1629 Collection

Jan III Sobieski
JOHN (JAN) III SOBIESKI king of Poland and military commander, who liberated Vienna when menaced by the Ottoman Turks. Polands greatest king

Valentine Greatrakes
Irish healer who, after a dream in 1662, discovered that he could heal many ailments simply by passing his hands and stroking the patient

Winter landscape with skaters by Droochsloot
Winter landscape with skaters (1629) by Joost Cornelisz Droochsloot (1586-1666). Dutch painter. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

REMBRANDT van RIJN (1606-1669). Dutch painter and etcher. Self-portrait. Oil on panel, c1629

Mandrake (2) and Foxgloves (4,5,6). Although poisonous, these plants have medicinal uses when properly prepared
526846 Mandrake (2) and Foxgloves (4,5,6). Although poisonous, these plants have medicinal uses when properly prepared and prescribed

Louis XIII of France (1601-1643). Reigned from 1610. Son of Henry IV and Marie de' Medici, father of Louis XIV
529956 Louis XIII of France (1601-1643). Reigned from 1610. Son of Henry IV and Marie de' Medici, father of Louis XIV

The Last Supper, by Velazquez (copy of Tintoretto)
Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish baroque painter. The Last Supper, 1629-1631. Copy of a painting by Tintoretto. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain

METSU, Gabriel (1629-1667). Dead Cock. Baroque art. Oil on wood

Anselm von Umstadt
Anselm Casimir Wombold von Ustadt (? - 1647) German churchman, archbishop of Mainz from 1629 till his death

Our first footing in Canada, Champlain surrendering Quebec to Admiral Kirke, 20 July 1620 (colour litho)
3643334 Our first footing in Canada, Champlain surrendering Quebec to Admiral Kirke, 20 July 1620 (colour litho) by English School

Historical Musical Instruments at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving)
1041089 Historical Musical Instruments at the Inventions Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait in Council House of Alderman John Whitson (w / c on paper)
2832579 Portrait in Council House of Alderman John Whitson (w/c on paper) by Manning, Joseph (c.1801-1861/1871); Bristol Museum and Art Gallery, UK; eBristol Museums

Titlepage of The History of the Reformation of the Church of England
XJF274332 Titlepage of The History of the Reformation of the Church of England (engraving) (b/w photo) by White, Robert (1645-1703); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881
542821 Cardinal Richelieu on the sea wall at La Rochelle, 1881 by Motte, Henri-Paul (1846-1922) (after); (add.info.: Armand Jean Duplessis)

Fountain in the Piazza Della SS Annunziata, Florence, Italy (b / w photo)
6016691 Fountain in the Piazza Della SS Annunziata, Florence, Italy (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Turkish Empire, 1626 (hand coloured engraving)
986162 The Turkish Empire, 1626 (hand coloured engraving) by Speed, John (1552-1629); 39.5x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Turkish Empire. John Speed. Hand coloured engraving)

LOUIS XIII PETITIONED
Paris merchants petition Louis XIII during his reign Date: 1628

Self-portrait, 1629. Found in the collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

John Eliot was a defender of freedom of speech for the house of commons. During the Parliament of 1629 Eliot presented three resolutions condemning Charles Is illegal taxation and religious policies

Attributed Jacob van Doordt Unknown woman BielkeAÔé¼tten
Attributed to Jacob van Doordt, Unknown woman by Bielkeatten, painting, 1629, oil on canvas, Height, 195 cm (76.7 inches), Width, 103 cm (40.5 inches)

Road Dunes Dune landscape different figures en route
Road in the Dunes, Dune landscape with different figures en route or resting. Claes van Beresteyn (attributed to), c. 1629 - c. 1684, panel, oil paint (paint), h 33 cm × w 34.5 cm d 5.5 cm

Portrait Pieter van Son 1622 husband Johanna Le Maire
Portrait of Pieter van Son, since 1622 husband of Johanna Le Maire. Hip piece, standing, with gloves in the left hand, the right hand in the side. Top right the family crest

Prince Frederik Hendrik Horseback outside Fortifications
Prince Frederik Hendrik on Horseback outside the Fortifications of s-Hertogenbosch, 1629, Prince Frederik Hendrik on horseback for the fortress s-Hertogenbosch, 1629

Prince Frederik Hendrik horseback Portrait background
Prince Frederik Hendrik on horseback, Portrait of Prince Frederik Hendrik on horseback. Against a background with fortifications, trenches and rising armies. Pauwels van Hillegaert, c. 1629 - c

Laughing Young Man Bust Laughing Young Man Bust
Laughing Young Man Bust of a Laughing Young Man, Bust of a smiling young man. To the right, the head almost and face, a beret on the head

Portrait Jacques Specx Governor-General Dutch East Indies
Portrait of Jacques Specx, Governor-General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Jacques Specx (born 1588). Governor General (1629-32). Halfway to the left

Portrait Suzanna Moor 1608-57 wife Laurens Reael
Portrait of Suzanna Moor (1608-57), wife of Laurens Reael since 1629 Standing, full-length, slightly to the left. In the right hand a range of black ostrich feathers

Venus Adonis two beloved hug foot tree ready
Venus and Adonis, Venus and Adonis. The two beloved hug each other at the foot of a tree. Adonis is ready to go hunting: on the right a lance and a dog, at his feet a hunting horn

A Cavalry Charge Equestrian Fight rider armor shoots
A Cavalry Charge, Equestrian Fight. A rider in armor shoots with his gun at a rider on a white horse. In the foreground lies the body of a fallen man, in the background the battle rages, battle

Portrait Nicols de Witte 1603-29 Bust right
Portrait of Nicols de Witte (1603-29), Portrait of Nicols de Witte (1603-29). Bust to the right, with jerkin and Halsberg

