1555 Collection (#7)

Heinrich Aldegrever (German, 1502-1555-1561), The Creation of Eve, 1540, etching

ITALY: FALL OF SIENA, 1555. Florentine-Hapsburg forces under the command of Gian Giacomo Medici, the Marquis of Marignano, capturing the fortifactions of Siena, Italy, 1555

ESKIMO OF GREENLAND and the landmark of Hvitserk. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus, Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, Rome, 1555

MARTYRDOM OF JOHN ROGERS. The burning of Reverend John Rogers, Vicar of St. Sepulchres at Smithfield, England, 1555. Wood engraving from the Book of Martyrs, by John Foxe, 1840

DEVIL AND WITCH, 1555. The Devil carrying away a witch. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de gentibus septentrionalibius, 1555

NICHOLAS RIDLEY (1500-1555). English religious reformer and Protestant martyr. Oil on panel, 1555, by an unknown artist

HERRING FISHING, 1555. Landing herring in Scandianvian waters. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, 1555

SEA MONSTER, 1555. One of the sea monsters thought to inhabit the Sea of Darkness to the west and south of Europe. Woodcut from Swedish geographer Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus

SEA MONSTER, 1555. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, Rome, Italy, 1555

SEA MONSTER, 1555. One of the sea monsters once thought to dwell in the Sea of Darkness to the south and west of Europe. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, 1555

ROSNARD: TITLE PAGE, 1555. Title page for Les Meslanges, by Pierre de Ronsard. Published in Paris, 1555

WHALE DISSECTION, 1555. The cutting up of a whale. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, Rome, Italy, 1555

LAPPS SKIING, 1555. Lapp hunters on skis. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, Rome, 1555

HERRING FISHING, 1555. Landing herring in Scandianvian waters. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus, 1555

GREENLAND ESKIMOS, 1555. Eskimos sealing among ice-floes in Greenland. Woodcut from Olaus Magnus Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus, Rome, Italy, 1555

Silver Tankard
circa 1870: A silver beer mug with an initialled handle, a hinged lid and stamped with a hallmark just below the lip. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

High Street and Memorial to William Hunter, Brentwood, Essex
The Martyrs Elm - planted on the spot where Protestant (Marian) Martyr William Hunter was incinerated in 1555 in Brentwood, Essex. Date: circa 1906

Joanna (1479 - l 1555) Queen regnant of Castile and Queen regnant of Aragon, (Spain). She has been nicknamed Joanna the Mad (Spanish: Juana la Loca)

Hugh Latimer and Nicholas Ridley burned at the stake for heresy. Hugh Latimer (c.ja1487 - 16 October 1555) Bishop of Worcester before the Reformation

Lawrence or Laurence Saunders d1555), English Protestant martyr, burned for heretical views on transubstantiation, Coventry 8 February 1555. His child brought to visit him in prison

Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550. English Protestant reformer and martyr writing while in prison. Under Mary I he was found guilty of heresy

AGRICULTURE: SPRING, c1555. Spring. Line engraving by Pieter van der Heyden, after Pieter Brueghel the Elder, c1555

ROME: COLOSSEUM, c1555. The Colosseum in Rome. Line engraving, c1555

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. Rector Rowland Taylor on his way to the stake, 1555, during the Marian Persecutions in England. Line engraving from a late 18th century English edition of John Foxes The Book

FOXE: BOOK OF MARTYRS. Anglican rector Rowland Taylor dragged out of church during the Marian Persecutions in England, 1555. Line engraving, 19th century

OXFORD MARTYRS, 1556. Procession in Oxford, England, of Queen Marys representatives, meeting to interrogate the Protestant bishops Thomas Cranmer, Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer, April 1555

RIDLEY & LATIMER, 1555. The burning of Bischops Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer at the stake near the gates of Balliol College, Oxford, 16 October 1555: engraving, 1812

Henri Duc De Bouillon
HENRI DE LA TOUR D AUVERGNE, duc de BOUILLON French military, marechal de France In later life. Date: 1555 - 1623

Military musicians - fife and drum
A fife and drum player. Date: 1555

Magini / Antonio / Anon Eng
GIOVANNI ANTONIO MAGINI Italian mathematician and astronomer Date: 1555 - 1617

MAP OF NEW FRANCE, 1555. From Guillaume le Testus Cosmographie Universelle, 1555

Prudence, 16th century

Peacock, historical artwork
Owl, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of a peacock. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

Owl, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of an owl. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

Crow, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of a crow eating a worm. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

Bird of prey, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of a hawk eating a fish. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

Bat, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of an owl. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

Bird skeleton, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of a birds skeleton. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

Sea eagle, historical artwork. 16th Century woodcut print of a sea eagle. Published in Histoire de la nature des oyseaux by the French naturalist Pierre Belon (1555)

Sea serpent, 16th century artwork
Sea serpent. 16th century artwork of a sea serpent seizing a sailor from a ship. Accounts of sea serpents may have been based on exaggerated observations of large marine creatures such as oarfish or

Thomas Cavendish, English explorer
Thomas Cavendish (1555-1592), English explorer. Cavendish was born near Ipswich, Suffolk. At the age of 12 he inherited a fortune from his father

TITIAN: PERSEUS. Perseus and Andromeda. Oil on canvas by Titian, c1555

SALISBURY MISSAL, 1555. Gloria in Excelsis Deo. Detail from a page of the Salisbury Missal, printed in Paris, 1555

John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford
Engraved portrait of John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford (c.1485-1555), the English politician and landowner

Carl V Abdicates
The emperor Carl V abdicates, leaving the Netherlands to his son Felipe II : the region will henceforth be a Spanish possession and the scene of continual resistance

Norwegian Marine Life
Strange marine creatures observed off the coast of Norway

Moose (Elk) / Olaus / Caught
A moose is trapped for the medicinal properties of its right foot

Different Kinds of Ice
Several different kinds of ice are encountered in Scandinavia

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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.