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1588 Collection (#7)

In 1588, a year of significant events and historical milestones, the world witnessed the clash of powers and the resilience of nations

Background image1588 Collection: Giuseppe Maria Mitelli (Italian, 1634 - 1718) after Paolo Veronese (Italian, 1528 - 1588)

Giuseppe Maria Mitelli (Italian, 1634 - 1718) after Paolo Veronese (Italian, 1528 - 1588). St. Magdalen Anointing the Feet of Christ in the House of Simon the Pharisee. Engraving and etching

Background image1588 Collection: Sheet of Studies for The Martyrdom of Saint George (recto), S

Sheet of Studies for The Martyrdom of Saint George (recto), S
Sheet of Studies for " The Martyrdom of Saint George" (recto), Studies of a House, Tree, Heads, Artists Tools, Decorative Motifs, and Computations (verso); Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari)

Background image1588 Collection: Studies of Armor

Studies of Armor; Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari) or workshop, Italian, 1528 - 1588; Italy, Europe; about 1570; Black chalk, brown wash

Background image1588 Collection: Embracing Couple (Mercury and Lara?)

Embracing Couple (Mercury and Lara?); Jan Harmensz. Muller, Dutch, 1571 - 1628; 1588 - about 1594; Black chalk, pen and brown ink, brush with brown wash, heightened with white gouache

Background image1588 Collection: The Martyrdom of Saint Justina

The Martyrdom of Saint Justina; Paolo Veronese (Paolo Caliari), Italian, 1528 - 1588; Italy, Europe; 1575; Pen and brown ink, brush with brown and gray washes, heightened with white gouache

Background image1588 Collection: Warrior on Horseback

Warrior on Horseback; Willem Danielsz. van Tetrode, Netherlandish, active about 1525 - 1588; Netherlands, Europe; about 1560; Bronze; Object [excluding base]: H: 39.69 x L: 45.72cm (H: 15 5/8 x L)

Background image1588 Collection: Night Clock

Night Clock; Case and hardstone mosaics by Giovanni Battista Foggini, Italian, 1652 - 1725, Woodwork by Leonard van der Vinne, Flemish, active second half of 17th century - 1713

Background image1588 Collection: Veronese, The Annunciation, Italian, 1528-1588, c. 1580, oil on canvas

Veronese, The Annunciation, Italian, 1528-1588, c. 1580, oil on canvas

Background image1588 Collection: Veronese (Italian, 1528-1588), Rebecca at the Well, 1580-1585, oil on canvas

Veronese (Italian, 1528-1588), Rebecca at the Well, 1580-1585, oil on canvas

Background image1588 Collection: Veronese, Saint Lucy and a Donor, Italian, 1528-1588, probably c. 1580, oil on canvas

Veronese, Saint Lucy and a Donor, Italian, 1528-1588, probably c. 1580, oil on canvas

Background image1588 Collection: Jacob Matham after Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1571-1631), Eros and Anteros, probably 1588

Jacob Matham after Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1571-1631), Eros and Anteros, probably 1588, engraving on laid paper

Background image1588 Collection: Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Pluto, 1588-1590, chiaroscuro woodcut in sepia-ochre

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Pluto, 1588-1590, chiaroscuro woodcut in sepia-ochre, green and black

Background image1588 Collection: Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Persephone, 1588-1590, chiaroscuro woodcut printed

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Persephone, 1588-1590, chiaroscuro woodcut printed from 3 blocks: black line block and 2 tone blocks in sepia-ochre and olive

Background image1588 Collection: GUISE ASSASSINATION, 1588. The assassination of Henri I, Duke of Guise, by the

GUISE ASSASSINATION, 1588. The assassination of Henri I, Duke of Guise, by the guards of King Henry III of France (who looks on at left), at the Chateau de Blois, 23 December 1588

Background image1588 Collection: SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Resolution of English commanders, after the defeat of the

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Resolution of English commanders, after the defeat of the Spanish Armada at Gravelines, to folowe and pursue the Spanishe Fleete untill we have cleared our owne coaste

Background image1588 Collection: SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The English Royal Navy going into action against the Spanish

SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The English Royal Navy going into action against the Spanish Armada in the English Channel, July 1588. English engraved map after Roberto Adamo, 1590

Background image1588 Collection: SPANISH SURRENDER, 1588. The Admiral of the Spanish Armada surrendering to Sir Francis Drake

SPANISH SURRENDER, 1588. The Admiral of the Spanish Armada surrendering to Sir Francis Drake. Photogravure after a painting by John Seymour Lucas

Background image1588 Collection: ENGLISH RESOLUTION, 1588. Resolution of the English commanders after the defeat

ENGLISH RESOLUTION, 1588. Resolution of the English commanders after the defeat of the Spanish Armada off Gravelines, France

Background image1588 Collection: CARTOUCHES, 1588. Woodcut, French, 1588

CARTOUCHES, 1588. Woodcut, French, 1588

Background image1588 Collection: VIRGINIA PAMPHLET, 1588. Title-page of Thomas Harriots Report of the new found land of Virginia

VIRGINIA PAMPHLET, 1588. Title-page of Thomas Harriots Report of the new found land of Virginia, London, 1588, which promoted share buying

Background image1588 Collection: Spanish Defeat

Spanish Defeat
A scene of the conflict and fire as the Spanish Armada is defeated by the British Fleet. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background image1588 Collection: The 3rd Squadron ruled by [Sir John] Hawkins. The ten of clubs from a deck of English playing