A View Dunes Dune landscape various figures country road
A View in the Dunes, Dune landscape with various figures on and along a country road. In the foreground a man with a dog lurking for a leaping hare

Merry Company Festive Company Celebrating Company
Merry Company A Festive Company, Celebrating Company. Interior with a partying party, drinking party and making music around a set table

Jolly Drinker cheerful drinker smiling man holding
The Jolly Drinker, The cheerful drinker. A smiling man is holding a jug with a lid up. With a plumed beret on the head, sitting at a table with a fire test, pipe and tobacco

Portrait Pieter Pietersz Hein 1577-1629 Pieter Pietersz Heijn
Portrait of Pieter Pietersz Hein (1577-1629), Portrait of Pieter Pietersz Heijn, lieutenant admiral of Holland. Bust, a chain over the chest, Pieter Pietersz

Portrait Hendrickje Uylenburgh 1600-c 1682 wife
Portrait of Hendrickje Uylenburgh (1600-c. 1682), Portrait of Hendrickje Uylenburgh, the wife of the painter Wybrand de Geest. Bust to the left, with a large lace collar and a small lace cap

Self Portrait Portrait painter Wybrand de Geest
Self Portrait, Portrait of the painter Wybrand de Geest. Bust to the right, a golden chain around the neck. Wybrand de Geest (I), 1629, panel, oil paint (paint), support: h 71.2 cm × w 54.7 cm

holy family worshiped monk dogs friar Charles Le Brun
The holy family worshiped by a monk with a dog, monk (s), friar (s), Charles Le Brun (attributed to), c. 1629 - c. 1690, paper, chalk, h 233 mm × w 276 mm

Scene Roman history Amsterdam Charles Le Brun
Scene from Roman history, Amsterdam, Charles Le Brun (attributed to), 1629 - 1690, paper, ink, brush, h 330 mm × w 525 mm

Design portrait surrounded snake Charles Le Brun
Design for a portrait surrounded by a snake, Charles Le Brun, 1629 - 1690, paper, chalk, h 413 mm × w 300 mm

Portrait Amalia van Solms bust lace flat collar
Portrait of Amalia van Solms, bust with lace flat collar and pearl cords, jewelery on chest in oval frame with Latin motto. In lower margin Latin inscription in three lines

Bedroom scene richly decorated bedroom girl gets
Bedroom scene, In a richly decorated bedroom, a girl gets into her bedstead while a group of five elegantly dressed ladies are laughing. Two feet come from under the curtain of the box bed

Peter denies Christ house high priest Caiaphas
Peter denies Christ, The house of the high priest Caiaphas in the night. In the foreground soldiers in front of a fireplace, behind them the apostle Peter talking to a maid

Porta dedicata alla Vigilanza Il zodiaco idea di
Porta dedicata alla Vigilanza, Il zodiaco, over, idea di perfettione di prencipi: formata dall heroiche virtu dell illvstriss. et eccellentiss. signore D

Bridge Sluice Jacob van Ruisdael Dutch 1628 1629
Bridge with a Sluice; Jacob van Ruisdael (Dutch, 1628, 1629 - 1682); about 1648 - 1649; Oil on panel; 39.7 × 56.2 cm (15 5, 8 × 22 1, 8 in.)

Young Scholar Tutor Workshop Rembrandt Harmensz
A Young Scholar and his Tutor; Workshop of Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (Dutch, 1606 - 1669); about 1629 - 1630; Oil on canvas; 104.6 × 88.9 cm (41 3, 16 × 35 in.)

Bacchante Ape Hendrick ter Brugghen Dutch 1588
Bacchante with an Ape; Hendrick ter Brugghen (Dutch, 1588 - 1629); 1627; Oil on canvas; 102.9 × 89.2 cm (40 1, 2 × 35 1, 8 in.)

Woman Preparing Bread Butter Boy Pieter de Hooch
A Woman Preparing Bread and Butter for a Boy; Pieter de Hooch (Dutch, 1629 - 1684); about 1660 - 1663; Oil on canvas; 68.6 × 53.3 cm (27 × 21 in.)

Landscape Wheatfield Jacob van Ruisdael Dutch
Landscape with a Wheatfield; Jacob van Ruisdael (Dutch, 1628, 1629 - 1682); about late 1650s-early 1660s; Oil on canvas; 40 x 45.7 cm (15 3, 4 x 18 in.)

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In the year 1629, a remarkable period in history unfolded with various notable figures and artistic masterpieces. Jan III Sobieski, a Polish king known for his military prowess and leadership, made significant contributions to European politics during this time. Meanwhile, Valentine Greatrakes gained fame as an Irish faith healer who claimed to possess extraordinary healing powers. Art also flourished in 1629, evident through Winter Landscape with Skaters by Droochsloot—a captivating painting that captures the beauty of winter activities. Another renowned artist of the era was Rembrandt van Rijn, whose self-portrait painted on oil panel showcases his exceptional talent and introspective nature. The year witnessed diverse cultural influences as well. A star map using Hebrew characters exemplified the intersection between astronomy and religious traditions. Additionally, The Last Supper—painted by Velazquez in emulation of Tintoretto's original work—highlighted the enduring significance of biblical narratives. Gabriel Metsu emerged as a prominent painter during this period; his works depicted scenes from everyday life with meticulous detail and emotional depth. Anselm von Umstadt left his mark as an influential figure whose impact extended beyond artistry. Claude Lorrain's Landscape with Merchants showcased his mastery of capturing serene landscapes infused with human activity—an embodiment of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. As we reflect upon these historical events and artistic achievements from 1629, it becomes clear that this year marked a pivotal moment where creativity intersected with political power, spiritual exploration intertwined with scientific discoveries—all contributing to shaping our world today.