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1653 Collection

In the year 1653, amidst a backdrop of historical events and artistic masterpieces, significant moments unfolded that shaped the world we know today

Background image1653 Collection: HENRY MORGAN 1635-1688

HENRY MORGAN 1635-1688
Sir Henry Morgan, a Welsh buccaneer in the English service, carrying out many raids on the Spanish, favoured by Charles II and appointed Governor of Jamaica

Background image1653 Collection: Plan of John Evelyns garden

Plan of John Evelyns garden
A plan of John Evelyns garden at Sayes Court, Deptford, shown looking south, which he occupied from 1652 to 1694

Background image1653 Collection: Jan Van Galen

Jan Van Galen
JAN VAN GALEN Dutch naval commander Date: 1604 - 1653

Background image1653 Collection: Laurent Bordelon

Laurent Bordelon
LAURENT BORDELON French churchman and dramatist. Date: 1653 - 1730

Background image1653 Collection: John Kettlewell / Gucht

John Kettlewell / Gucht
JOHN KETTLEWELL Non-juring clergyman and writer Date: 1653 - 1695

Background image1653 Collection: Battle of Portland 1653

Battle of Portland 1653
BATTLE OF PORTLAND (Three-days battle), 1st Anglo-Dutch War. Robert Blake & fleet of the Commonwealth of England attack Dutch under Maarten Tromp who suffered heavy losses

Background image1653 Collection: Ter Heyde Battle 1653

Ter Heyde Battle 1653
A sea fight between the English and the Dutch off the coast of Ter Heyde

Background image1653 Collection: Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658)

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658)
527988 Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament in 1653. The Long Parliament began in 1640

Background image1653 Collection: Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658)

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658)
527986 Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dismissing the Rump Parliament, 1653. Engraving c1885.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Background image1653 Collection: A Vanitas Still Life of Musical Instruments and Manuscripts

A Vanitas Still Life of Musical Instruments and Manuscripts
827963 A Vanitas Still Life of Musical Instruments and Manuscripts, an Overturned Gilt Covered Goblet, a Jewellery Casket, a Candlestick, an Astrological Globe, a String of Pearls, Jewels, Shells

Background image1653 Collection: Guy Fawkes, leader of the Gunpowder Plot, caught in

Guy Fawkes, leader of the Gunpowder Plot, caught in the cellar of the Houses of Parliament, 5 November 1604. William Parker, Baron Monteagle, and Theophilus Howard, Earl of Suffolk

Background image1653 Collection: The Three Crosses, 1653, by Rembrandt (1606-1669)

The Three Crosses, 1653, by Rembrandt (1606-1669)
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Three Crosses, 1653. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Background image1653 Collection: Republic P-47N Thunderbolt N47TB

Republic P-47N Thunderbolt N47TB (MSN 1653, ex 44-89436), of the Confederate Air Force at Midland Airport on 8-10 October 1992

Background image1653 Collection: Oliver Cromwell removing the mace from the Commons Chamber and dissolving the Rump Parliament in

Oliver Cromwell removing the mace from the Commons Chamber and dissolving the Rump Parliament in 1653
6337272 Oliver Cromwell removing the mace from the Commons Chamber and dissolving the Rump Parliament in 1653 by Leech, John (1817-64) (after); (add.info)

Background image1653 Collection: Portrait of Admiral Van Gallen, from the Faithful Post, 1653 (engraving)

Portrait of Admiral Van Gallen, from the Faithful Post, 1653 (engraving)
3629281 Portrait of Admiral Van Gallen, from the Faithful Post, 1653 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Admiral Van Gallen)

Background image1653 Collection: Oliver Cromwell was born in 1599, made Protector in 1653, and died in 1658 (engraving)

Oliver Cromwell was born in 1599, made Protector in 1653, and died in 1658 (engraving)
6020291 Oliver Cromwell was born in 1599, made Protector in 1653, and died in 1658 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell was born in 1599)

Background image1653 Collection: Death of Admiral Maarten Van Tromp during the Battle of Scheveningen, 31 July 1653

Death of Admiral Maarten Van Tromp during the Battle of Scheveningen, 31 July 1653, the final battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War (1652-1654). Date: 1653

Background image1653 Collection: Battle of Portland between English and Dutch ships, off the Isle of Portland in

Battle of Portland between English and Dutch ships, off the Isle of Portland in the English Channel, under Admiral Robert Blake and Admiral Maarten Van Tromp, 18 February 1653

Background image1653 Collection: Portrait of Abraham Bogaert 1653-1727

Portrait of Abraham Bogaert 1653-1727. Dutch author, playwright and poet, also merchant/surgeon for the Dutch East India Company (VOC)

Background image1653 Collection: Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves - The Three Crosses, c

Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves - The Three Crosses, c
659433 Christ Crucified Between the Two Thieves - The Three Crosses, c.1653-1661 (drypoint with engraving) by Rembrandt Harmensz

Background image1653 Collection: Sir Nathaniel Barnadiston (engraving)

