1580 Collection (#7)

AGRICOLA: WATER PUMP, 1556. The operation of a water-powered pump in an old mine. Woodcut from a 1580 edition of Georgius Agricolas De Re Metallica, after a woodcut from the first edition

MINING, 16th CENTURY. Mining in 16th century Europe. One worker is trying his luck with a divining rod. Woodcut from a 1580 edition of Georgius Agricolas De Re Metallica

ESKIMOS HUNTING, 1580. Eskimos hunting sea birds. Woodcut, German, 1580

Beginning of conquest of Siberia. Cossacks under Jermak Timofejew attacking army of Khan Kutschuma on the River Irtysch 1580. Oleograph c1900

Blast furnaces. From 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertszt of 1580. Copperplate engraving

Refining copper by Hungarian process. Cupellation cakes roasted, releasing heat. At 5: lead obtained being smelted. From 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker Beschreibung allerfurnemisten

Assayer testing samples of gold and silver. From 1683 English edition of Lazarus Ercker Beschreibung allerfurnemisten mineralischen Ertszt of 1580. Copperplate engraving

Preparation of copper and silver to be alloyed for production of coins. Copper melted (1) while apprentice (9) soaks birch twigs in water. When copper poured on twigs it forms grains

Jerusalem Delivered (1580) epic poem by Torquato Tasso, Italian poet. Fictionalised story of First Crusade 1095-1099. Christian knight Rinaldo, leaving the enchantress Armide

Washing ore to extract gold. Water fed into sieve (2) containing ore. Muddy solution fed along wooden collecting troughs, often lined with dark woollen cloth: gold separated out on the way

Yermaks Conquest of Siberia 1899 by Vasily Ivanovich Surikov 1848-1916. The conquest of Siberia began in July 1580 when some 540 Cossacks under Yermak Timofeyevich invaded the territory of

Seats at Knole, 1580-1600, UK, britain, british, europe, united kingdom, great britain, european

Francis Drakes Golden Hind, 16th century
Francis Drakes Golden Hind. Cutaway artwork of the English galleon the Golden Hind that is most famous for circumnavigating the globe

Midwives attend a childbirth while an astronomer casts a horoscope for the newborn. Woodcut, 1580, by Jost Amman
CHILDBIRTH, 1580. Midwives attend a childbirth while an astronomer casts a horoscope for the newborn. Woodcut, 1580, by Jost Amman

Midwives attend a childbirth while an astronomer casts a horoscope for the newborn. Woodcut, 1580, by Jost Amman
CHILDBIRTH, 1580. Midwives attend a childbirth while an astronomer casts a horoscope for the newborn. Woodcut, 1580, by Jost Amman

EUTERPE; QUEVEDO y VILLEGAS, Francisco de (1580-1645). Spanish Golden Age writer. Las tres musas oltimas castellanas(The

Portrait of Ren Descartes by HALS, Franz (1580-1666). Oil on canvas

MAXIMILIAN II (1527-1576); PHILIP II of Spain (1527-1598). Holy Roman Emperor (1564-1576).; King of Spain (1556-1598) and Portugal (1580-1598)

Portrait of Nicolaes Woutersz van der Meer by HALS, Franz (1580-1666). Baroque art. Oil on canvas

Camoes or Camoens, Luis Vaz de (1524-1580). Portuguese Renaissance writer and poet. Front page of Os Luisiadas (The

QUEVEDO y VILLEGAS, Francisco de (1580-1645). Spanish Golden Age writer. Portrait (17th c.). Oil on canvas

Regents of the ST Elizabeth Hospital of Haarlem by HALS, Franz (1580-1666). Baroque art. Oil on canvas

Banquet of the Officers of the Civic Guard of St George. Franz Hals(1580-1666). Oil on canvas, 1627. Date: 1627

Peter Ernst Von Mansfeld
PETER ERNST graf von MANSFELD German military commander in the Thirty Years War, son of commander of the same name. Date: 1580 - 1626

First Earl of Leven
ALEXANDER LESLIE, first earl of LEVEN Scottish military commander, engaged in continental service until the Civil War, in which he led the Covenanters. Date: 1580 - 1661

Bethlen Gabor, King
GABRIEL BETHLEN GABOR Prince of Transylvania Date: 1580 - 1629

Alex Leslie of Leven
ALEXANDER LESLIE OF LEVEN general during the Civil War, sometimes Royalist, sometimes Parliamentarian, as seemed best at the time Date: 1580 - 1661

