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16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection

"Exploring the Riches of the 16th and 17th Century: A Journey through Art, History, and Royalty" Step back in time to the captivating era of the 16th and 17th centuries

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Henry VIII (1491-1547) at Hever Castle in Kent, after Joseph Nash (1809-1878)

Henry VIII (1491-1547) at Hever Castle in Kent, after Joseph Nash (1809-1878)
XEE4157067 Henry VIII (1491-1547) at Hever Castle in Kent, after Joseph Nash (1809-1878), 19th century (engraving) by Nash

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Portrait of Francesco Mario Grapaldi (1465-1515), Italian poet and philosopher

Portrait of Francesco Mario Grapaldi (1465-1515), Italian poet and philosopher. Ambidextrous writing position
JEB4825989 Portrait of Francesco Mario Grapaldi (1465-1515), Italian poet and philosopher. Ambidextrous writing position.; Bibliotheque Mejanes, Aix-en-Provence, France; © Jean Bernard

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: The Virgin in Glory Painting by Maitre de Moulins or Jean Hey (1450-1505) 1502 (painting)

The Virgin in Glory Painting by Maitre de Moulins or Jean Hey (1450-1505) 1502 (painting)
JEB4963050 The Virgin in Glory Painting by Maitre de Moulins or Jean Hey (1450-1505) 1502 (painting); h:157 cm; Moulins Cathedral, Allier, France

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Angel sitting on a sun. Element of an altarpiece of the Church of Saint Merri in Paris

Angel sitting on a sun. Element of an altarpiece of the Church of Saint Merri in Paris. Sculpture, 1542
JLJ4674962 Angel sitting on a sun. Element of an altarpiece of the Church of Saint Merri in Paris. Sculpture, 1542. by Berton, Pierre (Saint Quentin)

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Atahualpa (c. 1502-33) defeated and taken prisoner by the troops of Francisco Pizarro (c)

Atahualpa (c. 1502-33) defeated and taken prisoner by the troops of Francisco Pizarro (c)
LSE4105167 Atahualpa (c.1502-33) defeated and taken prisoner by the troops of Francisco Pizarro (c.1478-1541), 1815 (colour litho) by Ferrario

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)

The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief)
LRI4586685 The Seven Works of Mercy, feeding the Hungry, 1526-1528) (low Terracotta relief) by Buglioni, Santi (1494-1576); Ospedale del Ceppo, Pistoia

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Le Christ et la Samaritaine

Le Christ et la Samaritaine
FIA5387462 Le Christ et la Samaritaine by Carracci, Annibale (1560-1609); 76.5x63.5 cm; Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest, Hungary; Photo © Fine Art Images

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Portrait de Charles V d Espagne (1500-1558)

Portrait de Charles V d Espagne (1500-1558)
FIA5388059 Portrait de Charles V d Espagne (1500-1558) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Museum of Fine Arts (Szepmuveszeti) Budapest

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: The Feast of the Rose Garlands (1506 - Oil on Wood)

The Feast of the Rose Garlands (1506 - Oil on Wood)
FIA5373638 The Feast of the Rose Garlands (1506 - Oil on Wood) by DAOErer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 162x194, 5 cm; Narodni Galerie, Prague

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: View of the lower gallery of the Monastery of San Juan de Los reyes, Tolede

View of the lower gallery of the Monastery of San Juan de Los reyes, Tolede
LRI4737112 View of the lower gallery of the Monastery of San Juan de Los reyes, Tolede, 1477-1504 Spain by Spanish School, (15th century); San Juan Los Reyes, Toledo

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Portrait of Henry II (1519 - 1559) and Catherine de Medici (Caterina de Medici

Portrait of Henry II (1519 - 1559) and Catherine de Medici (Caterina de Medici
JLJ4631558 Portrait of Henry II (1519 - 1559) and Catherine de Medici (Caterina de Medici) (1519 - 1589), King and Queen of France. Anonymous French painting, 16th century

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519), 19th century (engraving)

Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519), 19th century (engraving)
GIA4720354 Leonardo Da Vinci (1452-1519), 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Keyboard instrument cover with illustration depicting Apollo (with lyre) and Marsyas

Keyboard instrument cover with illustration depicting Apollo (with lyre) and Marsyas
VEN5027709 Keyboard instrument cover with illustration depicting Apollo (with lyre) and Marsyas by Cima da Conegliano, Giovanni Battista (c.1459-1517); Galleria Nazionale, Parma, Emilia-Romagna

