15th Collection (page 5)

Godfrey de Bouillon (c1060-1100), French crusader wearing the symbols of Christ's passion in his helmet during
533832 Godfrey de Bouillon (c1060-1100), French crusader wearing the symbols of Christ's passion in his helmet during the First Crusade, and elected ruler of Jerusalem 1099

Charles VII, The Victorious (1403-1461) King of France from 1422. 16th century
533661 Charles VII, The Victorious (1403-1461) King of France from 1422. 16th century (chromolithograph after Monstrelet's Chronicles); (add.info)

Page of a Biblia Pauperum (Poor People's Bibles) showing, left, David slaying Goliath and, right
542237 Page of a Biblia Pauperum (Poor People's Bibles) showing, left, David slaying Goliath and, right, Christ descending into Limbo to release the souls of the Patriarchs

Hubert van Eyck aka Huybrecht van Eyck, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432460 Hubert van Eyck aka Huybrecht van Eyck, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hubert van Eyck aka Huybrecht van Eyck, c. 1385/90-1426)

Christopher Columbus Hearing the Cry of Land Land! in 1492.1910 (print)
2638459 Christopher Columbus Hearing the Cry of Land Land! in 1492.1910 (print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christopher Columbus, 1451 -1506. Italian explorer, colonizer and navigator)

Henry VII, 1457 to 1509. King of England and Lord of Ireland. From Illustrations of English
2963107 Henry VII, 1457 to 1509. King of England and Lord of Ireland. From Illustrations of English and Scottish History published 1882.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Spanish 15th Century Knight
529536 Spanish 15th Century Knight; Universal History Archive/UIG

In 1436 The Parisians forced the English to retreat (engraving)
5942961 In 1436 The Parisians forced the English to retreat (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: in 1436 Parisians forced the English to retreat from street to street)

The Palais des Tournelles was located on Rue Saint Antoine, opposite the hotel Saint Paul in the 15th century
5942958 The Palais des Tournelles was located on Rue Saint Antoine, opposite the hotel Saint Paul in the 15th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of King Louis XII (1462-1515) (engraving)
5942732 Portrait of King Louis XII (1462-1515) (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of King Louis XII (1462 - 1515)); Photo © Photo Josse

The fair of Saint Germain began in 1486 and remained in 1811 (engraving)
5942725 The fair of Saint Germain began in 1486 and remained in 1811 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fair of Saint Germain began in 1486 and remained in 1811)

King Louis XI was continually in prayer (engraving)
5942724 King Louis XI was continually in prayer (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Louis XI was continually in prayer); Photo © Photo Josse

View of the island of the Cite in the 15th century (engraving)
5942721 View of the island of the Cite in the 15th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the island of the Cite in the 15th century); Photo © Photo Josse

Self portrait of Giorgio Barbarelli or Giorgione
5854982 Self portrait of Giorgio Barbarelli or Giorgione; (add.info.: Self portrait of Giorgio Barbarelli or Giorgione da Castelfranco (1478-1511), Italian history, portrait and landscape artist

Antonio de Leyva, Duke of Terranova, Prince of Ascoli, , after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres
3473244 Antonio de Leyva, Duke of Terranova, Prince of Ascoli, , after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Juan Sebastian Elcano aka Juan Sebastian del Cano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid
3473300 Juan Sebastian Elcano aka Juan Sebastian del Cano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473284 Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Francisco Pizarro Gonzalez, c.1471/1476 - 1541)

Original incunable leaf in Latin from Hartmut Schedel:Liber Chronicorum, printed by Schoensperger in 1497
3085271 Original incunable leaf in Latin from Hartmut Schedel:Liber Chronicorum, printed by Schoensperger in 1497; (add.info.: Original incunable leaf in Latin from Hartmut Schedel)

Original incunable leaf in Latin from Hartmut Schedel:Liber Chronicorum, printed by Schoensperger in 1497
3085262 Original incunable leaf in Latin from Hartmut Schedel:Liber Chronicorum, printed by Schoensperger in 1497; (add.info.: Original incunable leaf in Latin from Hartmut Schedel)

