1579 Collection (page 5)

Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. New Spain (Mexico)
ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. 1570. It is considered to be the first modern atlas. Map of New Spain (Mexico), 1579. Printed in Antwerp by Christophe Plantin (1588). Etching

AMBERGER, Christoph. Christoph Fugger
AMBERGER, Christoph (1500-1561). Christoph Fugger. mid. 16th c. Flemish art. Oil on wood. GERMANY. BAVARIA. Munich. Alte Pinakothek (Old Pinacotheca)

Ordre Du Saint-Esprit
Henri III founds the ordre du Saint-Esprit : the Holy Spirit (in the form of a dove) is actually present though only one of the courtiers seems to have noticed. Date: 1579

Richard Watts
RICHARD WATTS statesman and benefactor Date: 1529 - 1579

Franz Snyders - 2
FRANZ SNYDERS Flemish artist and art dealer Date: 1579 - 1657

Franz Snyders - 1
FRANZ SNYDERS Flemish artist and art dealer Date: 1579 - 1657

Willem Teelinck
WILLEM TEELINCK Dutch churchman and theologian Date: 1579 - 1629

Ulrich Schmidl
ULRICH SCHMIDL German historian and traveler in America Date: 1511 - 1579

Henri Duc De Rohan
HENRI duce de ROHAN French protestant leader, and as such an opponent of Richelieu. Date: 1579 - 1638

Jacob Reihing
JACOB REIHING German Jesuit churchman and theologian from Tubingen. Date: 1579 - 1628

William Platt
WILLIAM PLATT benefactor to St Johns College, Cambridge Date: 1579 - 1637

Johann Pfenner
JOHANN PFENNER German Almos-schreiber (= alms-writer, whatever that means) from Nurnberg. Date: CIRCA 1579

Jan Van Meurs
JAN VAN MEURS Dutch classical scholar Date: 1579 - 1639

Lucas Kilian
LUCAS KILIAN German engraver, member of a distinguished family of engravers. Date: 1579 - 1637

Sir Edward Hales
SIR EDWARD HALES Parliamentarian, from Woodchurch in the county of Kent Date: 1579 - 1654

Fiducia seated woman holds book banner turning
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Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Fate Dirce 1579
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Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Girandola Castel Sant Angelo
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Justice allegorical figure holding balance left hand
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firework display Girandola Castello Sant Angelo
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Christ Woman Adultery 1579 Engraving second state
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Drawings Prints, Print, Saint Jerome Desert, Artist, Lucas Kilian, Bartholomeus Spranger
Drawings and Prints, Print, Saint Jerome in the Desert, Artist, After, Lucas Kilian, Bartholomeus Spranger, German, Augsburg 1579-1637 Augsburg, Netherlandish, Antwerp 1546-1611 Prague, Kilian

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Aerial View Belvedere
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Two tritons embracing playing panpipe second holding
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Drawings Prints, Hercules Antaeus, Artist, Lucas Kilian, Bartholomeus Spranger, German
Drawings and Prints, Hercules and Antaeus, Artist, After, Lucas Kilian, Bartholomeus Spranger, German, Augsburg 1579-1637 Augsburg, Netherlandish, Antwerp 1546-1611 Prague, Kilian, Lucas, Spranger

Man Shooting Crossbow 1579 Engraving Sheet 8 3 / 4
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Head Bearded Man 1579 Pen orange-brown ink brush
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Study Allegory Spring 1579 Pen brown ink red chalk
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1579, Ortelius Map of Portugal, Porvgalliae, Abraham Ortelius, also Orthellius, 1527 - 1598, Flemish, Netherlandish cartographer and geographer

1579, Ortelius Map of Calais and Vermandois, France and Vicinity, Abraham Ortelius, also Orthellius, 1527 - 1598, Flemish, Netherlandish cartographer and geographer

ENGLAND: WITCH TRIAL, 1579. The first known English illustration of a familiar. Title page of a tract published in 1579 recording the second witch trial at Chelmsford, England

Marco Pino, Italian (c. 1520-1579 or after), Saint Catherine of Alexandria, pen and brown ink with brown wash, heightened with white, on paper washed salmon

Georg Wechter I (German, c. 1526 - 1586), Chalice with six embossings, base decorated with two dolphins, published 1579, engraving

Attributed to Cherubino Alberti (formerly Cornelis Cort) after Lelio Orsi (Italian, 1553 - 1615), An Archer Shooting a Crossbow, 1579, engraving on laid paper

The Cup of Sir Nicholas Bacon, who Died on February 20, 1579
THE CUP OF SIR NICHOLAS BACON, WHO DIED ON FEBRUARY 20, 1579. English politician during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I, Lord Keeper of the Great Seal

Portrait of a bearded man, Hendrick Goltzius, 1579

Mstricht conquered by Parma, 1579, Jan Miel, 1645 - 1647

Fighting animals in a landscape, Abraham de Bruyn, 1579

Allegorie on the complexity of the human, Johannes Wierix, Willem van Haecht (I), Godefried van Haecht, 1579

The blind shepherds, Antonie Wierix (II), Willem van Haecht (I), 1579

Antonio del Pollaiolo (aka Antonio del Pollaiuolo, Italian, 1431 / 1432 - 1498)
Antonio del Pollaiolo (aka Antonio del Pollaiuolo, Italian, 1431/1432 - 1498). The Battle of the Nudes, ca. 1465-1470. Engraving. Sheet: 401 mm x 578 mm (15.79 in. x 22.76 in.). Second of two states

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

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 of a Gothic Church; Paul Juvenal the Elder, German, 1579 - 1643; Germany, Europe; 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.)

Kitchen Still Life with a Maid and Young Boy; Frans Snyders, Flemish, 1579 - 1657, with figures attributed to Jan Boeckhorst, German

A Wild Boar at Bay; Frans Snyders, Flemish, 1579 - 1657; Belgium, Flanders, Europe; 1620 - 1630; Black chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash; 29.4 x 45.1 cm (11 9/16 x 17 3/4 in.)

The Duchess of Chandos Frances, Lady Chandos Inscribed in yellow paint, upper right: " AETATIS SU" Dated in yellow paint, upper left: " ANO DNI 1579", John Bettes the Younger

John Smythe of Ostenhanger (now Westenhanger), Kent Mr. Smyth of Ostenhanger, Aged 23 Dated, yellow, upper right: " [...] AO DNI 1579 | Aetatis 23", Cornelius Govertszoon Ketel, 1548-1616

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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.