1570s Collection (page 2)

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

Queen Elizabeth I, entry into Kenilworth Castle, with fireworks Date: 1575

An Iznik pottery dish, with a central roundel depicting three bunches of grapes
1196744 An Iznik pottery dish, with a central roundel depicting three bunches of grapes and vine leaves, c.1570 (ceramic) by Turkish School

Two Iznik pottery tiles, circa 1560-1570, 1560; 1570 (ceramic)
1196732 Two Iznik pottery tiles, circa 1560-1570, 1560; 1570 (ceramic) by Turkish School, (16th century); 23.5x24; 26.5x24 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Turkish, out of copyright

An Iznik border tile, with a central flowerhead between scrolling palmette and leafy vine
1196731 An Iznik border tile, with a central flowerhead between scrolling palmette and leafy vine, c.1570 (ceramic) by Turkish School

Queen Elizabeth I entering Kenilworth Castle. 1575

Monumental brass rubbing, Henry Daw, palimpsest. 1578

German men in costume - a flag bearer, a flautist and a satirical singer. Date: 1570

Queen Elizabeth I dancing in her Palace in all her finery
Queen Elizabeth I (1533-1603) is pictured here dancing before a rich man in her Palace wearing a beautiful skirt with a corset and her traditional thick layer of make-up

An Iznik pottery border tile, with bold cintamani triple roundels and paired waves, c
1196839 An Iznik pottery border tile, with bold cintamani triple roundels and paired waves, c. 1570 (ceramic) by Islamic School

Men Hunting Deer and a Lion, c. 1575 (gouache on parchment)
1196777 Men Hunting Deer and a Lion, c.1575 (gouache on parchment) by Persian School, (16th century); 16.2x11 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Persian, out of copyright

A View-Plan of Zurich, 1576 (woodcut)
1195496 A View-Plan of Zurich, 1576 (woodcut) by Murer, Jos (1530-80) & Froschauer, Christoffel (c.1490-1564); 89x123 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Murer, Jos (1530-1580) & Froschower

Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman, bust length, wearing Gold Chains beneath a Fur-lined
990408 Portrait of a Bearded Gentleman, bust length, wearing Gold Chains beneath a Fur-lined Coat, 1575 (oil on panel) by Key

Early European Work on Oriental Costume, 1572 (hand-coloured etched plate)
985909 Early European Work on Oriental Costume, 1572 (hand-coloured etched plate) by Nicolay, Nicolas de (1517-83) (after); 31.5x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Pilgrim, c. 1570 (w / c & gold on paper)
1196776 A Pilgrim, c.1570 (w/c & gold on paper) by Mughal School, (16th century); 19x12.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

View of Calcutta, India, and beneath smaller views of Ormuz at the entrance of
986163 View of Calcutta, India, and beneath smaller views of Ormuz at the entrance of the Persian Gulf, Canonor in India, and the Portuguese fortress of El Mina in West Africa

Portolan Chart of Western Europe and North Africa, 1578 (sepia ink and colours on vellum)
986015 Portolan Chart of Western Europe and North Africa, 1578 (sepia ink and colours on vellum) by Teixeira, Luis (fl.1564-1612); 69x61 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Upper cover of a German bible, with engraved silver plaques depicting the crucifixion
985685 Upper cover of a German bible, with engraved silver plaques depicting the crucifixion and the four evangelists, 1570 (crimson velvet, copper-gilt engraved centerpiece)

Noahs Ark, 1570 (hand-coloured woodcut vignette, gold paint)
985686 Noahs Ark, 1570 (hand-coloured woodcut vignette, gold paint) by German School, (16th century); 10.6x15.3 (approx) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An Iznik tile with plum blossoms and tulips, made circa 1570
1196730 An Iznik tile with plum blossoms and tulips, made circa 1570, and a 17th century Iznik tile with red and blue split palmette

Town Plan of Paris, 1572 (engraving)
1195492 Town Plan of Paris, 1572 (engraving) by Braun, Georg (1541-1622) and Hogenberg, Franz (1535-90); 34x48 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright

A panoramic view of Nuremberg, with figures in local dress in the foreground, c
1195402 A panoramic view of Nuremberg, with figures in local dress in the foreground, c.1575 (hand-coloured engraving) by German School