An example of Persian bookbinding from 1417, leather covered boards decorated with coloured enamels
3253040 An example of Persian bookbinding from 1417, leather covered boards decorated with coloured enamels; (add.info.: An example of Persian bookbinding from 1417)

A 15th century carrack, a three masted sailing ship used in the time of Christopher Columbus
3253021 A 15th century carrack, a three masted sailing ship used in the time of Christopher Columbus; (add.info.: A 15th century carrack)

Savonarola preaching in Florence, Italy, after a 19th century print
3252951 Savonarola preaching in Florence, Italy, after a 19th century print; (add.info.: Savonarola preaching in Florence, Italy. Girolamo Savonarola, 1452-1498)

Gothic Art
3499710 Gothic Art; (add.info.: Gothic Art. 15th century. Pere Johan (1396-1458), The Nativity, Virgin Mary with the Child Jesus

Map of Fra Mauro, 1457 - 1459. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892
2915315 Map of Fra Mauro, 1457 - 1459. From the book Life of Christopher Columbus by Clements R. Markham published 1892.; Photo © Hilary Morgan

Lorenzo de Medici, 1449 - 1492
3083165 Lorenzo de Medici, 1449 - 1492.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian statesman known as Lorenzo the Magnificent. Hand writing sample.)

The Loving Couple, after a 15th century engraving by J. Matham. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis
955328 The Loving Couple, after a 15th century engraving by J. Matham. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

Ceremonial part of a marriage known as Beilagers, 1909 (engraving)
955326 Ceremonial part of a marriage known as Beilagers, 1909 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ceremonial part of a marriage known as Beilagers)

King Solomon welcoming the Queen of Sheba. Bible I Kings10: 2. 15th century
532912 King Solomon welcoming the Queen of Sheba. Bible I Kings10: 2. 15th century (chromolithograph after miniature in Breviary of Cardinal Grimani attributed to Memling)

Jewish family observing passover. 15th century (chromolithograph after miniature from missal)
536052 Jewish family observing passover. 15th century (chromolithograph after miniature from missal); Universal History Archive/UIG

The eleventh key of Basal Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, symbolizing multiplication
535623 The eleventh key of Basal Valentine, legendary 15th century German monk, symbolizing multiplication. 1651 (engraving from Von dem grossen Stein Uhralten by Basil Valentine)

Charles The Bold (1433-77) Duke of Burgundy from 1467 accepting book from Georges Chastellain (c1405 or c1415-1475)
533526 Charles The Bold (1433-77) Duke of Burgundy from 1467 accepting book from Georges Chastellain (c1405 or c1415-1475) Burgundian chronicler and poet

Masterpiece of goldsmith's art: silver-gilt, rock crystal and precious stones
542943 Masterpiece of goldsmith's art: silver-gilt, rock crystal and precious stones. 15th century (sacred vessel, Portugal); Universal History Archive/UIG

Margaret Tudor, 1489 - 1541. Queen of Scots. Hand writing sample and signature
3083202 Margaret Tudor, 1489 - 1541. Queen of Scots. Hand writing sample and signature.; Private Collection

James Buchanan, 1791 - 1868
3083277 James Buchanan, 1791 - 1868.; Private Collection; (add.info.: 15th President of the United States of America. Hand writing sample.)

