1642 Collection

Oliver Cromwell at Edgehill, English Civil War
Cromwell in prayer before the Battle of Edgehill, English Civil War, 1642. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Religio Medici
RELIGIO MEDICI Title page from the first edition of Thomas Brownes book

The Assumption of the Virgin Mary, 1642, by Guido Reni (1575
Guido Reni (1575-1642). Italian painter. The Assumption of the Virgin Mary, 1642. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Events / Britain / Civil War
WHEN DID YOU LAST SEE YOUR FATHER. Parliamentary supporters interrogate the child of a Royalist

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

Sir Isaac Newton -
SIR ISaC NEWTON - watches the apples dropping in his Lincolnshire garden - and wonders why they fall ? Date: 1642-1727

Prince Rupert at Oxford
Prince Rupert and his troops march confidently through Oxford

Richelieu (Champagne)
Armand-Jean Duplessie, cardinal and duc de RICHELIEU French prelate and statesman, minister and controller of Louis XIII, noted for suppressing the Huguenots

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

Galileo Demonstrates
GALILEO GALILEI demonstrates his astronomical theories to a monk who isn t at all sure that he wants to know

Charles at Hull
CHARLES AT HULL Charles seeks to enter the city of Hull, but Hotham refuses to let him in

Battle of Edgehill, the rising of the people in defence of liberty. Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland, leading the Royalist cavalry. Date: 23 October 1642

Newton / Woolsthorpe Lincs
SIR ISaC NEWTON Woolsthorpe Manor House, near Grantham, Lincolnshire: birthplace of the English scientist and mathematician

Galileo / Padua / Observtry
his observatory at Padova (Padua)

Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669), The Raising of Lazarus: Small Plate, 1642, etching

Prince Rupert of the Rhine, Duke of Cumberland, leading the Royalist cavalry at the Battle of Edgehill, Warwickshire, 23 October 1642, during the English Civil War (1642-1646). Date: 1642

Chapel, Chateau de Sedan, Sedan, Ardennes, France
Chapelle Princiere, a family chapel built c. 1500 and adapted in 1642, in the Chateau de Sedan, built 1424 - 17th century, the largest fortified medieval castle in Europe, in Sedan, Ardennes

King Charles I taking the Speaker's Chair in a failed attempt to arrest five MPs for treason Date: 1642

Advertisement for Nell Gwynn Candles
An advertisement for Nell Gwynn Candles.'Shadows of the past'. Even in the days of Charles II, Field's were making candles

Raising the royal standard at Nottingham, 1642 (engraving)
3629267 Raising the royal standard at Nottingham, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Raising the royal standard at Nottingham, 1642)

The house of commons, 1642 (engraving)
3629265 The house of commons, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The house of commons, 1642)

Hurleyburley at Kingston-on-Thames, 1642 (engraving)
3629264 Hurleyburley at Kingston-on-Thames, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hurleyburley at Kingston-on-Thames, 1642)

The pluralist, 1642 (engraving)
3629243 The pluralist, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The pluralist, 1642)

Charles I raises his standard at Nottingham, 1642
Opening scene of the English Civil War - Charles I raises his standard at Nottingham. 1642

A plan of the city and suburbs of London as fortified by order of Parliament in the years 1642 and 1643 (engraving)
604130 A plan of the city and suburbs of London as fortified by order of Parliament in the years 1642 and 1643 (engraving) by English School

Rembrandt Paints Night Watch (chromolitho)
735374 Rembrandt Paints Night Watch (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rembrandt Paints Night Watch)

Square caps turned into round heads, 1642 (engraving)
3629248 Square caps turned into round heads, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Square caps turned into round heads, 1642)

Assault on Lambeth Palace, 1642 (engraving)
3629245 Assault on Lambeth Palace, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assault on Lambeth Palace, 1642)

Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving)
1602488 Historical Treasures in the Loan Collection of Scientific Apparatus, South Kensington (engraving) by English School

The Volunteer Centenary, 1799-1899 (b / w photo)
1592300 The Volunteer Centenary, 1799-1899 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Volunteer Centenary, 1799-1899)

Battle of Kilrush, 1642 (engraving)
3629227 Battle of Kilrush, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battle of Kilrush, 1642)

Captain Vaul, that cruel tyrant, 1642 (engraving)
3629263 Captain Vaul, that cruel tyrant, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Captain Vaul, that cruel tyrant, 1642)

