1555 Collection (#5)

Antonio Tempesta or Agostino Ciampelli, Italian (1555-1630), An Architectural Wall Design in Honor of Henry IV, the Gallic Hercules, c

Bacchiacca, The Gathering of Manna, Italian, 1494-1557, 1540-1555, oil on panel

Lodovico Carracci, The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, Italian, 1555-1619, pen and brown and gray ink over black chalk on laid paper; with smaller pieces of paper glued on as compositional corrections

Bartolommeo Gagliardo, Perseus and Andromeda, Italian, 1555-c. 1626, pen and brown ink with brown wash over black chalk on laid paper

Jacopo Tintoretto, Summer, Italian, 1518-1594, c. 1555, oil on canvas

Lodovico Carracci, The Dream of Saint Catherine of Alexandria, Italian, 1555-1619, c. 1593, oil on canvas

Titian, Italian (c. 1490-1576), Venus with a Mirror, c. 1555, oil on canvas

Benedetto Montagna (Italian, c. 1480 - 1555 or 1558), The Virgin and Child, c. 1502, engraving

Lodovico Carracci (Italian, 1555 - 1619), The Nativity with Saints Francis and Agnes, c. 1605, pen and brown ink and brown wash with white heightening over black chalk; traces of incising

Attributed to Hans Steidlin (German, 1555 - 1607), Janus, c. 1600, pen and ink over graphite with brown and pink wash and white heightening on laid paper, blackened on verso and incised for transfer

Antonio Tempesta (Italian, 1555 - 1630), Cavalry Attack on a Walled Fortress, etching

Portrait of Henry II, Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen, 1555

Abraham gives Abimelech the money back to Sara, print maker: Cornelis Bos, 1555

Abraham expels Hagar and Ishmael, Cornelis Bos, 1555

Sara repudiates the pregnant Hagar, print maker: Cornelis Bos, 1555

Abraham and Melchizedek, Cornelis Bos, 1555

Abraham goes to Canaan, print maker: Cornelis Bos, 1555

Portrait of a Knight of the Order of Calatrava, probably of the Sorias or Soreau Lineage (Sorel), attributed to Frans Pourbus (I), 1555 - 1581

Portrait of a Man with a Red Cloak, Jacopo Tintoretto, 1555 - 1580

Cartouche with a quote from Seneca, Frans Huys, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Gerard de Jode, 1555

Oval cartouche with a quote from Valerius Maximus, print maker: Frans Huys, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Gerard de Jode, 1555

Cartouche with a quote from Cicero, Frans Huys, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Gerard de Jode, 1555

Cartouche with a quote from Epictetus, Frans Huys, Hans Vredeman de Vries, Gerard de Jode, 1555

Mask with two lobster claws that snakes, Frans Huys, Cornelis Floris (II), Hans Liefrinck (I), 1555

Mask in profile with two horns, Frans Huys, Cornelis Floris II, Hans Liefrinck II, 1555

Mask with sagging cheeks, Frans Huys, Cornelis Floris (II), Hans Liefrinck (I), 1555

Mask with wings instead of ears and a headdress in the shape of a shell, Frans Huys, Cornelis Floris II, Hans Liefrinck I, 1555

Mask with two snakes that look out of the eye sockets, Frans Huys, Cornelis Floris (II), Hans Liefrinck (I), 1555

Mask with shell-shaped eyes and a shell between fruit bunches on the forehead, Frans Huys, Cornelis Floris (II), Hans Liefrinck (I), 1555

Attributed to Lodovico Carracci (Italian, 1555 - 1619). Virgin and Child with Angels. Etching. Plate: 164 mm x 115 mm (6.46 in. x 4.53 in.)

