1595 Collection (#5)

Luxor Excavation
June 1906: Porters or diggers with pots at the Luxor excavation sponsored by George Carnarvon and part of a set of sepia photographs. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Detail from Peter Plancius chart of the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, published in 1595 at Amsterdam
MAP OF THE MOLUCCAS, 1595. Detail from Peter Plancius chart of the Moluccas, or Spice Islands, published in 1595 at Amsterdam

Gervase Babington (1550ja-1610) English churchman: Bishop of Llandaff 1591, Exeter 1595, Worcester 1597: Queens counsel for Welsh Marches. Three-quarter length portrait holding book

The sleep of Titania, Queen of the Fairies. Mid-nineteenth illustration of the play A Midsummer Nights Dream by William Shakespeare written 1595 or 1596. Engraving

O Bottom, thou art changed. Snout and Quince, seeing Bottom the weaver seeing the ass-head for the first time. From a mid-nineteenth illustration of the play A Midsummer Nights Dream by William

Portrait of Pasquale Cicogna

Dutch under attack in Java, 17th century C017 / 8053
Dutch under attack in Java. 17th-century artwork of a Dutch ship being attacked by indigenous people in Java. This scene depicts an event during a Dutch voyage to the East Indies (Indonesia)

Animals of Java, 17th century C017 / 8052
Animals of Java. 17th-century artwork of crocodiles, with cassowaries at left, in Java. Crocodiles found in Java include the freshwater Siamese crocodile and the much larger saltwater crocodile

Madagascar tribal dance, 17th century C017 / 8050
Madagascar tribal dance. 17th-century artwork of indigenous people in Madagascar performing a dance around a plant. This scene was observed during a Dutch voyage to the East Indies (Indonesia)

Animals of Java, 17th century C017 / 8051
Animals of Java. 17th-century artwork of a rhinoceros, an elephant, a tortoise and an iguana from Java, together with a tree

ARISTOTLE (384-332 BC); ABRIL, Pedro Simn (1530-1595). Greek philosopher.; Spanish grammarian and humanist. First

CASTELLO, F LIX (1595-1651). SAINT
CASTELLO, F lix (1595-1651). Saint Francis of Assisi. Work placed in the Church of San Jernimo el Real in Madrid. Baroque

Opening from the Geneva Bible showing chapters 11-13 of the
" Opening from the Geneva Bible showing chapters 11-13 of the Book of Revelation. From: The Bible : that is, the Holy Scriptures conteined in the Olde and New Testament

Arabic physician and philosopher. Avicenna massaging a patient. Woodcut from Avicennae Arabum Medicorum Principis
AVICENNA (980-1037). Arabic physician and philosopher. Avicenna massaging a patient. Woodcut from Avicennae Arabum Medicorum Principis, published in Venice, 1595

SPANISH SHIP, c1595. A Spanish ship at anchor. Wood engraving, c1595

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA. View of Buenos Aires, Argentina, founded in 1536 by Pedro Mendoza. Line engraving for Ulrich Schmidels account of Mendozas expedition, Nuremberg, 1595

Raleigh in Trinidad
Sir Walter Raleigh takes Trinidad from the Spanish Date: 1595

WORLD MAP: ORTELIUS. From Abraham Ortelius atlas Theatrum Orbis Terrarum
WORLD MAP: ORTELIUS. From Abraham Ortelius atlas " Theatrum Orbis Terrarum, " 1595 edition

AFRICAN MAP, 1595. Map of the kingdom of the legendary Prester John encompassing North East Africa, the Arabian peninsula

PACIFIC OCEAN / ASIA, 1595. Map of the Pacific Ocean and South-East Asia from the 1595 edition of Abraham Ortelius
PACIFIC OCEAN/ASIA, 1595. Map of the Pacific Ocean and South-East Asia from the 1595 edition of Abraham Ortelius atlas " Theatrum Orbis Terrarum."

