1400s Collection (#2)

Henry the Navigator (Infant Don Henri) (1394-1460), Prince of Portugal - Prince Henry of Portugal
NWI4945003 Henry the Navigator (Infant Don Henri) (1394-1460), Prince of Portugal - Prince Henry of Portugal, known as the Navigator

Marie de Burgundy (1457-1482) grants a charter to The Netherlands - Mary of Burgundy grants a charter to The
NWI4944688 Marie de Burgundy (1457-1482) grants a charter to The Netherlands - Mary of Burgundy grants a charter to The Netherlands

Ferdinand II of Aragon called the Catholic (1452-1516) - Ferdinand II, the Catholic, King of Aragon
NWI4945506 Ferdinand II of Aragon called the Catholic (1452-1516) - Ferdinand II, the Catholic, King of Aragon. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration; (add.info)

Title page, in English, of a later edition of " The Prince" by Machiavelli, published in London, 1741
NWI4757805 Title page, in English, of a later edition of " The Prince" by Machiavelli, published in London, 1741.; (add.info.: Title page, in English)

Niccolo Machiavelli
NWI4949975 Niccolo Machiavelli.; (add.info.: Niccolo Machiavelli.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Vajradhara with Mahasiddhas, c1400. Creator: Unknown
Vajradhara with Mahasiddhas, c1400. Vajradhara, the primordial Buddha, is considered to be the original teacher of the tantric Buddhist (Vajrayana) teachings

Khenchen Tashi Tshultrim and His Ordination Lineage, c1400. Creator: Unknown
Khenchen Tashi Tshultrim and His Ordination Lineage, c1400. This masterful and meticulous portrait shows an abbot within a niche - one ornamented with lively scrollwork influenced by the traditions

Arhat Rahula, 1400-1450. Creator: Unknown
Arhat Rahula, 1400-1450. The Buddha Shakyamuni had a son named Rahula, who became a disciple of his father. Tibetan monks regard him as a spiritual ancestor

The Imprisoned Wife, Folio from a Manuscript of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi's... between c1400 and c1450. Creator: Unknown
The Imprisoned Wife, Folio from a Manuscript of Amir Khusrau Dihlavi's Khamsa, between c1400 and c1450

The Hand as the Mirror of Salvation, 1466. Creator: Unknown
The Hand as the Mirror of Salvation, 1466

Saint George (?), c. 1490. Creator: Unknown
Saint George (?), c. 1490

The Crucifixion, c. 1490/1500. Creator: Unknown
The Crucifixion, c. 1490/1500

The Genealogical Tree of the Dominicans, 1480/1490. Creator: Unknown
The Genealogical Tree of the Dominicans, 1480/1490

Christ as the Man of Sorrows, c. 1480. Creator: Unknown
Christ as the Man of Sorrows, c. 1480

Saint Poppo, c. 1475. Creator: Unknown
Saint Poppo, c. 1475

UK, England, English; British; York, York Minster, medieval stained glass; 15th century window; Seventh Century abbot of Lindisfarne St. Cuthbert carrying head of St. Oswald

Po Klong Garai temple, 13th century Cham towers, Phan Rang-Thap Cham, Ninh Thuan Province, Vietnam

Studies of Peonies, 1472

Netherlands, South Holland, Gouda. Rear side of Stadhuis Gouda city hall on Markt square

Belgium, Brussels (Bruxelles). Hotel de Ville (Stadhuis) town hall on the Grand Place (Grote Markt), UNESCO World Heritage Site

Battering rams used in a medieval siege
Army besieging a medieval fortified town using battering rams. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Leonardo da Vinci
Portrait of artist Leonardo da Vinci. Digitally colored 19th-century photograph of a portrait

Renaissance fashion in Germany, 15th century
German fashion of the Renaissance, about 1499. Antique hand-colored print

Medieval knight with his page and squire
Swiss knight in field-armor with his page and squire, 1400s. Antique hand-colored print

Medieval peasant
Peasant carrying a shovel in the 1400s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Behaims 1492 globe showing a round Earth but no New World
Diagram of globe by Martin Behaim, without the New World, created in 1492. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Church of San Satiro, Milan, Baptistry and Bell Tower
This Italian Renaissance church was built in the 1400s. Date: circa 1920

William Caxton, English merchant, diplomat, writer, printer
William Caxton (c1415-1422--c1492), English merchant, diplomat, writer and printer. He is considered to be the first English person to work as a printer

Very large historiated initial S, showing Saint Stephen, c. 1350-1400 (coloured inks and gold leaf on vellum)
986165 Very large historiated initial S, showing Saint Stephen, c.1350-1400 (coloured inks and gold leaf on vellum) by Gherarducci

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Italy, Umbria, Orvieto. Overview of the town and Cathedral of Orvieto. 13th century Gothic masterpiece, thought to be one of the best Gothic buildings in Italy

