1452 Collection (#2)

Piero Della Francesca (Sansepolcro, 1416-1417 -1492). Adoration of the Holy Wood and the Meeting of Solomon and the Queen of Sheba c. 1452 Fresco, at San Francesco, Arezzo. ca. 1452

Entrance to King Alfonso V of Aragon (1396-1458) in
Alfonso V of Aragon (1396-1458). King of Aragon, Naples and Sicily. Detail of a triumphal arch depicting a quadriga carrying the king Alfonso V of Aragon (1396-1458) in their entrance to Naples

War machine. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Drawing. ITALY. VENETO. Venice. Gallerie dell Accademia (Academy Gallery)

MARTORELL, Bernardo. Altarpiece of the Sts John
MARTORELL, Bernat ( -1452). Altarpiece of the Saints Johns. 1434 - 1435. Left detail depicting Saint John the Evangelist. International gothic. Tempera on wood. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona

Friedrich III in Rome
The emperor Friedrich III arrives in Rome, sailing up the Tiber. Date: 1452

Catherine Duchss Norfolk
CATHERINE HOWARD, duchess of NORFOLK first wife of John Howard. first duke of Norfolk Date: ? - 1452

Leonardo da Vinci, Italian (1452-1519), Study of a Madonna [verso], probably 1470-1480, black chalk on laid paper

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.)

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, Europe; about 1503 - 1506; Black chalk

Bifolium from an antiphonal; Francesco di Antonio del Chierico, Italian, 1433 - 1484, active 1452; Florence, Italy, Europe; early 1460s; Tempera, gold

Initial S: Job; Francesco di Antonio del Chierico, Italian, 1433 - 1484, active 1452; Florence, Italy, Europe; third quarter of 15th century; Tempera and gold on parchment

Japanese General
1867: A Japanese soldier sitting next to a tall bow and a bundle of arrows. (Photo by Felice Beato/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Fujiyama Pilgrim
A pilgrim on his way to Mount Fuji (Fujiyama) on the Japanese island of Honshu, 1880. (Photo by Kusakabe Kimbei/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Leonardo Cartoon circa 1499-1500, by Leonardo da Vinci (1452 - 1519), Italian painter, architect, scientist, anatomist and writer

Italy, Montefalco, Vault of Apse of Church of Saint Francis Painted with saints
Benozzo Gozzoli (ca. 1421-1497), The Vault of the Apse of the Church of Saint Francis Painted with Saints, 1452

LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519); LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519); LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519); LEONARDO DA VINCI (1452-1519)

Savonarola, Girolamo (1452-1498)

MARTORELL, Bernat ( -1452). Altarpiece of the Saints Johns. Right upper detail depicting the Birth of Saint John the

FERDINAND II the Catholic (1452-1516). King of Aragon (1479-1516) and Castile (1474-1504). Illustration from the book Ritratti

Isabella I the Catholic (1451-1504); FERDINAND II the Catholic (1452-1516); Catholic Monarchs (15-16th century). Queen of

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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.