1600s Collection (page 18)

Hutchinsons account of Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1600s
Title page of Thomas Hutchinsons " History of the Colony of Massachusets-Bay, " first published in 1764. Woodcut with a watercolor wash

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Boys playing sports, including bowling, spinning a top, stilts, and a swing, England, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

Scene from a Moliere play
Stage scene from Molieres comedy, " Les Precieuses Ridicules." Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Native American canoe in the Georgia wilderness
Savannah River at the time of James Oglethorpes first visit to Georgia, 1700s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Chesapeake Bay entrance before settlers arrived
Entrance to Chesapeake Bay, as it appeared to early explorers and colonists. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Spanish colonial administrators of Chile, 1600s
Spanish viceroy and governor of Chile on horseback. Hand-colored woodcut from Ovales " Regno de Chile, " 1648

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La Salle and his companions exploring the lower Mississippi River for France, 1682. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet on the upper Mississippi River in canoes 1673. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French missionary and fur traders carrying a canoe at a portage in North America. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Early explorers coming ashore along a tropical coast in the New World. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet in a canoe on the upper Mississippi River, 1673. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Dutch soldier armed with an arquebus
Dutch soldier carrying an arquebus, 1500s or 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

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A group of Russian nobles called boyars, the Kremlin in the background, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut

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French explorer Rene-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle. Hand colored 19th-century woodcut of an illustration

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Cutting off the long robes of the Russian boyars by order of Peter I. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of an illustration

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Captain Adrian Block buildng a ship in Narragansett Bay, 1613-14. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French Jesuit missionary and explorer Jacques Marquette. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Title page of Henri de Tontis account of the La Salle expedition. Woodcut with a watercolor wash of the English edition, printed in London 1698

Chained books in a Dutch library
University of Leiden library, where all the books were chained in place, 1500s -1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

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Father Marquette and Louis Joliet, the first white men on the upper Mississippi River, 1673. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native Americans aboard ship to trade their furs to Europeans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Henry Hudson meeting with Native Americans along the Hudson River, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Marquette and Joliet meeting Native Americans in Illinois during their exploration of the upper Mississippi River region, 1670s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Ships in busy Lisbon harbor, circa 1600. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century reproduction of the original illustration from DeBry

Dutch map of eastern North America, 1670
Nova Belgh Tabula, map of New Netherland and New England, 1670. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction

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Henry Hudsons ship " Half-Moon" ascending the Hudson River, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French missionaries preaching to Native Americans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Louis de Buade, Count Frontenac, Governor General of New France, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration from a statue

French fort at Quebec as a winter refuge, 1600s
Starving Native Americans seeking refuge at the French fort at Quebec, Canada, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Samuel de Champlain and his Huron Indian allies fighting the Iroquois near Lake Champlain, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Champlains Tadoussac settlement, 1613
Champlains map of Tadoussac settlement in New France, 1613. Hand-colored woodcut of a 17th-century illustration

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Shipwrecks in the Strait of Belle Isle, Gulf of St Lawrence, Canada. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Dining hall of the French colonists at Annapolis Royal, Canada, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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French priest baptising natives at Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

La Salle at Niagara Falls, 1669
French explorer La Salle at Niagara Falls, 1669. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Quebec and Tadoussac, 1609
Lescarbots map of the St. Lawrence and the Saguenay showing Quebec (Kebec) in Canada, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Champlains settlement in Nova Scotia, 1600s
Samuel de Champlains fort at Port Royal, now Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Champlains 1613 map of his settlement at Port Royal, now Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia, Canada. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of Champlains drawing

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French fur traders and Native Americans dancing at a rendezvous in the north woods. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Oliver Cromwell closing Parliament, 1655
Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell dissolving Parliment in 1655. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Charles I leaving Westminster after his trial as an enemy of the nation, 1649. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Oliver Cromwell statue next to Westminster Abbey, London, England. Digital photograph

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Saint Margarets Chapel, Westminster, circa 1700. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of an 18th-century engraving

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Oliver Cromwell making his first speech in Parliament, March 2, 1629. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

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Edward Coke. Hand-colored engraving of a contemporary portrait

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London before the Great Fire of 1666. Hand-colored woodcut

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Puritan family in England, 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century illustration

New York colonial real estate document
Document signed by Richard Nicolls, British governor of New York colony, 1667. Woodcut reproduction

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Step back in time to the captivating 1600s, a period filled with remarkable events and significant milestones. Witness the brave Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower as they embark on their treacherous journey across the vast sea in 1620. Their determination and resilience would forever shape American history. In this era of uncertainty, plague doctors emerged as beacons of hope amidst chaos. Marvel at a stunning artwork from the 17th century, depicting these enigmatic figures who tirelessly fought against disease and death. The English Civil War raged on, capturing hearts and minds alike. Gaze upon Oliver Cromwell at Edgehill, a powerful image that encapsulates the intensity of this pivotal conflict. As we delve deeper into history, witness another defining moment - the Mayflower passengers finally landing at Plymouth in 1620. The culmination of their arduous voyage marked not only their arrival but also laid down foundations for future generations. Hannah Duston's daring escape from Native American capture showcases both her bravery and resilience during a tumultuous time when cultures clashed. Travel further into New England's dark past through court records documenting testimonies from Salem witch trials in 1692. Uncover tales of hysteria and fear that gripped an entire community. Explore beyond borders with a mesmerizing world map from the 17th century - marvel at how perceptions of our planet have evolved over time. Delve into alchemy's mystique with an enchanting depiction of an alchemical tree known as Philosophia reformata - symbolizing humanity's quest for knowledge and transformation during this age of enlightenment. Return once more to Plymouth Rock where Mayflower passengers made landfall; it stands today as a testament to their indomitable spirit and unwavering faith in building new lives far away from home shores. Immerse yourself in Claude Lorrain's breathtaking landscape painting which transports you to serene vistas that captivated artists throughout this transformative era.