1588

Rulers:

• Elizabeth I, Queen of England and Ireland (1558-1603)

• Felipe II, King of Spain (1556-1598)

• Felipe II, King of Portugal (1581-1598)

• Henri III, King of Navarre (1572-1610)

Art:

• Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594): Natività (c.1585-94)