Strange vision in the air, 1642 (engraving)
3629258 Strange vision in the air, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Strange vision in the air, 1642)

Victory at Dundalk, 1642 (engraving)
3629228 Victory at Dundalk, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victory at Dundalk, 1642)

Plunder of Monasteries (engraving)
818746 Plunder of Monasteries (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plunder of Monasteries)

Ischia, 1642 (coloured engraving)
985753 Ischia, 1642 (coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638) and Joan (1596-1673); 49.2x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ischia. From Theatrum orbis terrarum)

The Deification of Aeneas, 1642-1645 (oil on canvas)
990088 The Deification of Aeneas, 1642-1645 (oil on canvas) by Perrier, Francois (Bourguignon) (1590-1650); 108x137 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Deification of Aeneas)

Caricature of the bishops, 1642 (engraving)
3629242 Caricature of the bishops, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature of the bishops, 1642)

Caricature, 1642 (engraving)
3629249 Caricature, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature, 1642. Illustration for The Pictorial Press its Origins)

Emblems of the distracted times, 1642 (engraving)
3629246 Emblems of the distracted times, 1642 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Emblems of the distracted times, 1642)

The Creation of Adam, c. 1642 (monotype)
659472 The Creation of Adam, c. 1642 (monotype) by Castiglione, Giovanni Benedetto (Il Grechetto) (1609-64); 30.2x20.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Creation of Adam)

Portrait of William Perkins, English cleric and Cambridge theologian, 1558-1602
6338797 Portrait of William Perkins, English cleric and Cambridge theologian, 1558-1602 by Marshall, William (fl.1617-49); (add.info.: Portrait of William Perkins)

1642, Time of Battle of Edgehill (chromolitho)
958427 1642, Time of Battle of Edgehill (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1642, Time of Battle of Edgehill)

Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving)
1106572 Illustrated News, a Sketch of the Rise and Progress of Pictorial Journalism (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrated News)

Sample Page of Roundheads (1642) (engraving)
1090842 Sample Page of Roundheads (1642) (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sample Page of Roundheads (1642)

Fowler Ploughing Engine NR 1213
Fowler Ploughing Engine, regn. NR 1213, number 1642. Built in 1871 by John Fowler & Co. in Leeds, powered by an 12 Nhp single cylinder steam engine

Fowler Ploughing Engine NR 1212
Fowler Ploughing Engine, regn. NR 1212, number 1641. Built in 1871 by John Fowler & Co. in Leeds, powered by an 12 Nhp single cylinder steam engine

MARIE DE MEDICIS / BELLAY
MARIE DE MEDICIS queen of Henri IV with her little dog Date: 1573 - 1642

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In the year 1642, a pivotal chapter in British history unfolded. Oliver Cromwell stood resolute at Edgehill, marking the commencement of the English Civil War. As battles raged on and tensions escalated, the nation found itself torn apart by conflicting ideologies. Amidst this turmoil, Guido Reni's masterpiece "The Assumption of the Virgin Mary" emerged as a beacon of hope and solace. Painted in 1575 but still resonating with its timeless beauty, it offered comfort to those seeking divine intervention during these troubled times. While war ravaged Britain's landscape, another genius was quietly shaping our understanding of science and mathematics. Sir Isaac Newton began his groundbreaking work that would revolutionize physics and lay the foundation for modern scientific thought. Yet amidst all this progress and chaos, spirituality remained an integral part of people's lives. Sir Isaac Newton himself penned "Religio Medici, " delving into his personal beliefs while grappling with questions about faith and reason. Meanwhile, Prince Rupert sought refuge at Oxford University as he strategized against his adversaries. The city became a hub for intellectual discourse amidst political upheaval. Beyond Britain's borders, Richelieu savored Champagne while navigating treacherous diplomatic waters as France played its own role in European affairs. Across continents in Padua, Galileo demonstrated his revolutionary theories through meticulous observations from his observatory. His discoveries challenged long-held beliefs about celestial bodies and forever altered our perception of the universe. Back home in England once more, Charles I made a fateful decision to enter Hull—a move that would ultimately escalate tensions between him and Parliament further down an irreversible path towards civil war. As we reflect upon 1642 today, let us remember how this tumultuous year shaped not only British history but also laid the groundwork for scientific advancements that continue to shape our world centuries later.