Anne De Pisseleu
ANNE DE PISSELEU DUCHESSE D ETAMPES. Mistress of Francois I. Date: 1508 - 1580

Lapis Polaris, Magnes
PHILOSOPHER, c1580. Lapis Polaris, Magnes. Philosopher in his chamber studying a lodestone. Line engraving by Theodor Galle after Jan Stradamus, Antwerp, c1580

MACCABEES: MARTYRDOM. The Martyrdom of the Holy Maccabees. Engraving after Josephus Flavius, 1580

John Ist Earl Bristol
JOHN DIGBY, first earl of BRISTOL English statesman. with his autograph Date: 1580 - 1653

Matthias Hoe
MATTHIAS HOE von Hoenegg German churchman and theologian Date: 1580 - 1645

Matthias Hoe Van Hoenegg
MATTHIAS HOE VON HOENEGG German churchman, involved in theological controversy. Date: 1580 - 1645

German Townsfolk 1580
Respectable townsfolk : she carries a dangling reticule and wears several necklaces beneath her high ruff Date: circa 1580

French Nobles of 1580
A nobly-born couple, he with a wide collar to his cape and frilly breeches; she wears a short fur jacket Date: circa 1580

Oliver Earl Bolingbroke
OLIVER ST. JOHN, first earl BOLINGBROKE - statesman who took an active part in the political affairs of his day, critical of Charles I. Date: 1580 - 1646

POMEGRANATE, c1580. Watercolor, by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

Comet observations, 16th century
Comet observations. 16th-century artwork of five comets and their appearance in the night sky. This woodcut is from De cometis dissertationes novae (1580)

Comet theories, 16th century

Nicolas Fabri de Peiresc, astronomer
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc (1580-1637), French astronomer. Peiresc was born into a wealthy family at Aix-en-Provence. He studied at Toulon and Montpellier, graduating in law in 1605

16th Century French engraving. Historical print of a mythical sea-horse from De aquatibilus, Pierre Belon (1580)

JOHN OF AUSTRIA (1547-1578). Spanish general and illegitimate son of Holy Roman Emperor Charles V, known as Don Juan. Copy of a painting by Alonso Sanchez Coello, c1580

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

PUMPKIN, c1580. Watercolor by Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues

Philip Sidney
SIR PHILIP SIDNEY poet and soldier Knighted in 1580

Gaspar Aselli
GASPAR ASELLI Italian surgeon from Cremona, practised in Milano, professor at Pavia : made important anatomical discoveries

John Heywood
JOHN HEYWOOD English playwright and epigrammatist

Russian Procession
A religious procession in Moscow, during the reign of Ivan the Terrible

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In the year 1580, a fascinating tapestry of events unfolded across different corners of the world. English admiral Sir Francis Drake, renowned for his daring voyages and exploration, was in the midst of his illustrious career. Meanwhile, George Calvert, later known as Lord Baltimore, began to make his mark on history. Queen Elizabeth I herself appeared in artwork wielding a crossbow - a symbol of her strength and power during this era. Not far away from England's shores, Wollaton Hall and Park stood proudly in Nottinghamshire - an architectural marvel signed and dated in 1580. Across Europe, significant developments were taking place. The Portuguese poet Luis Vaz de Camoes left behind his poetic legacy before passing away that year. In Hungary, anime armor inspired by Hungarian traditions emerged as a testament to their rich cultural heritage. Delving into ancient history reveals stunning Mycenaean art from Greece - including a funerary mask crafted meticulously with gold foil embossing. As we journeyed further back in time to ancient Greece itself, Achaia, Thebes, and Athens thrived with intellectual pursuits and artistic achievements. The Roman provinces of Pannonia and Illyrica bordered the Persian Gulf at this time when trade routes connected diverse civilizations together. Amidst all these historical moments lies William Herbert, the 3rd Earl Pembroke who played an influential role within Elizabethan society. The year 1580 serves as a window into various aspects of human civilization: exploration through Admiral Drake's adventures; political ambitions embodied by George Calvert; artistic expressions captured through Queen Elizabeth I's portrayal; architectural wonders like Wollaton Hall; literary contributions from poets like Camoes; cultural preservation exemplified by Hungarian armor; archaeological treasures such as Mycenaean masks; intellectual flourishing seen in Greek cities; global connections maintained via trade routes around the Persian Gulf.