Two views of the Pantheon, 1570 (woodcut)
1195476 Two views of the Pantheon, 1570 (woodcut) by Palladio, Andrea (1508-80) (after); 29.3x19.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

A comb morion, etched with cherub heads, sphinxes and winged horses
1764813 A comb morion, etched with cherub heads, sphinxes and winged horses, the centre with a pseudo classical warrior in contempory armour with sword and shield, 1572 (steel) by German School

Double-page map of Northern Europe, 1575 (colour engraving)
985737 Double-page map of Northern Europe, 1575 (colour engraving) by Ortelius, Abraham (1527-98) (after); 42.4x29.5 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Piazza San Marco and The Conflagration of the Palazzo Senatorii, c
986358 The Piazza San Marco and The Conflagration of the Palazzo Senatorii, c.1577-8 (hand-coloured engraving) by Housnaglius

Nostradamus magic mirror, c. 1570
Nostradamus is commanded by Catherine de Medicis, Queen of France, to predict the future of the French royals : he does so, using a magic mirror in which figures seem to appear. Date: circa 1570

Map of the near east by Fernao Vaz Dourado (c. 1520 - c. 1580), a Portuguese cartographer of the sixteenth century. He belonged to the third period of the old Portuguese nautical cartography

Temptation Saint Anthony Lelio Orsi Italian 1511
The Temptation of Saint Anthony; Lelio Orsi (Italian, 1511 - 1587); 1570s; Oil on canvas; 44.1 x 36.4 cm (17 3, 8 x 14 5, 16 in.)

Dionysius Areopagite Converting Pagan Philosophers
Dionysius the Areopagite Converting the Pagan Philosophers; Antoine Caron (French, 1521 - 1599); 1570s; Oil on panel; 92.7 × 72.1 cm (36 1, 2 × 28 3, 8 in.)

PROY2A-00046
Queen Elizabeth hawking. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction from " Booke of Faulconrie, " 1575

Lord Leycester Hospital, High Street, Warwick
The Lord Leycester Hospital, High Street, Warwick, a retirement home for ex-servicemen, founded by the First Earl of Leicester in 1571. Date: circa 1960s

Elizabethan Costume
An English noblewoman of the 16th century. Date: 1577

Contest Athena Poseidon Possession Athens 1570s
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Giorgio Ghisi after Michelangelo (Italian, 1520 - 1582), The Prophet Joel, early 1570s, engraving on laid paper

Dirck Barendsz (Dutch, 1534 - 1592), Pilate Washing His Hands as Christ Is Led Away, probably 1570s, monochrome oil on paper laid down on mount

Hans Bol (Netherlandish, 1534-1593), The Crucifixion, 1570s, pen and brown ink with
Hans Bol (Netherlandish, 1534 - 1593), The Crucifixion, 1570s, pen and brown ink with brown wash on laid paper

Sheet of Studies of Various Figures; Aurelio Luini, Italian, about 1530 - 1593; 1570s; Pen and brown ink, brown wash with white gouache heightening over traces of black chalk on paper; 26.7 x 17.9 cm

The Temptation of Saint Anthony; Lelio Orsi, Italian, 1511 - 1587; 1570s; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 44.1 x 36.4 cm (17 3/8 x 14 5/16 in.), Framed: 59.7 x 52.4 x 3.2 cm (23 1/2 x 20 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

Giorgio Ghisi after Michelangelo (Italian, 1520-1582), The Prophet Ezekiel, early 1570s, engraving on laid paper

FLORENCE, 16TH CENTURY. View of Florence, Italy, from Civitas Orbis Terrarum, by Georg Braun and Franz Hogenberg, published in Cologne, late 16th century

ELIZABETH I (1533-1603). Queen of England and Ireland, 1558-1603. Elizabeth at prayer. Frontispiece to Christian Prayers, London, England, 1569

Greenland hunters, 16th century C016 / 4489
Greenland hunters. 16th-century artwork showing an Inuit man in Greenland hunting seabirds from a kayak. More scenes of Inuit society are shown on shore, including a village, a mother and child

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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.