What Happened in 1559

Titian Paints "The Death of Actaeon"

The Death of Actaeon was a late work by Titian, painted in 1559 to 1575 as an oil on canvas. It is probably one of the two paintings the artist... Read more

Giovanni Medici (Pius IV) elected Pope

Pope Pius IV (31 March 1499 – 9 December 1565), born Giovanni Angelo Medici, was Pope from 1559 to 1565. He is notable for presiding over the... Read more