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1578 Collection (#4)

In the year 1578, a tapestry of historical events unfolded across different parts of the world

Background image1578 Collection: Covered Tankard

Covered Tankard; Unknown; Czech Republic, Northern Bohemia (possibly), Europe; 1578; Free-blown colorless (brownish-green) glass with enamel and applied decoration and pewter mounts; Object: H

Background image1578 Collection: Giovanni Battista Moroni, A Gentleman in Adoration before the Madonna, Italian, c

Giovanni Battista Moroni, A Gentleman in Adoration before the Madonna, Italian, c. 1525-1578, c. 1560, oil on canvas

Background image1578 Collection: Adam Elsheimer (German, 1578-1610), Tobias and the Angel, etching

Adam Elsheimer (German, 1578-1610), Tobias and the Angel, etching

Background image1578 Collection: Andreas Bretschneider III (German, c. 1578-c. 1640), Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf

Andreas Bretschneider III (German, c. 1578-c. 1640), Exempel und Lehr Jetziger Welt Lauf, published 1622, etching

Background image1578 Collection: BOTANY: GINGER. Woodcut from Cristobal Acostas Tractado de las Drogas y Medicinas

BOTANY: GINGER. Woodcut from Cristobal Acostas Tractado de las Drogas y Medicinas de las Indias Orientales, Burgos, Spain, 1578

Background image1578 Collection: MONSTERS, 1578. Broadside announcing the birth of two human monsters, one with a pigs head

MONSTERS, 1578. Broadside announcing the birth of two human monsters, one with a pigs head and the other with the hind part of a calf, printed at Nuremberg, Germany, in 1578

Background image1578 Collection: Alessandro Farnese, 3rd Duke of Parma (1546-1592). Nephew of Philip II (1527-1598)

Alessandro Farnese, 3rd Duke of Parma (1546-1592). Nephew of Philip II (1527-1598) king of Spain from 1556. Governor-General of the Spanish Netherlands from 1578

Background image1578 Collection: Sailor in time of Henry VIII

Sailor in time of Henry VIII
Sailor in the time of Henry VIII. Engraving from Hadrianus Damman " Imperii ac Sacerdotii Habitus" Cologne, 1578

Background image1578 Collection: Portrait of Sebastiano Venier

Portrait of Sebastiano Venier

Background image1578 Collection: PHILIP III of Spain (1578-1621)

PHILIP III of Spain (1578-1621). King of Spain (1598-1621). Engraving

Background image1578 Collection: BORGIANNI, Orazio (1578-1616)

BORGIANNI, Orazio (1578-1616). Self Portrait. Ascribed work. Baroque art. Oil on canvas

Background image1578 Collection: HARVEY, William (1578-1657)

HARVEY, William (1578-1657). English anatomist physician. Oil on canvas

Background image1578 Collection: MAINO, JUAN BAUTISTA (1578-1649)

MAINO, JUAN BAUTISTA (1578-1649)
MAINO, Juan Bautista (1578-1649). Adoration of the Magi. Baroque art. Oil on canvas

Background image1578 Collection: Juan De Austria, Don

Juan De Austria, Don
Juan de Austria, Don (1545-1578); CERVANTES SaVEDRA, Miguel de (1547-1616). Spanish prince, natural son of Charles V.;

Background image1578 Collection: Willem Canter

Willem Canter
WILLEM CANTER Dutch philologist Date: 1542 - 1578

Background image1578 Collection: Henry Burton - 3

Henry Burton - 3
HENRY BURTON - Dissenting minister, rector of St Matthews, Friday St. London : pilloried, his ears cut off, exiled to Guernsey for his outspoken preaching. Date: 1578 - 1648

Background image1578 Collection: Henry Burton - 2

Henry Burton - 2
HENRY BURTON - Dissenting minister, rector of St Matthews, Friday St. London : pilloried, his ears cut off, exiled to Guernsey for his outspoken preaching. Date: 1578 - 1648

Background image1578 Collection: Henry Burton - 1

Henry Burton - 1
HENRY BURTON - Dissenting minister, rector of St Matthews, Friday St. London : pilloried, his ears cut off, exiled to Guernsey for his outspoken preaching. Date: 1578 - 1648

Background image1578 Collection: (Piper nigrum. ) Woodcut from Cristoval Acostas herbal, Tractado de las Drogas y Medicinas de las

(Piper nigrum. ) Woodcut from Cristoval Acostas herbal, Tractado de las Drogas y Medicinas de las Indias Orientales con
BLACK PEPPER PLANT, 1578. (Piper nigrum.) Woodcut from Cristoval Acostas herbal, " Tractado de las Drogas y Medicinas de las Indias Orientales con sus Plantas

Background image1578 Collection: Nativity scene from the Lubeck Bible

Nativity scene from the Lubeck Bible
Nativity scene from the L� Bible From: L� Bible Date: 1494

Background image1578 Collection: Maximilian Ct. Boussu

Maximilian Ct. Boussu
MAXIMILIAEN van HENNIN, grave van BOUSSU Flemish statesman, Stadt- holder over Hollandt, West- Vrieslandt and Uytrecht. Date: 1542 - 1578

Background image1578 Collection: Joan Hericke

Joan Hericke
JOAN lady HERICKE (nee May) wife of Sir William Hericke Art may hir outfid thus present to View, how faire within nor art nor tongue can shew. Date: 1578 - ?

