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1549 Collection (#3)

"Exploring the World in 1549: From English Prayer Books to Engraved Maps of Russia" In 1549, amidst a rapidly changing world

Background image1549 Collection: Girolamo Muziano, Italian (1528 or 1532-1592), A Standing Man in Classical Drapery

Girolamo Muziano, Italian (1528 or 1532-1592), A Standing Man in Classical Drapery, 1544-1549, brown wash with white heightening over black chalk on green-blue paper laid on brown washed paper

Background image1549 Collection: Maerten van Heemskerck (Netherlandish, 1498-1574), Simeon the Patriarch, 1549, pen

Maerten van Heemskerck (Netherlandish, 1498-1574), Simeon the Patriarch, 1549, pen and brown ink

Background image1549 Collection: Sodoma, Saint George and the Dragon, Italian, 1477-1549, probably 1518, oil on panel

Sodoma, Saint George and the Dragon, Italian, 1477-1549, probably 1518, oil on panel

Background image1549 Collection: Johan Wierix (Flemish, c. 1549 - 1615 or after), Mary Magdalene Praying in the Wilderness

Johan Wierix (Flemish, c. 1549 - 1615 or after), Mary Magdalene Praying in the Wilderness, pen and brown ink on vellum; laid down

Background image1549 Collection: Chatsworth House is a stately home in North Derbyshire, England, convert|3

Chatsworth House is a stately home in North Derbyshire, England, convert|3.5|mi|km northeast of Bakewell and west of Chesterfield

Background image1549 Collection: Allegory of adultery, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Allegory of adultery, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Portrait of a Woman, Anonymous, 1525 - 1549

Portrait of a Woman, Anonymous, 1525 - 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Baptism of Christ, Anonymous, 1500 - 1549

Baptism of Christ, Anonymous, 1500 - 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Bathsheba receives the message of David, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Bathsheba receives the message of David, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Philistines burned Samsons wife and father, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Philistines burned Samsons wife and father, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Samson carrying the gates of Gaza, print maker: Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Samson carrying the gates of Gaza, print maker: Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Samsons death, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Samsons death, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Samson kills the lion, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Samson kills the lion, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Samsons wife begs him to reveal the solution to the riddle, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Samsons wife begs him to reveal the solution to the riddle, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Prediction of Samsons birth, print maker: Cornelis Massijs, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Prediction of Samsons birth, print maker: Cornelis Massijs, Cornelis Massijs, 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Nicolas Beatrizet (French, born 1507 or 1515, died ca. 1565). Pantheum Romanum

Nicolas Beatrizet (French, born 1507 or 1515, died ca. 1565). Pantheum Romanum... 1549. Engraving. Second state

Background image1549 Collection: Studies of a Statuette of Atlas (recto), Studies of a Statuette

Studies of a Statuette of Atlas (recto), Studies of a Statuette of Atlas and a Figure Praying (verso); Jacopo Tintoretto (Jacopo Robusti), Italian, 1518/1519 - 1594; Italy

Background image1549 Collection: Saint Paul

Saint Paul; Master of the Getty Epistles, French, active about 1528 - about 1549; Paris, France, Europe; about 1520 - 1530; Tempera colors and gold paint on parchment; Leaf: 16.5 x 10.3 cm (Leaf)

Background image1549 Collection: Augustin Hirschvogel (German, 1503-1553), Landscape with a Town at Left, 1549, etching

Augustin Hirschvogel (German, 1503-1553), Landscape with a Town at Left, 1549, etching

Background image1549 Collection: CRANMER: COMMON PRAYER. Title-page of the edition of Thomas Cranmers The Book of Common Prayer

CRANMER: COMMON PRAYER. Title-page of the edition of Thomas Cranmers The Book of Common Prayer, London, 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Chatsworth House is a stately home in North Derbyshire, England, convert|3. 5|mi|km

Chatsworth House is a stately home in North Derbyshire, England, convert|3. 5|mi|km
Chatsworth House is a stately home in North Derbyshire, England, convert|3.5|mi|km northeast of Bakewell and west of Chesterfield

Background image1549 Collection: SODOMA, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, also called Il (1477-1549)

SODOMA, Giovanni Antonio Bazzi, also called Il (1477-1549). Holy Family with the Infant St. Mannerism art. Oil on canvas

Background image1549 Collection: ROME: MAP, 1549. Map of Rome from Sebastian Munsters Cosmographia Universalis, 1549

ROME: MAP, 1549. Map of Rome from Sebastian Munsters Cosmographia Universalis, 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Hugh Broughton, Scholar

Hugh Broughton, Scholar
HUGH BROUGHTON Churchman, rabbinical scholar, at age 37. He holds a book in one hand, a pair of gloves in the other. Date: 1549 - 1612

