Sixteenth Collection (#4)

Woman in a bathing costume, after a 16th century woodcut by Josh Aman. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom
955310 Woman in a bathing costume, after a 16th century woodcut by Josh Aman. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

16th century German playing card. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
955308 16th century German playing card. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection

A Round Dance, after an engraving from the painting by Peter Paul Rubens. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom
955337 A Round Dance, after an engraving from the painting by Peter Paul Rubens. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

The common spa of the poor and infirm in Plombiere, France. After the woodcut by Thomas Guinta De Balneis in 1553
955334 The common spa of the poor and infirm in Plombiere, France. After the woodcut by Thomas Guinta De Balneis in 1553. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by

Das Frauenbad, or the Women's Bath, after the 16th century Italian engraving by Nicolas Nelli
955333 Das Frauenbad, or the Women's Bath, after the 16th century Italian engraving by Nicolas Nelli. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

James I on horseback, with a view of London behind. James VI & I, 1566 ? 1625
2968389 James I on horseback, with a view of London behind. James VI & I, 1566 ? 1625. King of Scots as James VI fand King of England and Ireland as James I

Henry Grace a Dieu "Henry Grace of God", aka Great Harry. English carrack or "great ship" of
3058541 Henry Grace a Dieu "Henry Grace of God", aka Great Harry. English carrack or "great ship" of the 16th century

Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542 - 1587, aka Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland. Queen regnant of Scotland
3058516 Mary, Queen of Scots, 1542 - 1587, aka Mary Stuart or Mary I of Scotland. Queen regnant of Scotland and queen consort of France

Charles II
3253012 Charles II; (add.info.: Charles II, 1467-1538. Member of the House of Egmond who ruled as Duke of Guelders and Count of Zutphen)

Diego de Espinosa y de Arevalo
3253103 Diego de Espinosa y de Arevalo; (add.info.: Diego de Espinosa y de Arevalo, 1502-1572. Spanish cardinal. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900)

Julius Caesar Scaliger, aka Giulio Cesare della Scala
3253088 Julius Caesar Scaliger, aka Giulio Cesare della Scala; (add.info.: Julius Caesar Scaliger, 1484-1558, aka Giulio Cesare della Scala. Italian scholar and physician)

Martin Luther at The Diet of Worms, Germany in 1521, after a 19th century print
3252944 Martin Luther at The Diet of Worms, Germany in 1521, after a 19th century print; (add.info.: Martin Luther at The Diet of Worms, Germany in 1521. Martin Luther, 1483-1546)

Andres Laguna de Segovia, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473241 Andres Laguna de Segovia, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Andres Laguna de Segovia, 1499-1559)

Sancho d'Avila, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473151 Sancho d'Avila, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Sancho d'Avila, 1523 - 1583. Spanish General)

Pablo de Cespedes, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473307 Pablo de Cespedes, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Pablo de Cespedes, 1538 - 1608. Spanish painter, poet, and architect)

John of Avila aka Juan de Avila and the"Apostle of Andalusia", after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles
3473280 John of Avila aka Juan de Avila and the"Apostle of Andalusia", after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Diego de Saavedra Fajardo, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473277 Diego de Saavedra Fajardo, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Diego de Saavedra Fajardo, 1584 - 1648)

Geronimo Gomez de la Huerta aka Jeronimo Gomez de la Huerta, Hyeronimo de Guerta or Jeronimo de Huerta
3473265 Geronimo Gomez de la Huerta aka Jeronimo Gomez de la Huerta, Hyeronimo de Guerta or Jeronimo de Huerta, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Diego Mexia Felipez de Guzman y Davila, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub
3473259 Diego Mexia Felipez de Guzman y Davila, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Diego Mexia Felipez de Guzman y Davila, 1580-1655)

Hernan Nunez de Toledo y Guzman, aka el Comendador Griego, el Pinciano or Fredenandus Nunius Pincianus
3473258 Hernan Nunez de Toledo y Guzman, aka el Comendador Griego, el Pinciano or Fredenandus Nunius Pincianus, After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Frederick Arthur Stanley (1841-1908), 1877 (b/w photo)
527554 Frederick Arthur Stanley (1841-1908), 1877 (b/w photo); (add.info.: sixteenth Earl of Derby. English Conservative statesman, racehorse owner. Governor-General of Canada 1888-1893)

Hugo de Moncada aka Ugo de Moncada, After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473269 Hugo de Moncada aka Ugo de Moncada, After an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Hugo de Moncada aka Ugo de Moncada, c.1476 - 1528)

