1579 Collection (page 2)

Ornamental flower wreath Historia series title
Ornamental flower wreath Historia (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti, elega [n] tissue image imaginibus expressu [m] excelle [n] tissue image [m] in hac

Destruction Egyptian Army Red Sea Moyses Pharaoh
Destruction of the Egyptian Army in the Red Sea From Moyses and Pharaoh (series title) History of Moses for the Exodus (series title) Den Grooten Figuer-Bibel (...) (series title)

Sadrach Mesach Abednego thrown fire History series title
Sadrach, Mesach and Abednego are thrown into the fire History of Sadrach, Mesach and Abednego (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Nikanors head hand shown people History Maccabees
Nikanors head and hand shown to the people History of the Maccabees (series title) Historia Iudae Machabei (...) (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Daniel reveals deception Bel priests History
Daniel reveals the deception of Bel priests History of Daniel, Bel and the dragon (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

King Cyrus breaks image Bel pieces History Daniel
King Cyrus breaks the image of Bel to pieces History of Daniel, Bel and the dragon (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Ornamental flower wreath Historia Jonae Prophitae vir folijn
Ornamental flower wreath, Historia Jonae Prophitae vir folijn (series title on object), Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Cyrus throws Daniels prosecutors lions den History
Cyrus throws Daniels prosecutors into the lions den History of Daniel, Bel and the dragon (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Gideon selects men river History Gideon series title
Gideon selects men by the river History of Gideon (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

fish spits Jonah land History Jonah series title
The fish spits Jonah on the land History of Jonah (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti

Ornamental flower wreath Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru
Ornamental flower wreath, Thesaurus sacrarum historiaru [m] veteris testame [n] ti, elega [n] tissimis imaginibus expressu [m] excelle [n] tissimoru [m] in hac arte viroru [m] opera

Joseph explains dreams pharaoh History Joseph
Joseph explains the dreams of the pharaoh History of Joseph (series title) Thesaurus sacrarum historiarum veteris testamenti (...) (series title)

Mountainous landscape painter separated river
Mountainous landscape with painter, Mountainous landscape, separated by river in two parts. On the river is a man who sketches

Design columbine cup Wechter Georg 1526-1586
Design for a columbine cup, Wechter, Georg, 1526-1586, Etching, ca. 1579

Castellos Angelo con la girandola Specvlvm Romanae
Castello S. Angelo con la girandola, Specvlvm Romanae magnificentiae, Duchet, Claude, ca. 1515-ca. 1565, Engraving, 1579

Christ Carrying Cross Juan de Juanes Juan Macip
Christ Carrying the Cross; Juan de Juanes (Juan Macip) (Spanish, about 1510 - 1579); about 1560; Pen and brown ink and brown wash over black chalk; the upper left

Interior Gothic Church Paul Juvenal Elder German
Interior of a Gothic Church; Paul Juvenal the Elder (German, 1579 - 1643); Germany; 1629; Pen and brown ink, blue and gray wash, and black chalk; 37.8 x 26.8 cm (14 7, 8 x 10 9, 16 in.)

Entombment Federico Barocci Italian 1535 1612
The Entombment; Federico Barocci (Italian, about 1535 - 1612); about 1579 - 1582; Black chalk and oil paint on oiled paper; 47.8 × 35.6 cm (18 13, 16 × 14 in.)

Papal Authority Carlo Saraceni Italian 1579 1620
Papal Authority; Carlo Saraceni (Italian, about 1579 - 1620); 1616; Black chalk, heightened with white chalk on blue-green paper; 32.9 × 24.9 cm (12 15, 16 × 9 13, 16 in.)

The capture of the Cacafuego, the Spanish treasure-ship, by Sir Francis Drake 1579 in the vicinity of Esmeraldas, Ecuador

Sir Thomas Gargrave
Sir THOMAS GARGRAVE Statesman, President of the Council in the North, Speaker, Treasurer for the Wars, Counsellor of State to Henry VIII, Edward VI, Elizabeth. Date: 1495 - 1579

Johann Hartung
JOHANN HARTUNG German philologist at Freiburg - his spectacles are on his desk along with his writing implements. Date: 1505 - 1579

Union of Utrecht
De Unie van Utrecht forms an armed alliance of the united provinces, but effectively separates Holland from Belgium, which becomes the Spanish Netherlands

Mehmed Pasa Sokollu
MEHMED PASA SOKOLLU Ottoman politician

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In the year 1579, history witnessed a multitude of remarkable events and creations that shaped the world we know today. One such creation was the magnificent Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza, Italy, designed by the renowned architect Andrea Palladio. This architectural masterpiece showcased his genius and left an indelible mark on the world of theater. Meanwhile, across Europe, political intrigue unfolded as Sir Robert Harley played a prominent role in English politics. His influence extended beyond borders as he navigated diplomatic relations with William I of Orange, also known as William the Silent. The Dutch leader's silent strength resonated throughout Europe during this tumultuous time. Religion held its sway over people's lives, evident in places like Eglise Saint Jean-Baptiste in Hierges, Ardennes, France. This sacred space stood as a testament to faith and devotion amidst changing times. The Tomb of Nicholas Bacon served as a reminder of familial legacy and intellectual prowess. It honored one of England's most influential thinkers whose ideas continue to shape our understanding today. Amidst these cultural milestones emerged technological advancements like the petard—a medieval explosive device that revolutionized warfare tactics forever. Its destructive power changed battlefields across Europe. Individuals such as Sir Thomas Gargrave made their mark through their achievements and contributions to society while Johann Hartung left behind his artistic legacy for generations to admire. Philosophical concepts like "Great Chain of Being" from Rhetorica Christiana ad concionandi et orandi usum provided insights into societal hierarchies and moral order during this period. Artistic endeavors flourished too; hand-colored engravings depicting Seville offered glimpses into vibrant city life during 1579-1590. However, not all moments were celebratory; tragedy struck when William the Silent met his untimely demise depicted poignantly through an engraving capturing his death—an event that would forever change the course of Dutch history.