1588 Collection (#4)

Italy. Rome. Church of Saint Jerome of the Croats. 16th cent
Italy. Rome. Church of Saint Jerome of the Croats (San Girolamo degli Schiavoni). Rebuilt between 1588-1589, under the pontificate of Sixtus V, by Martino Longhi the Elder (15341591). Facade

River Tiber. Four Fountains (Quattro Fontane), 1588-1593, de
Italy. Rome. Group of Four Fountains (Quattro Fontane), 1588-1593. River Tiber. Designed by Domenico Fontana (1543-1607)

Luis Granata
LUIS (Aloysius) GRANATA Spanish Dominican churchman, writer on asceticism, of which he was in favour. Date: 1504 - 1588

Brian Duppa, Bishop
BRIAN DUPPA English churchman, bishop of Winchester. Date: 1588 - 1662

Sir Ranulph Crew
SIR RANULPH (or RANDOLPH) CREW Judge : Lord Chief Justice of the Kings Bench. Date: 1588 - 1646

Francis Drake Bowling
SIR FRANCIS DRAKE The sign at the bowling green at Plymouth Hoe, Devon, where Sir Francis Drake was playing a game of bowls when he saw the Spanish Armada in 1588. Date: 1545 - 1596

16th Century Windmill
Cross section of a 16th Century windmill Date: 1588

Christian IV of Denmark
CHRISTIAN IV King of Denmark and Norway (1588-1648). Date: 1577 - 1648

Reading W / Book Machine
A man uses a circular contraption to read books, enabling him to move between volumes with ease. Date: 1588

CHRISTIAN IV / 1577-1648
CHRISTIAN IV King of Denmark and Norway (1588 - 1648) Wearing a high ruff Date: 1577 - 1648

William 2nd D Somerset
William Seymour, second duke of SOMERSET, also first marquess and second earl of Hertford soldier and statesman Date: 1588 - 1660

Anna Katherina
ANNA KATHARINA Wife of Christain IV. King of Denmark ad Norway (reigned 1588-1648). Date: CIRCA 1600

Santa Cruz / Bazan / Eng
ALVARO DE BAZAN MARQUES de SANTA CRUZ Spanish admiral Date: 1526 - 1588

Henri De Bourbon, Conde
HENRI I DE BOURBON prince de CONDE French noble, statesman Date: 1552 - 1588

Guise (Triqueti - Mono)
HENRI DE GUISE LE BALAFRE French Catholic leader Date: 1550 - 1588

Henri I De Bourbon / Conde
HENRI I DE BOURBON 2nd Prince de Conde French statesman Date: 1552 - 1588

Robert Arnauld D andilly
ROBERT ARNAULD D ANDILLY French lawyer and theological writer, defender of Port-Royal Date: 1588 - 1674

Johann Heinrich Alsted
JOHANN HEINRICH ALSTED German protestant philosopher Date: 1588 - 1638

John Endecott
JOHN ENDECOTT Puritan Governor of the Colony of Plymouth Date: 1588 - 1665

Johann Aldringer
JOHANN ALDRINGER - Austrian Count and soldier Date: 1588 - 1634

Jose De Ribera / Artist
JOSE DE RIBERA Spanish artist. Date: 1588 - 1656

Events / War / Anglo-Spanish
THE SPANISH ARMADA The fighting in the English Channel Date: July 1588

Armada / English Attack
THE SPANISH ARMADA The English attack the Spanish from the stern as they sail up-Channel towards Calais, where fireships will disperse them Date: July 1588

RIBERA, Jos頨1588-1652). Piet஠1637. Baroque art
RIBERA, Jos頨 1588-1652). Piet஠ 1637. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. CAMPANIA. Naples. Carthusian Monastery of San Martino

Anonymous portrait, first quarter 17th. c. Oil
Anonymous portrait, first quarter 17th.c. Oil on canvas. FRANCE. PICARDY. OISE. Chantilly. Mus饠 Cond頨 Cond頍 useum)

Santa Cruz, Alvaro de Bazan, Marques de (1526-1588). Spanish sailor. Oil on canvas

France (1588). Assembly of the General States (29-II-1588). Engraving. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. Paris. National Library

