1460 Collection

Fra Mauro map (1460). The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top). is considered
Fra Mauro map (1460). The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top).is considered the greatest memorial of medieval cartography. by the Venetian monk Fra Mauro

Christmas Eve - about 1460 by Pauline Baynes
Christmas Eve, as celebrated in 1460 with children bringing in holly and the Yule Log to be lit on Christmas Day, and other joining in a last minute carol practice

Rogier van der Weyden (Netherlandish, 1399-1400-1464), Portrait of a Lady, c. 1460, oil on panel

Eye of Horus. False door of Senenmut. Egypt
False door of Senenmut, architect and official government. Detail of the Eye of Horus. Sandstone. New Kingdom. 18th Dynasty. 1480-1460 BC. West Thebes. Neues Museum. Berlin. Germany

Saint Barbara, c. 1470, by Master of the Statues of Koudewat
Master of the Statues of Koudewater (active c. 1460-1480). Statue of Saint Barbara, c. 1470. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Nicholas of Cusa, Nikolaus Krebs, called (1401-1464). Philosopher, politician and cardinal of the Catholic church. Page of the dialogue De Ludo Globi (the ball game), 1460

HENRY the Navigator (1394-1460). Portuguese prince, son of John I. Monument by Tom᳠ Costa (1894). Sculpture on bronze. PORTUGAL. Porto. Infante Dom Enrique Square

Indulgences [Trenkwald]
The German Dominican Johann TETZEL [1460-1519] selling indulgences in a German market square

Philosophy Consoling Boethius and Fortune Turning the Wheel; Coetivy Master (Henri de Vulcop?), French, active about 1450 - 1485; Paris, France, Europe; about 1460 - 1470; Tempera colors, gold leaf

woodblocks used to create Upper Rhine, german Playing Cards; 1460
1579242 woodblocks used to create Upper Rhine, german Playing Cards; 1460; (add.info.: woodblocks used to create Upper Rhine, german Playing Cards; 1460); Universal History Archive/UIG.

HENRY THE NAVIGATOR
The Henry the Navigator Memorial (Padreo Dos Descobrimentos), built in 1960 to commemorate the 500th anniversary of his death; Belem, Lisbon, Portugal. Date: 1394 - 1460

Bassinet with screw fastening for the ventail, said to have belonged to Guy, Earl of Warwick, c
619314 Bassinet with screw fastening for the ventail, said to have belonged to Guy, Earl of Warwick, c.1460, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Fra Mauro map, 1460 (map)
529889 Fra Mauro map, 1460 (map) by Italian School, (15th century); (add.info.: The Fra Mauro Map orientation (South at the top).is considered the greatest memorial of medieval cartography

David in Prayer, c. 1460 (paint on vellum)
986050 David in Prayer, c.1460 (paint on vellum) by Besancon School (15th century); 22x16. cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David in Prayer (f.84)

Gigantic shovel-nose shark, weight 1460 lb, caught off Panama by Mr Mitchell Hedges (b / w photo)
6009055 Gigantic shovel-nose shark, weight 1460 lb, caught off Panama by Mr Mitchell Hedges (b/w photo) by European Photographer

Charles le Temeraire, Duc de Bourgogne, 1460 (coloured engraving)
2799678 Charles le Temeraire, Duc de Bourgogne, 1460 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles le Temeraire, Duc de Bourgogne, 1460)

The Nativity. Creator: South Netherlandish Painter (ca. 1460)
The Nativity

The Annunciation. Creator: South Netherlandish Painter (ca. 1460)
The Annunciation

Saint Louis of Toulouse, 1460. Creator: Piero della Francesca (ca 1415-1492)
Saint Louis of Toulouse, 1460. Found in the Collection of Museo Civico, Sansepolcro

DEVIL WORSHIP, c1460. Waldensians worshipping the devil in the form of a he-goat at a midnight meeting; a man prepares to kiss the goats anus

