1647 Collection

VIEW OF LONDON, 1647. Detail of Wenceslaus Hollars Long View of London, England from the Bankside, 1647, showing the Globe Theatre and the Bear Garden, the labels of which buildings are reversed

Hollar Panorama - 4
section 4 of 4 looking downstream, including the Tower of London

Remington Family
SIR THOMAS REMINGTON of Lund, Yorkshire, with his wife and their fifteen living children; five deceased infants lie on the floor in their shrouds, poor wee mites

Matthew Hopkins
Self-appointed Witchfinder- General in East Anglia, responsible for many false accusations of witchcraft

Fairfax and Council
Fairfax and the military council

Matthew Hopkins
Self-appointed Witchfinder- General in East Anglia, responsible for many false accusations of witchcraft

Whitehall / Hollar 1647
Whitehall from the Thames showing possibly the view between White Hall Palace Stairs & Privy Stairs with Inigo Joness Banqueting House in the background

Isobel Gowdie
At her 1662 trial, Scottish witch ISOBEL GOWDIE tells how since 1647 she and her companions were visited by Black John who chastised disobedient witches

MATTHEW HOPKINS (d. 1647). English witch-finder. Hopkins with two witches and their familiar spirits. Line engraving, 1792, reproducing an engraving of 1647

Sir Thomas Fairfax and his military council, 1647 (engraving)
3629273 Sir Thomas Fairfax and his military council, 1647 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Fairfax and his military council, 1647)

Nicholas Stone & Son
NICHOLAS STONE sculptor and architect, with his son, Nicholas Stone the younger Date: 1586 - 1647

Tailor of 1647 / Broadside
A tailor. These tradesman are preachers in the City of London, 1647. A satirical broadside on non- conformist preaching in London

Moonlit Landscape with a View of the New Amstel River and Castle Kostverloren; Aert van der Neer, Dutch, 1603/1604 - 1677; 1647; Oil on panel; Unframed: 57.5 x 89.9 cm (22 5/8 x 35 3/8 in.)

These Tradesmen are Preachers in the City of London', broadside published in London, 1647
527983 These Tradesmen are Preachers in the City of London', broadside published in London, 1647. Congregationalists, a nonconformist dissenting Protestant sect who

Lambeth Palace, London, UK (engraving)
2603871 Lambeth Palace, London, UK (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77) (after); (add.info.: Lambeth Palace, London, the residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury)

Hawker Siddeley HS. 748 ZK-CWJ
Incident Hawker Siddeley HS.748-242 Srs. 2A ZK-CWJ (msn 1647, line number 131), of Mount Cook Airlines Ltd. at Christchurch on 4 March 1970. Date: 1970

Aerospatiale SE. 318C Alouette II F-ZBAF
Aerospatiale SE.318C Alouette II F-ZBAF (msn 1647), of Securite Civile, at Toulouse-Francazal Airport on 24 March 1976. Date: 1976

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

SIR EDMUND FORTESCUE Royalist military commander, died in exile in Holland after the death of Charles I. Date: 1610 - 1647

A Bouquet of Flowers with Fruit and two Sand Lizards on a Stone Ledge
990197 A Bouquet of Flowers with Fruit and two Sand Lizards on a Stone Ledge, 1647 (oil on panel) by Marrel, Jacob (1614-81); 74x60 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Sir Oliver Cromwell, Aged 84, Half Length, in an Embroidered Doublet with a
824243 Portrait of Sir Oliver Cromwell, Aged 84, Half Length, in an Embroidered Doublet with a White Collar and Red Sash, 1647 (oil on canvas) by English School

Hopkins, the witchfinder, 1647 (engraving)
3629261 Hopkins, the witchfinder, 1647 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hopkins, the witchfinder, 1647)

View of St Mary Overy, from an etching by Hollar, 1647 (engraving)
3637037 View of St Mary Overy, from an etching by Hollar, 1647 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of St Mary Overy, from an etching by Hollar, 1647)