Marriage of Charles VIII with Anne of Brittany on December 13, 1491 (engraving)
5942727 Marriage of Charles VIII with Anne of Brittany on December 13, 1491 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage of Charles VIII with Anne of Brittany on 13 December 1491)

The fire of Saint John on the square of Greve, in the 15th century the, 15th century (engraving)
5942720 The fire of Saint John on the square of Greve, in the 15th century the, 15th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fire of Saint John on the square of Greve)

On 16 July 1465, a battle was fought between Louis XI and the league of the public good (engraving)
5942714 On 16 July 1465, a battle was fought between Louis XI and the league of the public good (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: On 16 July 1465)

The small gibet of Montigny was a branch of the Montfaucon gibet, in 1416 (engraving)
5942716 The small gibet of Montigny was a branch of the Montfaucon gibet, in 1416 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

A tournament in Paris in the 15th century (engraving)
5942713 A tournament in Paris in the 15th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: A tournament in Paris in the 15th century); Photo © Photo Josse

Printed Bible Presented to Louis XI in 1470 (engraving)
5944546 Printed Bible Presented to Louis XI in 1470 (engraving); Private Collection; Photo © Photo Josse

A 15th century Spanish caravel
3253025 A 15th century Spanish caravel; (add.info.: A 15th century Spanish caravel. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Dido, Book of the City of Ladies
3600130 Dido, Book of the City of Ladies; Musee Conde, Chantilly, France; (add.info.: Dido. Founder and the first queen of Carthage, honored by the Romans, her name was Elisa of Tiro)

History of The Gaul
3600118 History of The Gaul; Musee Conde, Chantilly, France; (add.info.: History of The Gaul. Legions of Caesar fight against the Bretons to conquer the Island of Man, sanctuary of the druids)

Battle of Tarento, Miniature set in medieval times from a codex of the 15th century. Prince's Library, France
3600117 Battle of Tarento, Miniature set in medieval times from a codex of the 15th century. Prince's Library, France; (add.info.: Battle of Tarento. Second Punic War (213 BC-212 BC)

Alonso Tostado known in Latin as Tostatus Abulensis ("Tostado from Avila")
3473238 Alonso Tostado known in Latin as Tostatus Abulensis ("Tostado from Avila"), Dominus Abulensis ("the Master from Avila"), or simply Abulensis

Alfonso de Santa Maria de Cartagena, aka Alfonso de Carthagena or Alonso de Cartagena
3473233 Alfonso de Santa Maria de Cartagena, aka Alfonso de Carthagena or Alonso de Cartagena, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Juan Martinez Siliceo, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473298 Juan Martinez Siliceo, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Juan Martinez Siliceo, 1486-1557)

A Jongleur playing a Vielle. (engraving after a 15th century French manuscript)
528014 A Jongleur playing a Vielle. (engraving after a 15th century French manuscript); Universal History Archive/UIG

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the 15th Century: From Grand Prix to Artistic Masterpieces" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the vibrant world of the 15th century. This captivating era witnessed a myriad of remarkable events, from thrilling races at the Monaco Grand Prix to groundbreaking voyages like Vasco da Gama's arrival in India. Art lovers will be enthralled by iconic masterpieces such as "The Arnolfini Portrait" by Van Eyck, which beautifully captures the essence of Renaissance art. Similarly, Paolo Uccello's "The Battle of San Romano" transports us to a tumultuous battlefield with its intricate details and vivid colors. But it wasn't just art that defined this period; significant historical documents also emerged during this time. The Magna Carta, a cornerstone of modern democracy, laid down principles that still resonate today. Meanwhile, satirical works like Martin Luther's portrayal in protestant reformation artwork provided insight into religious tensions and societal dynamics. Piero della Francesca's contributions to Italian painting cannot be overlooked either. His meticulous attention to detail and innovative use of perspective continue to inspire artists even centuries later. Likewise, Jacopo de Barbari left his mark on history through his enigmatic works that invite viewers into a world filled with mystery and intrigue. Portraits played an essential role during this era as well – capturing influential figures such as Augustus John, President of the Nation Portrait – immortalizing their legacies for generations to come. Lastly, architectural marvels like St Albans Abbey's Wallingford Screen remind us how craftsmanship reached new heights during this period – blending beauty with functionality seamlessly. As we delve deeper into these diverse aspects of the 15th century, we uncover an extraordinary tapestry woven together by artistic brilliance, historical significance, and cultural milestones that continue to shape our present-day understanding.