16th Century Collection (page 21)

Step back in time to the 16th century, a period of exploration and cultural richness

16th Century Collection: Adriaan Pauw, 1585 - 1653. Grand Pensionary of Holland. The Grand Pensionary was the top Dutch

Adriaan Pauw, 1585 - 1653. Grand Pensionary of Holland. The Grand Pensionary was the top Dutch official during the Dutch Republic

Richard Stock, 1569 - 1626. English clergyman

16th Century Collection: John Fisher, 1469 - 1535. English Catholic bishop and theologian

John Fisher, 1469 - 1535. English Catholic bishop and theologian. After a late 17th century engraving by Gerald Valck based on a work by Adriaen van der Werff

16th Century Collection: People dying from illness, including the plague, during the Spanish siege of the city of Leiden

People dying from illness, including the plague, during the Spanish siege of the city of Leiden during the 80 Years War. After a 17th century work by Willem de Haen

Suleiman I, known as Suleiman the Magnificent, 1494-1566, 10th Sultan of the Ottoman Empire

16th Century Collection: Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, 1466 - 1536, aka Erasmus of Rotterdam. Dutch Renaissance humanist

Desiderius Erasmus Roterodamus, 1466 - 1536, aka Erasmus of Rotterdam. Dutch Renaissance humanist, Catholic priest & theologian

16th Century Collection: Defeat of the Spanish fleet and the fall of Cadiz, on July 1

Defeat of the Spanish fleet and the fall of Cadiz, on July 1, 1596 by an Anglo-Dutch fleet during the Anglo-Spanish War

Thomas Howard, 2nd Earl of Arundel, 1585 - 1646. Patron of the arts and art collector

16th Century Collection: Portrait of King Philip II of Spain on horseback. King Philip II, Rey Felipe II, 1527 - 1598

Portrait of King Philip II of Spain on horseback. King Philip II, Rey Felipe II, 1527 - 1598. After a 16th century print

16th Century Collection: Amerigo Vespucci 1454 - 1512, aka Americus Vespucius Italian explorer and cartographer

Amerigo Vespucci 1454 - 1512, aka Americus Vespucius Italian explorer and cartographer. The continent of America is named after him

Ferdinand I or Fernando I, 1503 -1564. Holy Roman Emperor, King of Bohemia, Royal Hungary, Croatia

A Florentine printing house in the 16th century. After a 16th century engraving

16th Century Collection: Charles V arrives at the monastery of Yuste, Caceres, Extremadura, Spain, 1556

Charles V arrives at the monastery of Yuste, Caceres, Extremadura, Spain, 1556. Charles V, 1500 - 1558. Holy Roman Emperor, ruler of the Habsburg Empire

16th Century Collection: Albrecht Durer painting the portrait of the emperor Maximilian I. Albrecht Durer, 1471 -1528

Albrecht Durer painting the portrait of the emperor Maximilian I. Albrecht Durer, 1471 -1528. Painter, printmaker, and theorist of the German Renaissance. Maximilian I, 1459 - 1519

16th Century Collection: Andre du Laurens, 1558 - 1609. French doctor of medicine. Physician to Henry IV

Andre du Laurens, 1558 - 1609. French doctor of medicine. Physician to Henry IV, King of Navarre and King of France

16th Century Collection: Elizabeth I, aka The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, 1533 - 1603

Elizabeth I, aka The Virgin Queen, Gloriana or Good Queen Bess, 1533 - 1603. Queen of England and Ireland

16th Century Collection: Catherine Howard, c. ?1523 - 1542. Queen of England from 1540 until 1541

Catherine Howard, c. ?1523 - 1542. Queen of England from 1540 until 1541, as the fifth wife of Henry VIII
Catherine Howard, c.?1523 - 1542. Queen of England from 1540 until 1541, as the fifth wife of Henry VIII. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

16th Century Collection: John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford, 1485 - 1555. Founder of the House of Russell

John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford, 1485 - 1555. Founder of the House of Russell. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

16th Century Collection: The standard of Cardinal Cisneros. Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros, 1436 - 1517

The standard of Cardinal Cisneros. Francisco Jimenez de Cisneros, 1436 - 1517, aka Ximenes de Cisneros. Spanish cardinal, religious figure and statesman. From La Ilustracion Artistica, published 1887

