1658 Collection

Chrysopoeia Of Cleopatra
Alchemical symbols from the Chrysopoeia of Cleopatra, an early Greek manuscript, circa 100 AD. On the lower left is an Ouroboros, a serpent eating its own tail

Oliver Cromwell
OLIVER CROMWELL English soldier and statesman

1658, Visscher Map of North America and South America, topography, cartography, geography
1658, Visscher Map of North America and South America

William Paterson
WILLIAM PATERSON Scottish economist, founder of the Bank of England

Lucy Walter / (Mrs Barlow)
LUCY WALTER The mistress of Charles II and mother (by him) of James, Duke of Monmouth

Oliver Cromwell
OLIVER CROMWELL Lord Protector with his autograph

View of Houses in Delft, c. 1658, by Johannes Vermeer (1632
Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675). Dutch painter. View of Houses in Delft, Known as The Little Street, c. 1658. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

Early tennis court 1658
Early tennis court. Date: 1658

Cromwell / Lely
OLIVER CROMWELL - Mr Lely, I desire you to paint my picture truly like me, and not flatter me at all; but remark all these roughnesses, pimples, warts & everything

17th-century illustration of a firework showing St George and the Dragon. 1658
5311130 17th-century illustration of a firework showing St George and the Dragon. 1658; (add.info.: Date: 1658); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Map of the Dutch Republic, Amsterdam, 1658. Netherlands
528391 Map of the Dutch Republic, Amsterdam, 1658. Netherlands; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Susannah and the Elders. Creator: Stanzione, Massimo (ca. 1585-ca. 1658)
Susannah and the Elders. Private Collection

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb
3610116 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb with Wife Mehrunnisa
3610141 Miniature Painting of Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb with Wife Mehrunnisa by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Miniature Painting of Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb India Asia
3610158 Miniature Painting of Moghul Emperor Aurangzeb India Asia by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

The Martyrdom of Saint Agatha, ca 1619. Creator: Stanzione, Massimo (ca. 1585-ca. 1658)
The Martyrdom of Saint Agatha, ca 1619. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

LUCY SACHEVERELL The beloved Lucasta of Lovelace's poems but who, on learning of his death in 1658, married another Date: FLOURISHED 1658

LOUIS XIV AT LES DUNES
Louis XIV on the battlefield at Les Dunes, Dunkerque. Date: 1658

OLIVER CROMWELL DEAD
Cromwell's body lies in state at Somerset House, London Date: 1658

The Religious Situation in Central Europe about 1618; Sweden about 1658 (colour litho)
6016378 The Religious Situation in Central Europe about 1618; Sweden about 1658 (colour litho) by Shepherd, William R. (1871-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oliver Cromwell was born in 1599, made Protector in 1653, and died in 1658 (engraving)
6020291 Oliver Cromwell was born in 1599, made Protector in 1653, and died in 1658 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell was born in 1599)

French Seventeenth-century heraldic playing cards, c. 1658 (hand-coloured engraved cards
985766 French Seventeenth-century heraldic playing cards, c.1658 (hand-coloured engraved cards, cardboard) by Brianville, Claude Orance Fine de (1608-76); 8.8x5.6 (each)

Courtyard of a House in Delft, 1658 (oil, with gold, on canvas laid on panel)
3431781 Courtyard of a House in Delft, 1658 (oil, with gold, on canvas laid on panel) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 67.8x57.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

St Pauls Cathedral, London (engraving)
586834 St Pauls Cathedral, London (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Pauls Cathedral)

Sea chart East of India (Indonesia) (Double-page), c. 1658 (hand-coloured engraving)
986260 Sea chart East of India (Indonesia) (Double-page), c.1658 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); 56x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Epochs of the British Army - The Commonwealth (colour litho)
960846 Epochs of the British Army - The Commonwealth (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Commonwealth - 1658, depicting three British soldiers)

Head of a Boy, c. 1658-59 (oil on canvas)
990374 Head of a Boy, c.1658-59 (oil on canvas) by Sweerts, Michael (1618-64); 32x27.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head of a Boy. Michael Sweerts (1618-1664). Oil on canvas

Leicester Square and its surroundings in 1658 (engraving)
820468 Leicester Square and its surroundings in 1658 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leicester Square and its surroundings in 1658)

Lot and his Daughters, 1640s. Creator: Stanzione, Massimo (ca. 1585-ca. 1658)
Lot and his Daughters, 1640s. Private Collection

C17 RUNNERS
Boyes exercife themfelves in runing in the open field, making a line, which he that defireth to win, ought to touch, but not to run beyond it. Date: 1658

LOUIS XIV IN 1658
LOUIS XIV arrives in his state carriage on the battlefield of Les Dunes, in which the Spanish were decisively defeated with a little help from the English Date: 14 June 1658

FANCY PORTRAIT 1658
Austrian archduke Leopold Wilhelm occupies only a tiny part of his portrait, a riot of figures which symbolise his interests and activities, to say nothing of his wife ! Date: 1658

LEOPOLD WILHELM, ARCHDUKE
ARCHDUKE LEOPOLD WILHELM Austrian general, in 1658 Date: 1614 - ?

