1631 Collection (page 6)

Prince Charles Louis of the Palatinate with his Tutor Wolrad von Plessen in Historical Dress; Jan Lievens, Dutch, 1607 - 1674; 1631; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 103.5 x 96.5 cm (40 3/4 x 38 in.)

The Alchemist; Cornelis Bega, Dutch, 1631 or 1632 - 1664; 1663; Oil on panel; Unframed: 36.2 x 32.2 cm (14 1/4 x 12 11/16 in.), Framed: 49.5 x 45.7 x 6.7 cm (19 1/2 x 18 x 2 5/8 in.)

Tumbler (Stehaufbecher); Unknown; The Fichtelegebirge (possibly), Germany, Central Germany, Europe; 1631; Free-blown dark cobalt blue glass with enamel decoration; Object: H: 7 cm (H: 2 3/4 in.)

Covered Standing Cup; Marcus Heiden, German, active by 1618 until at least 1664; Coburg, Germany, Europe; 1631; probably with later 17th century figural elements; Ivory; Object: H: 63.5 x Diam

A Wolf and Two Doves; Sinibaldo Scorza, Italian, 1589 - 1631; Italy, Europe; about 1610 - 1620; Pen and brown ink over black chalk; 24.1 x 18.4 cm (9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.)

Moralizing Scene with an Old Woman and a Man; Adriaen van de Venne, Dutch, 1589 - 1662; 1631; Oil on paper; 16.7 x 11.4 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

The Thames at Westminster Stairs, London signed and dated 163(?1 or 7), Claude de Jongh, active 1628-1663, Dutch

Jacob Matham after Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1571-1631), Eros and Anteros, probably 1588, engraving on laid paper

Studio of Rembrandt van Rijn, Beggar with a Stick, Walking to the Left, 1631, etching

Jacob Matham, Avarice, Dutch, 1571-1631, engraving on laid paper

Georg Andreas Wolfgang, the Elder (German, 1631-1716), Jove and the Gods, 1665, etching on laid paper

BAYEZID II (c1447-1512). Sultan of the Ottoman Empire 1481-1512. Woodcut from Richard Knolles The Generall Historie of the Turkes, 1631

MURAD III (1546-1595). Also known as Amurath III. Sultan of the Ottoman Empire 1574-1595. Woodcut from Richard Knolles The Generall Historie of the Turkes, 1631

MURAD II (c1404-1451). Also known as Amurath II. Ottoman sultan, son and successor of Muhammad I. Woodcut from Richard Knolles The Generall Historie of the Turkes, 1631

ZURBARAN: VIRGIN CHILD. The Virgin Child in Ecstasy. Oil on canvas, 1630-32, by Francisco de Zurbaran

NEWS VENDOR, 1631. Woodcut, German

THE ENGLISH GENTLEWOMAN. Woodcut page from Richard Brathwaits The English Gentlewoman, 1631

Down-Town
circa 1895: Fifth Avenue and Madison Square, New York. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Dona Antonia Ifenarrietta and her Son, 1631. Oil on canvas by Deigo Velazquez (1599-1660) Spanish painter. Full-length portrait of woman in dark robe with white collar

Don Diego de Corral y Arellano, 1631. Portrait by Diego Velasquez (1599-1660) Spanish Baroque painter. Man dressed in black holding documents

Captive giraffe, 17th century
Captive giraffe. 17th-century artwork of a man leading a captive giraffe, considered the first depiction of a giraffe in a European printed book

Woodcut from the 1631 edition of Christopher Marlowes The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus
FAUSTUS & MEPHISTOPHELES. Woodcut from the 1631 edition of Christopher Marlowes The Tragical History of Doctor Faustus

Woodcut title page to the 1631 edition of Christopher Marlowes The Tragicall Historie of the Life
MARLOWEs DOCTOR FAUSTUS. Woodcut title page to the 1631 edition of Christopher Marlowes The Tragicall Historie of the Life and Death of Doctor Faustus

Hippocratic Oath. Photography
ARGENSOLA, Bartolom Leonardo de (1562-1631). Spanish historian and poet. Title page of his Rimas (Rhymes) by Ramn

BACKHUYZEN, Ludolf (1631-1708). The Whale Fishing. Oil on canvas

Giulio Cesare Capaccio
GIULIO CESARE CAPACCIO Italian historian Date: 1560 - 1631

Tilly Takes Magdeburg
SIEGE OF MAGDEBURG Catholic general storms Magdeburg, overcomes the Protestant garrison, slaughters thousands of its unarmed inhabitants Date: 20 May 1631