Charles Baillys cravings in the Tower of London
3789310 Charles Baillys cravings in the Tower of London by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: Charles Bailly's (Baillie) carving in the Tower of London

Captain John Smith a captive among the Indians. John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England
2603483 Captain John Smith a captive among the Indians. John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England. English soldier, explorer and author. From The History of Our Country, published 1899

The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590
2956622 The Lost Colony of Roanoke, Roanoke Island, North Carolina, where 115 people mysteriously disappeared c. 1590. John White discovers the word Croatoan carved onto a tree upon his return to

From left to right: William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 1520-1598. Statesman, advisor to Queen Elizabeth I
3033738 From left to right: William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley, 1520-1598. Statesman, advisor to Queen Elizabeth I. Queen Elizabeth I, 1568-1603. Monarch of England and Ireland

St. Thomas of Villanova, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473152 St. Thomas of Villanova, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: St. Thomas of Villanova, 1488 - 1555)

Society of Surgeons and Bathers, after a Swiss painting on glass from 1524
955335 Society of Surgeons and Bathers, after a Swiss painting on glass from 1524. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Iron shield presented to Don John of Austria by Pope Pius V for his services to Christendom after the victory at
5242576 Iron shield presented to Don John of Austria by Pope Pius V for his services to Christendom after the victory at Lepanto, 1571

Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels
3846963 Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels; (add.info.: Emperor Moctezuma attacked by rebels - the fall of the Aztec Empire)

Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century (engraving)
3779427 Portrait of Queen Elizabeth I, 16th century (engraving) by English School, (16th century); (add.info.: Elizabeth I (1533 -1603) was Queen of England November 1558 until her death

Performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream by Shakespeare (print)
3785482 Performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream by Shakespeare (print); (add.info.: Performance of A Midsummer Nights Dream'. During the reign of Queen Elizabeth I of England and Ireland)

Spanish Armada Dyptich, 16th century (painting)
3849707 Spanish Armada Dyptich, 16th century (painting) by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Spanish Armada Dyptich, St Faith's church, Kings Lynn, Norfolk.Detail)

Drawing Of A Man Spanking A Child, After Hans Holbein The Younger. From Histoire Des Peintres, eCole Allemande
Drawing Of A Man Spanking A Child, After Hans Holbein The Younger. From Histoire Des Peintres, ECole Allemande, Published 1875

Wire worker
3782522 Wire worker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Wire worker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Apothecary
3782516 Apothecary by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Apothecary from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Vanished Civilizations: Ruins at Golkonda
3787625 Vanished Civilizations: Ruins at Golkonda; (add.info.: Vanished Civilizations: Ruins at Golkonda. Ruined city of south-central India and capital of ancient Kingdom of Golkonda (c.1518-1687)

Spur maker
3782524 Spur maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Spur maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Elizabeth I
3789763 Elizabeth I; (add.info.: Elizabeth I, portrait. Queen of England from 1558 until her death. 7 September 1533 - 24 March 1603)

Death of Sir Philip Sidney
3789868 Death of Sir Philip Sidney; (add.info.: Death of Sir Philip Sidney. Fatally wounded by a musket shot at the Battle of Zutphen in the Netherlands, Sidney later died of gangrene)

Fontaine des Innocents - sculpture by Jean Goujon
3787700 Fontaine des Innocents - sculpture by Jean Goujon; (add.info.: Fontaine des Innocents - sculpture by Jean Goujon and architect Pierre Lescot)

Arquebusier
3782259 Arquebusier by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Arquebusier by Jost Amman, reproduced from a sixteenth century engraving)

Pope Julius II examining paintings
3787696 Pope Julius II examining paintings; (add.info.: Pope Julius II examining paintings produced for Stanza della Segnatura in the Palace of the Vatican, 1508)

Bell and Cannon Caster
3782528 Bell and Cannon Caster by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Bell and Cannon Caster from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Needle maker
3782518 Needle maker by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Needle maker from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Cooper's Workshop
3782238 Cooper's Workshop by Amman, Jost (1539-91); (add.info.: Cooper from the Book of Trades / Das Standebuch (Panoplia omnium illiberalium mechanicarum...)

Raphael drawing first sketch of Madonna della seggiola
3787692 Raphael drawing first sketch of Madonna della seggiola; (add.info.: Raphael drawing first sketch of Madonna della seggiola on the bottom of a barrell, 1509)

Henry VII king of england (print)
3790447 Henry VII king of england (print); (add.info.: Henry VII, portrait. The first monarch of the House of Tudor, King of England and Lord of Ireland from August 1485 until his death)

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