1600s Collection (page 2)

Chief Massasoit pledges friendship with Plymouth Pilgrims
Peace treaty between Chief Massasoit and Plymouth colonists, 1621. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Rene Descartes at Amsterdam. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Native American seeing the Mayflower arrive
Native American seeing the arrival of the Pilgrims in Massachusetts, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

New Amsterdam canal, 1600s
Dutch colonists using the canal in Broad Street, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Wampanoag warrior in full costume, Massachusetts. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ottoman Empire defeated in Vienna, 1683
King John III Sobieski leads Polish forces repulsing the Ottoman Turks from Vienna, 1683. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Puritans founding New Haven, Connecticut
John Davenport leads Puritans in giving thanks for their arrival at New Haven, Connecticut, 1630s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hiding the Connecticut charter in an oak tree, 1687
Connecticut colonist hiding the colonys charter in a hollow oak to keep it from Governor Andros, 1687. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Map of the Americas, 1660
17th century map of the Americas. Published in Amsterdam in 1660, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Witt (1630-1706) shows the geography of the Americas

Isaac Newton, caricature C013 / 7593
Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Caricature of the English physicist, mathematician and alchemist Sir Isaac Newton, holding a rainbow

Johannes Kepler, German astronomer C017 / 7113
Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), German astronomer, holding a divider used to plot distances. Kepler devised three fundamental laws of planetary motion

Pierre de Fermat, caricature C015 / 6714
Pierre de Fermat, caricature

Galileo and his daughter Maria Celeste
Galilei Galileo (1564-1642), Italian physicist and astronomer, being guided by his daughter Maria Celeste (1600-1634), a nun

Plymouth Colony in 1622
The tiny settlement of Pilgrims at Plymouth by 1622. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Castillo San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida
Castillo San Marcos, Spanish colonial fort in Saint Augustine, Florida. Digital photograph

Spanish pirates attacking English merchantmen
Spanish ships capturing English ships with supplies for the colonies. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial house at Charles Towne Landing, South Carolina
Reconstructed colonial home at Charles Towne Landing Historic Site, South Carolina. Digital photograph

Dutch ships in the Arctic, 1600s
Dutch ships of Henry Hudsons time near Novaya Zemlya, early 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Smallpox treatment document, New England, 1677
" A Brief Rule, " a printed guide to the treatment of smallpox, or measles, in New England, 1677. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Oliver Cromwell, English Civil War
Puritan leader Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War. Hand-colored engraving

Dutch colonists in early New Amsterdam
Dutch settlers outdoors along the Battery, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

Colonial sawmill, Virginia, 1600s
Water-powered sawmill used in Jamestown Colony before 1650. Hand-colored woodcut from " Virginia Truly Valued" by Edward Williams, 1650

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Alexandre Dumass Three Musketeers in a sword-fight. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Russian boyars, 17th century
Russian boyars, or nobles, during the time of Peter the Great, 1600s-1700s. Antique hand-colored print

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Landing of Jean Nicolet on the Wisconsin shore of Lake Michigan, 1634, the first European to reach that region. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

Drying and salting fish in colonial Maine
First settlers of Maine drying and salting fish on the Atlantic shore. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Dutch East India House in Amsterdam, showing warehouses and shipyard. Hand-colored woodcut

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Early map of Hudsons Strait and Hudsons Bay, 1662, in Arctic Canada. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

Plymouth colonists embarking on the Mayflower voyage, 1620
Pilgrims leaving for their " Mayflower" voyage from Delft Haven, Netherlands, 1620. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century painting

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New England Puritans on their way to church in the snow. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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New England colonial couple in farmhouse dooryard, late 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Map of colonial New Sweden in America, 1638-1685. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a 17th-century map

Costume of Tudor / Elizabethan nobleman, 1600
Costume of a Tudor/Elizabethan nobleman, 1600. 1600

Phases of the Moon, 1708
Phases of the Moon. This is plate 19 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Issac Newton, English physicist
Isaac Newton. Engraving of the English physicist, mathematician and alchemist Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727). As a mathematician Newton discovered the binomial theorem and developed differential

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Part of the 1613 Samuel de Champlain map of New France. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century reproduction of the original ma

King Charles II granting a charter to Connecticut colonists
Colonists discussing the Connecticut charter wih King Charles II. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Puritan families migrating to Connecticut, 1635
Colonials traveling to the Connecticut River Valley to settle Wethersfield and Windsor. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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)

Three nose types, 17th century
Three nose types. 17th-century artwork comparing three noses in profile: small, medium and large. This artwork was published in a study of physiognomy

South American camelid, 17th century
South American camelid, 17th-century artwork. There are four main species of camelids in South America. Llamas and alpacas are domesticated, while guanacos and vicunas roam wild

Copernican worldview, 1708
Copernican worldview. This is plate 5 from the 1708 edition of the star atlas Harmonica Macrocosmica by the Dutch-German mathematician and cosmographer Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665)

Vespasian, Roman emperor
Vespasian (9 AD-79 AD), Roman emperor. Vespasian was the ninth emperor of the Roman Empire, ascending to power after a year of civil wars and ruling for nearly 10 years from 69 AD until his death

Black Death rat flea, artwork
Oriental rat flea (Xenopsylla cheopis), artwork. This flea was the primary vector of the bacterium Yersinia pestis, which caused the Black Death

London landmarks at night. Three landmarks on the River Thames at Westminster, London, England. The Houses of Parliament (or Palace of Westminster) is at upper left, seen behind Westminster Bridge

17th century engraving. Engraved plate depicting Rosicrucians from the publication Vitus del capo de la bona speranza, published in 1677

Egyptian solar system model
Solar System. An engraving depicting the layout of the Solar System. It is shown as the route taken by a scarab beetle. The path starts at the Earth (centre) and passes out to the heavens (top)

Stonehenge, 17th century artwork. This megalithic stone circle was constructed over 5000 years ago as a Druid temple, burial ground, or astronomical observatory

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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.