1580s Collection (#4)

Sir Philip Sidney jousts at Whitehall
Sir Philip Sidney(1554-1586), poet, soldier and courtier, jousts at Whitehall. Date: circa 1580

Portrait of Marco Pasqualigo, 1580s. Creator: Tintoretto, Domenico (1560-1635)
Portrait of Marco Pasqualigo, 1580s. Found in the Collection of Museo di Castelvecchio, Verona

Fantastic Vision of Saint Vincent, 1580s. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Magnani, Bologna

Sir Francis Drake, The Spanish Armada is in Sight (19 July 1588) -- despite which, according to legend, he stayed and finished his game of bowls on Plymouth Hoe. 1588

Francis Drake knighted by Queen Elizabeth I on board his ship, the Golden Hind, in April 1581, not long after his circumnavigation of the world. 1581

16th century codes - the Babington cipher
The forged postscript to the letter of Mary Queen of Scots to Anthony Babington. Thomas Phelippes added the postscript, which was to incriminate Mary Queen of Scots

FLYING-FISH, 1585. Exocoetus volitans. Watercolor, c1585, by John White

Spanish Armadas route in 1588
Chart of the Spanish Armadas course, 1588. Hand-colored engraving

Fashions of Naples, 16th century
Lady carried in a palanquin in Naples, Italy, 1580s. Antique hand-colored print

GEUR2A-00104
University of Padua students and a farm woman bringing produce for sale, Italy, 1580s. Antique hand-colored print

Archduke Matthias leaving the Netherlands
Departure of Archduke Matthias (1557-1619) from the Netherlands, on 29 October 1581, showing him and his entourage boarding their ships at Antwerp on their return home to Austria

Aerial view of Cheapside, London, as it was in the 16th century. Date: 1580

Friedrich Sustris (German, c. 1540 - 1599), The Baptism of Christ, probably 1580s, pen and black ink with gray wash on laid paper

ELIZABETH I (1533-1603). Queen of England and Ireland, 1558-1603. Elizabeth at prayer. Frontispiece to Christian Prayers, London, England, 1569

SOLDIERS, 16th CENTURY. French soldiers during the reign of King Henry III (1574-1589). Left-to-right: a captain, a memeber of the Garde du Corps, a musketeer, and a member of the Swiss Guards

IGUANA, 1585. Cyclura sp. Watercolor, c1585, by John White

English awaiting the Spanish Armadas approach, 1588
English naval officers playing a game of bowls before attacking the Spanish Armada, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

EVNT2A-00098
English warship " Vanguard" attacking the Spanish Armada, 1588. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Frenchwoman 1580S
High ruff, slashed sleeves with shoulder-pieces, characterise the gown of this lady of the reign of Henri III

Sir Robert Southwell
SIR ROBERT SOUTHWELL naval commander, opposed the Armada and attacked Cadiz. with his autograph [Do not confuse with others of the same name]

Pope Gregory receiving an embassy from Japan
Pope Gregorius XIII receiving an embassy from Japan

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In the vibrant 1580s, history unfolded with captivating tales of power, tragedy, and exploration. Mary, Queen of Scots, known as Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland, faced tumultuous times during this era. Meanwhile, on the high seas, a dramatic scene played out as ships clashed during the infamous Spanish Armada. Amidst political turmoil and maritime battles, fashion in Italy flourished with its own distinct flair in the 1580s. The Palazzo Pretoria in Lucca stood as a testament to Italian grandeur and elegance. Tragedy struck when Sir Philip Sidney met his untimely demise at Zutphen in the Netherlands. His death left an indelible mark on history's tapestry. Across oceans and continents in Japan's 1580s timeline emerged Prince Hideyoshi's rise to power through significant events that shaped the nation. The legendary Sir Francis Drake made headlines by attacking a Portuguese carrack masquerading as a Spanish treasure ship. This audacious act earned him both fame and knighthood from Queen Elizabeth I who watched closely as The Spanish Armada loomed on England's horizon. As secrets whispered behind closed doors became crucial for survival during this period; codes such as the Babington cipher held immense importance for those involved in clandestine activities. Religious devotion found expression through architectural marvels like Greece's Katholikon church (1586) within Arkadi Monastery located in Rethymnon, Crete - a testament to faith transcending time itself. Meanwhile, Seville showcased its splendor through meticulously hand-colored engravings depicting plans and views of this magnificent city between 1579-1590 - capturing its essence for generations to come. They were an era where legends were born: from royal intrigue to naval conquests; from fashion statements to architectural wonders; each thread woven into history's rich tapestry forever.