avro Vulcan B. 2 XL318
Royal Air Force - Avro Vulcan B.2 XL318, of No.617 (Dambusters) Squadron, with an inert Blue Steel missile, at Andrews Air Force Base

Italian male fashion, late 15th century. Costume of Italian noblemen A-C, and costume of Italian soldiers, archer, pikeman and axe man in small metal helmet

German fashions of the 15th century, including mi-parti
German costumes of the 15th century. Man and woman in mi-parti clothes, and others in characteristic fashion of the era. From the Duke of Saxonys lineage book in Dresden State Archive

Italian heraldic shield or targe from the mid-15th century. With escutcheon and coat of arms, great helm crested with a swans head, the crest of the Chigi family of Sienna

Ludovico Sforza and wife Beatrice d Este, 15th century
Ludovico Sforza, Duke of Milan, 1452-1508, and wife Beatrice d Este, Duchess of Bari, 1475-1497. With their children Massimiliano and Francois

William Caxton and his printing press, Westminster, London. His visitors depicted here are probably King Edward IV and his Queen, Elizabeth Woodville. Date: circa 1477

THREE FINE GERMAN MALES
And yet we have conquered ! Three fine Germans symbolise the Master Race at the 15th commemoration of the Munchen beer-hall putsch Date: 9 November 1938

English medieval wood carving - church pew decoration
English 15th century medieval wood carving - likely a bench end, the wooden end panel of a church pew. Bench ends were highly decorated with carvings

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

The Annunciation by Fra Filippo Lippi (c.1406-1469) - painted on wood panel 1445-1450. Date: circa 1450

Sikh Soldiers - 15th Regiment - at Hampton Court Palace Date: 1902

The Old Post Office - Tintagel, Cornwall
The Old Post Office, viewed from the north-east. The Old Post Office is thought to date from the 14th or 15th century. Originally a manor house or stewards house

Hymn to which the Titanic sunk and photo of the liner
Hymn to which the Titanic sunk ( Nearer, My God, To Thee ) and picture of the liner. Date: 1912

Colchester, Essex, England - The Siege House
Colchester, Essex, England - The 15th century Siege House - Bullet holes from fighting during the Siege of Colchester during the English Civil War (1648) are still visible on the timber frame

UK, Canterbury, Westgate Gardens, 2009. Creator: Ethel Davies
Ruins dating from the 15th century on the grounds of the Westgate Gardens, a public space adjoing the Westgate Tower, the original western gatehouse entrance to the city, along the River Stour

Francisco Pizarro (1471 / 1476-1541)
Francisco Pizarro y Gonzalez, 1st Marquess of los Atabillos ( c.1471 or 1476-1541). Spanish conqueror of the Incan Empire and founder of Lima. Peru

Dead British soldiers on the battlefield near Heule, Belgium, 15th October 1918

British soldiers Heule Battlefield Belgium 15th October 1918

15th century Gate, Carisbrooke Castle, Isle of Wight - photo postcard by T. Piper, Carisbrooke, 1936 Date: 1936

Birkby Bayhall Mills Fire on 15th April 1909

Hastings beach, German submarine, 15th April 1919

De Medicic Family - B Gozzoli, Florence
Detail of a painting at Palazzo Riccardi by Benozzo Gozzoli depicting (from left) Cosimo de Medici with Salviati and Piero de Medici. Date: 15th century

The Venetian Bourtzi Castle, Nafplion, Greece
Hotel Bourdzi - Nafplion, Greece - within the Venetian Bourtzi Castle. A luxury Hotel open between 1960-1970. Date: circa 1960s

Painting, Chateau de Sedan, Sedan, Ardennes, France
Mouzon, 30th August 1870, oil painting by Gaston Claris, depicting Captain de Tessiere (2nd Artillery Regiment), Captain Baudouin and gunner Favre in battle during the Franco-Prussian War

Bust, Chateau de Sedan, Sedan, Ardennes, France
Bust of Auguste Philippoteaux, mayor of Sedan 1903-4, marble, 1891, by Aristide Croisy, 1840-99, in the museum in the Chateau de Sedan, built 1424 - 17th century

Chapel, Chateau de Sedan, Sedan, Ardennes, France
Chapelle Princiere, a family chapel built c. 1500 and adapted in 1642, in the Chateau de Sedan, built 1424 - 17th century, the largest fortified medieval castle in Europe, in Sedan, Ardennes

Museum, Chateau de Sedan, Sedan, Ardennes, France
Model of soldiers at the fireplace, and bread oven, in the museum in the Chateau de Sedan, built 1424 - 17th century, the largest fortified medieval castle in Europe, in Sedan, Ardennes, Grand Est

Fresco, Castle of Veves, Wallonia, Belgium
Fresco of men fishing in river, above the fireplace in the Living Room of Hilarion de Gavre, in the Castle of Veves, built c. 1410, at Celles in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium

Chateau de Sedan, Sedan, Ardennes, France
Chateau de Sedan, aerial view, built 1424 - 17th century, the largest fortified medieval castle in Europe, in Sedan, Ardennes, Grand Est, France

