1560 Collection (#2)

Assassinated Rulers of the World (litho)
1107467 Assassinated Rulers of the World (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assassinated Rulers of the World)

Philip Melancthon, b 1497, d 1560 (engraving)
978645 Philip Melancthon, b 1497, d 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Philip Melancthon, b 1497, d 1560)

Francois 2, 60e roi de France, monte sur le Trone en 1559, mort en 1560 (coloured engraving)
2799689 Francois 2, 60e roi de France, monte sur le Trone en 1559, mort en 1560 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois 2, 60e roi de France)

A view of London about the year 1560 (engraving)
602614 A view of London about the year 1560 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

John Jarvis (engraving)
609334 John Jarvis (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Jarvis, 3 feet 8 inches high; died 1560 aged 57 years; published 1 March 1786)

Crossraguel Abbey, in 1560 (engraving)
725604 Crossraguel Abbey, in 1560 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crossraguel Abbey, in 1560. Illustration for The Scots Worthies (Blackie, 1879)

Charles 9, 61e roi de France, monte sur le Trone en 1560, mort en 1574 (coloured engraving)
2799691 Charles 9, 61e roi de France, monte sur le Trone en 1560, mort en 1574 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles 9, 61e roi de France)

All Saints with St. Peter in the centre, c. 1560 (paint on gold ground on vellum)
986270 All Saints with St. Peter in the centre, c.1560 (paint on gold ground on vellum) by Italian School, (16th century); 17.8x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: All Saints with St)

The Doge and the Signory in Council (engraving)
5995225 The Doge and the Signory in Council (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doge and the Signory in Council)

Staircase in the Palazzo Cataldi, Genoa, Italy (b / w photo)
6016730 Staircase in the Palazzo Cataldi, Genoa, Italy (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase in the Palazzo Cataldi, Genoa, Italy)

Transfiguration (oil on canvas, 1560)
LRI4697147 Transfiguration (oil on canvas, 1560) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 245 x 295 cm; San Salvatore, Venice, Italy; (add.info.: The Transfiguration by Tiziano Vecellio / Titian)

Mooney M20A PH-HRC
Mooney M.20A Mark 20 PH-HRC (msn 1560, ex N8382E). Date: circa 1965

General scene in The Hall, Adlington, Cheshire. Several men enjoy some playful fencing. Date: Circa 1560

WESTMINSTER SCHOOL
Westminster School, Deans Yard, Westminster, London. The school was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in 1560, on the site of a former medieval monastic school. Date: 1960s

CONRAD GESNERS STUDY
Conrad Gesners workshop for the study of natural history, Zurich (Switzerland) Date: circa 1560

FLAGELLANTS OF COIMBRA
The Jesuits of Coimbra, Portugal, notorious for their high life-style, do public penance for their sins, flagellating themselves through the streets. Date: circa 1560

16TH CENTURY KNIGHT
Knight in armour on horseback. Date: circa 1560

Portrait of Duke Gabriel de la Cueva y Giron, 1560. Creator: Moroni, Giovan Battista
Portrait of Duke Gabriel de la Cueva y Giron, 1560. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Double Portrait of a Venetian Woman and her Cavalier, c. 1560. Creator: Bordone, Paris (1500-1571)
Double Portrait of a Venetian Woman and her Cavalier, c. 1560. Found in the Collection of Nivaagaards Malerisamling

The Holy Family with Saint Stephen, c. 1560. Creator: Longhi, Luca (1507-1580)
The Holy Family with Saint Stephen, c. 1560. Found in the Collection of Nivaagaards Malerisamling

Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), c. 1560. Creator: Clouet, Francois, (School)
Portrait of Mary, Queen of Scots (1542-1587), c. 1560. Private Collection

The Amphitheatre in Verona (series Speculum Magnificentiae Romanae), 1560. Private Collection

MELANCHTON, Philipp Schwarzerd, called (1497-1560). Theologian and Luthers collaborator. DURER, Albrecht (1471-1528). Renaissance art. Engraving. FRANCE. PICARDY. OISE. Chantilly

Luis Quixada
LUIS QUIXADA Spanish courtier, guardian of Don Juan of Austria. Date: CIRCA 1560

Cologne Cathedral Cologne North Rhine-Westphalia
Cologne Cathedral, Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, seen here in the 19th century. Of Gothic architecture, consruction of the cathedral started in 1248 but was halted around 1560

Blazon Bonifacius Amerbach 1560 stained glass
Blazon of the Bonifacius Amerbach, 1560, stained glass, 42 x 30.5 cm |, 31 x 42.5 x 2 cm, unsigned, but dated. In the scroll cartridge in the base

Coat Arms Basel Theology Professor Simon Sulzer
Coat of Arms of the Basel Theology Professor Simon Sulzer, 1560, stained glass, 42.5 x 31.5 cm |, 31.3 x 42.5 x 2 cm, unsigned, but dated

Blazon Theological Faculty University Basel 1560
Blazon of the Theological Faculty of the University of Basel, 1560, stained glass, 42.5 x 31.5 cm |, 31.3 x 42.5 x 2 cm, unsigned, but dated