COOPER 1835
Coopers with their equipment labeled in detail. Date: 1658

Senat - Palais du Luxembourg - Paris, France. Date: 1658

Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c. 1620. Creator: Stanzione, Massimo (ca
Salome with the head of John the Baptist, c. 1620. Private Collection

Portrait of Jacques de Mauvissiere, Marquis of Castelnau (1620-1658), Marshal of France, 1658
Portrait of Jacques de Mauvissie re, Marquis of Castelnau (1620-1658), Marshal of France, 1658. Private Collection

Lot and his Daughters, Between 1635 and 1639. Found in the Collection of Galleria Nazionale di Cosenza

The Battle of Dunkirk, 1659, by Willem van de Velde I1611-16
Willem van de Velde I1611-1693). Dutch painter. The Battle of Dunkirk, 1659. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Indiae Utriusque Willem Piso 1658 Dutch Netherlands
Title page of Indiae Utriusque, 1658, by Dutch naturalist and physician Willem Piso, 1611 - 1678. The full name of the book is De Indiae Utriusque re naturali et medica

Brazilian Landscape 1658 oil oak 45. 9 x 70. 2 cm
Brazilian Landscape, 1658, oil on oak, 45.9 x 70.2 cm, signed and dated lower right: F. Post [1] 658, Frans Post, Haarlem 1612-1680 Haarlem

Castle ruins staffage 1658 oil canvas 44 x 39. 5 cm
Castle ruins with staffage, 1658, oil on canvas, 44 x 39.5 cm, right above the entrance arch to the tower: K. molenaer, 1658, Klaes Molenaer, Haarlem 1628/29-1676 Haarlem

Toussaint Gelton King Karl X Gustav Karl X Gustav
Toussaint Gelton, King Karl X Gustav, Karl X Gustav, 1622-60, King of Sweden, pfalzgreve of Zweibrucken, painting, portrait, Charles X Gustav of Sweden, 1658, oil on panel, Height

Baker Arent Oostwaard Wife Catharina Keizerswaard
The Baker Arent Oostwaard and his Wife, Catharina Keizerswaard The Leiden baker Arent Oostwaard and his wife Catharina Keizerswaard

Jan de Hooghe 1608-1682 Portrait Johannes Jan
Jan de Hooghe (1608-1682), Portrait of Johannes (Jan) de Hooghe, father-in-law of the painter Ludolf Bakhuysen. Bust with a large black hat on the head

Anna van der Does 1609-1650 Portrait wife Jan de Hooghe
Anna van der Does (1609-1650), Portrait of Anna van der Does, wife of Jan de Hooghe. Bust to the left, with a large millstone collar, historical persons - BB - woman, Anna van der Does

Life Fowl Poultry two roosters kingfisher ruff
Still Life with Fowl Still Life with Fowl Still Life with Poultry, Still Life with Poultry: two roosters, a kingfisher and a ruff are hung on their legs

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"Exploring the Intriguing World of 1658: From Cleopatra's Chrysopoeia to Oliver Cromwell's Reign" Step back in time to the year 1658, a period filled with fascinating historical events and cultural milestones. Delve into the enigmatic world of this era as we uncover intriguing hints that shaped its narrative. Intrigue begins with the Chrysopoeia Of Cleopatra, an ancient alchemical text believed to hold secrets of transforming base metals into gold. This mystical work captures imaginations even centuries later. Meanwhile, across Europe, political powerhouses like Oliver Cromwell and William Paterson were making their mark. Cromwell's iron-fisted rule left an indelible imprint on British history, while Paterson laid foundations for modern finance through his involvement in establishing the Bank of England. The Visscher Map of North America and South America from 1658 provides a glimpse into early cartography and geography. Its intricate topography showcases how explorers navigated uncharted territories during this era. Amidst these grand narratives, personal dramas unfolded. The story of Lucy Walter (also known as Mrs Barlow) intertwines with Oliver Cromwell's life—a tale shrouded in mystery and romance that adds depth to our understanding of this tumultuous time. Artistic masterpieces also emerged during 1658; Johannes Vermeer's "View of Houses in Delft" transports us to a serene Dutch cityscape frozen in time. This painting reflects Vermeer's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture everyday beauty. Sports enthusiasts will be intrigued by the mention of an early tennis court established in 1658—an indication that recreational activities have always been part of human culture throughout history. Portraits painted by Lely immortalize influential figures such as Robert Earl Warwick alongside Oliver Cromwell himself—reminders that art played a crucial role not only in documenting history but also in shaping public perception.