1644 Collection

Milton / Areopagitica
A speech of John Milton for the Liberty of Unlicenc d Printing - title page of the original edition

Heinrich Franz Von Biber, Austrian violinist and composer
HEINRICH FRANZ VON BIBER Austrian violinist and composer

Ivan Stepanovich Mazeppa
IVAN STEPANOVICH MAZEPPA Ukrainian Cossack hetman : depicted revenging himself on the oppressive Count Palatin

Battle of Nantwich / 1644
The Battle of Nantwich

Anatomy Theatre, Leiden
THE ANATOMY THEATRE at LEIDEN, Netherlands

Diary
Leaf from a diary, paper. Dated December (1644) to February 1645. Has a foolscap (jester's head) watermark. Date: 1644 - 1645

Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1644, by Juseppe de Ribera
Juseppe de Ribera (1591-1652). Spanish painter. Head of Saint John the Baptist, 1644. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

Siege of Basing House, Hampshire
The Siege of Basing House, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, during the English Civil War. It was a Parliamentary victory. Date: between 1643 - 1645

Peasants at Cards in a Cottage, c. 1644-45 (oil on panel)
990086 Peasants at Cards in a Cottage, c.1644-45 (oil on panel) by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); 38.5x52.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Peasants at Cards in a Cottage)

The Siege of Basing House, near Basingstoke, Hampshire, during the English Civil War. It was a Parliamentary victory. Three sieges took place, in 1643, 1644 and 1645. Date: 1643-1645

Cruelties of the cavaliers, 1644 (engraving)
3629270 Cruelties of the cavaliers, 1644 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cruelties of the cavaliers, 1644)

Roger Williams Negotiating with Canonicus
Canonicus, Sachem of the Narragansetts in the mid 17th century, sits at the entrance of his tent, warding off the rain, to negotiate a land deal with Roger Williams and another English man

William Penn, b 1644, d 1718 (engraving)
978710 William Penn, b 1644, d 1718 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Penn, b 1644, d 1718)

Punition de Nadab et Abiu, 1644 (engraving)
3625798 Punition de Nadab et Abiu, 1644 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Punition de Nadab et Abiu, 1644)

The parliament of ladies, 1644 (engraving)
3629250 The parliament of ladies, 1644 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The parliament of ladies, 1644)

Caricature of the devil offering Laud a cardinals hat, 1644 (engraving)
3629234 Caricature of the devil offering Laud a cardinals hat, 1644 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Exchange, London (engraving)
586675 The Royal Exchange, London (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Exchange)

Map of Germany, c. 1644-1645 (hand-coloured engraving)
985772 Map of Germany, c.1644-1645 (hand-coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Willem (1571-1638) and Joan (1596-1673) (after); 50.6x33.4 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Germany)

Feu d artifice, tire place du Palais-Royal en 1644 (engraving)
963320 Feu d artifice, tire place du Palais-Royal en 1644 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Feu d artifice, tire place du Palais-Royal en 1644)

Prince Ruperts Cottage, Liverpool (colour litho)
3093756 Prince Ruperts Cottage, Liverpool (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Ruperts Cottage, Liverpool. Postcard, early 20th century)

Caricature, 1644 (engraving)
3629255 Caricature, 1644 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caricature, 1644. Illustration for The Pictorial Press its Origins)

Scene from "Watteau, "in 1644 (engraving)
1101178 Scene from " Watteau, " in 1644 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from " Watteau, " in 1644)

PURITAN SATIRE
A satirical view of a protestant bishops. Of God, Of Man, Of the Devell Date: circa 1644

Itinerarium. World map with costumes, natives, ships, plants and animals, 1644. Creator
Itinerarium. World map with costumes, natives, ships, plants and animals, 1644. Private Collection

Johann Henneberg
JOHANN GRAVIUS MARISFELD HENNEBERG German writer and educator Date: 1595 - 1644

WILLIAMS RETURN, 1644. Roger Williams (1603?-1683) greeted by settlers on the Seekonk River in the autumn of 1644 upon his return from England with the charter for Providence Plantations

Posting Wall Street in New Amsterdam, 1600s
Dutch colonist marking Wall Street in the Bowery, New Amsterdam, 1644. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

Roger Williams brings the colony charter to Rhode Island, 1644
Return of Roger Williams from England with the Rhode Island charter, 1644. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rhode Island charter arriving from England, 1644
Rhode Island colonists welcome Roger Williams with the charter from England, 1644. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Tour D Ordre, aka The Old Man of Boulogne, a Roman lighthouse which fell into the sea in 1644. After a 16th century drawing in the British Museum, later illustration by Edgar Holloway

The Royal Exchange of London in the mid 17th century. After an etching by Wenceslaus Hollar dated 1644

Old bridge over the River Cherwell, Cropredy, Oxfordshire, England. The Battle of Cropredy Bridge was fought here on 29th June 1644 during the English Civil War. From English Pictures, published 1890

Forest landscape 1644 oil oak wood 26. 5 x 20 cm
Forest landscape, 1644, oil on oak wood, 26.5 x 20 cm, monogrammed and dated in the lower right corner: HSL [ligated] 1644, Herman Saftleven, Rotterdam 1609-1685 Utrecht

Autumn 1644 Wenceslaus Hollar Czech 1607-1677
Autumn, 1644, Wenceslaus Hollar, Czech, 1607-1677, Bohemia, Etching on ivory laid paper, 179 × 123 mm (image/sheet, trimmed within plate mark)

Winter 1644 Wenceslaus Hollar Czech 1607-1677
Winter, 1644, Wenceslaus Hollar, Czech, 1607-1677, Bohemia, Etching on ivory laid paper, 161 × 121 mm (image), 162 × 122 mm (sheet)

Portrait Artist 1644 Follower Frans Hals Dutch
Portrait of an Artist, 1644, Follower of Frans Hals, Dutch, 1582/83-1666, Holland, Oil on canvas, 82.6 × 64.8 cm (32 1/2 × 25 1/2 in.)

