1587 Collection (#4)

Virgin Mourning the Dead Christ; Cesare Targone, Italian, active late 16th century; Venice, Italy, Veneto, Europe; 1586 - 1587; frame & box about 1850; Repousse gold relief on obsidian background

Beaker with the Arms of Puchner (Stangenglas); Unknown; Czech Republic, Northwestern Bohemia (probably), Europe; 1587; Free-blown colorless (pale green)

Drug Jar for Mithridate; Attributed to Annibale Fontana, Italian, about 1540 - 1587; Milan (possibly), Italy, Northern Italy

The Temptation of Saint Anthony; Lelio Orsi, Italian, 1511 - 1587; 1570s; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 44.1 x 36.4 cm (17 3/8 x 14 5/16 in.), Framed: 59.7 x 52.4 x 3.2 cm (23 1/2 x 20 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.)

Claes Jansz Visscher after Johannes van Doetechum, the Elder after Lucas van Doetechum after Master of the Small Landscapes (Dutch, 1586-1587-1652), Town Gate, published 1612, etching

Claes Jansz Visscher (Dutch, 1586-1587-1652), Procession of Feasting Lepers, 1608, etching

Conrad Goltzius (Dutch, active 1587-active c. 1597), Pride, engraving

Jacques de Gheyn II after Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1565-1629), Drummer, 1587, engraving on laid paper

Agostino Carracci after Titian (Italian, 1557-1602), Titian, 1587, engraving

SPANISH CARAVEL, c1587. A Spanish caravel flying the red cross of Santiago. Detail from the Atlas Portulano, by Juan Martinez, c1587

SAGRES, 1587. Some of the installations on the capes of Sagres and St Vincent in southern Portugal where, according to tradition, Prince Henry the Navigator sponsored many innovations in navigation

Japanese feudal lord of Bungo. Sorin depicted as a Buddhist, prior to his conversion to Christianity
OTOMO SORIN (1530-1587). Japanese feudal lord of Bungo. Sorin depicted as a Buddhist, prior to his conversion to Christianity and baptism as Francisco in 1587. Silk painting, c1580

Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist. From Armenian Evangelistery, 1587. Manuscript

Adam and Eve expelled from the Garden of Eden. From Armenian Evangelistery, 1587

Saint Jerome in the Desert Oil on wood. Jan Sanders van Hemessen (1528-after 1587) Early Netherlandish painter. Jerome, a father of Wester Christian Church (c340-420) compiler the Vulgate

Creation of the animals. Bible: Genesis. Old Testament. From Armenian Evangelistery, 1587, manuscript

In April 1587 a raid by the Englishman Sir Francis Drake occupied the harbour of Cadiz for three days. The attack delayed the sailing of the Spanish Armada by a year

Astrologers casting horoscope
Astrologers casting a horoscope for the child being born to the woman in the foreground seated in a birthing chair. She is supported by two women while the midwife delivers the baby

Illustration of Algonkian Indian Village, 1587

Allegory of the Physician as a Man. Copper engraving, 1587, by the studio of Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617)
PHYSICIAN AS MAN. Allegory of the Physician as a Man. Copper engraving, 1587, by the studio of Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617)

Allegory of the Physician as a Devil. Copper engraving, 1587, by the studio of Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617)
PHYSICIAN AS DEVIL. Allegory of the Physician as a Devil. Copper engraving, 1587, by the studio of Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617)

Allegory of the Physician as God. Copper engraving, 1587, by the studio of Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617)
PHYSICIAN AS GOD. Allegory of the Physician as God. Copper engraving, 1587, by the studio of Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617)

Allegory of the Physician as an Angel. Copper engraving, 1587, by the studio of Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617)
PHYSICIAN AS ANGEL. Allegory of the Physician as an Angel. Copper engraving, 1587, by the studio of Hendrik Goltzius (1558-1617)

Bianca Cappello - 2
BIANCA CAPPELLO Venetian adventuress who became the wife of Francesco di Medici, duca di Toscania. Date: 1542 - 1587

MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS (1542-1587). The last moments of Mary, Queen of Scots from the drama Maria Stuart, written in 1800 by Johann Christoph Friedrich von Schiller (1759-1805)

ROANOKE FOUNDING, 1587. The founding of the English colony at Roanoke Island in 1587. Contrary to the engraved legend, Sir Walter Raleigh, though the promoter of the expedition

ROANOKE: COLONY, c1587. The settlement at Roanoke Island, North Carolina, c1587. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

