1452 Collection

Richard Iii / Players / 18
KING RICHARD III OF ENGLAND Reigned 1483 - 1485

King Richard Iii / England
KING RICHARD III OF ENGLAND Ruled 1483 - 1485

Bernat Martorell (died 1452). Manuscript. Book of hours, 144
Bernat Martorell (died 1452). Catalan painter. International Gothic style. Manuscript. Book of hours, 1444. Folio I. Historical Archive. Barcelona. Catalonia. Spain

Richard III on Horse
KING RICHARD III OF ENGLAND depicted at the fatal battle of Bosworth Field - a splendidly stylised depiction showing the doomed monarch desperate yet determined

Samurai
1867: A Japanese Samurai General. (Photo by Felice Beato/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Italian Friar and Preacher Girolamo Savonarola
Girolamo Maria Francesco Matteo Savonarola- Italian Dominican reformer and martyr Date: circa 1470s

Da Vinci / P Journal 1913
LEONARDO DA VINCI Italian artist shows his famous Mona Lisa painting to Francois I, who buys it: years later it is stolen, but then returned

Da Vinci / Self / London
LEONARDO DA VINCI Italian painter, sculptor, architect, engineer and scientist

King Richard Iii / England
KING RICHARD III OF ENGLAND Ruled 1483 - 1485

Tank engine, No. 1452, waiting at Brixham Station
This view of the 0-4-2 tank locomotive waiting at Brixham Station was probably taken in the late 1950s. The locomotive was taken out of service in June 1960

Eusebius Church parachutists, Arnhem, Holland
The original church was built between 1452 and 1650. During German occupation most of the church bells were, as with many Dutch churches, taken away to be melted down for the German war effort

The Rebuilding of St Mary Redcliffe by William Canynges in 1452, 1921-22 (oil on canvas)
2831004 The Rebuilding of St Mary Redcliffe by William Canynges in 1452, 1921-22 (oil on canvas) by Williams, Terrick (1860-1936); 224.8x195.5 cm; Bristol Museum and Art Gallery

Jean Fouquet (1420-1481). Melun Diptych, 1452. Gemaldegaleri
Renaissance Art. France. Jean Fouquet (1420-1481). French painter. Melun Diptych, oil painting about 1452 by order of Etienne Chevalier. Left wing depicting Etienne Chevalier with his patron St

Umbria Perugia Foligno S. Maria Campis Italy
Umbria Perugia Foligno S. Maria in Campis, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Post-medieval 15th century architecture begun 1452

Studies Christ Child Lamb recto Head Old Man
Studies for the Christ Child with a Lamb (recto); Head of an Old Man, and Studies of Machinery (verso); Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452 - 1519); Italy; about 1503 - 1506; Black chalk

Caricature Man Bushy Hair Leonardo da Vinci Italian
Caricature of a Man with Bushy Hair; Leonardo da Vinci (Italian, 1452 - 1519); about 1495; Pen and brown ink; 6.6 x 5.4 cm (2 5, 8 x 2 1, 8 in.)

Leaf Gradual Initial P Nativity 1500 workshop Attavante degli Attavanti
Leaf from a Gradual: Initial P with the Nativity, c. 1500. And workshop Attavante degli Attavanti (Italian, c. 1452-c. 1525)

Duke of York taking oath to be faithful to Henry VI
Richard, Duke of York, forced to take an oath of allegiance at St Pauls Cathedral to be faithful to Henry VI. 1452

Bernat Martorell (1400-1452). John the Baptist and John the Evangelist. Altarpiece. Diocesan Museum. Tarragona. Catalonia. Spain

Prospero Colonna, Mil
PROSPERO COLONNA Italian military commander in the French wars. Date: 1452 - 1523

CAO, Diogo (ca. 1452 - ca. 1486). Portuguese navigator and explorer discoverer of the river Congo. Oil

Doble Excelente (Double Excellent) coined in Seville. 1480. Obverse of gold coin with the representation of the Catholic Monarchs. Coin

CATHERINE of Aragon (1485-1536). Queen of England (1509-1536), first wife of Henry VIII (1509).; Isabella I the Catholic (1451-1504)

Da Vinci / Self / Profile
LEONARDO DA VINCI Italian artist: self-portrait in profile

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"1452: A Year of Kings, Art, and Intrigue" In the year 1452, King Richard III ruled over England with an iron fist. Known for his controversial reign, he was a figure that both fascinated and terrified the people. Meanwhile, in another corner of the world, talented players graced stages with their captivating performances. The theater became a sanctuary where stories unfolded and emotions ran high. Artists like Bernat Martorell left their mark on history through their masterpieces. In his manuscript "Book of Hours, " created in 1449 but completed posthumously in 1452 after his death, Martorell's intricate illustrations brought moments of spirituality to life. One such moment depicted Richard III astride a majestic horse—a symbol of power and authority. This image captured the essence of a king who would go down in history as one of England's most enigmatic rulers. While Europe flourished artistically, across the seas in Japan samurais honed their skills with unwavering dedication. Their commitment to discipline and honor made them legendary warriors whose tales still echo today. Even Leonardo da Vinci had something to say about this eventful year. In his personal journal from 1913 (discovered centuries later), he contemplated the mysteries surrounding Italian friar Girolamo Savonarola—a man whose sermons captivated audiences throughout Florence. Da Vinci himself journeyed to London during this time period—an experience that undoubtedly influenced his artistry and perspective on life forevermore. As political tensions simmered between rival factions within England's monarchy, scenes like Duke of York taking an oath to be faithful to Henry VI played out behind closed doors—loyalties tested amidst whispers of betrayal. Amidst all these events unfolding around him, Bernat Martorell painted John the Baptist alongside John the Evangelist—an artistic representation that showcased religious devotion intertwined with historical significance.