TERESA of JESUS, Saint (1515-1582). RIBERA, Jos頨 1588-1652). Painting. SPAIN. ANDALUSIA. Sevilla. Fine Arts Museum

Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. New Spain (Mexico)
ORTELIUS, Abraham (1527-1598). Theatrum Orbis Terrarum. 1570. It is considered to be the first modern atlas. Map of New Spain (Mexico), 1579. Printed in Antwerp by Christophe Plantin (1588). Etching

Queen Elizabeth at Tilbury
THE SPANISH ARMADA Queen Elizabeth at Tilbury to review her forces. Date: July 1588

Canals, construction technique
A detailed engraving of a 16th century canal construction technique that somewhat resembles a conveyor belt. Date: 1588

Windmill, 16th century
A technical engraving of a 16th century windmill. Date: 1588

Complex 16th Century Pulley System
A complex and technical design of a 16th century pulley system. Date: 1588

Industrial Machine - Pulley system
Illustration of a 1588 Industrial Machine made up of a pulley system designed for heavy lifting. Date: 1588

16th century well incorporating a pump
A 16th century well that incorporates a pump system within its complex hydraulic mechanism. Date: 1588

Siege Weapon - Metal Cutter
An example of a typical 16th century siege weapon used to cut the bars restricting an armies ability of sieging an enemys fort. Date: 1588

Siege Weapon
A bar bending military siege weapon designed to allow access into areas in which ones enemy does not desire ones presence. Date: 1588

Siege weapon - Floating Bridge
A detailed drawing of floating bridge designed as a military siege weapon rendering an army capable of overcoming moats. Date: 1588

Siege weapon - Door raising device
Two detailed drawings of a military siege weapon designed to raise an ememies door of its hinges. Date: 1588

16th century construction technique
An engraving of a 16th century european construction technique using a pully system. Date: 1588

Mechanical water raising device
1588 complex mechanical water raising device that uses the current to lift large quantities of water. Date: 1588

Pedal powered well
An engraving of a 1588 pedal powered well designed to use human strength to lift large quantities of underground stored water. Date: 1588

Water raising wheel
A 1588 engraving of a wooden water raising wheel, the wheel was designed to float in a river, using the rivers current to lift the water. Date: 1588

Ancient Well Engraving
An engraving of a typical 16th century well. Date: 1588

Building a Caisson
An engraving of a caisson - a watertight structure designed to be used for work on the foundations of bridges and piers and even the repair of ships. Date: 1588

Siege of Bergen Op Zoom
The Spanish under the duke of Parma besiege Bergen op Zoom, making three surprise attacks, but Maurits van Nassau relieves the siege and forces the Spanish to retire. Date: 23 Sept to 13 Nov 1588

Theodor Zwinger (Elder)
THEODOR ZWINGER (the elder) Swiss scholar and physician Date: 1533 - 1588

George Wither - 2
GEORGE WITHER writer Date: 1588 - 1667

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In 1588, a year of significant events and historical milestones, the world witnessed the clash of powers and the resilience of nations. This captivating map of Palestine from that era takes us back to a time when borders were being redrawn and empires vied for supremacy. One notable event was the defeat of the Spanish Armada, an iconic naval battle that changed the course of history. The Golden Lion's audacious attack on Santa Ana exemplified the bravery and determination displayed during this epic confrontation. The scene with ships during the Spanish Armada transports us to those turbulent waters where England faced off against Spain in a fight for control over European seas. It was here that Elizabethan naval ship Ark Royal played a crucial role, showcasing England's maritime prowess. Amidst these monumental events, Sir Francis Drake found solace in playing bowls – an intriguing glimpse into his character as he balanced leisure with his duties as one of England's most renowned explorers. Meanwhile, Thomas Hobbes began shaping his philosophical ideas during this period. His influential thoughts would later challenge conventional wisdom and pave the way for modern political theory. As we reflect on EVNT2A-00047 – a code perhaps hinting at hidden secrets or untold stories – we are reminded of how beacons played a vital role in warning against impending danger during times like these. These signals served as symbols of hope amidst uncertainty and chaos. In 1588, history unfolded before our eyes; it was an era defined by conflict but also marked by resilience and ingenuity. From battles on treacherous seas to intellectual pursuits ashore, this year left an indelible mark on humanity's journey through time.