John McCaffertyさんのイラストまとめ

6 Apr 1567: Humphrey Gilbert, soldier & #explorer ends a series of 'straung' visions #otd which had begun on 24 Feb - these were heavy on angels & dragons (BM)

Palmesel, 15th century

The German “Palmesel” (palm donkey) refers to a statue of Jesus on a donkey, mounted on a wheeled platform, part of Palm Sunday processions in many German-speaking regions until the Reformation (Met Museum)

5 Apr 1544: Easter Sunday, Reginald Pole #English cardinal prepares to leave #Rome for the Council of #Trent #otd (Lambeth Palace)

Cross
16th century
Northern European (Met Museum)
Gold, set with diamonds. Stunning work here.

Box For Crossbow Bolts (Bolzenkasten), Probably Made for William IV, Duke of Bavaria (r. 1508–50)
dated 1539 by Hans Wagner the Elder German
(Met Museum)

4 Apr 1588: d. Frederick II of #Denmark #otd causing postponement of negotiations about a #Danish princess bride for James VI of #Scots - which led to his marrying Anne, the eldest princess

4 Apr 1635: Christopher Wren (the father of Christopher Wren #architect) becomes Dean of #Windsor #otd (BM)

4 Apr 1540: Edmund Bonner consecrated as Bishop of #London #otd (TCC/BM)

4 Apr 1577: Philip Sidney reaches #Prague, meets Emperor Rudolf II 4 days later, finds him 'sullen of disposition, very resolute & secret'

4 Apr: On his feast, Isidore of Seville & his brother Leander. Murillo's studies for his large paintings for #Seville cathedral (BM) Isidore is patron saint of the #internet. Bet he’s working extra hard these days.