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Portrait of Henry IV (1553-1610) King of France - Portrait of Henry IV (1553-1610

Portrait of Henry IV (1553-1610) King of France - Portrait of Henry IV (1553-1610
XEE4147087 Portrait of Henry IV (1553-1610) King of France - Portrait of Henry IV (1553-1610) King of France - engraving from Les Augustes Representations of all the Kings of France from Pharamond to

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Portrait of Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-1592), french humanist philosopher

Portrait of Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-1592), french humanist philosopher
XEE4144363 Portrait of Michel Eyquem de Montaigne (1533-1592), french humanist philosopher (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Portrait of the Knight Bayard (1475-1524) - in 'Le Plutarch francais', ed

Portrait of the Knight Bayard (1475-1524) - in "Le Plutarch francais", ed
LSE4084241 Portrait of the Knight Bayard (1475-1524) - in " Le Plutarch francais", ed. Mennechet, 1844-47 by French School

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Portrait of Anne de Boleyn (Anna or Ann Bolin and Anne Bullen, 1501 / 1507-1536)

Portrait of Anne de Boleyn (Anna or Ann Bolin and Anne Bullen, 1501 / 1507-1536)
XEE5027099 Portrait of Anne de Boleyn (Anna or Ann Bolin and Anne Bullen, 1501/1507-1536) by English School, (16th century); Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Portrait of Henri de Valois, Count of Angouleme, Grand Prior of France

Portrait of Henri de Valois, Count of Angouleme, Grand Prior of France
JEB4825975 Portrait of Henri de Valois, Count of Angouleme, Grand Prior of France, Governor of Provence in 1579 by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Mejanes, Aix-en-Provence

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Nano Morgante. Portrait d un des nains les plus celebres de la cour de Cosme Ier de

Nano Morgante. Portrait d un des nains les plus celebres de la cour de Cosme Ier de
BEN5472637 Nano Morgante. Portrait d un des nains les plus celebres de la cour de Cosme Ier de Medicis (seconde moitie du 16eme siecle)

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: View of the Antwerp Stock Exchange, founded in 1531, Collection Privee

View of the Antwerp Stock Exchange, founded in 1531, Collection Privee
JLJ4641852 View of the Antwerp Stock Exchange, founded in 1531, Collection Privee by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: View of the Antwerp Stock Exchange, founded in 1531)

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Leonardo da Vinci self-portrait

Leonardo da Vinci self-portrait
GIA4811914 Leonardo da Vinci self-portrait by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; Italian, out of copyright

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Tomb of Julien de Medicis

Tomb of Julien de Medicis
BEN5480749 Tomb of Julien de Medicis by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 630x420 cm; Cappelle Medicee, San Lorenzo, Florence

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Charles de Bourbon (1523 - 1590), Archbishop of Rouen (drawing)

Charles de Bourbon (1523 - 1590), Archbishop of Rouen (drawing)
XEE5027094 Charles de Bourbon (1523 - 1590), Archbishop of Rouen (drawing) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Danae. (Oil on canvas, circa 1554)

Danae. (Oil on canvas, circa 1554)
FIA5327483 Danae. (Oil on canvas, circa 1554) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 120x187 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; (add.info.: Danae)

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: View of the chapel of the Signoria (or the Priori), with frescoes, 1511-1514

View of the chapel of the Signoria (or the Priori), with frescoes, 1511-1514
LRI4587221 View of the chapel of the Signoria (or the Priori), with frescoes, 1511-1514 by Ghirlandaio, Ridolfo (Bigordi), Il (1483-1561); Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: View of the Studiolo of Francesco I de Medici, 1570-1572 (photo)

View of the Studiolo of Francesco I de Medici, 1570-1572 (photo)
LRI4583835 View of the Studiolo of Francesco I de Medici, 1570-1572 (photo) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74) (and workshop); Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Portrait of Nostradamus (Michael de Nostre-Dame, 1503-1566)

Portrait of Nostradamus (Michael de Nostre-Dame, 1503-1566)
JEB4825979 Portrait of Nostradamus (Michael de Nostre-Dame, 1503-1566), doctor and astrologer francais by French School, (16th century); eJean Bernard; French, out of copyright

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Scene of 'Gargantua', illustration by Robida for the complete works by Francois

Scene of "Gargantua", illustration by Robida for the complete works by Francois
PCT4281735 Scene of " Gargantua", illustration by Robida for the complete works by Francois Rabelais published by the Librairie Illustree, 1885 (litho) by Robida

