1618 Collection

Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish Baroque painter. The Old Woman Cooking Eggs, 1618. Oil on canvas. National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Fibonacci spiral, artwork
Fibonacci spiral. Computer artwork of a spiral within squares whose sides decrease in length by a factor of 0.168. This number (phi) is derived from the golden ratio Phi (1.618)

Events / Synod of Dort
The Synod of Dort Date: 1618-1619

The Head of Medusa, ca. 1618. Rubens, Peter Paul (1577-1640). Oil on canvas, 68.5 x 118 cm

Fibonacci spiral and Phi, artwork
Fibonacci spiral and Phi, computer artwork. The constant Phi, written to 866 decimal places, is calculated as (1 + square root of five, divided by 2)

Mermaid in Newfoundland
Richard Waitborne/Whitbourne at St. Johns Harbour visited by blue-haired sea monster

Raleigh / Potatoes / Ireland
SIR WALTER RALEIGH English navigator supervising the first planting of potatoes in Ireland

Defenestration of Prague
THE DEFENESTRATION OF PRAGUE Bohemian protestants, angry when Catholics destroy two of their churches, throw royal officials from the palace windows

EARTH / UNIVERSE ALLEGORY. An allegorical representation of the microcosm, or Earth, and the macrocosm
EARTH/UNIVERSE ALLEGORY. An allegorical representation of the microcosm, or Earth, and the macrocosm, or the universe: German engraving, 1618

Heidelberg Comet 1618
A comet seen over Heidelberg Date: 1618

Bouquet of flowers in a stone niche, 1618, by Ambrosius Boss
Ambrosius Bosschaert the Elder (1573-1621). Dutch painter. Bouquet of flowers in a stone niche, 1618. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

ARCTIC INHABITANTS, 1618. Woodcut from Hieronymous Megisers Septentrio novantiquus, published at Leipzig, 1618

Defenestration of Prague
THE DEFENESTRATION OF PRAGUE Bohemian protestants, angry when Catholics destroy two of their churches, throw royal officials from the palace windows

Sir Walter Raleigh
SIR WALTER RALEIGH adventurer and historian Date: 1554 - 1618

ASIA: MAP, c1618. Engraved map of Asia published in Amsterdam by Willem Blaeu, circa 1618

THIRTY YEARS WAR, 1618. The defenestration of Prague: Colored engraving, 17th century

30 Years War, Cavalry
General battle scene : a cavalry skirmish

Herring Curing Holland
People curing herrings in Holland

Maria Pita - Spanish heroine
Maria Pita (Maria Mayor Fernandez de Camara y Pita) (1565-1643). Spanish heroine. Philip II awarded her the rank of ensign for the defense of Corunna against the attack of the English Armada in 1589

Sud-Aviation SE. 3160 Alouette III 202
Singapore Air Defence Command - Sud-Aviation SE.3160 Alouette III 202 (msn 1618) Date: circa 1973

Defeat of Sennacherib, 1616-1618, by Rubens (1577-1640)
Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640). Flemish painter. Defeat of Sennacherib, 1616-1618. Detail. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

DOROTHY WADHAM widow of Nicholas Wadham, Somerset landowner, who at his death founded Wadham College, Oxford, despite opposition, 1610 - 1613, Date: 1532 ? - 1618?

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)

H Holland, Baziliwlogia, 1618 (b / w photo)
5988856 H Holland, Baziliwlogia, 1618 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H Holland, Baziliwlogia, 1618)

Jaroslav Brita of Martinice and Vilem Slavata of Chlum thrown from the window of
3714051 Jaroslav Brita of Martinice and Vilem Slavata of Chlum thrown from the window of the palace in Prague during the The Defenestration of Prague in 1618

A view of St Peters Hospital, Newington Street, Southwark (engraving)
602814 A view of St Peters Hospital, Newington Street, Southwark (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of St Peters Hospital, Newington Street)

Comet seen over Augsburg end of November 1618, from Cometen Historia, pub
5055724 Comet seen over Augsburg end of November 1618, from Cometen Historia, pub. 1618 (engraving) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Holborn, Staple Inn, Glass Badge of Prince of Wales, 1618, 2 ft 10 1 / 2 in high (colour photo)
3634130 Holborn, Staple Inn, Glass Badge of Prince of Wales, 1618, 2 ft 10 1/2 in high (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holborn, Staple Inn)

A new Comet viewed from Augspurg, Germany on 1 December, 1618, from Cometen Historia
5055722 A new Comet viewed from Augspurg, Germany on 1 December, 1618, from Cometen Historia, pub. 1618 (engraving) by Ehinger

Antonio Priuli, Doge 1618 (engraving)
5995233 Antonio Priuli, Doge 1618 (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Antonio Priuli, Doge 1618)

