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1500 Collection (#10)

In the year 1500, a myriad of remarkable events and inventions shaped the world as we know it today

Background image1500 Collection: Page from an illuminated manuscript, poems of Charles, Duke of Orleans. Flemish work of around 1500

Page from an illuminated manuscript, poems of Charles, Duke of Orleans. Flemish work of around 1500. From Britain and Her Neighbours, 1485 - 1688, published 1923

Background image1500 Collection: Angels Saints recommend Ten Commandments outside

Angels Saints recommend Ten Commandments outside
Angels and Saints recommend the Ten Commandments (outside), blue and gray areas as background for once reliefs (inside), around 1500, mixed media on wood, 125 x 90 cm, not marked

Background image1500 Collection: Portrait young man 1500 mixed media paper silhouetted

Portrait young man 1500 mixed media paper silhouetted
Portrait of a young man, around 1500, mixed media on paper, silhouetted and mounted on paper and wood, 22.5 x 18 cm, unmarked, Suddeutscher Meister, um 1500

Background image1500 Collection: Madonna lactans front landscape 1500 oil oak wood

Madonna lactans front landscape 1500 oil oak wood
Madonna lactans in front of a landscape, around 1500, oil on oak wood, doubled up on oak, 41.5 x 31 cm, unsigned, Meister der Magdalenen-Legende, tatig um 1500 in Brugge

Background image1500 Collection: Portrait Henry IV Naaldwijk c 1430-96 Knight

Portrait Henry IV Naaldwijk c 1430-96 Knight
Portrait of Henry IV of Naaldwijk (c.1430-96), Knight and Hereditary Marshall of Holland. Kneeling in armor, a book in front of him. Top right the family crest

Background image1500 Collection: Virgin Child Four Holy Virgins Mary Saints Catherine

Virgin Child Four Holy Virgins Mary Saints Catherine
The Virgin and Child with Four Holy Virgins, Mary with Child with Saints Catherine, Cecilia, Barbara and Ursula, Mary with the Christ Child and Saints Catharina

Background image1500 Collection: Christ Salvator Mundi Half-figure globe left hand

Christ Salvator Mundi Half-figure globe left hand
Christ as Salvator Mundi, Christ as Salvator Mundi. Half-figure, the globe in the left hand, blessing with the right hand. anonymous, Zuid-Duitsland, c

Background image1500 Collection: Virgin Virgin Mary figure crowned folded hands

Virgin Virgin Mary figure crowned folded hands
The Virgin, Virgin Mary figure, crowned, with folded hands to the right. anonymous, Zuid-Duitsland, c. 1500, panel, oil paint (paint), h 18.3 cm × w 13.5 cm h 28.6 cm × w 24.3 cm × d 4 cm




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In the year 1500, a myriad of remarkable events and inventions shaped the world as we know it today. The Codex Troano-1, an ancient Mayan manuscript, offered glimpses into their advanced civilization. Meanwhile, in Windsor, Real Tennis emerged as a popular sport among nobles. Leonardo da Vinci's innovative mind took flight with his design for the Leonardo Helicopter - a testament to his visionary genius. On the roads of 1969, the iconic VW Volkswagen Beetle Classic Beetle 1500L painted in mesmerizing blue light captured hearts worldwide. Advancements in science were also prevalent during this time. Distillation techniques depicted in woodcuts from the 16th century showcased humanity's quest for knowledge and progress. Chichester Cross stood tall as a symbol of architectural marvels from the 1930s. Maps became essential tools for exploration and navigation; Juan de la Cosa's NINA: WORLD MAP provided invaluable insights into Christopher Columbus' second voyage across uncharted territories. Leonardo da Vinci's sketches further demonstrated his multifaceted talents beyond artistry. The enchanting black and white gabled house known as Little Moreton Hall transported us back to England during this era - its intricate architecture preserving history within its walls. Religious figures like Saint Patrick left indelible marks on society through their teachings and influence on faith communities around the globe. And let us not forget Nicolaus Copernicus, whose groundbreaking heliocentric theory revolutionized our understanding of astronomy forever. The year 1500 was undoubtedly a pivotal moment that propelled humanity forward with innovation, exploration, artistic brilliance, scientific discoveries, architectural wonders, spiritual enlightenment – all contributing to shaping our present-day world.