ROANOKE: VIRGINIA DARE, 1587. The baptism of Virginia Dare at Roanoke Island in 1587. Engraving, 19th century

Ship with gimballed chair, 16th cent
16th century illustration showing a ship with a stabilised chair. The chair is on the poop deck (over the bows) and is inside a globe that is mounted on perpendicular axes

Nicolaus Copernicus, Polish astronomer
Nicolaus Copernicus (February 19, 1473 Ôé¼" May 24, 1543) was the first astronomer to formulate a scientifically-based heliocentric cosmology that displaced the Earth from the center of

Claudius Ptolemaeus, Greek astronomer
Claudius Ptolemaeus (Greek: Κλαύδιος Πτολεμα-ος Klaudios Ptolemaios; (c. AD 90 - c. 168), known in English as Ptolemy, was a Roman citizen of Egypt who wrote in Greek

Francesco De Medici
FRANCESCO DE MEDICI Ruler of Florence, grand duke of Tuscany

Bianca Cappello - 1
BIANCA CAPPELLO Venetian adventuress who became the wife of Francesco di Medici, duca di Toscania

Mary Q of Scots / Darnley
MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS with her husband, Henry Stewart, Lord Darnley (1545-67)

ARK ROYAL (KING)
Built by Raleigh, and named the Ark Raleigh, purchased by Elizabeth and renamed Ark Royal (and subsequently Anne Royal )

Anne, Duchess Somerset
Anne Stanhope, duchess of SOMERSET wife of Edward Seymour, duke and protector : depicted as a widow

Anne Duc De Joyeuse
ANNE DUC DE JOYEUSE French courtier, favourite of Henri III

Mary Qos and Darnley
MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS with Henry Stuart, lord Darnley, her cousin and husband, in 1565 : though she bore him a son (the future James I) she was disgusted by his debauchery

Mary, Queen of Scots / Son
MARY, QUEEN OF SCOTS with her son (later James VI of Scotland and James I of England)

Mary, Queen of Scotland
Mary, Queen of Scots

FOXE (1516 - 1587)
JOHN FOXE - English martyrologist and priest

Martin Ryckaert / Boulonoi
MARTIN RYCKAERT Flemish artist

Cavendish Captures Ship
Thomas Cavendish captures the Spanish vessel Santa Anna

Deventer Betrayed
Sir William Stanley, English advanturer and governor of Deventer, betrays the town to the Spanish and thereafter enters their service

ARK ROYAL CIG. CARD
Built by Raleigh, and named the Ark Raleigh, purchased by Elizabeth and renamed Ark Royal (and subsequently Anne Royal )

Jan Pieterszoon Coen
JAN PIETERSZOON COEN (or Koen) Dutch merchant, pioneer in the (Dutch) East Indies, where he founded Batavia

Mary Queen of Scots
MARY, queen of France, later of Scotland with her autograph

Caspar Olevianus
CASPAR OLEVIAN (Olevianus) German protestant theologian

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In 1587, the world witnessed a pivotal moment in history as Mary, Queen of Scots found herself entangled in a web of political intrigue. Known for her beauty and regal demeanor, Mary's life took an unexpected turn when she donned a striking red costume that symbolized power and defiance. Amidst the backdrop of war and unrest, the QUEEN OF SCOTS WARRENT was issued against Mary, marking a turning point in her tumultuous reign. Despite facing numerous challenges throughout her life, including imprisonment and exile, Mary remained steadfast in her pursuit of justice and sovereignty. The year it also saw significant advancements in cartography with Mercator's World Map capturing the imagination of explorers and scholars alike. As this intricate map unfolded before their eyes, it served as a reminder that even amidst political turmoil, there were vast uncharted territories waiting to be discovered. Meanwhile, on the seas sailed the mighty Ark Royal - an Elizabethan Naval ship that showcased England's naval prowess during this era. Its presence symbolized both protection for Queen Elizabeth I's realm and potential danger for those who dared challenge her authority. Within Fotheringhay Castle walls stood Mary once more; imprisoned by Sir Isaac Penington under orders from Sir Thomas Bromley. It was within these cold stone confines that she faced trial for alleged treason against England – an accusation that would ultimately seal her tragic fate. As we look back at 1587 through historical lenses today, we are reminded of the indomitable spirit embodied by Mary Queen of Scots. Her story serves as a testament to resilience in times of adversity while highlighting how power struggles can shape destinies on both personal and global scales.