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1661 Collection

In the year 1661, a multitude of significant events and creations shaped history

Background image1661 Collection: MARY WRIGHT (1642-1699 / 1700). American Quaker from Long Island, as a teenager

MARY WRIGHT (1642-1699 / 1700). American Quaker from Long Island, as a teenager
MARY WRIGHT (1642-1699/1700). American Quaker from Long Island, as a teenager, testifying before the magistrates of Boston to urge them not to persecute innocent people

Background image1661 Collection: CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis

CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. Fol 24. Hemisphaerium stellatum boreale antiquum. Representation of the Northern Hemisphere

Background image1661 Collection: Southwark Cathedral 1661

Southwark Cathedral 1661
Southwark Cathedral: St Saviours (formerly St Mary Overy)

Background image1661 Collection: Two African men, 1661. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)

Two African men, 1661. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Two African men, 1661. Found in the Collection of The Mauritshuis, The Hague

Background image1661 Collection: The Sceptical Chymist (1661)

The Sceptical Chymist (1661). This title page is from the first edition of this work by the Anglo-Irish natural philosopher Robert Boyle (1627-1691)

Background image1661 Collection: DEFOE + SCENES

DEFOE + SCENES
DANIEL DEFOE writer, with scenes from Robinson Crusoe Date: 1661-1731

Background image1661 Collection: Marmaduke Langdale

Marmaduke Langdale
SIR JOHN NORRIS military commander who spent his life fighting Englands enemies here, there and everywhere. with his autograph

Background image1661 Collection: Christ Cross Virgin Mary Mary Magdalene Saint John

Christ Cross Virgin Mary Mary Magdalene Saint John
Christ on the Cross with the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Saint John; Pietro da Cortona (Italian, 1596 - 1669); Italy; about 1661; Pen and brown ink and gray wash over black chalk

Background image1661 Collection: Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica by BRAHE, 1661 (engraving)

Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica by BRAHE, 1661 (engraving)
CUL4933043 Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica by BRAHE, 1661 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665)

Background image1661 Collection: CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661

CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601)
CUL4868671 CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601). Danish astronomer

Background image1661 Collection: CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661

CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601)
CUL4875768 CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. BRAHE, Tycho (1546-1601). Danish astronomer

Background image1661 Collection: Frontispice of 'Harmonia Macrocosmica' or 'Celestial Atlas' by Andreas Cellarius, 1661 (engraving)

Frontispice of 'Harmonia Macrocosmica' or 'Celestial Atlas' by Andreas Cellarius, 1661 (engraving)
CUL4933069 Frontispice of 'Harmonia Macrocosmica' or 'Celestial Atlas' by Andreas Cellarius, 1661 (engraving); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid, Spain; (add.info.: CELLARIUS)

Background image1661 Collection: Coronation of King Charles II

Coronation of King Charles II, 23 April 1661, Westminster Abbey, London Date: 1661

Background image1661 Collection: Representation of the Universe as the model of Copernicus, 1661 (engraving)

Representation of the Universe as the model of Copernicus, 1661 (engraving)
CUL4930365 Representation of the Universe as the model of Copernicus, 1661 (engraving) by Cellarius, Andreas (c.1596-1665); Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid

Background image1661 Collection: CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. Fol 24

CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. Fol 24
CUL4935260 CELLARIUS, Andreas (1596-1665). Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica. 1661. Fol 24. Hemisphaerium stellatum boreale antiquum. Representation of the Northern Hemisphere

Background image1661 Collection: Headpiece with Marginal Floral Compositions, c. 1661 / 1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper)

Headpiece with Marginal Floral Compositions, c. 1661 / 1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper)
986207 Headpiece with Marginal Floral Compositions, c.1661/1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper) by Hayrapet (fl.1615-c.80) (attr.to); 38x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1661 Collection: The Pentecost, c. 1661 / 1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper)

The Pentecost, c. 1661 / 1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper)
986208 The Pentecost, c.1661/1687 (manuscript on thick heavy yellow paper) by Hayrapet (fl.1615-c.80) (attr.to); 38x25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pentecost)

Background image1661 Collection: The Woman with the Arrow (Venus and Cupid?), 1661 (etching, drypoint and burin)

The Woman with the Arrow (Venus and Cupid?), 1661 (etching, drypoint and burin)
1767115 The Woman with the Arrow (Venus and Cupid?), 1661 (etching, drypoint and burin) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1661 Collection: Miss Campion, holding a Horn Book (engraving)

Miss Campion, holding a Horn Book (engraving)
5226950 Miss Campion, holding a Horn Book (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Miss Campion, holding a Horn Book)

Background image1661 Collection: Charles II was born in 1630, crowned in 1661, and died in 1684 (engraving)