Background image1578 Collection: 16th Century lathe, historical artwork

16th Century lathe, historical artwork
16th Century lathe. Historical artwork of a 16th Century woodworker using a lathe to cut screw threads in wood. The lathe has a fixed cutting tool (centre left) driven by the action of weights

Background image1578 Collection: EL GRECO: GENTLEMAN. Gentleman with His Hand on His Breast. Oil on canvas, 1578-80, by El Greco

EL GRECO: GENTLEMAN. Gentleman with His Hand on His Breast. Oil on canvas, 1578-80, by El Greco

Background image1578 Collection: King Sebastian

King Sebastian is the subject of many Portuguese legends : here he is depicted enjoying the pleasures of the fabulous island of Incoberta

Background image1578 Collection: William Gouge

William Gouge
WILLIAM GOUGE English puritan churchman, rector of St Anne s, Blackfriars, London

Background image1578 Collection: Don Juan of Austria - 1

Don Juan of Austria - 1
DON JUAN, known as Don John of Austria son of emperor Carl V : Spanish governor of the Netherlands, naval commander at the battle of Lepanto

Background image1578 Collection: Don Juan of Austria - 8

Don Juan of Austria - 8
DON JUAN, known as Don John of Austria son of emperor Carl V : Spanish governor of the Netherlands, naval commander at the battle of Lepanto

Background image1578 Collection: Don Juan of Austria - 7

Don Juan of Austria - 7
DON JUAN, known as Don John of Austria son of emperor Carl V : Spanish governor of the Netherlands, naval commander at the battle of Lepanto

Background image1578 Collection: Maximilian Hennin Bossu

Maximilian Hennin Bossu
MAXIMILIAN HENNIN, count of BOSSU governor of Holland and Utrecht

Background image1578 Collection: Joanna of Austria

Joanna of Austria
JOANNA OF AUSTRIA, princess, wife of Francesco di Medici, granduca (grand duke) of Tuscany, mother of Marie de Medici, wife of Henri IV of France. (from Rubens portrait)

Background image1578 Collection: Sebastiano Venier

Sebastiano Venier
SEBASTIANO VENIER The subject of this engraving is not identified, but he closely resembles Sebastiano Venier, Doge of Venice and the dating is right (died 1580)

Background image1578 Collection: William Harvey / Holl

William Harvey / Holl
WILLIAM HARVEY English physician and anatomist

Background image1578 Collection: Ferdinand II of Germany

Ferdinand II of Germany
KING FERDINAND II OF GERMANY Emperor of Germany as a young man

Background image1578 Collection: Philip Iii / Spain / Darton

Philip Iii / Spain / Darton
Philip Iii, King of Spain

Background image1578 Collection: Philip Iii / Spain / Goya

Philip Iii / Spain / Goya
Philip Iii, King of Spain

Background image1578 Collection: Sebastao / King of Portuga

Sebastao / King of Portuga
SEBASTAO KING OF PORTUGAL (reigned 1557-78) King and Crusader

Background image1578 Collection: Harvey / Charles I / Hannah

Harvey / Charles I / Hannah
WILLIAM HARVEY explains his theory of the circulation of the blood to king Charles I whose physician he is

Background image1578 Collection: William Harvey / Thomson

William Harvey / Thomson
WILLIAM HARVEY English physician who first expounded the theory of circulation of blood

Background image1578 Collection: Ferdinand Lord Fairfax

Ferdinand Lord Fairfax
FERDINAND, lord FAIRFAX military commander with the Parliamentary forces in the Civil War : father of Thomas F. with his autograph

Background image1578 Collection: HARVEY (1578-1657)

HARVEY (1578-1657)
WILLIAM HARVEY English physician and anatomist




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In the year 1578, a tapestry of historical events unfolded across different parts of the world. It was a time when the pages of history were adorned with vivid illustrations from an Apocalypse depicted in a Low German Luther Bible. These captivating visuals brought to life tales of destruction and redemption. Meanwhile, in Paris, the city buzzed with activity as its streets witnessed the hustle and bustle of daily life. The British Coats of Arms proudly displayed their heritage, symbolizing strength and unity amidst turbulent times. Across the English Channel, Mary Queen of Scots reigned over Scotland during this eventful year. A portrait painted by Peter Oudry captured her regal essence in oil on canvas, immortalizing her grace and power for generations to come. Amidst these royal affairs, Robery Boyd's name echoed through corridors as his contributions left an indelible mark on society. His ideas sparked intellectual debates that challenged conventional wisdom and pushed boundaries. Tragedy struck Morocco as news spread about Sebastian's demise in 1578. The land mourned its fallen leader while reflecting on his legacy that shaped their nation's destiny. On another continent, an original map chronicled the Battle of Lepanto fought earlier that year—depicting naval prowess and strategic maneuvers that altered history forever. Andreas Chr. Eschenbach's work illuminated minds with knowledge while William Harvey made groundbreaking discoveries about blood circulation—a scientific revolution unfolding before their very eyes. Sebastiano Venier stood tall among leaders who navigated treacherous waters during challenging times—an embodiment of resilience and determination against all odds. Lastly, Charles Duc De Luynes emerged as a prominent figure whose influence transcended borders—his actions shaping political landscapes far beyond his homeland. The year 1578 encapsulated moments both triumphant and tragic; it was a time when artistry met spirituality, kingdoms rose and fell, battles reshaped nations' destinies, and intellects pushed the boundaries of knowledge.