1584 Collection (#5)

Ivan IV Vasilyevich the Terrible (1530-1584). Tsar of Russia (1534-1584) and Great Duke of Moscow (1533-47). Late Byzantine art

VARIN, JEAN (1604-1672). BUST
Greco, Dom nikos Theotokpoulos, called El (1541-1614). Doctor Rodrigo de la Fuente 1577 - 1584. Mannerism art. Oil on canvas

CRAYER, Gaspar de (1584-1669). Portrait of Philip IV with a jester. Flemish art. Oil on canvas

STRABO (?63 B. C. -24 A. D. ?). Greek geographer. Line engraving, French, 1584
STRABO (?63 B.C.-24 A.D.?). Greek geographer. Line engraving, French, 1584

WILLIAM I (1533-1584). Known as William the Silent. Founder of the Dutch Republic and first Stadholder, 1579-1584. The assassination of William I at Delft by Balthazar Gerard

SIEGE OF ANTWERP. Siege of Antwerp by Allessandro Farnese and his troops in 1584-1585; line engraving, American, 19th century, depicting the soldiers in anachronistic 19th century uniforms

ST. GREGORY OF TOURS (c538-594). Frankish ecclesiastic and historian. Copper engraving from Andre Thevets Les Vrais Pourtraits et Vies des Hommes Illustres, published at Paris in 1584

Marco Antonio Colonna
MARCO ANTONIO COLONNA Italian naval commander in the papal service : commander-in- chief of the papal fleet at the battle of Lepanto, 7 October 1571. Date: 1535 - 1584

Tycho Brahes Globe
Tycho Brahes celestial globe Date: 1584

French Theatre / Nivelet
Nivelet ( laquais de Rodomont ) A character from Les Contens by Odet de Turnebe. Date: 1584

Fren. Theatre / Marc-Aurel
Marc-Aurel ( lapidaire ) A character from Les Neopolitaines by Francois D Amboise. Date: 1584

Rantzaus astrology book, 1584 edition
Rantzaus astrology book. Frontispiece to the 1584 third edition of Catalogus imperatorum, regum ac virorum illustrium, qui artem astrologicam amarunt by the German author

Tycho Brahes celestial sphere, 1584
Tycho Brahes celestial sphere. Artwork from 1584 of the celestial sphere designed and built by the Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601)

Mystical pendants, 16th century
Mystical pendants. Woodcut illustrations showing the designs of two pendants that the reader is warned to beware. The one at left is worn by someone to whom all spirits shall doo him homage

Disposition of the planets. Woodcut illustration showing how the known planets might be divided by their dispositions - good, indifferent or evil

London and Westminster in 1584
Engraving showing an aerial view of London (background), Westminster (foreground) and the River Thames in 1584

Saint Cyril / Thevet 1584
SAINT CYRIL Bishop of Alexandria

Spain El Escorial
Bird s-eye view of the palace of San Lorenzo de El Escorial, built by Felipe II from 1563 to 1584

Francois D; alencon
FRANCOIS de VALOIS, DUC D aLENCON ET D aNJOU French soldier and administrator, governor of the Netherlands

Boscastle Harbour
Looking down on the tiny land- locked harbour of Boscastle, on the north Cornish coast. This Elizabethan harbour was built in 1584 by Sir Richard Grenville

Frederik Hendrik Sthldr
FREDERIK HENDRIK, prince van Oranje, stadhouder, son of Willem I, father of William I of England (holding bedpost) on his deathbed : he raised the power of the stadhouder

Francois of Alencon
Francois duc d Alencon and duc d Anjou son of king Henri III

William Heyther
WILLIAM HEYTHER doctor of music at Oxford

Duke of Alencon
FRANCOIS DE VALOIS, DUKE OF ALENCON French soldier; son of Henri II

John Pym / De Gucht
JOHN PYM English M.P. who played an active role in Parliamentary opposition to King Charles I

John Pym / Finden / Cooper
JOHN PYM English Member of Parliament, an important figure in the opposition to King Charles I