GOVERNOR JOHN WINTHROP of the Massachusetts Bay Colony meeting with a Narragansett Native American warrior, c1631. Wood engraving, c19th century

TILLYs SEIGE OF MAGDEBURG. Graf von Tilly, commander of the German Catholic League forces, lays siege to Magdeburg during the Thirty Years War, 1631. Line engraving, 1637

SIEGE OF MAGDEBURG, 1631. Graf von Tilly, commander of the German Catholic League forces, lays siege to Magdeburg, Germany, during the Thirty Years War. Copper engraving, 1637

Philippe De Coulanges 1
PHILIPPE EMANUEL, marquis de COULANGES Relative and correspondent of Madame de Sevigne. Date: 1631 - 1716

Balthasar Bebel
BALTHASAR BEBEL Scholar and theologian of Germany or the Netherlands... holding a book outside the frame. Date: 1631 - 1669?

Authorised Version Bible
The Authorised Version of the Bible. Date: 1631 - 1632

Battle of Breitenfeld
A satirical broadsheet showing Gustav defeating Tilly at the Battle of Breitenfeld, just outside Leipzig. 1631

MAP OF ITALY, 1631. By Henricus Hondius, first published in 1631

Components of a pantograph
Pantograph. Various components required to make a pantograph. This is a collection of several metal arms linked in parallelograms

Frontispiece of Pantagraphice
Pantograph. Frontispiece from Pantagraphice by Christoph Scheiner, printed in Rome in 1631. Various Popes, bishops and saints are depicted watching a disembodied arm drawing using a perspective

Ludolf Backhuysen
LUDOLF BACKHUYSEN Dutch painter, especially of seascapes

Nicolaus Stensen
(aka Steno) - Danish medical, physiologist, geologist, priest and bishop in Leyden and elsewhere

Richard Lower, Medical
RICHARD LOWER Cornish anatomist, interested especially in blood

Hugh Mydleton Monument
HUGH MIDDLETON (MYDDLETON) - Moument to Sir Hugh Middleton (Myddelton or Mydelton), who financed the cutting of the New River in 1613 to supply London with its drinking water

John Dryden / Aldwinkle
JOHN DRYDEN Aldwinkle, Northants, birthplace of the English poet and Poet Laureate

JOHN DONNE 1572-1631
JOHN DONNE English Poet

Westerkerk Church, built in 1631, Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

Martin Ryckaert / Boulonoi
MARTIN RYCKAERT Flemish artist

Cromwell / St Ives Farm
OLIVER CROMWELL On his farm at St Ives in 1631

Muley Rachid / Morocco
MULEY RACHID Sultan of Morocco and Fez

Mary Stuart / Dutch / Orange
MARY STUART Princess of Orange, daughter of Charles I of Britain

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"1631: A Year of War, Art, and Exploration" In the year 1631, amidst the chaos of the Thirty Years War, Sir Robert Cotton's collection of rare manuscripts was tragically destroyed during the Siege of Magdeburg in Germany. This loss marked a significant blow to historical preservation. Meanwhile, across Europe, Johannes Blaeu crafted a stunning Map of Italy based on Giovanni Antonio Magini's work. This intricate map provided valuable geographical insights into Italy during this time. Renowned poet John Donne passed away in 1631. His profound words continue to inspire generations with their depth and beauty. Artistic masterpieces also emerged in 1631. Jusepe Ribera captured Saint James the Greater with remarkable skill and emotion. The painting stands as a testament to Ribera's talent. In Amsterdam, Josiah Pullen designed the magnificent Westerkerk Church which still graces the city skyline today. Its construction symbolized both architectural prowess and religious devotion. The Last Supper continued to captivate artists' imaginations; Velazquez created his own copy inspired by Tintoretto's original masterpiece. These renditions showcase different interpretations while honoring an iconic biblical scene. Antonio Zanchi painted "Death in Venice" in 1666 but drew inspiration from events that unfolded in 1631. This haunting artwork reflects upon mortality and captures Venice's melancholic atmosphere during that era. Not only were these cultural achievements taking place, but technological advancements were also underway as Boeing introduced its revolutionary aircraft model -the Boeing 727-227 N289AS- setting new standards for air travel efficiency and comfort. Although diverse events occurred throughout this eventful year, one thing remains clear: whether through war or artistry, exploration or innovation - history continues to shape our world long after its passing.