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Portrait of Francois de Malherbe (1555-1628), poet francais

Portrait of Francois de Malherbe (1555-1628), poet francais
JEB4825951 Portrait of Francois de Malherbe (1555-1628), poet francais by Anonymous; Bibliotheque Mejanes, Aix-en-Provence, France; eJean Bernard; out of copyright

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: View of the Studiolo of Francesco I de Medici, 1570-1572 (photo)

View of the Studiolo of Francesco I de Medici, 1570-1572 (photo)
LRI4583836 View of the Studiolo of Francesco I de Medici, 1570-1572 (photo) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74) (and workshop); Palazzo Vecchio, Florence

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Saint Sebastian c. 1501 - 1502

Saint Sebastian c. 1501 - 1502
LRI4687675 Saint Sebastian c.1501 - 1502 by Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio of Urbino) (1483-1520); 43x34 cm; Galleria dell Accademia Carrara, Bergamo, Italy; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Portrait of Henry IV King of France. (Painting, 17th century)

Portrait of Henry IV King of France. (Painting, 17th century)
BEN5461553 Portrait of Henry IV King of France. (Painting, 17th century) by Pourbus, Frans II (1569-1622); Galleria Palatina & Appartamenti Reali di Palazzo Pitti, Florence, Tuscany

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Tomb of Julien de Medicis

Tomb of Julien de Medicis
BEN5480747 Tomb of Julien de Medicis by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); 630x240 cm; Cappelle Medicee, San Lorenzo, Florence

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: View from the interior of the New Sacristy (Sagrestia nuova)

View from the interior of the New Sacristy (Sagrestia nuova)
BEN5475070 View from the interior of the New Sacristy (Sagrestia nuova) by Buonarroti, Michelangelo (1475-1564); San Lorenzo, Florence, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian, out of copyright

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Hercules abbeats the Centaur. Marble sculpture by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587)

Hercules abbeats the Centaur. Marble sculpture by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587)
BEN5476137 Hercules abbeats the Centaur. Marble sculpture by Vincenzo de Rossi (1525-1587). by Rossi, Vincenzo di Raffaello de (1525-87); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Coronation of the Virgin

Coronation of the Virgin
MRZ5034651 Coronation of the Virgin by Figino, Ambrogio Giovanni (1548-1608); Church of San Fedele, Milan, Italy; Photo eMauro Ranzani; Italian, out of copyright

Background image16 16th 16th Xvi 16th 17th Century Collection: Frontispiece of 'De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium'

Frontispiece of "De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium"
XEE5028771 Frontispiece of " De Revolutionibus Orbium Coelestium" ; Private Collection; (add.info.: Book of Nicholas Copernicus (Nicolaus Copernicus, 1473-1543)



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"Exploring the Riches of the 16th and 17th Century: A Journey through Art, History, and Royalty" Step back in time to the captivating era of the 16th and 17th centuries. Marvel at Hever Castle in Kent, where Henry VIII himself once roamed its grand halls. The exquisite artwork by Joseph Nash transports us to this historical moment. In Paris, a heavenly altarpiece at the Church of Saint Merri showcases an angel gracefully perched upon a radiant sun. This sculpture from 1542 emanates divine beauty that captivates all who behold it. Witness Atahualpa's fateful encounter with Francisco Pizarro's troops in 1815. This color lithograph depicts the defeat and capture of Atahualpa, offering a glimpse into the clash between civilizations during this tumultuous period. The Seven Works of Mercy come alive before our eyes through a low terracotta relief. Feeding the hungry takes center stage as an act of compassion during these transformative times. Le Christ et la Samaritaine painting invites contemplation on spiritual matters while Portrait de Charles V d'Espagne captures regal authority with striking realism. These artworks provide insight into influential figures who shaped history. Immerse yourself in The Feast of Rose Garlands, an oil painting from 1506 that exudes opulence and celebration. Let your imagination wander amidst lavish festivities depicted within this masterpiece. Hercules' triumph over Amazon Queen Hippolyte is immortalized by Vincenzo de Rossi's skillful sculpture. Feel Hercules' strength as he vanquishes his formidable foe—a testament to power and heroism prevalent during this era. Gaze upon San Juan de Los Reyes Monastery's lower gallery view in Toledo—an architectural marvel showcasing intricate craftsmanship that has stood for centuries as a testament to human ingenuity. A portrait capturing Henry II alongside Catherine de Medici offers a glimpse into the lives of influential rulers.