Four Studies of Heads Drawn over a Copy of Saint John the Evangelist by Correggio (recto), Three Studies of Men (verso); Annibale Carracci, Italian, 1560 - 1609, or Lodovico Carracci, Italian

Nude Man Carrying a Rudder on His Shoulder; Titian (Tiziano Vecellio), Italian, about 1487 - 1576; about 1555 - 1556; Black chalk, heightened with white chalk

Study of God the Father with Angels; Francesco Primaticcio, Italian, 1504 - 1570; Italy, Europe; about 1555 - 1560; Red chalk with white gouache heightening on pink prepared paper; 17.1 x 22.4 cm

Mountain Landscape with an Imaginary City; Hanns Lautensack, German, about 1520 - 1564/1565; Germany, Europe; 1554 - 1555; Black ink

Design for a Frieze with Worshipers Bringing Sacrificial Offerings; Lelio Orsi, Italian, 1511 - 1587; Italy, Europe; about 1555; Pen and brown ink and brown wash, heightened with white gouache

Studies of a Male Nude, a Drapery, and a Hand; Giorgio Vasari, Italian, 1511 - 1574; about 1555 - 1565; Red chalk; 36 x 24.3 cm (14 3/16 x 9 9/16 in.)

The Penitent Magdalene; Titian (Tiziano Vecellio), Italian, about 1487 - 1576; 1555 - 1565; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 106.7 x 93 cm (42 x 36 5/8 in.)

Lady Playing a Lute; Bartolomeo Veneto and workshop, Italian (Venetian), died 1531, active 1502 - 1555; about 1530; Oil on panel; Unframed: 55.9 x 41.3 cm (22 x 16 1/4 in.)

Lustered Armorial Plate; Workshop of Giorgio di Pietro Andreoli, known as Maestro Giorgio, Italian, about 1465 - about 1555; Gubbio, Italy, Umbria

Figures Tending to the Wounded Saint Sebastian; Andrea Lilio, Italian, about 1555 - after 1627; about 1596; Black chalk with traces of white chalk

Portrait of a bearded man, half-length, wearing a slashed doublet; Attributed to L Anonyme Lecurieux, French, active 1555 - 1581; about 1575; Black and red chalk; 33 x 22.2 cm (13 x 8 3/4 in.)

Titian (Italian, c. 1490-1576), Portrait of a Lady, c. 1555, oil on canvas

Jacopo Bassano, The Annunciation to the Shepherds, Italian, c. 1510-1592, probably 1555-1560, oil on canvas

Pastorino de Pastorini, called Pastorino da Siena, Girolama Sacrata of Ferrara, Italian, c. 1508-1592, 1555, bronze--Cast hollow

Frans Floris I (Flemish, c. 1519-1570), David Playing the Harp before Saul, 1555, chiaroscuro woodcut printed from 4 blocks

Master AP (Italian, active mid 16th century), A Grotesque with Diana of Ephesus and Diverse Animals, 1555, etching on laid paper

Camillo Procaccini (Italian, c. 1555-1629), The Rest on the Flight into Egypt, c. 1590, etching on laid paper

Master H. W. G. (German, active first half 16th century), Saint John on Patmos, c
Master H.W.G. (German, active first half 16th century), Saint John on Patmos, c. 1545-1555, woodcut

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Step back in time to the year 1555, a fascinating era filled with intriguing tales and remarkable discoveries. Witches call monsters from the shadows as whispers of dark magic fill the air. In Scandinavian kitchens, bakers craft delectable treats using age-old recipes passed down through generations. Meanwhile, Michel de Notre Dame, famously known as Nostradamus, ponders over his prophecies that would captivate minds for centuries to come. As fishermen set sail on rough seas, they engage in the ancient art of salting and smoking fish to preserve their catch. Johann Arndt delves into spiritual contemplation while St. Sebastian faces an unimaginable fate thrown into the depths of Cloaca Maxima. Historical artwork showcases a regal hen amidst vibrant colors, capturing the essence of life during this period. In Lithuania, sun worshipers gather to pay homage to nature's celestial ruler while Olaus Magnus documents goats' peculiar behaviors in his writings from 1555. Skilled craftsmen diligently work on crafting crossbows with precision and expertise. The melodious tunes of 16th-century musicians resonate through grand halls as their instruments bring joy and harmony to all who listen. Herring fishing becomes an essential trade that sustains coastal communities and provides nourishment for many. As we reflect upon these diverse aspects of life in 1555, we are transported back in time—a window into a world brimming with mystique and wonderment where history unfolds before our eyes.