Background image1549 Collection: The Ship Tavern

The Ship Tavern, Little Turnstile, Lincolns Inn, London, used as a shelter for priests during the persection and prohibition of the Roman Catholic religion. Date: established 1549

Background image1549 Collection: Anglican Liturgy

Anglican Liturgy
THE ENGLISH LITURGY Archbishop Cranmer presides over the committee which will compile the English Liturgy, the prayers etc used in the various services Date: 1549

Background image1549 Collection: European bison, 17th century

European bison, 17th century

Background image1549 Collection: JAPAN: ST. FRANCIS XAVIER. Arrival of St. Francis Xavier in Japan, 1549

JAPAN: ST. FRANCIS XAVIER. Arrival of St. Francis Xavier in Japan, 1549. Detail of Japanese painted paper screen, 16th century

Background image1549 Collection: Tombland Alley, Norwich

Tombland Alley, Norwich, Norfolk, a quaint corner, incorporating part of Augustine Stewarts House. He was Deputy Mayor during Ketts Rebellion (1549), later Mayor

Background image1549 Collection: John Rainolds / Cross

John Rainolds / Cross
JOHN RAINOLDS (or Reynolds) Biblical scholar and translator, President of Corpus Christi College, Oxford

Background image1549 Collection: Pope Paulus Iii / Anon

Pope Paulus Iii / Anon
POPE PAULUS III (Alessandro Farnese) reformer, patron of the arts, convener of Council of Trent

Background image1549 Collection: Pope Paulus Iii / Cavallie

Pope Paulus Iii / Cavallie
POPE PAULUS III (Alessandro Farnese) reformer, patron of the arts, convener of Council of Trent

Background image1549 Collection: Thomas Seymour

Thomas Seymour
THOMAS, LORD SEYMOUR Baron of Sudeley. A diplomat who tried to marry off both Elizabeth and Lady Jane Grey, leading to a charge of treason

Background image1549 Collection: Pope Paulus Iii / Fursten

Pope Paulus Iii / Fursten
POPE PAULUS III (Alessandro Farnese) Reformer, patron of the arts, convener of Council of Trent (reigned 1534-49)

Background image1549 Collection: Kets Rebellion

Kets Rebellion
KETs REBELLION, Norwich, England

Background image1549 Collection: Henri II of Navarre wooing Marguerite de Valois

Henri II of Navarre wooing Marguerite de Valois
Henri II de Navarre (1503-1555, reigned from 1517), wooing his future wife Marguerite de Valois (1492-1549) -- they married in 1526, and she then became known as Marguerite de Navarre

Background image1549 Collection: Philippe De Mornay

Philippe De Mornay
PHILIPPE DE MORNAY seigneur du Plessis-Mornay French Huguenot leader

Background image1549 Collection: Marguerite De Navarre

Marguerite De Navarre
MARGUERITE de NAVARRE, or d ANGOULEME, sister of Francois I, married (1) Duc d Alencon, (2) Henri II de Navarre, writer & Protestant supporter active in politics

Background image1549 Collection: Francisco Solano

Francisco Solano
saint FRANCISCO SOLANO Spanish missionary in Peru, known as the Apostle of the Indies

Background image1549 Collection: Marguerite De Valois

Marguerite De Valois
MARGUERITE DE VALOIS brother of Francois I, whose captivity by Carl V she tried in vain to alleviate : spurned by her relatives, she found solace writing tales and poems

Background image1549 Collection: Joyful Banquet 1549

Joyful Banquet 1549
A joyful banquet in full swing offers plenty of food and wine for all




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"Exploring the World in 1549: From English Prayer Books to Engraved Maps of Russia" In 1549, amidst a rapidly changing world, significant events and artistic creations unfolded. The English Prayer Book became an emblem of religious reform, offering prayers in the vernacular language for the first time. Meanwhile, a beautifully engraved map of Russia showcased its vastness and intrigue. As people sought spiritual solace at St. Mary Le Strand, they marveled at Veit Dietrich's portrait of Anne of Denmark, her elegance captured in black attire with contrasting white accents. In another realm entirely, an engraving depicted the bustling interior of an Italian kitchen - a testament to cultural exchange during this era. Artistic expressions continued with "The Pond Fisherman, " capturing serene moments spent by waterways. Meanwhile, "The Assumption of the Virgin" portrayed divine beauty on panel with a unique shaped top frame that added depth to its religious significance. Amidst these creative endeavors, economic shifts were underway as gold and silver flooded from the New World into Europe. This influx caused prices to rise across commodities - a phenomenon illustrated through engravings that highlighted societal changes brought about by newfound wealth. Intriguingly different was "The Issue de Table, " showcasing lavish banquets where opulence reigned supreme. Finally, Duke Augustus of Saxony's half-length portrait provided insight into political power dynamics during this period. Thus, 1549 marked not only advancements in religion and cartography but also glimpses into daily life through artistry and economic transformations driven by global exploration.