Sixteenth Collection

The Mary Rose, Tudor ship, built in 1510. In service for 34 years, it sank in 1545. Discovered in 1971 it was successfully raised from the sea bed in 1982 amid much publicity. Date: 1982

Anne Boleyn (1507? - 1536) Second Queen of King Henry VIII from 1533 until 1536. Mother of Queen Elizabeth I. Date: 1950

Spanish Armada - Golden Lion attacks Santa Ana
An Armada episode, the Golden Lion attacking the Santa Ana of the Spanish Armada on 25 July 1588. Date: 1588

Venetian Galley 1570
A Venetian Galley (Galleas) at the time of the Battle of Lepanto (1571)

Alchemy. Historical artwork by the German artist Albrecht Durer (1471-1528) titled Melencolia I. It represents one of the four temperaments or humours

16th century map of the British Isles
British Isles, 16th century Dutch map. This shows England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, though Ireland is not yet accurately mapped. Published in 1595, from work by Gerard Mercator

16th century world map made by Pierre Desceliers in 1546 on a commission by King Francis I for Henri II of France. Most noticeable is that the Northern hemisphere is upside-down

Barber
3782517 Barber by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Barber from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Archbishop Thomas Cranmer
3784939 Archbishop Thomas Cranmer; (add.info.: Archbishop Thomas Cranmer. Protestant reformer and Archbishop of Canterbury during the reigns of Henry VIII)

Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma
3846960 Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma, 8 November 1519)

Mr Grahams balloon ascent, Kew Bridge
Poster advertising Aerostation. Mr Grahams Sixteenth Ascent from the gardens of the Star & Garter Tavern, Kew Bridge, London. Date: 4 April 1825

A barbers shop
A barber tends to his clients hair in a sixteenth-century barber shop. 16th Century

Lyrics by Anne Boleyn
Words by Anne Boleyn entitled O Death Rock Me On Sleep accompanied by an illustratio of the ill-fated Queen looking rather tragic. Date: 1934

Items in the Tudor Exhibition, 1890
Engraving showing a number of relics from the sixteenth century exhibited in the Tudor Exhibition of 1890. The items pictured include: Henry VIIIs hat (top right)

Borgia Family / C16Th
Francesco Borgia, with Lucrezia, his mother

Sir John Smithes armour, 1585 (pen, ink and watercolour on paper)
3744587 Sir John Smithes armour, 1585 (pen, ink and watercolour on paper) by Halder, Jacobe (fl.c.1589); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

View of the Tower of London in 1553 (engraving)
5224947 View of the Tower of London in 1553 (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Tower of London in 1553)

Rhinoplasty / C16Th
Rhinoplasty: nose correction

Polo in Persia
A game of polo, with musical accompaniment, in sixteenth century Persia

Caravel (Liebig)
A Spanish caravel

Drawing Of A Man Spanking A Child, After Hans Holbein The Younger. From Histoire Des Peintres, eCole Allemande
Drawing Of A Man Spanking A Child, After Hans Holbein The Younger. From Histoire Des Peintres, ECole Allemande, Published 1875

Wire worker
3782522 Wire worker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Wire worker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Apothecary
3782516 Apothecary by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Apothecary from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Vanished Civilizations: Ruins at Golkonda
3787625 Vanished Civilizations: Ruins at Golkonda; (add.info.: Vanished Civilizations: Ruins at Golkonda. Ruined city of south-central India and capital of ancient Kingdom of Golkonda (c.1518-1687)

Spur maker
3782524 Spur maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Spur maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Elizabeth I
3789763 Elizabeth I; (add.info.: Elizabeth I, portrait. Queen of England from 1558 until her death. 7 September 1533 - 24 March 1603)

Death of Sir Philip Sidney
3789868 Death of Sir Philip Sidney; (add.info.: Death of Sir Philip Sidney. Fatally wounded by a musket shot at the Battle of Zutphen in the Netherlands, Sidney later died of gangrene)

Fontaine des Innocents - sculpture by Jean Goujon
3787700 Fontaine des Innocents - sculpture by Jean Goujon; (add.info.: Fontaine des Innocents - sculpture by Jean Goujon and architect Pierre Lescot)

Arquebusier
3782259 Arquebusier by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Arquebusier by Jost Amman, reproduced from a sixteenth century engraving)

Pope Julius II examining paintings
3787696 Pope Julius II examining paintings; (add.info.: Pope Julius II examining paintings produced for Stanza della Segnatura in the Palace of the Vatican, 1508)

