1496 Collection (page 2)

DIAZ DEL CASTILLO, Bernal (1496-1584). Spanish conquistador. He wrote The True History of the Conquest of New Spain. Cover of The True History of the Conquest of New Spain. 1632

Mary Duchess Suffolk
MARY TUDOR, duchess of SUFFOLK daughter of Henry Vii, betrothed to Carl V, married to Louis king of France, then to Charles Brandon, duke of Suffolk. Date: 1496 - 1533

Sebastian Schertlin
SEBASTIAN SCHERTLIN von Burtenbach German military commander with his autograph Date: 1496 - 1577

Edward Baron North
EDWARD, first baron NORTH statesman, chancellor of the court of augmentations, Date: 1496 - 1564

Claude Duc De Guise
CLAUDE DE LORRAINE, premier duc de GUISE French soldier and statesman, grandfather of Mary Queen of Scots : first in dynasty of prominent Catholic leaders. Date: 1496 - 1550

Drawings Prints, Print, Initial, letter, R, floral, pattern, Artist, Italian, 15th century
Drawings and Prints, Print, Initial letter R with floral pattern, Artist, Anonymous, Italian, 15th century, Anonymous, Italian, 15th century, 1400, 1500, 1496

Drawings Prints, Print, Initial, letter, I, flowers, Artist, Italian, 15th century
Drawings and Prints, Print, Initial letter I with flowers, Artist, Anonymous, Italian, 15th century, Anonymous, Italian, 15th century, 1400, 1500, 1496

GOD AND SATAN. The Lord and Satan vying for the soul of man, who is navigating the ocean of vices and sin. Woodcut from Le grand kalendrier et compost des Bergiers, Troyes, 1496

ANGLER, 1496. Woodcut from Dame Juliana Barnes Treatise of Fishing with an Angle, included in the Book of St. Albans, printed by Wynkyn de Worde at Westminster, 1496

GIROLAMO SAVONAROLA (1452-1498). Italian Dominican monk and religious reformer. Savonarola in his cell. Woodcut from his tract, De Simplicitate Christianae Vitae, Florence, 1496

MEDICI ARMS, c1496. A ring of dancing girls before the cornice of a building with the Medici arms. Woodcut from Ballatette, by Lorenzo de Medici, Politiano, et al, Florence, c1496

GOD AND SATAN. Vying for the soul of man, who is navigating the ocean of vices and sin. Woodcut from " Le grand kalendrier et compost des Bergiers, " Troyes, 1496

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Envious are immersed in freezing water as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French color woodcut, 1496

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Slothful are thrown into snakepits as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins: French colored woodcut, 1496

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS The lustful are smothered in fire and brimstone as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French colored woodcut, 1496

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Gluttonous are forcefed on toads, rats, and snakes as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins

FOUR ELEMENTS, 1496. The four elements of Empedocles (earth, air, fire and water) and the Ptolemaic solar system. Color woodcut from Philippe de Mantegats Judicium cum tractibus planetarii, Milan

Juan de Flandes, The Annunciation, Hispano-Flemish, active 1496-1519, c. 1508-1519, oil on panel

Juan de Flandes, The Baptism of Christ, Hispano-Flemish, active 1496-1519, c. 1508-1519, oil on panel

Ercole de Roberti, Ginevra Bentivoglio, Italian, c. 1455-1456-1496, c. 1474-1477, tempera on panel

Filippino Lippi, Italian (1457-1504), Standing Nude Youth, c. 1496, metalpoint heightened with white on gray-prepared paper

Marco Basaiti, Italian (active 1496-1530), Madonna Adoring the Child, c. 1520, oil on panel

Ercole de Roberti (Italian, c. 1455-1456 - 1496), The Wife of Hasdrubal and Her Children, c. 1490-1493, tempera on panel

Juan de Flandes (Hispano-Flemish, active 1496 - 1519), The Temptation of Christ, c. 1500-1504, oil on panel

Martha and Mary Magdalene before Christ, Penni, Giovanni Francesco, approximately 1496-approximately 1528, Martha presenting her sister Mary Magdalene to Jesus, who reaches his arm out to greet them

Etienne Delaune (French, ca. 1519-1583) after Giovanni Francesco Penni (aka Francesco Penni il Fattore, Italian, ca. 1496 - ca. 1528)

Albrecht Durer (German, 1471-1528), The Prodigal Son, c. 1496, engraving

Albrecht Durer (German, 1471-1528), The Cook and His Wife, c. 1496-1497, engraving

BELLINI: ST. MARKs SQUARE. Procession in St. Marks Square. Detail, oil on canvas, by Gentile Bellini, 1496