Charles II was born in 1630, crowned in 1661, and died in 1684 (engraving)
6020301 Charles II was born in 1630, crowned in 1661, and died in 1684 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles II was born in 1630, crowned in 1661)

Background image1661 Collection: William and Mary, William was born in 1650, and Mary in 1661; crowned in 1689, William died in 1702

William and Mary, William was born in 1650, and Mary in 1661; crowned in 1689, William died in 1702
6020290 William and Mary, William was born in 1650, and Mary in 1661; crowned in 1689, William died in 1702, and Mary in 1694 (engraving) by English School

Background image1661 Collection: Coriolanus persuaded by his Family to raise the Siege of Rome, c. 1660-61 (oil on canvas)

Coriolanus persuaded by his Family to raise the Siege of Rome, c. 1660-61 (oil on canvas)
827890 Coriolanus persuaded by his Family to raise the Siege of Rome, c.1660-61 (oil on canvas) by Abbiati, Filippo (1640-1715); 202.3x305.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

Background image1661 Collection: A Lute Player, 1621-22 (oil on canvas)

A Lute Player, 1621-22 (oil on canvas)
990222 A Lute Player, 1621-22 (oil on canvas) by Baburen, Theodore van, called Dirk (1570/90-1623/4); 82.5x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lute Player. Dirck Baburen van (c.1595-1624)

Background image1661 Collection: Bear Children (engraving)

Bear Children (engraving)
2813232 Bear Children (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bear Children. Illustration for Chatterbox (1890).); © Look and Learn

Background image1661 Collection: A Pike, Carp, Tench and Roach with a Sieve and a Brass Bucket on a Ledge

A Pike, Carp, Tench and Roach with a Sieve and a Brass Bucket on a Ledge
659381 A Pike, Carp, Tench and Roach with a Sieve and a Brass Bucket on a Ledge, 1661 (oil on canvas) by Susenier, Abraham (c.1620-68)

Background image1661 Collection: Rev. James Guthrie, Minister of Stirling, 1661 (engraving)

Rev. James Guthrie, Minister of Stirling, 1661 (engraving)
725587 Rev. James Guthrie, Minister of Stirling, 1661 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rev. James Guthrie, Minister of Stirling, 1661)

Background image1661 Collection: Youngest son of King Charles I, died 1661 (engraving)

Youngest son of King Charles I, died 1661 (engraving)
1107502 Youngest son of King Charles I, died 1661 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Youngest son of King Charles I, died 1661)

Background image1661 Collection: AUGUST BUCHNER German scholar and poet from Witteberg. Date: 1591 - 1661

AUGUST BUCHNER German scholar and poet from Witteberg. Date: 1591 - 1661

Background image1661 Collection: LIFEGUARDSMAN / 1661

LIFEGUARDSMAN / 1661
A Lifeguardsman in uniform Date: 1661

Background image1661 Collection: The Oyster Meal, 1661. Creator: Mieris, Frans van, the Elder (1635-1681)

The Oyster Meal, 1661. Creator: Mieris, Frans van, the Elder (1635-1681)
The Oyster Meal, 1661. Found in the Collection of The Mauritshuis, The Hague

Background image1661 Collection: Vanitas Still Life, 1661. Creator: Collier, Edwaert (1642-1708)

Vanitas Still Life, 1661. Creator: Collier, Edwaert (1642-1708)
Vanitas Still Life, 1661. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

Background image1661 Collection: A Monk reading, 1661. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)

A Monk reading, 1661. Creator: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
A Monk reading, 1661. Found in the Collection of Sinebrychoffin Taidemuseo, Helsinki

Background image1661 Collection: Charles II Processing from the Tower of London to Westminster, 22 April 1661. Artist: Dirck Stoop

Charles II Processing from the Tower of London to Westminster, 22 April 1661. Artist: Dirck Stoop
Charles II Processing from the Tower of London to Westminster, 22 April 1661. Charles II (1630-1685), King of England and Scotland from 1660, eldest son of Charles I (1600-1649)

Background image1661 Collection: Manner David Teniers Younger Interior Tavern

Manner David Teniers Younger Interior Tavern
Manner of David Teniers the Younger, Interior of a Tavern, Interior from a beer cottage, 1661, Oil on wood, Height, 47 cm (18.5 inches), Width, 38 cm (14.9 inches), Signed, A. 1661 D. TENIERS, FEC

Background image1661 Collection: Isaack Luttichuys Portrait young man gloves 1661

Isaack Luttichuys Portrait young man gloves 1661
Isaack Luttichuys, Portrait of a young man with gloves, 1661, Oil on canvas, Height, 93.5 cm (36.8 inches), Width, 72 cm (28.3 inches), Signed, Luttichusus, Fecit, Anno, above t

Background image1661 Collection: Johan Aureller d. AÔé¼ Olaus Christophori Aurivillius