A Chimu wood figural marker, c. 1100-1400 (wood)
1767139 A Chimu wood figural marker, c.1100-1400 (wood) by Pre-Columbian; 89 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chimu wood figural marker, ca. A.D. 1100-1400)

A Chancay painted vessel, c. 1100-1400
1767134 A Chancay painted vessel, c.1100-1400 by Pre-Columbian; 52 high cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Chancay painted vessel, ca. A.D. 1100-1400)

Raphael with his Friend Fra Bartolommeo (chromolitho)
735272 Raphael with his Friend Fra Bartolommeo (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raphael with his Friend Fra Bartolommeo)

Saints Philip and James, c. 1400 (large historiated initial on antiphonal vellum)
985844 Saints Philip and James, c.1400 (large historiated initial on antiphonal vellum) by Bartolomeo, Martino de (1369-1434) (follower of); 18.2x17.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Saints Peter and Paul, c. 1400 (large historiated initial on antiphonal vellum)
985843 Saints Peter and Paul, c.1400 (large historiated initial on antiphonal vellum) by Bartolomeo, Martino de (1369-1434) (follower of); 21x19 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Christ as the Light of the World, c. 1400 (large historiated initial on antiphonal vellum)
985842 Christ as the Light of the World, c.1400 (large historiated initial on antiphonal vellum) by Bartolomeo, Martino de (1369-1434); 21.7x16.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Raphael Sketches on a Barrel (chromolitho)
735274 Raphael Sketches on a Barrel (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raphael Sketches on a Barrel)

Marienburg (Malbork Castle) in Poland (chromolitho)
735179 Marienburg (Malbork Castle) in Poland (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marienburg (Malbork Castle) in Poland

Tilting match between Nicholas Clifford and John Boucmel a Frenchman. Date: circa 1400s

George of Trebizond, from "True Portraits... "by Andre Thevet published in 1594
5668956 George of Trebizond, from A" True PortraitsA...A" by AndreThevet published in 1594 by Thevet, Andre (1504-92); (add.info.: George of Trebizond (1395-1472): from Crete

The Death of Raphael (chromolitho)
735276 The Death of Raphael (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Death of Raphael)

Raphael Submits a Design to Pope Leo X (chromolitho)
735275 Raphael Submits a Design to Pope Leo X (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raphael Submits a Design to Pope Leo X)

Raphaels First Painting Lesson (chromolitho)
735271 Raphaels First Painting Lesson (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raphaels First Painting Lesson)

Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, c. 1400 (oil on gold ground panel)
990147 Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata, c.1400 (oil on gold ground panel) by Bohemian School, (14th century); 44.2x27 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saint Francis Receiving the Stigmata)

Saint Nicolas of Myra, historiated initial C, from an illuminated choirbook
986268 Saint Nicolas of Myra, historiated initial C, from an illuminated choirbook on vellum, c.1400 (paint with a surround of burnished gold on vellum)

Very large historiated letter A, showing the Resurrection, c
986166 Very large historiated letter A, showing the Resurrection, c.1400-1450 (coloured inks and gold leaf on vellum) by Tuscan School (15th century); 56.7x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

German Dance of the 15th Century (chromolitho)
735146 German Dance of the 15th Century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: German Dance of the 15th Century)

Pope Julian II Looks at Sketches for the Vatican (chromolitho)
735273 Pope Julian II Looks at Sketches for the Vatican (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pope Julian II Looks at Sketches for the Vatican)

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Step back in time to the 1400s, a period filled with intrigue, innovation, and artistic brilliance. Leonardo da Vinci's fascination with anatomy led him to meticulously study the intricacies of the human skull. His detailed drawings continue to captivate us today. Meanwhile, in medieval Spain and Portugal, kingdoms were expanding their territories and shaping history. The map of this era reveals the shifting borders and political landscape that defined these nations. Innovation was on the rise as Johannes Gutenberg introduced his revolutionary printing press in the 1450s. This invention would forever change communication by making books more accessible to a wider audience. The Battle of Agincourt loomed large in 1415 as English and French forces prepared for an epic clash during the Hundred Years War. Longbowmen stood ready, their deadly accuracy poised to make a significant impact on this historic battle. Amidst all this turmoil, life continued its course. Ladies in Florence embraced Renaissance ideals as they sought knowledge and indulged in artistry that marked this vibrant period of cultural rebirth. Across Europe, Angevin kings held vast territories both in France and Britain. Their power stretched across borders as they navigated complex alliances and rivalries that shaped dynastic politics. Within castle walls like those found at the Tower of London during the late Middle Ages, lavish dining rooms hosted feasts fit for royalty. These grand halls witnessed both celebrations and secret conversations that influenced destinies. Yet not all discoveries were made within European realms alone; trephination evidence discovered within an Inca skull highlights ancient medical practices from South America—a testament to humanity's quest for understanding even centuries ago. As we delve into history's tapestry woven with diverse threads such as GEUR2A-00057 or NATL2A-00001—codes representing artifacts from different eras—we are reminded of our shared past while marveling at how far we have come since those fateful 1400s.