Summer 1644 Wenceslaus Hollar Czech 1607-1677
Summer, 1644, Wenceslaus Hollar, Czech, 1607-1677, Bohemia, Etching on ivory laid paper, 177 × 125 mm (sheet, trimmed within plate mark)

Spring 1644 Wenceslaus Hollar Czech 1607-1677
Spring, 1644, Wenceslaus Hollar, Czech, 1607-1677, Bohemia, Etching on ivory laid paper, 162 × 120 mm (image/plate), 179 × 123mm (sheet)

Workshop Jusepe de Ribera St Paul Hermit 1644
Workshop of Jusepe de Ribera, St Paul the Hermit, 1644, Oil on canvas, Height, 208 cm (81.8 inches), Width, 157 cm (61.8 inches), Signed, Jusepe de Ribera espanol FA

life table white cloth pewter dish crab Chinese plate
Still life, Still life. On a table with a white cloth are a pewter dish with a crab, a Chinese plate, a half-peeled lemon, a rummer with white wine, a pasglas, a silver cup

Portrait Ruben Parduyn Knight Holy Sepulcher
Portrait of Ruben Parduyn, Ruben Parduyn. Knight of the Holy Sepulcher. Half-length, a palm branch in the right hand and the order mark around the neck. A later copy

Portrait Johannes Wtenbogaert 1557-1644 Remonstrants pastor
Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert (1557-1644), Portrait of Johannes Wtenbogaert, Remonstrants pastor in The Hague. Bust to the right, The Hague, Johannes Wtenbogaert, anonymous, c. 1640 - c

Portrait Adriana Croes historical persons BB
Portrait of Adriana Croes, historical persons - BB - woman, neck-gear, clothing, Adriana Croes, Johannes Cornelisz. Verspronck, 1644, oil paint (paint), canvas, painting, h 93 cm × w 75 cm d 8 cm

Panoramic View River Spaarne Haarlemmermeer View
Panoramic View of the River Spaarne and the Haarlemmermeer, View over a wide river. Landscape, seen from a high river bank. On the left some sailing ships and a windmill

View Arnhem sloping cornfields grain sheaves
View of Arnhem, View of sloping cornfields with grain sheaves on the city of Arnhem, right the Rhine, city view, and landscape with man-made constructions (city (cityscape) with figures, staffage)

Gerard Abrahamsz van der Schalcke 1609-67 Haarlem Cloth Merchant
Gerard Abrahamsz van der Schalcke (1609-67). Haarlem Cloth Merchant, Portrait of Gerard Abrahamsz van der Schalcke, cloth merchant in Haarlem. Knee piece, glove in the left hand

Portrait Martinus Alewijn Martinus Alewijn 1634-84
Portrait of Martinus Alewijn Martinus Alewijn (1634-84). Sun od Abraham Alewijn and Geertruid Hooftman, Portrait of Martinus Alewijn (1634-84), son of Abraham Alewijn and Geertruid Hooftman

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In the year 1644, amidst a tumultuous period in history, various events and artistic creations unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on society. One of the notable figures during this time was John Milton, who published his influential work "Areopagitica. " This treatise advocated for freedom of speech and expression, emphasizing the importance of open dialogue in a democratic society. Meanwhile, Ivan Stepanovich Mazeppa's life took an unexpected turn when he found himself tied to a wild horse and left to endure a treacherous journey. This event inspired numerous artists throughout the centuries to depict Mazeppa's harrowing experience. On another front, the Battle of Nantwich raged on as part of the English Civil War. The outcome had significant implications for both sides involved and shaped future military strategies. In Leiden's Anatomy Theatre, medical students gathered to study human anatomy through dissections. This innovative approach revolutionized medical education and paved the way for advancements in healthcare. The diary became increasingly popular during this era as individuals sought to record their thoughts and experiences. These personal accounts provide invaluable insights into daily life during this turbulent period. Artists like Giuseppe de Ribera captured religious themes with great skill; one such example is his masterpiece "Head of Saint John the Baptist" from 1644. Through his meticulous brushwork, Ribera conveyed profound emotions that resonated with viewers. The Siege of Basing House in Hampshire showcased Johann Henneberg's strategic brilliance as he defended against Parliamentarian forces for several months before ultimately surrendering. This siege exemplified both resilience and sacrifice amid political turmoil. Adriaen van Utrecht's still-life painting "Banquet Still Life" transported viewers into opulent feasts filled with sumptuous delicacies—a reminder that even amidst chaos, moments of indulgence could be cherished. Roger De Lorraine immortalized Mazeppa on horseback through his artwork, capturing the intensity and determination of this legendary figure.