Frontispice Des Remarques Sur La Langue Francoyse, Paris, 1647 (litho)
5989289 Frontispice Des Remarques Sur La Langue Francoyse, Paris, 1647 (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispice Des Remarques Sur La Langue Francoyse)

View of London by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1647 (engraving)
560194 View of London by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1647 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of London by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1647)

Two views of Westminster, from original etchings by Hollar, 1647 (engraving)
3636587 Two views of Westminster, from original etchings by Hollar, 1647 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two views of Westminster)

Edinburgh Castle in 1647 (engraving)
5202820 Edinburgh Castle in 1647 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edinburgh Castle in 1647. Illustration for Cassells Old and New Edinburgh (c 1885)

The Interior of a Gothic Cathedral with Townsfolk and Pigrims, 1647 (oil on panel)
827870 The Interior of a Gothic Cathedral with Townsfolk and Pigrims, 1647 (oil on panel) by Neeffs, Pieter the Elder (c.1578-1661); 35.6x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Hyacinths, 1631-1647 (hand-coloured engraving)
985713 Hyacinths, 1631-1647 (hand-coloured engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); 39.9x26.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hyacinths. From Florilegium Amplissimum et selectissimum)

Grand Chatelet et Pont au Change, 1647-1788 (colour litho)
962816 Grand Chatelet et Pont au Change, 1647-1788 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand Chatelet et Pont au Change, 1647-1788)

Hall of Winchester House, from an etching by Hollar, 1647 (engraving)
3637038 Hall of Winchester House, from an etching by Hollar, 1647 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall of Winchester House, from an etching by Hollar)

Naval Battle, 1647 (engraving)
3629274 Naval Battle, 1647 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Naval Battle, 1647)

St Mary Overies, Southwark, London; drawing dated 1647 (engraving)
602810 St Mary Overies, Southwark, London; drawing dated 1647 (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Mary Overies, Southwark)

Tomasso Aniello, known as Masaniello, was the leading spirit of revolt in Naples, 1647
LLM461670 Tomasso Aniello, known as Masaniello, was the leading spirit of revolt in Naples, 1647 by Scarpelli, Tancredi (1866-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tomasso Aniello)

SIR JOHN NORRIS military commander who spent his life fighting Englands enemies here, there and everywhere. with his autograph Date: 1647 - 1597

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"Exploring London in 1647: Unveiling the Past" Step back in time to the year 1647 and immerse yourself in the vibrant city of London. Wenceslaus Hollars' intricate artwork, "Long View of London, England from the Bankside, " offers a fascinating glimpse into this historical era. As you study this detailed panorama, your eyes are immediately drawn to iconic landmarks such as the Globe Theatre and Bear Garden. Interestingly, Hollars has reversed their labels, adding an intriguing twist to his masterpiece. Intrigue continues as we delve into the lives of notable figures from that period. Sir Thomas Fairfax and his military council take center stage - strong leaders navigating through turbulent times. The Remington Family also captures our attention; their story intertwines with political events shaping London's destiny. But it wasn't just politics that defined life in 1647. Matthew Hopkins emerges as a controversial figure - an English witch-finder who sent shivers down people's spines. His line engraving showcases him alongside two witches and their familiar spirits, offering a chilling insight into beliefs surrounding witchcraft during that era. Isobel Gowdie's name also surfaces amidst whispers of sorcery and dark arts. Her presence adds another layer of mystique to this captivating time period when superstition held sway over many minds. Beyond individuals, architecture plays a significant role in understanding London's past. Nicholas Stone & Son leave their mark on history with stunning structures that still stand today, testaments to craftsmanship passed down through generations. Even everyday life finds its place within these pages of history; broadsides advertising tailors remind us that fashion trends existed even then. So come along on this journey through time as we explore London in 1647 – where artistry meets politics, where legends intertwine with reality – revealing secrets long forgotten but forever etched upon Hollars' panoramic canvas.