1570s Collection

Akbar the Great receives a deputation of Jesuits
Akbar the Great (1542-1605), third Mughal Emperor of India, receives a deputation of Jesuits

Title Page from Lassbuchlin sampt der Schrybtafel, Massen, und Jarmarckten, uffs Jar MDLXXVII
2626732 Title Page from Lassbuchlin sampt der Schrybtafel, Massen, und Jarmarckten, uffs Jar MDLXXVII; (add.info.: Hans Kaspar Wolf)

The capture of Brill by the 'sea beggars' (line engraving)
1579694 The capture of Brill by the 'sea beggars' (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving depicting the capture of Brill by the 'sea beggars')

Map of the near east, 1570 (engraving)
2912265 Map of the near east, 1570 (engraving); (add.info.: Map of the near east by Fern£o Vaz Dourado (c. 1520 - c. 1580), a Portuguese cartographer of the sixteenth century

Title page to The arte of warre, 1753
1574286 Title page to The arte of warre, 1753; (add.info.: Title page to The arte of warre by Niccolo Machiavelli (1469-1527)

Spacious kitchen with cooks, 1574
1574299 Spacious kitchen with cooks, 1574; (add.info.: Interior view of large, spacious kitchen with cooks preparing a meal by Bartolomeo Scappi (1500-1577)

Queen Elizabeth I of England
1579406 Queen Elizabeth I of England; (add.info.: Queen Elizabeth I of England, hawking. Dated 1575.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

The Murer plan is a map of Zurich, 1576 (engraving)
2911883 The Murer plan is a map of Zurich, 1576 (engraving); (add.info.: The Murer plan is a map of Zurich, printed in 1576 by Jos Murer (1530-1580).); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Saint Helena, c1575. Creator: Francesco Morandini
Saint Helena, c1575. St. Helena (ca. 247-ca. 327) was the mother of Emperor Constantine the Great (ca. 288-337), who, according to tradition, christianized the Roman Empire

Bellona, 1574. Creator: Philip Galle
Bellona, 1574. From Personifications of Industrial and Professional Life, pl. 6

Landscape with the Holy Family, 1573. Creator: Gillis Mostaert
Landscape with the Holy Family, 1573

Young Lady, called Lucrezia Cenci, c1570. Creators: Unknown, Scipione Pulzone
Young Lady, called Lucrezia Cenci, c1570

Cupid and Psyche, 1574. Creators: Giorgio Ghisi, Giulio Romano
Cupid and Psyche, 1574

Israelites Departing Egypt, 1576. Creators: Cherubino Alberti, Polidoro da Caravaggio
Israelites Departing Egypt, 1576

Two Dragons Entwined on a Spray of Stylized Foliage (image 2 of 2), c1575. Creator: Anon
Two Dragons Entwined on a Spray of Stylized Foliage (image 2 of 2), c1575

River Landscape, 1578. Creator: Hans Bol
River Landscape, 1578

A Duel on Horseback, c1578. Creator: Hendrik Goltzius
A Duel on Horseback, c1578. From History of the Medici, pl. 5 of 22

Angelica and Medor, c1570. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Angelica and Medor, c1570

The Rest on the Return from Egypt, 1575. Creator: Cornelis Cort
The Rest on the Return from Egypt, 1575

Forge of the Cyclopes, 1572. Creator: Cornelis Cort
Forge of the Cyclopes, 1572

The Wedding at Cana, 1577. Creator: Cornelis Cort
The Wedding at Cana, 1577

The Holy Family with Infant Saint John, 1571. Creator: Cherubino Alberti
The Holy Family with Infant Saint John, 1571

Christ with the Adulterous Woman, 1550-1580. Creators: Jacopo Tintoretto, Workshop of Tintoretto
Christ with the Adulterous Woman, 1550-1580

The Goddess Kalika, c1575. Creator: Unknown
The Goddess Kalika, c1575

Ten Classes of Cosmological Deities Identified by Their Crown Ornaments... c1575. Creator: Unknown
Ten Classes of Cosmological Deities Identified by Their Crown Ornaments, Folio from a Laghu-Samgrahanisutra ('Short Book of Compilation), c1575

Two Winged Angels, Folio from a Manuscript... c1570. Creator: Unknown
Two Winged Angels, Folio from a Manuscript of Al-Qazwini's Ajaib Al-Makhluqat, c1570

Portrait of a Turkish Pasha with Attendants, c1570. Creator: Haydar Nigari
Portrait of a Turkish Pasha with Attendants, Right side of a double-page manuscript illustration, c1570

Censer (Lu) in the Form of a Unicorn (Qilin), between 1573 and 1620. Creator: Unknown
Censer (Lu) in the Form of a Unicorn (Qilin), between 1573 and 1620