Bell and Cannon Caster
3782528 Bell and Cannon Caster by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Bell and Cannon Caster from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Needle maker
3782518 Needle maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Needle maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Cooper's Workshop
3782238 Cooper's Workshop by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Cooper from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Raphael drawing first sketch of Madonna della seggiola
3787692 Raphael drawing first sketch of Madonna della seggiola; (add.info.: Raphael drawing first sketch of Madonna della seggiola on the bottom of a barrell, 1509)

Henry VII king of england (print)
3790447 Henry VII king of england (print); (add.info.: Henry VII, portrait. The first monarch of the House of Tudor, King of England and Lord of Ireland from August 1485 until his death)

Edward VI
3789761 Edward VI; (add.info.: Edward VI, portrait. King of England and Ireland from 28 January 1547 until his death. 12 October 1537 - 6 July 1553)

Henry VII
3789755 Henry VII; (add.info.: Henry VII, portrait. The first monarch of the House of Tudor, King of England and Lord of Ireland from August 1485 until his death. 28 January 1457 - 21 April 1509)

Mary I
3790429 Mary I; (add.info.: Mary I or Bloody Mary, portrait. Queen of England from July 1553 until her death. 18 February 1516 - 17 November 1558)

Henry VIII
3790427 Henry VIII; (add.info.: Henry VIII, portrait. King of England from 21 April 1509 until his death. 28 June 1491 - 28 January 1547)

Death of Sir Philip Sidney
3789866 Death of Sir Philip Sidney; (add.info.: Death of Sir Philip Sidney. Fatally wounded by a musket shot at the Battle of Zutphen in the Netherlands, Sidney later died of gangrene)

Basin maker
3782525 Basin maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Basin maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Raphael taking his first painting lessons
3787694 Raphael taking his first painting lessons; (add.info.: Raphael taking his first painting lessons in his parents house, 1491)

James I
3789767 James I; (add.info.: James I of England and James VI of Scotland, portrait. King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England)

Elizabeth I
3790432 Elizabeth I; (add.info.: Elizabeth I, portrait. Queen of England from 1558 until her death. 7 September 1533 - 24 March 1603)

Pope Leo X with the body of Raphael
3787695 Pope Leo X with the body of Raphael; (add.info.: Pope Leo X with the body of Raphael. Illustration of an episode from the life of Italian painter Raphael (Sanzio da Urbino) (1483 - 1520)

James I
3789766 James I; (add.info.: James I of England and James VI of Scotland, portrait. King of Scotland as James VI from 24 July 1567 and King of England)

Weaver
3782244 Weaver by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Weaver from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

The Prisoner of Chillon
3789831 The Prisoner of Chillon; (add.info.: Illustration for Lord Byron's poem The Prisoner of Chillon (1816), based on Francois de Bonivard

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"The Sixteenth Century: A Tapestry of History and Intrigue" Step back in time to the captivating era of the sixteenth century, where stories of power, love, and adventure unfolded. From the enigmatic Anne Boleyn's rise and fall at Henry VIII's court to the tragic sinking of The Mary Rose, this period was filled with remarkable events. Picture yourself aboard a Venetian Galley in 1570, sailing through turquoise waters as you witness breathtaking views that would inspire explorers for centuries to come. Or imagine being on board the Spanish Armada's Golden Lion as it fiercely attacks Santa Ana during one of history's most epic naval battles. Alchemy also played a significant role during this time. Enter an alchemist's laboratory filled with bubbling potions and mysterious experiments aimed at unlocking the secrets of transmutation. Study a meticulously crafted 16th-century map showcasing intricate details of the British Isles or marvel at a world map from that same era, revealing uncharted territories waiting to be discovered by intrepid explorers. Intriguing figures such as Archbishop Thomas Cranmer left their mark on history through religious reforms while barbershops served as social hubs where gossip flowed freely amidst haircuts and shaves. The Tudor Exhibition held in 1890 showcased fascinating artifacts like items belonging to the notorious Borgia Family who wielded immense influence throughout Europe during this period. Sir John Smithes' armor from 1585 stands tall, its pen-and-ink depiction capturing both its grandeur and protective strength. The sixteenth century was an age defined by ambition, conflict, innovation, and cultural exchange. It continues to captivate our imagination today as we delve into its rich tapestry woven with tales both extraordinary and ordinary alike.