1580 Collection (#9)

French Court Lady C16
A lady of the French court during the reign of Henri III

Peirisc (Oval Drawing)
NICOLAS-CLAUDE FABRI DE PEIRESC French Scholar and Antiquary

Santa Catalina Monastery, inaugurated on October 2nd 1580, Arequipa, Peru, South America

Costume / Men / Bourgeo 1580
A middle-class man, probably French, in a wide green cloak and red breeches and shoes

Costume / Men / Military1580
A soldier, probably French, in military dress

A Palladio / Bigleoschi
ANDREA PALLADIO Italian architect

Daniel Heinsius / Larmessi
DANIEL HEINSIUS Dutch philologist and poet

Palatinate Pair 1580
A well-to-do couple from the Palatinate; he wears a fur cape, she also has a short jacket and puffed sleeves

Mythical Sea Horse
Sea horse

Fedoroff and Ivan
Tsar Ivan IV ( the Terrible ) visits the printing establishment of Ivan Fedoroff

French Officier Gardes
French officier des gardes, making the rounds of a chateau

William Earl Pembroke
WILLIAM HERBERT earl of PEMBROKE statesman, described as the true effigy of nobility with his autograph

John Earl of Bristol
JOHN DIGBY, first earl of BRISTOL - statesman and diplomat who died in exile. with his autograph

Shakespeare and Family
A precocious and voracius reader, young William reads aloud to his family in their Stratford home

London / View / Elizabethan
A plan of London in the reign of Queen Elizabeth I

Luiz Vaz De Camoens
LUIZ VAZ DE CAMOENS (or Camoes) Portuguese poet

London / Bankside C1580
Plan of the Bankside area, including the bull and bear baiting pits

Spanish Galleon C1580
A Spanish galleon, of the type that sailed with the Armada in 1588

London Street
A London street on a rainy day, in the days of Queen Elizabeth

Elizabethan Sailor / Symon
An Elizabethan sailor

Theatre / Mystery Plays
Villagers watch while a company of travelling players prepare to stage a mystery play

Native Virginian Temple
Temple of native Virginians

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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.