Portrait of Willem Ploos van Amstel, Bailiff of Loosdrecht, 1578. Creator: Anon
Portrait of Willem Ploos van Amstel, Bailiff of Loosdrecht, 1578

Portrait of a Woman, probably Anna Jagellonia, Queen of Poland, 1570-1580. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Woman, probably Anna Jagellonia, Queen of Poland, 1570-1580

Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, c.1560-c.1570. Creator: Pieter Pietersz. the elder
Man and Woman at a Spinning Wheel, c.1560-c.1570. Other Title(s): A woman at the spinning wheel and a man with a mug seated in an interior

Men Hunting Ibexes with Hounds, 1578. Creator: Joannes Stradanus
Men Hunting Ibexes with Hounds, 1578

Portrait of a Boy, thought to be Giovanni de Medici (1543-1562), 1545-1570. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Boy, thought to be Giovanni de Medici (1543-1562), 1545-1570

Portrait of a Man, 1550-1580. Creator: Anon
Portrait of a Man, 1550-1580

Woman with Text Panel, 1540-1570. Creator: Circle of Lambert Sustris
Woman with Text Panel, 1540-1570

Woman with Shield, 1540-1570. Creator: Circle of Lambert Sustris
Woman with Shield, 1540-1570

Woman with Water Jug, 1540-1570. Creator: Circle of Lambert Sustris
Woman with Water Jug, 1540-1570

The Battle of the Zuider Zee, 6 October 1573, 1621. Creator: Abraham de Verwer
The Battle of the Zuider Zee, 6 October 1573, 1621

Annunciation to the Virgin, 1550-1570. Creator: Circle of Marcello Venusti
Annunciation to the Virgin, 1550-1570

The Servants of Aeneas Battling the Servants of the Latin King, between 1560 and 1579

Maastricht, Netherlands is sacked by the Prince of Parma
1577696 Maastricht, Netherlands is sacked by the Prince of Parma by Luyken, Jan (1649-1712) (after); (add.info.: Maastricht, Netherlands is sacked by the Prince of Parma, July 29)

Humayuns tomb, 1570, Delhi, India

French carriage, 16th century
Design for a new royal carriage by Jacques Besson - it looks very heavy, but the horses look good and strong ! Date: C.1570

Map of Zurich, 1575 (hand-coloured engraving)
1195383 Map of Zurich, 1575 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

An Iznik pottery tile, with a symmetrical design of four red
1196840 An Iznik pottery tile, with a symmetrical design of four red and green palmettes around a central stellar flowerhead, c

Brahma Offering Homage to Krishna as the Incarnation of Vishnu, c
1196812 Brahma Offering Homage to Krishna as the Incarnation of Vishnu, c.1540-1575 (w/c on paper) by Indian School, (16th century); 18.5x25.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

King Solomon and a Peri, c. 1570 (gouache with gold paint on paper)
1196793 King Solomon and a Peri, c. 1570 (gouache with gold paint on paper) by Persian School, (16th century); 12x12 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

Portolan chart of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, c
991250 Portolan chart of the Mediterranean and Northern Europe, c.1575-1600 (Illuminated manuscript on vellum) by Italian School

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In the 1570s, the world was filled with cultural and historical marvels. Akbar the Great, a powerful Mughal emperor, welcomed Jesuit missionaries to his court, showcasing his openness to different faiths. Meanwhile, in England's Kirby Hall, grandeur and elegance were on display as this magnificent country house reached its peak. Traveling back in time through a French carriage from the 16th century would have been an experience of luxury and sophistication. In Delhi, India, Humayun's Tomb stood tall as a testament to architectural brilliance in 1570. Its intricate design still mesmerizes visitors today. Across continents in Istanbul, Turkey, Sokollu Mehmed Pasha Mosque emerged as a symbol of Ottoman magnificence. The mosque's beauty blended seamlessly with its surroundings in Kadirga district. Further west lies Edirne Province where Selimiye Mosque showcased remarkable interior craftsmanship that left worshippers awestruck during prayers. This sacred space exemplified both spiritual devotion and architectural mastery. The concept of hierarchy was explored through Rhetorica Christiana ad concionandi et orandi usum's "Great Chain of Being. " This philosophical framework aimed to explain divine order within society and nature itself. Cartography enthusiasts marveled at Zurich's hand-colored engraving map from 1575 which provided valuable insights into geographical knowledge at that time. Art lovers admired Iznik pottery tiles adorned with symmetrical designs featuring vibrant red hues—a true feast for the eyes. Religious art flourished during this period too; Brahma offering homage to Krishna depicted Vishnu's incarnation while King Solomon encountered a Peri—an enchanting scene captured using gouache with gold paint on paper. Lastly, sailors relied on portolan charts like one depicting the Mediterranean and Northern Europe for safe navigation across treacherous waters—these maps were their lifelines amidst vast unknown territories.