Diogo Gomes and Antonio Nola discover Santiago
Portuguese Colonial History Series - Diogo Gomes and Antonio de Noli (Nola) discover the Island of Santiago (the largest island of the Cape Verde Islands) in 1460

Copying a Manuscript
A secretary of Philippe le Bon, duc de Bourgogne, copies a manuscript circa 1460

Saint Cosmas Damian half figure perhaps Damian
Saint Cosmas (or Damian), half figure of Saint Cosmas (or perhaps Damian), a square ointment box in hand. urinal, Bartolommeo Vivarini (attributed to), 1460 - 1480, panel

Portrait Charles Bold Duke Burgundy Charlemagne
Portrait of Charles the Bold, Duke of Burgundy, Portrait of Charlemagne, Duke of Burgundy. Standing to the right, full length on a tiled floor. Around the neck the chain of the Golden Fleece

Portrait Philip Good Duke Burgundy Standing left
Portrait of Philip the Good, Duke of Burgundy, Duke of Burgundy. Standing, to the left, full length on a tiled floor. Around the neck the chain of the Golden Fleece. Top right the family crest

Saint Sebastian standing full-length stone niche
Saint Sebastian, standing full-length, in a stone niche. In the right hand an arrow, in the left hand a palm branch. the martyr Sebastian, possible attributes: arrow (s), bow, tree trunk, anonymous

Saint Ignatius Antioch holy bishop standing full-length
Saint Ignatius or Antioch, Saint Ignatius of Antioch. The holy bishop standing, full-length, bishops staff in the right hand, a heart with a palm branch in the left hand

Saint Antony Abbot Saint Anthony Abbot standing full-length
Saint Antony Abbot, Saint Anthony Abbot, standing full-length, with a pig at his feet. Right side panel of an altarpiece. pig, Meester E.S. (circle of), c

Saint Sebastian full-length tied tree pierced
Saint Sebastian, full-length, tied to a tree, pierced with arrows. Left side panel of an altarpiece. is pierced by arrows, Meester E.S. (circle of), c

Saint Jerome Extracting Thorn Lion Paw Master
Saint Jerome Extracting a Thorn from a Lions Paw; Master of the Murano Gradual (Italian, active about 1430 - 1460); Northern

Saint Vincent Liberating Man Prison Naples Campania
Saint Vincent Liberating a Man from Prison; Naples, Campania, Italy; about 1460; Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 17.1 x 12.1 cm (6 3, 4 x 4 3, 4 in.)

Saint Leonard Liberating Man Prison Naples Campania
Saint Leonard Liberating a Man from Prison; Naples, Campania, Italy; about 1460; Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 17.1 x 12.1 cm (6 3, 4 x 4 3, 4 in.)

Saint Bernardino Siena Rescuing Boys River Naples
Saint Bernardino of Siena Rescuing Boys from a River; Naples, Campania, Italy; about 1460; Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 17.1 x 12.1 cm (6 3, 4 x 4 3, 4 in.)

Marriage Cana Naples Campania Italy 1460 Tempera colors
The Marriage at Cana; Naples, Campania, Italy; about 1460; Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 17.1 x 12.1 cm (6 3, 4 x 4 3, 4 in.)

Hermit Honofrius Prayer Naples Campania Italy
The Hermit Honofrius in Prayer; Naples, Campania, Italy; about 1460; Tempera colors, gold, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 17.1 × 12.1 cm (6 3, 4 × 4 3, 4 in.)

Initial P Adoration Christ Child Annunciation
Initial P: The Adoration of the Christ Child and The Annunciation to the Shepherds; Northern Italy, Italy; about 1460 - 1480; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 60.3 x 44 cm (23 3)

Initial E Adoration Magi Northern Italy Italy
Initial E: The Adoration of the Magi; Northern Italy, Italy; about 1460 - 1480; Tempera colors and gold leaf on parchment; Leaf: 60.3 x 44 cm (23 3, 4 x 17 5, 16 in.)