16th Century Collection: Louise of Savoy, 1476 - 1531. French noble and regent, Duchess of Auvergne and Bourbon

Louise of Savoy, 1476 - 1531. French noble and regent, Duchess of Auvergne and Bourbon, Duchess of Nemours, and mother of King Francis I

16th Century Collection: Sir Thomas Smith, 1513 -1577. English scholar, parliamentarian and diplomat

Sir Thomas Smith, 1513 -1577. English scholar, parliamentarian and diplomat. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

16th Century Collection: Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel, 4th Earl of Surrey and 1st Earl of Norfolk, 1585-1646

Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel, 4th Earl of Surrey and 1st Earl of Norfolk, 1585-1646. Patron of the arts and collector. He is also known as The Collector Earl

16th Century Collection: Sir Edward Coke, 1552 - 1634. British barrister, judge and politician

Sir Edward Coke, 1552 - 1634. British barrister, judge and politician. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

16th Century Collection: Benjamin 'Ben'Jonson, c. 1572 - 1637. English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor

Benjamin "Ben"Jonson, c. 1572 - 1637. English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor
Benjamin " Ben" Jonson, c.1572 - 1637. English Renaissance dramatist, poet and actor. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

16th Century Collection: James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton, c 1516 - 1581. Scottish lord. Regent of Scotland

James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton, c 1516 - 1581. Scottish lord. Regent of Scotland. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

16th Century Collection: Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, 1517 -1547. English aristocrat and poet

Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, 1517 -1547. English aristocrat and poet. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

16th Century Collection: Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1565-1601. English nobleman and a favourite of Elizabeth I

Robert Devereux, 2nd Earl of Essex, 1565-1601. English nobleman and a favourite of Elizabeth I. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

16th Century Collection: Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, 2nd Baron Howard of Effingham

Charles Howard, 1st Earl of Nottingham, 2nd Baron Howard of Effingham, known as Howard of Effingham, 1536 - 1624. Statesman and Lord High Admiral for Elizabeth I and James I

16th Century Collection: George Abbot, 1562 - 1633. Archbishop of Canterbury. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of

George Abbot, 1562 - 1633. Archbishop of Canterbury. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

16th Century Collection: Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1532 / 1533-1588. English nobleman

Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c. 1532 / 1533-1588. English nobleman, favourite and friend of Queen Elizabeth I
Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester, c.1532/1533-1588. English nobleman, favourite and friend of Queen Elizabeth I. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain

16th Century Collection: Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford, 1526 / 1527 - 1585. Nobleman, soldier, politician

Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford, 1526 / 1527 - 1585. Nobleman, soldier, politician
Francis Russell, 2nd Earl of Bedford, 1526/1527 - 1585. Nobleman, soldier, politician. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

16th Century Collection: Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1510-1579. Lord Keeper of the Great Seal

Sir Nicholas Bacon, 1510-1579. Lord Keeper of the Great Seal. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr

16th Century Collection: Thomas Cromwell, 1485 -1540. English politician and and chief minister to King Henry VIII

Thomas Cromwell, 1485 -1540. English politician and and chief minister to King Henry VIII. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr

16th Century Collection: Oruc Reis, or Oruc Reis, 1474-1518, Ottoman bey, or governor, of Algiers

Oruc Reis, or Oruc Reis, 1474-1518, Ottoman bey, or governor, of Algiers, and his brother Hayreddin Barbarossa also known as Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha or Hizir Reis, 1478-1546

16th Century Collection: il Guercino with his self portrait. Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, 1591 - 1666

il Guercino with his self portrait. Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, 1591 - 1666, aka Guercino or il Guercino. Italian Baroque painter and draftsman

16th Century Collection: Bust of Diego de Deza, 1444 - 1523. Theologian and inquisitor of Spain

Bust of Diego de Deza, 1444 - 1523. Theologian and inquisitor of Spain. He succeeded Tomas de Torquemada to the post of Grand Inquisitor during the Spanish Inquisition

16th Century Collection: Signature of Diego de Deza, 1444 - 1523. Theologian and inquisitor of Spain

Signature of Diego de Deza, 1444 - 1523. Theologian and inquisitor of Spain. He succeeded Tomas de Torquemada to the post of Grand Inquisitor during the Spanish Inquisition