VENICE: PIAZZA SAN MARCO. The Piazza San Marco. Etching after Gentile Bellini, 1496

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Envious are immersed in freezing water as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French woodcut, 1496

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Slothful are thrown into snakepits as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French woodcut, 1496

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Avaricious are put into cauldrons of boiling oil as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French woodcut, 1496

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Prideful are broken on the wheel as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French woodcut, 1496

HELL: SEVEN DEADLY SINS. The Angry are dismembered alive as infernal punishment for one of the Seven Deadly Sins. French woodcut, 1496

ANGLER, 1496. Woodcut of an angler from Dame Juliana Barnes Treatise of Fishing with an Angle, included in the Book of St. Albans, printed by Wynkyn de Worde at Westminster, 1496

PLANET MERCURY, 1496. Personification of Mercury, the planet of science and the arts. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grand kalendrier des bergieres, Troyes, 1496

IN ALMAGESTUM PTOLOMEI. The opening page of the first edition of Johann Muller Regiomontanus In Almagestum Ptolomei, Venice, 1496

IN ALMAGESTUM PTOLOMEI. Title-page of the first edition of Johann Muller Regiomontanus In Almagestum Ptolomei, Venice, 1496

COMETS, 1496. Different forms of comets. Woodcut from Nicolas Le Rouges Le grant kalendrier et compost des bergieres, Troyes, France, 1496

ELEMENTS OF THE UNIVERSE. The four elements and the orbits of the planets. Woodcut from Philippe de Mantegats Judicium cum tractibus planetarii, Milan, Italy, 1496

SPANISH SHIP, 1496. A typical late-15th century Spanish ship. Woodcut from Estoriador do emperador Vespesiano, 1496

MUSICIANS, 1496. Detail of a woodcut border from Practica Musicae, by Franchinus Gafurius, Milan, 1496

BALLATETTE, 1496. A ring of dancing girls before the cornice of a building with the Medici arms. Woodcut from Ballatette, by Lorenzo de Medici, Politiano, et al, Florence, Italy, c1496

Colored woodcut from Le grant kalendrier et compost des bergieres, printed by Nicolas Le Rouge, Troyes, France, 1496
THE ZODIAC, 1496. Colored woodcut from Le grant kalendrier et compost des bergieres, printed by Nicolas Le Rouge, Troyes, France, 1496

Woodcut from Le grant kalendrier et compost des bergieres, printed by Nicolas Le Rouge, Troyes, France, 1496
THE ZODIAC, 1496. Woodcut from Le grant kalendrier et compost des bergieres, printed by Nicolas Le Rouge, Troyes, France, 1496

Colored woodcut from Le grant kalendrier et compost des bergieres, 1496
THE ZODIAC, 1496. Colored woodcut from " Le grant kalendrier et compost des bergieres, " 1496

St Marks Astrological Clock is housed in the St Marks Clock tower, on St Marks Square in Venice. The first clock housed in the tower was built and installed by Gian Paulo and Gian Carlo Rainieri

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In the year 1496, a remarkable period in history unfolded. Menno Simons, a prominent religious leader, began his journey towards becoming an influential figure in Anabaptist Christianity. Meanwhile, the world of science witnessed significant advancements with the allegory of Mercury representing the planet's role in scientific discoveries. Amidst these developments, Suleiman the Magnificent rose to power as one of history's most formidable rulers. As he reigned over the Ottoman Empire, art flourished under his patronage. Rogier Van der Weyden's masterpiece "Christ Appearing to His Mother" captivated audiences with its emotional portrayal. While Suleiman commanded vast territories and influenced politics across continents, another kind of pursuit took place - fishing. "Fysshynge Wyth an Angle" provided insights into this popular pastime during that era. Across Europe, Charles Brandon held prominence as Suffolk and played a crucial role in Tudor England. His actions shaped political landscapes and impacted historical events during this transformative time. Artistic expressions continued to thrive as Marco Palmezzano crafted a stunning depiction of Saint John the Baptist's head in 1496. This artwork showcased Palmezzano's mastery and added depth to religious narratives. Albrecht Durer contributed immensely through his creation "The Apocalypse of St. John. " This intricate piece captured imaginations while reflecting on themes of spirituality and divine revelation. Meanwhile, exploration was at its peak when John Cabot received King Henry VII's charter to venture into uncharted lands. Their expedition marked new beginnings for discovery and colonization beyond known horizons. Literature also left its mark with an illustrated page from Plutarchus' Parallel Lives depicting Theseus battling a Centaur in 1496. Woodcut illustrations brought ancient tales alive for readers across generations. Lastly, an engraving titled "A Cook and his Wife" offered glimpses into everyday life during this period.