Sir Nathaniel Barnadiston (engraving)
6020930 Sir Nathaniel Barnadiston (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Nathaniel Barnadiston)

Background image1653 Collection: Vue du chateau de Vaux, bati par Levau, 1653 (engraving)

Vue du chateau de Vaux, bati par Levau, 1653 (engraving)
3644460 Vue du chateau de Vaux, bati par Levau, 1653 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue du chateau de Vaux, bati par Levau, 1653)

Background image1653 Collection: Reichstag of Regensburg in the large Council Chamber, Regensburg, 1653 (litho)

Reichstag of Regensburg in the large Council Chamber, Regensburg, 1653 (litho)
1768827 Reichstag of Regensburg in the large Council Chamber, Regensburg, 1653 (litho) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background image1653 Collection: Oliver cromwell dissolving Parliament

Oliver cromwell dissolving Parliament
Oliver Cromwell dissolving the long Parliament. Date: 20 April 1653

Background image1653 Collection: Cromwell dissolving the English Parliament

Cromwell dissolving the English Parliament
This illustration shows Cromwell asserting his authority in dissolving the English Rump Parliament on 20 April 1653. He is shown ordering the removal of the golden mace from Parliament. 1653

Background image1653 Collection: Farhad Carries Shirins Weary Horse, c. 1653-6 (gouache on gold-sprinkled buff paper)

Farhad Carries Shirins Weary Horse, c. 1653-6 (gouache on gold-sprinkled buff paper)
1196915 Farhad Carries Shirins Weary Horse, c. 1653-6 (gouache on gold-sprinkled buff paper) by Islamic School, (17th century); 23x14 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

Background image1653 Collection: The vindication of christmas, 1653 (engraving)

The vindication of christmas, 1653 (engraving)
3629280 The vindication of christmas, 1653 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The vindication of christmas, 1653)

Background image1653 Collection: Oliver Cromwell in dissolving parliament seized the mace, exclaiming, 'Take Away This Bauble

Oliver Cromwell in dissolving parliament seized the mace, exclaiming, "Take Away This Bauble
1090858 Oliver Cromwell in dissolving parliament seized the mace, exclaiming, " Take Away This Bauble!" (1653) (engraving) by American School

Background image1653 Collection: Jean-Antoine de Mesmes, Seigneur of Irval, Count of Avaux, from a painting by Philippe de

Jean-Antoine de Mesmes, Seigneur of Irval, Count of Avaux, from a painting by Philippe de Champaigne, 1653
5855357 Jean-Antoine de Mesmes, Seigneur of Irval, Count of Avaux, from a painting by Philippe de Champaigne, 1653. by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Jean-Antoine de Mesmes)

Background image1653 Collection: A topographical depiction of the Battle of Leghorn, c. 1653 (ink and w / c on paper)

A topographical depiction of the Battle of Leghorn, c. 1653 (ink and w / c on paper)
1195407 A topographical depiction of the Battle of Leghorn, c.1653 (ink and w/c on paper) by Parigi, Alfonso the Younger (1606-56) (attr)

Background image1653 Collection: A Winter Landscape with Skaters and Colf Players on a frozen Waterway

A Winter Landscape with Skaters and Colf Players on a frozen Waterway
827644 A Winter Landscape with Skaters and Colf Players on a frozen Waterway, 1653 (oil on canvas) by Capelle or Cappelle

Background image1653 Collection: Portrait of Pierre Broussel (1576-1654), 1653. Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of Pierre Broussel (1576-1654), 1653. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Pierre Broussel (1576-1654), 1653. Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background image1653 Collection: Loughwood Meeting House, Dalwood, near Axminster, Devon, England, was built c

Loughwood Meeting House, Dalwood, near Axminster, Devon, England, was built c. 1653 as a Baptist chapel. It has a noted early 18th century interior. Date: circa 1653

Background image1653 Collection: Portrait of Beata De la Gardie (1612-1680), c. 1653. Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of Beata De la Gardie (1612-1680), c. 1653. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Beata De la Gardie (1612-1680), c. 1653. Found in the Collection of Skokloster Castle

Background image1653 Collection: Louis XIV as Apollo in the ballet Ballet de la Nuit, 1653. Creator: Gissey, Henri de (1621-1673)

Louis XIV as Apollo in the ballet Ballet de la Nuit, 1653. Creator: Gissey, Henri de (1621-1673)
Louis XIV as Apollo in the ballet Ballet de la Nuit, 1653. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Background image1653 Collection: Carlo Ruzzini

Carlo Ruzzini
CARLO RUZZINI Doge of Venice Date: 1653 - 1735

Background image1653 Collection: Two animals: wolf and / or dog

Two animals: wolf and / or dog
Two animals: wolf and/or dog. Woodcut from Andreas Cirinus, De natura et solertia canum liber singularis. Vol I Date: 1653

Background image1653 Collection: The Battle of Scheveningen, aka the Battle of Texel or the Battle of Ter Heijde, 1653