16th Century Collection: Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of

Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542-1587. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain, Engraved by Mr. Houbraken and Mr. Vertue With Their Lives and Characters

16th Century Collection: Anne of Cleves, 1515 -1557. German noblewoman and Queen of England as the fourth wife of Henry

Anne of Cleves, 1515 -1557. German noblewoman and Queen of England as the fourth wife of Henry VIII of England. From the 1813 edition of The Heads of Illustrious Persons of Great Britain

16th Century Collection: Giorgione painting the portrait of Gonzalo de Cordoba. Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba

Giorgione painting the portrait of Gonzalo de Cordoba. Gonzalo Fernandez de Cordoba, aka The Great Captain (El Gran Capitan), 1453 -1515. Spanish general and statesman

16th Century Collection: Hayreddin Barbarossa also known as Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha or Hizir Reis, 1478-1546

Hayreddin Barbarossa also known as Barbarossa Hayreddin Pasha or Hizir Reis, 1478-1546. Admiral of the Ottoman Fleet

Neptune. After a 16th century engraving. Neptune was the Roman god of the sea, and also of horses

16th Century Collection: Diogenes, 3rd century BC Greek philosopher. Engraved after a 16th century work by Parmigianino

Diogenes, 3rd century BC Greek philosopher. Engraved after a 16th century work by Parmigianino, 1503-1540, proper name Girolamo Francesco Maria Mazzola and also known as Francesco Mazzola 1503-1540

16th Century Collection: DomA©nikos TheotokAopoulos, 1541 -1614, aka El Greco, (The Greek ). Painter

DomA©nikos TheotokAopoulos, 1541 -1614, aka El Greco, (The Greek ). Painter
Domenikos TheotokAopoulos, 1541 -1614, aka El Greco, (The Greek ). Painter, sculptor and architect of the Spanish Renaissance

16th Century Collection: Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also known as Raphael, 1483 - 1520. Italian painter and architect

Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, also known as Raphael, 1483 - 1520. Italian painter and architect. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

16th Century Collection: Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, 1452 - 1519, also known as Leonardo da Vinci or Leonardo

Leonardo di ser Piero da Vinci, 1452 - 1519, also known as Leonardo da Vinci or Leonardo. Italian Renaissance polymath: artist, sculptor, architect, musician, scientist, mathematician, engineer

16th Century Collection: Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, aka Michelangelo. 1475 - 1564

Michelangelo di Lodovico Buonarroti Simoni, aka Michelangelo. 1475 - 1564. Italian sculptor, painter, architect and poet. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

16th Century Collection: Edward 'Ned'Alleyn, 1566 - 1626. English actor who was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre

Edward "Ned"Alleyn, 1566 - 1626. English actor who was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre
Edward " Ned" Alleyn, 1566 - 1626. English actor who was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre and founder of Dulwich College and Alleyns School

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Step back in time to the 16th century, a period of exploration and cultural richness. Jacopo de Barbari's intricate Map of Venice in 1500 transports us to the enchanting canals and vibrant streets of this Italian city-state. As we journey further east, we find ourselves in Amritsar, Punjab, India, where the majestic Golden Temple stands tall amidst the serene Amrit Sagar lake. Leonardo da Vinci's detailed Skull Anatomy reminds us of the scientific advancements made during this era. Across Europe, Trinity College's Long Room beckons with its shelves lined with centuries-old books, offering a glimpse into intellectual pursuits of scholars from Dublin. Meanwhile, on another continent, Mexico proudly displays its flag against the backdrop of Plaza de la Constitución (Zócalo), with the magnificent Metropolitan Cathedral towering above. The Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple) reappears on our journey as we explore Asia's rich heritage. Its golden splendor shines brightly in Amritsar once again. Pieter Bruegel the Elder takes us to a snowy landscape through his masterpiece "Hunters in the Snow, " capturing both nature's beauty and human activity during winter. German engraving from 1594 showcases surveyors diligently working on land and sea – a testament to expanding knowledge and cartography during this time. Abraham Ortelius' map reveals an Ottoman Empire at its height in 1570 while Dürer’s world map from 1515 provides insight into how people perceived geography centuries ago. Finally, Da Vinci surprises us yet again with his crossbow design – an example of his multifaceted genius that spanned artistry and engineering alike.