The 3rd Squadron ruled by [Sir John] Hawkins. The ten of clubs from a deck of English playing cards depicting
SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. The 3rd Squadron ruled by [Sir John] Hawkins. The ten of clubs from a deck of English playing cards depicting the defeat of the Spanish Armada, 1588

Background image1588 Collection: Chart of the course of the Spanish Armada. Reproduction of an English engraving of 1739

Chart of the course of the Spanish Armada. Reproduction of an English engraving of 1739
SPANISH ARMADA, 1588. Chart of the course of the Spanish Armada. Reproduction of an English engraving of 1739

Background image1588 Collection: Queen of England and Ireland, 1558-1603. Elizabeth depicted with an astrological diagram of

Queen of England and Ireland, 1558-1603. Elizabeth depicted with an astrological diagram of the heavens
ELIZABETH I (1533-1603). Queen of England and Ireland, 1558-1603. Elizabeth depicted with an astrological diagram of the heavens, with immovable justice placed at the center

Background image1588 Collection: Title page of The Mariners Mirrour an English translation by Anthony Ashley of a compilation of

Title page of The Mariners Mirrour an English translation by Anthony Ashley of a compilation of nautical charts by
MARINERs MIRROR, 1588. Title page of The Mariners Mirrour an English translation by Anthony Ashley of a compilation of nautical charts by Lucas Janszoon Waghenaer

Background image1588 Collection: Paolo Veronese (1528 - April 19, 1588) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance in Venice

Paolo Veronese (1528 - April 19, 1588) was an Italian painter of the Renaissance in Venice. The Wedding at Cana, 1562-1563. Louvre

Background image1588 Collection: The Spanish Armada which threatened England in July 1588. Painting in the collection

The Spanish Armada which threatened England in July 1588. Painting in the collection of the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, England

Background image1588 Collection: The mighty display of the Spanish armada in 1588. Source Amsterdams Historisch Museum

The mighty display of the Spanish armada in 1588. Source Amsterdams Historisch Museum. A46643 Date 1679(1679)

Background image1588 Collection: Reverse of medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Known as Brahes comet

Reverse of medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Known as Brahes comet, this is the comet which convinced the Danish astronomer Tycho or Tyge Brahe (1546-1601)

Background image1588 Collection: Obverse of medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Known as Brahes comet

Obverse of medal commemorating the bright comet of 1577. Known as Brahes comet, this is the comet which convinced the Danish astronomer Tycho or Tyge Brahe (1546-1601)

Background image1588 Collection: The Spanish Armada: The Spanish fleet under the Duke of Medina Sidonia sailed against

The Spanish Armada: The Spanish fleet under the Duke of Medina Sidonia sailed against England in 1588. The Royal coat of arms shows the English Lion

Background image1588 Collection: Elizabeth I (1533-1603), queen of England from 1558, addressing her troops at Tilbury

Elizabeth I (1533-1603), queen of England from 1558, addressing her troops at Tilbury as the Spanish Armada approached (1588)

Background image1588 Collection: English ship master

English ship master
An English ship master. Engraving from Waghenhaer " Mariners Mirrour", London, 1588

Background image1588 Collection: English sea captain

English sea captain
An English sea captain. Engraving from Waghenhaer " Mariners Mirrour", London, 1588

Background image1588 Collection: Historical length standards C016 / 2046

Historical length standards C016 / 2046
Historical length standards. Standards established for the yard and the metre, along with their cross-sections (right). The Henry VII Yard (1497) and the Elizabeth Yard (1588)

Background image1588 Collection: Jesus and the Centurion

Jesus and the Centurion by VERONESE, Paolo Caliari, called Paolo (1528-1588). This painting referrs to chapter 8 from St. Matthews Gospel

Background image1588 Collection: HOBBES, Thomas (1588-1679)

HOBBES, Thomas (1588-1679). English philosopher. Advocate of the despotism. Opera Philosophica, edition of the complete works by Hobbes carried

Background image1588 Collection: Venus and Adonis

Venus and Adonis by VERONESE, Paolo Caliari, called Paolo (1528-1588). Renaissance art. Oil on canvas

Background image1588 Collection: The Sacrifice of Isaac

The Sacrifice of Isaac
VERONESE, Paolo Caliari, called Paolo (1528-1588). The Sacrifice of Isaac (Sacrificio di Isacco). Renaissance art

Background image1588 Collection: Judith with the Head of Holophernes

Judith with the Head of Holophernes

Background image1588 Collection: Feast in the House of Levi

Feast in the House of Levi by VERONESE, Paolo Caliari, called Paolo (1528-1588). Renaissance art. Venetian school

Background image1588 Collection: Portrait of a Lady with a heron

Portrait of a Lady with a heron

Background image1588 Collection: SANCHEZ COELLO, Alonso (1531-1588)

SANCHEZ COELLO, Alonso (1531-1588)

Background image1588 Collection: ORRENTE, Pedro de (1588-1645)

ORRENTE, Pedro de (1588-1645). The Return to the Pen. Oil on canvas

Background image1588 Collection: RIBERA, JOS (1588-1652). ISaC

RIBERA, JOS (1588-1652). ISaC
RIBERA, Jos (1588-1652). Isaac Blessing Jacob. Isaac on the bed, blind, touches Jacobs arm, which is covered with a kid skin in

Background image1588 Collection: Andromeda and Perseus

Andromeda and Perseus by Dominico Feti (1588-1623). Baroque art. Oil on canvas

Background image1588 Collection: Hero and Leander

Hero and Leander by Domenico Feti (1588-1623). Baroque art. Oil on wood




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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.