The Battle of Scheveningen, aka the Battle of Texel or the Battle of Ter Heijde, 1653. Final naval battle of the First Anglo-Dutch War

Background image1653 Collection: River landscape 1653 oil oak 41. 7 x 50. 4 cm monogrammed

River landscape 1653 oil oak 41. 7 x 50. 4 cm monogrammed
River landscape, 1653, oil on oak, 41.7 x 50.4 cm, monogrammed and dated lower left in the nave: VG 1653, Jan van Goyen, Leiden 1596-1656 Den Haag

Background image1653 Collection: SA bastien Bourdon Queen Kristina Kristina 1626-1689

SA bastien Bourdon Queen Kristina Kristina 1626-1689
After Sebastien Bourdon, Queen Kristina, Kristina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden, painting, portrait, Christina of Sweden, 1653, Oil, Height, 34 cm (13.3 inches), Width, 27 cm (10.6 inches)

Background image1653 Collection: Princess Catherine Barbara Catherine Barbara

Princess Catherine Barbara Catherine Barbara
Princess Catherine Barbara, Catherine Barbara, 1650-1733, Princess of Baden-Durlach, painting, portrait, 1653, Oil on canvas, Height, 129 cm (50.7 inches), Width, 102 cm (40.1 inches)

Background image1653 Collection: Portrait Elisabeth Dell Half Portrait age 25

Portrait Elisabeth Dell Half Portrait age 25
Portrait of Elisabeth Dell, Half Portrait of Elisabeth Dell at the age of 25, dressed in a black dress over a white undercloth. A black cap decorated with pearls on her head

Background image1653 Collection: Portrait Ferdinand Bol Self-portrait 37 years old

Portrait Ferdinand Bol Self-portrait 37 years old
Portrait of Ferdinand Bol, Self-portrait of Ferdinand Bol on 37 years old. Standing behind a stone balustrade in golden yellow with a red antique suit and beret, a medal on a ribbon around his neck

Background image1653 Collection: Portrait Maerten Ruychaver Burgomaster Haarlem

Portrait Maerten Ruychaver Burgomaster Haarlem
Portrait of Maerten Ruychaver, Burgomaster of Haarlem, mayor of Haarlem, half right, pointing to the right, Haarlem, Maerten Ruychaver, Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt (copy after), after 1653, panel

Background image1653 Collection: A spaniel porthole background landscape hunter

A spaniel porthole background landscape hunter
A spaniel, A porthole, in the background a landscape with a hunter on horseback with dogs. Paulus Potter, 1653, panel, oil paint (paint), h 18 cm × w 20 cm d 9.5 cm

Background image1653 Collection: A Fishermans Wife fisher woman leaning window

A Fishermans Wife fisher woman leaning window
A Fishermans Wife, A fisher woman, leaning from a window with a reel in one hand and a spool of thread in the other. Gerard Dou, 1653, panel, oil paint (paint)

Background image1653 Collection: Maerten Harpertsz Tromp 1597-1653 Vice Admiral

Maerten Harpertsz Tromp 1597-1653 Vice Admiral
Maerten Harpertsz Tromp (1597-1653), Vice Admiral, Portrait of Maerten Harpertsz Tromp, Lieutenant Admiral. Knee, standing with command staff in right hand



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In the year 1653, amidst a backdrop of historical events and artistic masterpieces, significant moments unfolded that shaped the world we know today. One notable figure during this time was Henry Morgan (1635-1688), a renowned privateer who would later become the Lieutenant Governor of Jamaica. His daring exploits in the Caribbean made him a legendary figure in maritime history. Meanwhile, Laurent Bordelon emerged as an influential French writer and playwright. His works captivated audiences with their wit and social commentary, leaving a lasting impact on literature. John Evelyn's garden plan showcased his passion for horticulture and landscape design. This meticulously crafted blueprint revealed his dedication to creating harmonious outdoor spaces that blended nature and artistry seamlessly. Jan Van Galen, a Dutch naval officer, played a pivotal role in various battles during this period. His strategic prowess contributed significantly to victories such as the Battle of Portland in 1653 and Ter Heyde Battle later that same year. Art lovers were treated to Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Three Crosses" in 1653. This iconic painting depicted biblical scenes with profound emotional depth, showcasing Rembrandt's unparalleled talent as an artist. Carlo Ruzzini left his mark on politics as he served as Doge of Venice from 1732 to 1735. His leadership brought stability and prosperity to Venice during challenging times. Amidst these remarkable achievements, another noteworthy event took place: The Republic P-47N Thunderbolt N47TB took flight for the first time. This powerful aircraft symbolized technological advancements during wartime struggles while highlighting human ingenuity at its finest. Lastly, A Vanitas Still Life of Musical Instruments and Manuscripts painted in 1653 reminded viewers of life's transience through symbolic objects such as musical instruments and manuscripts representing knowledge fleeting away over time. The year 1653 stands out not only for its historical significance but also for its cultural and artistic contributions.