Blazon Faculty Medicine University Basel 1560
Blazon of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel, 1560, stained glass, 40.5 x 30.5 cm |, 30.3 x 40.4 x 2 cm, unsigned, but dated

Philip II King Spain Portrait Philips II Standing half-length
Philip II, King of Spain, Portrait of Philips II, King of Spain. Standing half-length, in armor, to the right. The right hand is resting on the helmet in front of him

Maria Hungary Regent Netherlands Round portrait
Maria of Hungary, Regent of the Netherlands, Round portrait of Maria of Hungary (1505-58), governor of the Netherlands. Bust to the right

Portrait Willem Fransz Overrijn Schoterbosch
Portrait of Willem Fransz Overrijn from Schoterbosch (c. 1510-?), Portrait of Willem Fransz Overrijn from Schoterbosch (born ca. 1510)

baptism Christ John Baptist baptizes kneeling Christ
The baptism of Christ, The baptism of Christ. John the Baptist baptizes the kneeling Christ in the Jordan. Left and right naked bathing men and women

Portrait Man Unknown Man Halfway pen right hand
Portrait of a Man, Portrait of an Unknown Man. Halfway with a pen in the right hand and a sheet of paper in the left hand, historical persons not known by name, anonymous, Noord-Nederland, c

Don Juan Austria 1547-87 Governor Netherlands
Don Juan of Austria (1547-87). Governor of the Netherlands, Portrait of Don Juan of Austria (1547-87). Governor of the Netherlands. Bust, to the right, facing front, in armor

Virgin Annunciation figure Mary proclamation
Virgin from the Annunciation to the Virgin, The figure of Mary from the proclamation to Mary, half-figure, kneeling with her hands in front of her. On the left the dove of the Holy Spirit

Nessus Deianira landscape centaur Nessus kidnaps
Nessus and Deianira, In a landscape, the centaur Nessus kidnaps the nymph Deianeira. On the left a river god, on the right a wind god, in the background two women at an altar, Hercules shoots Nessus

Abraham Leaves Haran Abraham departs Haran Gods command
Abraham Leaves Haran, Abraham departs from Haran at Gods command (Genesis 13: 1-2). Previously interpreted as the exodus from Egypt. A procession draws people and animals through gate

Reclining Venus Reclining Venus Reclining Venus
Reclining Venus Reclining Venus, Reclining Venus. Nude woman lying down, full-length, on a couch on which flowers have been sprinkled

Kitchen Scene Kitchen item various people midst
Kitchen Scene, Kitchen item with various people in the midst of vegetables, fruits, bread, poultry and fish. In the front a dog, in the background a spinning woman by the fireplace

Philipp Melanchthon Leading Figure Reformation
Philipp Melanchthon, Leading Figure of the Reformation, Portrait of the German church reformer Philipp Melanchton (1497-1560), a rolled up paper in his left hand, Philipp Melanchton

Portrait Man Head bearded man three-quarters
Portrait of a Man, Portrait of a Man. Head of a bearded man, three-quarters to the right, anonymous historical person portrayed, anonymous (possibly), Italy, c. 1560 - c

Vignette two leaf vines Ornament ending volute
Vignette with two leaf vines, Ornament with two leaf vines, ending in a volute. The leaf vines come from a horseshoe-shaped ornament in the middle

Ornament naked woman Design dagger sheath lower part
Ornament with a naked woman, Design for a dagger sheath. The lower part is decorated with leaf vines, above it is a naked woman

Allegory Birth woman gives newborn baby two putti
Allegory of Birth, A woman gives a newborn baby to two putti. On the left is a woman with a burning torch. On the right is a woman who has just given birth. There are two women next to the bed

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In the year 1560, a dark and mysterious era unfolded. Satan himself was said to have appeared at the Sabbat, where wicked rituals were performed under the moonlit sky. The chilling tales of a child being offered as a sacrifice to appease the devil sent shivers down everyone's spines. Meanwhile, in Hungary, Elizabeth Bathory reigned with an iron fist. Known for her sadistic nature, she bathed in the blood of young virgins to maintain her youth and beauty. Her horrifying acts earned her the title of "The Blood Countess. " Amidst this darkness, peasants found solace in their traditions. They danced joyously around a linden tree, seeking respite from their daily struggles and fears. In theology circles, Jacobus Arminius emerged as an influential figure challenging traditional beliefs. His teachings sparked debates that would shape religious discourse for years to come. Across the English Channel stood the Tower of London on the Thames River - an imposing structure that held secrets within its walls. The Agas map captured its grandeur and hinted at untold stories hidden behind its fortified facade. London itself was undergoing significant changes during this time period. The cityscape depicted in Aggas' map showcased bustling streets filled with life and activity. Nature too had its own wonders to offer in 1560 - Tulipa orphanidea var. whittallii No. 1560 bloomed proudly with vibrant colors, adding beauty amidst chaos. Far away from England's shores lay Frederiksborg Palace in Hillerod, Denmark - a majestic residence fit for royalty. Its opulence provided respite from turbulent times elsewhere. On distant seas battles raged as ships clashed fiercely against one another - it was truly a fight for survival on treacherous waters. Entertainment took many forms back then; theaters like Bear Garden offered thrilling spectacles that captivated audiences seeking excitement and diversion.