Johan Aureller d. AÔé¼ Olaus Christophori Aurivillius
Johan Aureller d.a, Olaus Christophori Aurivillius, Olaus Christophori (Olof Kristoffersson) Aurivillius (1603-1668), vicar of Knutby and Vendel, contract prosecution in Gavle

Background image1661 Collection: Abraham Wuchters Queen Kristina Kristina 1626-1689

Abraham Wuchters Queen Kristina Kristina 1626-1689
After Abraham Wuchters, Queen Kristina, Kristina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden, painting, portrait, Christina of Sweden, 1661, oil on copper, Height, 39.5 cm (15.5 inches), Width

Background image1661 Collection: Woman Eating Cats Breakfast Woman meal cats breakfast

Woman Eating Cats Breakfast Woman meal cats breakfast
Woman Eating, Known as The Cats Breakfast Woman at the meal, known as The cats breakfast, A sitting woman eats a herring with bread, a cat jumping up against her gets the bone the fish

Background image1661 Collection: Landscape watermill watermill located road trees

Landscape watermill watermill located road trees
Landscape with watermill, Landscape with watermill located on a road between trees. On the left a lake with swans, on the right a lumberjack. Jacob Isaacksz

Background image1661 Collection: Peasants Interior Peasants interior Peasant company indoors

Peasants Interior Peasants interior Peasant company indoors
Peasants in an Interior Peasants in an interior, Peasant company indoors. Inn interior with a group gathered around the fireplace in the foreground

Background image1661 Collection: Johan van Beaumont Colonel Holland guards commander

Johan van Beaumont Colonel Holland guards commander
Johan van Beaumont. Colonel in the Holland guards and commander of Den Briel, Portrait of Johan van Beaumont, Colonel of the Dutch Guards and commander of Den Briel

Background image1661 Collection: Aeneas Court Latinus Aeneas will award prizes

Aeneas Court Latinus Aeneas will award prizes
Aeneas at the Court of Latinus, Aeneas at Latinus. Aeneas will award prizes after the competition at sea. Aeneas rewards the winner with a laurel wreath, under great interest

Background image1661 Collection: Old Woman Meditating old woman reads sitting

Old Woman Meditating old woman reads sitting
Old Woman Meditating, An old woman reads while sitting in a chair from a book. She uses glasses in her right hand to read the text, old woman, reading, eye glasses, spectacles, book - MM - book open

Background image1661 Collection: Lutenist Lute Player Lute Player room young man plays

Lutenist Lute Player Lute Player room young man plays
The Lutenist Lute Player, The Lute Player. In a room a young man plays on the lute for a woman sitting and listening at a table. On the table a bowl with fruit, bread, a jug and an open music book

Background image1661 Collection: Voluntary Sacrifice Reverend Hambroeck Taiwan

Voluntary Sacrifice Reverend Hambroeck Taiwan
The Voluntary Sacrifice of Reverend Hambroeck on Taiwan, 1662, The self-sacrifice of Pastor Hambroeck on Formosa (Taiwan), 24 May 1661, Left the Dutch entrenched in Fort Zeelandia



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In the year 1661, a multitude of significant events and creations shaped history. Andreas Cellarius, a renowned astronomer, published his masterpiece "Atlas Coelestis, " unveiling the wonders of the celestial realm to eager minds. Meanwhile, Southwark Cathedral stood tall as a testament to architectural brilliance in this era. Artistic genius Rembrandt van Rhijn captured the essence of diversity by immortalizing two African men through his brush strokes in 1661. Their presence serves as a reminder that humanity's beauty transcends borders and cultures. Scientific progress thrived during this time with Robert Boyle challenging conventional wisdom through his groundbreaking work "The Sceptical Chymist. " His skepticism paved the way for new discoveries and advancements in chemistry. Marmaduke Langdale left an indelible mark on history with his valiant actions, while religious devotion found expression in depictions such as Christ Cross Virgin Mary Mary Magdalene Saint John. Amidst these cultural milestones, King Charles II ascended to power amidst great pomp and ceremony during his coronation. His reign would shape England's destiny for years to come. Across Europe, another monarch took center stage - Charles II of Spain - whose rule spanned several decades. The impact of their decisions reverberated far beyond their respective kingdoms' borders. James Hodder emerged as a prominent mathematician during this period, contributing valuable insights to the field that continue to influence scholars today. The universe itself became subject matter for exploration and understanding when Johannes Janssonius printed an engraving representing Copernicus' model of our cosmos. This representation served as both inspiration and guidepost for future astronomers seeking answers among the stars. Andreas Cellarius continued his astronomical pursuits with "Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica, " featuring intricate engravings like Hemisphaerium stellatum boreale antiquum – offering us glimpses into the Northern Hemisphere's celestial wonders.