Staircase in the Brera, Milan, Italy (b / w photo)
6016737 Staircase in the Brera, Milan, Italy (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staircase in the Brera, Milan, Italy)

La Grand Salle, brulee en 1618 (engraving)
963187 La Grand Salle, brulee en 1618 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Grand Salle, brulee en 1618)

RALEIGH LAYS CLOAK
SIR WALTER RALEIGH sacrifices his new cloak so that his queens feet will not get muddied. Date: 1554 - 1618

WAITBORNE & MERMAID WAITBORNE & MERMAID
Richard Waitborne/Whitbourne at St.Johns Harbour visited by blue-haired sea monster Date: 1618

The prodigal son, 1618. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The prodigal son, 1618. Found in the Collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The lamentation over the dead Christ (Christ on the Straw), 1618. Creator: Rubens
The lamentation over the dead Christ (Christ on the Straw), 1618. Found in the Collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The Virgin Presents the Infant Jesus to Saint Francis, 1618. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul
The Virgin Presents the Infant Jesus to Saint Francis, 1618. Found in the Collection of Musee des Beaux-Arts, Dijon

Saint Sebastian, c. 1618. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Saint Sebastian, c. 1618. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Comet seen over Augsburg end of November 1618, pub. 1618. Creator: German School (17th Century)
Comet seen over Augsburg end of November 1618, from Cometen Historia, pub. 1618 (engraving). Comet seen over Augsburg end of November 1618; third of three comets which appeared in 1618; Great Comet

A new Comet viewed from Augspurg, Germany on 1 December, 1618, pub. 1618. Creator
A new Comet viewed from Augspurg, Germany on 1 December, 1618, from Cometen Historia, pub. 1618 (engraving). A new Comet viewed from Augspurg, Germany on 1 December

The Taste, 1618, by Jan Brueguel

Noli me tangere, c. 1618. Found in the Collection of Palazzo Pretorio, Prato

NEW ENGLAND: ACTIVITIES. Employments for gentlemen in New England. Line engraving, 1618, by Johann Theodore de Bry

Jacob Jordaens Adoration Shepherds English Magi
Jacob Jordaens, The Adoration of the Shepherds English, The Adoration of the Magi, Herdarnas til worship, painting, religious art, 1618, oil on panel, Height, 124 cm (48.8 inches), Width

Portrait Philippe le Mire Bust oval right Jacob Lambrechtsz
Portrait of Philippe le Mire, Portrait of Philippe le Mire. Bust, in oval, to the right. Jacob Lambrechtsz. Loncke, 1618, panel, oil paint (paint), support: h 66 cm × w 51.8 cm d 6 cm

Vijverberg Hague Winter Prince Maurits Retinue
The Vijverberg, The Hague, in Winter, with Prince Maurits and his Retinue in the Foreground, Winter view with ice entertainment on the Vijverberg in The Hague and in the foreground prince Maurits

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"Exploring the Tapestry of 1618: A Journey through Art, History, and Curiosities" Step into the vibrant world as we unravel its captivating tapestry. Diego Velazquez's masterpiece "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" transports us to a humble kitchen, capturing the essence of everyday life in this era. Amidst artistic wonders, the Fibonacci spiral emerges as an enchanting motif in various artworks. Its perfect harmony reflects nature's divine proportions and captivates our imagination with its mesmerizing patterns. While artists flourished, significant events unfolded globally. The Synod of Dort marked a pivotal moment for religious debates, shaping theological landscapes across Europe. Meanwhile, Caravaggio's chilling masterpiece "The Head of Medusa" sends shivers down our spines with its haunting portrayal. Delving deeper into artistry inspired by mathematics and nature's secrets, we encounter another manifestation of the Fibonacci spiral in Ambrosius Boss' work alongside Phi - an exploration that unveils hidden beauty within seemingly ordinary objects. Venturing beyond canvas boundaries, tales emerge from distant shores. Legends speak of mermaids gracing Newfoundland's waters while Sir Walter Raleigh introduced potatoes to Ireland – forever transforming their culinary landscape. Yet amidst these cultural marvels lies a darker event etched in history – the Defenestration of Prague. This dramatic incident shook nations and sparked conflict that would shape Europe for years to come. As we journey further back in time through woodcuts depicting Arctic inhabitants or German engravings symbolizing Earth and Universe allegories; each piece offers glimpses into society’s perceptions during this period. Nature itself also left its mark on 1618 when Heidelberg Comet illuminated night skies with celestial brilliance – reminding humanity how small we are compared to the vastness above us. Finally, let us bask in Ambrosius Boss' delicate bouquet resting within a stone niche – a testament to his mastery and a reminder that amidst the chaos of history, beauty can always be found.