1651 Collection

Hobbes / Leviathan / Frontis
LEVIATHAN : Frontispiece to the first edition, representing the spiritual and temporal power united in the person of the King, and ruling over the whole earth

Crown of Scotland
The Crown of Scotland, last used at the coronation of Charles II at Scone in 1651, now in the Crown Room at Edinburgh Castle

PURITANS: PUNISHMENT, 1651. The whipping of Baptist minister Obadiah Holmes at Boston in 1651 for holding an unauthorized religious meeting at Lynn, Massachusetts

Boscobel Woods 1651
After his defeat at Worcester, Charles II hides in the woods at Boscobel - the actual tree is halfway down on the right of the picture. You can t see Charles because hes hiding

The Kitchen Maid, 1651, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Kitchen Maid, 1651. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

William Pendrill and the Boscobel Oak, c. 1700 (engraving)
XJF441230 William Pendrill and the Boscobel Oak, c.1700 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Thomas Hilder
THOMAS HILDER Puritan churchman, minister of Sandwich, Kent; he wrote a book on marriage for the benefit of his children Samuel, Mehetabel and Anne. Date: 1598 - 1651

Frontispiece to Hobbess Leviathan, 1651 (engraving)
966199 Frontispiece to Hobbess Leviathan, 1651 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Frontispiece to Hobbess Leviathan, 1651)

PRINCE CHARLES (later Charles II of England) rides out of the city of Worcester to fight Oliver Cromwells Parlimentary forces in 1651: Dutch engraving, 1661

Oliver Cromwell removing the mace from the Commons Chamber and dissolving the Rump Parliament in 1653. Behind him, a group of Roundheads arrest a cavalier. Take away that Bauble

Sir Hector Maclean of Duart, 2nd Baronet of Morvern, leading the charge at the Battle of Inverkeithing, Fife, Scotland, fought between the English

Gloves worn by King Charles II at Battle of Worcester
Gloves claimed to have been worn by King Charles II at the Battle of Worcester, 3 September 1651, and left by him, as he fled, at the manor of Whiteladies, 25 miles from Worcester. Date: 1877

TOMB OF RICHARD PENDRILL
Memorial tomb to Richard Pendrill, who assisted the defeated King Charles II to escape after the Battle of Worcester (1651), St. Giles Churchyard, London. Date: died 1671

LA SALLE AFTER DEATH
JEAN-BAPTISTE DE LA SALLE French churchman, educator and benefactor, founder of the Freres Chretiens (Christian brothers). Portrait done as he lay on his death bed. Date: 1651 - 1719

Grand Marble Staircase in the Palazzo Reale, Naples, Italy (b / w photo)
6016732 Grand Marble Staircase in the Palazzo Reale, Naples, Italy (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

White doeskin cavalier glove worn by Captain Lench at the Battle of Worcester, 3 September 1651, marking the end of the English Civil War (1642-1651). Date: 1651

General George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle, Siege of Tantallon Castle, East Lothian, Scotland, February 1651. The castle was bombarded with cannon fire for twelve days, and left in ruins. Date: 1651

Castle Tavern
View of the Castle Tavern, Kentish Town road, London. This pub was present by 1651 and was rebuilt in 1848. In 1861 and earlier, it is listed at 23 Providence Place, Kentish Town

Historical Relics of the Old East India Company (b / w photo)
1596634 Historical Relics of the Old East India Company (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Historical Relics of the Old East India Company)

Ecclesiastical costume, 17th century, Benedictine order, from a painting by Eustache Lesueur, 1651
5855355 Ecclesiastical costume, 17th century, Benedictine order, from a painting by Eustache Lesueur, 1651. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Ecclesiastical costume)

Frontispice de l edition originale du Roman comique de Scarron (engraving)
5215673 Frontispice de l edition originale du Roman comique de Scarron (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peasants in a Cart by a Cottage Jan Josephsz, 1651 (oil on panel)
990056 Peasants in a Cart by a Cottage Jan Josephsz, 1651 (oil on panel) by Goyen, Jan Josephsz van (1596-1656); 35.5x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

William Pendrill and the Royal Oak (engraving)
586740 William Pendrill and the Royal Oak (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Pendrill and the Royal Oak; the tree in Boscobel House, Shropshire)

Sceau de la republique anglaise, 1651 (engraving)
3645147 Sceau de la republique anglaise, 1651 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sceau de la republique anglaise, 1651)