Parachute, 16th century
Parachute in use as a man descends from a tower, coloured 16th century engraving. The engraving entitled " Homo Volans" (flying man) seems to be the first clearly printed

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Walter Raleigh and his expedition at Trinidad, off South America, 1595. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

British Ballad, The Children (Babes) In The Woods
THE CHILDREN IN THE WOODS (BABES IN THE WOODS) First published as a ballad by Thomas Millington in Norwich in 1595, telling the traditional childrens tale of two children in the care of their uncle

Isaac Waltons House, Chancery Lane, London
Engraving showing the exterior of the house of Isaac Walton (1595-1683), the English biographer, author and father of angling

Sir John Hawkins (1532-1595)
Engraving of Sir John Hawkins (1532-1595); Elizabethan seafarer, shipbuilder, MP, Treasurer of the Navy. In 1588 he was Rear-Admiral of the English fleet

Pocahontas / Macdonald
POCAHONTAS alias MATOAKA American Indian princess, daughter of Powhatan, wife of John Rolfe, seen here in native costume

Carl Ix / Profile Portrait
CARL IX Regent of Sweden (1595 - 1604), and king (1604 - 1611) having usurped the crown from his nephew Sigismund

Tasso in the Madhouse
TORQUATO TASSO Italian writer, incarcerated in a madhouse

Philip Howard / Arundel
PHILIP HOWARD 13TH EARL OF ARUNDEL Roman Catholic suspected of conspiracy. Imprisoned and died in the Tower of London

York Baking Bread (2)
Baking bread - making rolls and loaves; from the Ordinances of the Gild of Bakers of York (2 of 2)

Pocahontas / Mag Pittoresq
POCAHONTAS alias MATOAKA American Indian princess

Pocahontas / C Holland
POCAHONTAS alias MATOAKA American Indian princess at the age of 21

Robert Southwell / Weld
ROBERT SOUTHWELL English poet and Jesuit martyr

Mehmed III Ottoman Sult
MEHMED III (MOHAMMED III) suceeded Murad III; continued arduous war with Austria, suppresed revolts in Anatolia and faced war with Iran (1603)

Danish King Visits
Christian IV, king of Denmark, pays a state visit to Johann Georg, elector of Brandenburg. Here he is seen being welcomed at the entrance to the castle at Berlin

Thomas Chaloner Regicide
THOMAS CHALONER Anti-royalist campaigner and regicide, painted in the 1630s

Claude Comte D avaux
CLAUDE MESMES, comte d AVAUX French diplomat and scholar

Wonderful Horse of 1595
A horse named Morocco or Marocco, exhibited by Banks; it was trained to leap on its hind legs, and count numbers on dice; it was shown in London at the Bell Savage Inn

Henry Earl Huntington
HENRY HASTINGS, earl of HUNTINGTON statesman, master of the queens hart-hounds, a pious fellow. with his autograph

Shakespeare as Actor
He performs before Queen Elizabeth

Tasso (Larmessin)
TORQUATO TASSO Italian writer

York Bread Baking (1)
Baking bread - the corn, the flour and the leaven; from the Ordinances of the Gild of Bakers of York (1 of 2)

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In the year 1595, a world of discovery and exploration unfolded. Philip Neri's influence spread across Europe, inspiring countless souls with his spiritual teachings. Meanwhile, cartographers like Abraham Ortelius and Gerardus Merc captured the essence of distant lands through their intricate maps. One such map was Iceland in all its glory, meticulously depicted in Ortelius' atlas Theatrum. This snapshot transported viewers to the enchanting landscapes of this Nordic island nation. Merc's Septentrionalium Terrarum descriptio showcased a broader perspective, unveiling Africa's vastness as seen through the lens of 16th-century knowledge. The intricacies of the Roman Empire were also unveiled in another masterpiece from Ortelius' atlas - an invaluable resource for scholars seeking to understand ancient history. As explorers ventured closer to home, a captivating map emerged revealing the British Isles during this era. It provided insight into territorial boundaries and geographical features that shaped England, Scotland, Wales, and Ireland at that time. Amidst these historical events and discoveries were notable figures like Robert Southwell and Flippo Neri who left indelible marks on literature and spirituality respectively. Their contributions continue to inspire generations even today. On a different note entirely but equally significant was Wladyslaw IV ruling over Poland during this period – his reign marked by political intrigue and cultural advancements within Eastern Europe. Artistic expression thrived too; John Hassall's "Babes in the Wood" captivated audiences with its whimsical portrayal of innocence amidst adversity - reminding us that hope can be found even in dark times. Lastly, aviation enthusiasts would appreciate McDonnell F-4N Phantom II 153039 taking flight during this year - representing technological progress pushing boundaries beyond what seemed possible before. The year 1595 encapsulated an era where minds expanded horizons through exploration both physical and intellectual. From religious enlightenment to cartographic marvels or artistic masterpieces, this year left an indelible mark on history.