Castle of Veves, Wallonia, Belgium
Castle of Veves, built c. 1410, aerial view, at Celles in Wallonia, Namur, Ardennes, Belgium. A castle has occupied this site since the 7th century

Legend of the Moor's Last Sigh. After the conquest of the Nasrid Kingdom of Granada, the Muslim king Boabdil and his entourage were exiled from the city in 1492

Granada War - Taking of Loja by King Ferdinand the Catholic
Granada War (1482-1492). Taking of Loja by King Ferdinand the Catholic (1452-1516) in 1486. Chromolithography. Historia General de Espana (General History of Spain), by Miguel Morayta. Volume III

Henry IV of Castile (1425-1474) presents his sister Isabella
Henry IV of Castile (1425-1474), the Impotent, presenting his sister Dona Isabella (the future Queen Isabella I the Catholic) to the city of Segovia. Chromolithography

Triptych of the Descent. Descent from the Cross by Matsys
Quentin Matsys (circa 1466-1530). Flemish painter. Triptych of the Descent. Descent from the Cross. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Saint John the Baptist in Meditation, circa 1495, by Bosch
Hieronymus Bosch (1450-1516). Netherlandish painter. Saint John the Baptist in Meditation, circa 1495. Detail. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Saint John the Baptist in Meditation, by Hieronymus Bosch
Hieronymus Bosch (1450-1516). Netherlandish painter. Saint John the Baptist in Meditation, circa 1495. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Head of Saint John the Baptist, c1496, by Marco Palmezzano
Marco Palmezzano (circa 1458-1539). Italian painter. Head of Saint John the Baptist, circa 1496. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Saint Michael the Archangel with Two Donors. Circle of Juan Rius (documented between 1457-1482) and Domingo Ram (documented between 1462-1496). circa 1465-1480. Aragonese School

Saint Blaise of Sebaste (3rd-4th centuries), 1490-1500
Saint Blaise (3rd-4th centuries). Bishop of Sebaste and martyr. Portrait by Miguel Jimenez (15th-early 16th centuries), 1490-1500. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Saint Jerome in his Study. Detail. Castilian School
Master of the Parral (active 1480-1500). Saint Jerome in his Study. Detail. Castilian School, about 1480-1490. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Saint Jerome in his Study. Castilian School, about 1480-1490
Master of the Parral (active 1480-1500). Saint Jerome in his Study. Castilian School, about 1480-1490. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Triptych of Virgin and Child with Musician Angels
Juan Hispalense (active 1400-1430). Triptych of Virgin and Child with Musician Angels. Castilian School, circa 1400-1410. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

White Star Line, RMS Titanic, column section from restaurant
White Star Line, RMS Titanic. Section of a column from Titanic?s a la carte restaurant on B Deck. Fluted with a 1ins. gilt carved ribbon

White Star Line, RMS Majestic, auction sale catalogue
White Star Line, RMS Majestic, rare auction sale catalogue for the furnishings and fittings, including two complimentary ladies appointment cards for a hairdressing salon

Samuel Cody assorted memorabilia
EARLY AVIATION PIONEERS - THE SAMUEL CODY ARCHIVE: Extremely important Royal Aero Club Aviators Certificate No.9, 1910, issued to S. F

The Nunnery, Church Street, Dunster, Somerset. A terrace of three houses, three storeys tall, built of stone with a slate roof

Poster, 15th International Art Exhibition, Venice, Italy, April to October 1926 Date: 1926

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the 15th Century: From Grand Prix to Artistic Masterpieces" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the 15th century. This captivating era witnessed a myriad of remarkable events, from thrilling races at the Monaco Grand Prix to groundbreaking voyages like Vasco da Gama's arrival in India. Art lovers will be enthralled by iconic masterpieces such as "The Arnolfini Portrait" by Van Eyck, which beautifully captures the essence of Renaissance art. Similarly, Paolo Uccello's "The Battle of San Romano" transports us to a tumultuous battlefield with its intricate details and vivid colors. But it wasn't just art that defined this period; significant historical documents also emerged during this time. The Magna Carta, a cornerstone of modern democracy, laid down principles that still resonate today. Meanwhile, satirical works like Martin Luther's portrayal in protestant reformation artwork provided insight into religious tensions and societal dynamics. Piero della Francesca's contributions to Italian painting cannot be overlooked either. His meticulous attention to detail and innovative use of perspective continue to inspire artists even centuries later. Likewise, Jacopo de Barbari left his mark on history through his enigmatic works that invite viewers into a world filled with mystery and intrigue. Portraits played an essential role during this era as well – capturing influential figures such as Augustus John, President of the Nation Portrait – immortalizing their legacies for generations to come. Lastly, architectural marvels like St Albans Abbey's Wallingford Screen remind us how craftsmanship reached new heights during this period – blending beauty with functionality seamlessly. As we delve deeper into these diverse aspects of the 15th century, we uncover an extraordinary tapestry woven together by artistic brilliance, historical significance, and cultural milestones that continue to shape our present-day understanding.