Le fort du Roi construit dans le jardin du Palais-Royal en 1651 (engraving)
963324 Le fort du Roi construit dans le jardin du Palais-Royal en 1651 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Charles Is son Charles hides in an oak at Boscobel
King Charles Is son Charles is hiding up an oak to hide from Cromwells soldiers after the Battle of Worcester. The oak at Boscobel House was called " The Royal Oak ". 1651

A Bearded Old Man, wearing a brown Coat and russet Hat, 1651 (oil on canvas)
990149 A Bearded Old Man, wearing a brown Coat and russet Hat, 1651 (oil on canvas) by Rembrandt Harmensz. van Rijn (1606-69); 77.5x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bearded Old Man)

Mathieu Mole (1584-1656) harangued by the people, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl
STC169700 Mathieu Mole (1584-1656) harangued by the people, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1792 (coloured engraving) by Swebach

Charles II Concealed in the "Royal Oak, "while his pursuers passed under him (1651) (engraving)
1090857 Charles II Concealed in the " Royal Oak, " while his pursuers passed under him (1651) (engraving) by American School

1651, Sceau de la republique d Angleterre (engraving)
3645585 1651, Sceau de la republique d Angleterre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1651, Sceau de la republique d Angleterre)

King Charles II hiding up an oak tree in Boscobel Wood, after the Battle of Worcester, 1651
6337273 King Charles II hiding up an oak tree in Boscobel Wood, after the Battle of Worcester, 1651 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

The Holy Isles of Russia (b / w photo)
1051434 The Holy Isles of Russia (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Holy Isles of Russia)

BOSCOBEL HOUSE
CHARLES II, KING OF ENGLAND Boscobel House, Shropshire, England, where young Charles was concealed for two days in September 1651, after defeat at the Battle of Worcester. Date: 1630 - 1685

Silver-mounted Stuart period Trumpet - dated 1651. Date: 1651

Portrait of Count Hans Christoff von Konigsmarck (1600-1663), 1651. Creator: Merian
Portrait of Count Hans Christoff von Konigsmarck (1600-1663), 1651. Found in the Collection of Skokloster Castle

Lot and his Daughters, 1651. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Ships model of the Prins Willem, 1651. Wood. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Francis Bacon Frontispiece Sylva Sylvarum A Natural History
Title page and frontispiece of a 1651 edition of Francis Bacon's Sylva sylvarum: or A natural history. In ten centuries; whereunto is newly added the History natural and experimental of life

Boscobel House, Boscobel, Shropshire, England, seen here in the 19th century. The house is famous for its role in the escape of Charles II after the Battle of Worcester in 1651

Jan van Goyen Square Watch-Tower 1651 Oil panel
Jan van Goyen: The Square Watch-Tower, Jan van Goyen, 1651, Oil on panel, As highways for the transport of merchandise and livestock, and as rich fishing grounds

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In the year 1651, amidst a tumultuous period in history, significant events unfolded that shaped the course of nations and individuals. It was a time when ideas clashed, power struggles ensued, and lives were forever altered. One notable figure who left an indelible mark on this era was Thomas Hobbes. In 1651, he published his seminal work "Leviathan, " which explored the nature of society and government. The frontispiece of this groundbreaking book depicted a powerful image: a crowned figure holding a sword and scepter, symbolizing the authority of the state. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Massachusetts Bay Colony, religious tensions ran high among Puritans. In 1651, Baptist minister Obadiah Holmes faced punishment for daring to hold an unauthorized religious meeting at Lynn. A wood engraving from later years captured the whipping he endured as retribution for his beliefs. Amidst these political and religious upheavals, another event took place in Boscobel Woods – a hiding place for Royalists during England's Civil War. In 1651, it became refuge to Charles II (then Prince Charles), who fled after defeat at the Battle of Worcester against Oliver Cromwell's Parliamentary forces. William Pendrill played a crucial role in aiding Charles' escape by disguising him as a servant while hiding within the famous Boscobel Oak tree. Artistic endeavors also flourished during this time period. Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn painted "The Kitchen Maid" in 1651—a masterpiece capturing everyday life with remarkable detail and emotion. Notable figures emerged from obscurity during these turbulent times as well. Nicholas Culpeper rose to prominence as an English physician known for challenging traditional medical practices with his herbal remedies and unconventional methods. As we reflect upon these diverse events that transpired in 1651—Hobbes' intellectual contributions; Holmes' persecution; Charles II's escape; Rembrandt's artistic genius.