Sappho / Thevet 1584
SAPPHO Greek lyric poet from Lesbos

Quintilian / Thevet 1584
MARCUS FABIUS QUINTILIANUS Roman rhetorician and consul, born in Spain

Pibrac / Guy Du Faur / Larme
GUY DU FAUR SEIGNEUR DE PIBRAC French jurist and poet

Joannes Sambucus / Larmess
JOANNES SAMBUCUS Hungarian scholar

Lyra / Nicolas / Thevet 1584
NICOLAS DE LYRA French theologian

Titus Livius / Thevet 1584
TITUS LIVIUS Roman historian and writer (also known as Livy)

Libanius / Thevet 1584
LIBANIUS Greek Sophist philosopher and orator

Andrea Doria / Thevet 1584
ANDREA DORIA Genoese admiral and statesman

Gaspard De Crayer / Boulon
GASPARD DE CRAYER Flemish painter

Carlo Borromeo / R Leo
CARLO BORROMEO Colossal statue to the Italian cardinal and saint, near Lago Maggiore

Carlo Borromeo / Chasselat
CARLO BORROMEO Italian cardinal and saint; archbishop of Milan

Hippocrates / Thevet / 1584
HIPPOCRATES Greek medical

William I / Silent / Dutch
WILLIAM I THE SILENT of ORANGE Dutch Stadholder (1579-84)

Mirandola / Thevet 1584
PICO DELLA MIRANDOLA Italian humanist and leading scholar of Italian Renaissance

Raleigh in Virginia
Walter Raleigh establishes the colony of Virginia of which he is made governor by Queen Elizabeth I

Beaumont & Fletcher
FRANCIS BEAUMONT and JOHN FLETCHER collaborating writers

Socrates / Thevet / 1584
SOCRATES Greek philosopher

JOHN PYM radical statesman, a leading figure in the political affairs surrounding the onset of the English Civil War with his autograph

Philip Earl Pembroke
PHILIP HERBERT, fourth earl of PEMBROKE, brother of William, statesman, described as choleric, boisterous and absurd with his autograph

Shakespeare a Poacher
William is caught poaching rabbits on a nearby estate

Jan Kochanowski Polish Poet

Ivan / Terrible
IVAN IV IVAN THE TERRIBLE Russian Royalty

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"Exploring the Past: Unveiling 1584 and its Intriguing Connections" Step into the year 1584, a time of historical significance and captivating tales. Delve into an engraved map by Abraham Ortelius, showcasing the enchanting Azores archipelago. This intricate piece transports us to a world where cartography was both art and science. Meanwhile, in another corner of history, tensions rise as Ivan engages in a heated argument with his son, resulting in tragedy. The heart-wrenching loss highlights the complexities of family dynamics during this era. Shifting our focus to Westminster and London in the 16th century, we encounter Reverend Hugh Brady - Bishop of Meath. His influential presence leaves an indelible mark on religious discourse during this period. Intriguingly, Plutarch's work from 1584 intertwines with that of Thevet's writings. Their literary contributions shed light on ancient myths such as Metamorphoses' Battle of the Giants – stories that continue to captivate readers across generations. Venturing further into realms beyond human comprehension, we stumble upon instructions for capturing spirits. These mystical guidelines offer glimpses into beliefs surrounding supernatural entities prevalent at that time. Ulpian's collaboration with Thevet adds yet another layer to our exploration; their joint efforts bring forth insights into diverse subjects ranging from law (Ulpian) to geography (Thevet). Amidst these multifaceted narratives emerges Edward Clinton Lincoln – a figure whose actions reverberate through history without fail. His impact remains etched within societal structures even centuries later. Drawing inspiration from Hesiod's work intertwined with Thevet's observations from 1584 reveals profound philosophical musings that transcend time itself. Their words echo wisdom accumulated over millennia while offering new perspectives on existence. Lastly, Peter I of Russia takes center stage alongside Ivan Terrible and their pledges for progress and transformation.