Pentecost Master Wauquelin Alexander Flemish
Pentecost; Master of Wauquelins Alexander (Flemish, active about 1440 - 1460); Ghent (probably), Belgium; about 1450 - 1455; Tempera colors, gold leaf, and ink on parchment; Leaf: 19.4 x 14 cm (7 5)

Hunting Lagoon recto Letter Rack verso Vittore Carpaccio
Hunting on the Lagoon (recto); Letter Rack (verso); Vittore Carpaccio (Italian, about 1460 - 1526); Venice, Veneto, Italy; about 1490 - 1495; Oil on panel; 75.6 × 63.8 cm (29 3, 4 × 25 1, 8 in.)

Madonna Child Two Hermit Saints Bernardino Fungai
Madonna and Child with Two Hermit Saints; Bernardino Fungai (Italian (Sienese), 1460 - 1516); early 1480s; Tempera on panel; 68.6 × 45.7 cm (27 × 18 in.)

Saint Horseback Circle Giovanni Battista Cima
A Saint on Horseback; Circle of Giovanni Battista Cima da Conegliano (Italian (Venetian), about 1459, 1460 ? - 1517, 1518); Italy; about 1510; Red chalk over stylus underdrawing

God Father recto Standing Christ verso Vittore Carpaccio
God the Father (recto); Standing Christ (verso); Vittore Carpaccio (Italian, about 1460 - 1526); Venice, Veneto, Italy; about 1495 - 1500; Black chalk, brush with gray wash

Bishop Holding Candle recto Draped Legs verso
Bishop Holding a Candle (recto); Draped Legs (verso); Vittore Carpaccio (Italian, about 1460 - 1526); Italy; 1493; Brush and wash, heightened with white gouache, black chalk; 20.2 x 11.1 cm (7 15)

Thebaid Monks Hermits Landscape Lorenzo Costa
A Thebaid: Monks and Hermits in a Landscape; Lorenzo Costa (Italian, about 1459, 1460 - 1535); about 1505; Pen and brown ink; 20.3 x 20.6 cm (8 x 8 1, 8 in.)

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In the year 1460, a remarkable period in history unfolded, leaving behind an indelible mark on various realms. The Fra Mauro map emerged as a testament to human curiosity and exploration, showcasing its unique orientation with the South at the top. This cartographic masterpiece provided invaluable insights into the world's geography during that time. Artistic brilliance also flourished in 1460, as Rogier van der Weyden painted his captivating "Portrait of a Lady. " This Netherlandish masterpiece captured the essence of beauty and grace, immortalizing an unknown woman for generations to come. Delving into ancient Egyptian culture, we encounter the Eye of Horus and Senenmut's False Door. These symbols serve as gateways to understanding their beliefs and customs from centuries ago. The Master of Statues of Koudewat gifted us with Saint Barbara's depiction around 1470. Through this artwork, we glimpse religious devotion intertwined with artistic finesse. Amidst these cultural milestones, Nicholas of Cusa made significant contributions to philosophy and theology during his lifetime (1401-1464). His intellectual prowess shaped philosophical thought for years to come. Christmas Eve circa 1460 brings forth warm memories through Pauline Baynes' artistry. Her portrayal encapsulates the joyous spirit surrounding this festive season across time and cultures. Henry the Navigator stands tall among historical figures who left an enduring legacy. As a Portuguese prince (1394-1460), he played a pivotal role in advancing maritime exploration during Europe's Age of Discovery. Indulgences became prevalent during this era; Trenkwald's work sheds light on their significance within religious practices at that time. Philosophy finds solace in Boethius while Fortune turns her wheel—a timeless representation by an anonymous artist reminding us of life's ever-changing nature. Saint Catherine of Alexandria graces our presence once more through Master of Sta’s brushstroke.