1655 Collection (page 3)

Mystic Marriage Saint Catherine Bartolomeo Biscaino
Mystic Marriage of Saint Catherine; Bartolomeo Biscaino (Italian, 1632 - 1657); Italy; about 1655; Red chalk with white gouache heightening on tan paper; 28.9 x 39.8 cm (11 3, 8 x 15 11, 16 in.)

Scene Ice Skaters Wagons Pieter Molijn Dutch
A Scene on the Ice with Skaters and Wagons; Pieter Molijn (Dutch, 1595 - 1661); 1655; Black chalk with gray wash; 14.9 x 19.4 cm (5 7, 8 x 7 5, 8 in.)

Mocking Christ Rembrandt Pupil active 1650s 1650
The Mocking of Christ; Rembrandt Pupil, active 1650s; about 1650 - 1655; Pen and brown ink; 18.1 x 24.6 cm (7 1, 8 x 9 11, 16 in.)

Midas King Phrygia Nicolas Mignard Mignard d Avignon
Midas, King of Phrygia; Nicolas Mignard (Mignard d Avignon) (French, 1606 - 1668); about 1655; Black chalk with traces of white chalk, squared in black chalk; 42.4 × 26 cm (16 11, 16 × 10 1, 4 in.)

Prophet Elisha Shunammite Woman Claes Cornelisz
The Prophet Elisha and the Shunammite Woman; Claes Cornelisz. Moeyaert (Dutch, 1591 - 1655); about 1630; Red chalk, brown ink framing lines; 30.5 × 21.6 cm (12 × 8 1, 2 in.)

Portrait Man 1655 Samuel Cooper British 1608
Portrait of a Man, c. 1655. Samuel Cooper (British, 1608/09-1672). Watercolor on vellum; framed: 8.4 x 6.5 cm (3 5/16 x 2 9/16 in.); sight: 8 x 6.3 cm (3 1/8 x 2 1/2 in.)

August Landscape Wagons 1655 Pieter Molyn Dutch
August: Landscape with Wagons, c.1655. Pieter Molyn (Dutch, 1595-1661). Black chalk and brush and gray wash over traces of graphite; framing lines in brown ink; sheet

Peasants Edge Wood 1630 Jacob van Mosscher Dutch
Peasants at the Edge of a Wood, c. 1630. Jacob van Mosscher (Dutch, 1655). Black chalk and brush and brown wash; framing lines in black ink; sheet

Mariana of Austria at Prayer by Velazquez
Mariana of Austria (1634-1696). Queen of Spain. Mariana of Austria at Prayer. 1655. Portrait by Diego Velazquez. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Jacques Boonen
JACQUES BOONEN Archbishop of Mechelen (Malines), Belgium. Date: 1573 - 1655

Freak Birth of Zardana
This half sheep and multi- bodied and headed creature was taken in the mountains of Zardana in Spain Date: 1655

VALPUESTA, Pedro de (1614-1688). Philip IV Swears to defend the doctrine of the Immaculate Conception. ca. 1655. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Museo de Historia

A Bill of Mortality for the London plague, week of 15 to 22 August 1665. Of the 5, 568 deaths recorded, 4
MORTALITY BILL, 1665. A Bill of Mortality for the London plague, week of 15 to 22 August 1665. Of the 5, 568 deaths recorded, 4, 237 were attributed to the plague

Swedish settlement at Fort Christina, Delaware
Fort Christina under siege by the Dutch in 1655 (now Wilmington, Delaware). Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a contemporary illustration by Campanius

Landscape with a river, 1650-1655, by Philip de Koninck (161
Philip de Koninck (1619-1688). Dutch painter. Landscape with a river, 1650-1655. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Francis Goldsmith
FRANCIS GOLDSMITH Translator of Grotius, etc. Date: 1613 - 1655

Andrew Fletcher - 2
ANDREW FLETCHER - Scottish statesman, patriot who opposed the union with England yet died in London. Date: 1655 - 1716

Francois Nicolas Fagel 2
FRANCOIS NICOLAS FAGEL Dutch military commander and statesman. Date: 1655 - 1718

Francois Nicolas Fagel 1
FRANCOIS NICOLAS FAGEL Dutch military commander and statesman. Date: 1655 - 1718

Johann Ebertz
JOHANN EBERTZ German statesman Date: 1596 - 1655

Sir William Dick
SIR WILLIAM DICK Scottish merchant, Provost of Edinburgh, sadly reduced to destitution by his loyalty to Charles I : in prosperity, in chains, in his coffin. Date: 1580 - 1655

Jacques-Nicolas Colbert
JACQUES-NICOLAS COLBERT French churchman, archbishop of Rouen. Date: 1655 - 1705

Louis Cheron
LOUIS CHERON French artist Date: 1655 - 1725

Nicolas Abraham, Scholar
NICOLAS ABRAHAM of Frambesarij ? Jesuit scholar Date: 1589 - 1655

Robert Aylett, Writer
ROBERT AYLETT Religious writer. Date: 1583 - 1655

Regnard (Perlet - Mono)
JEAN-FRANCOIS REGNARD French writer Date: 1655 - 1709

Regnard (Perlet)
JEAN-FRANCOIS REGNARD French writer Date: 1655 - 1709

Pierre Gassendi / J Lubin
PIERRE GASSENDI French philosopher Date: 1592 - 1655

Englishman of 1655
Puritanism is in fashion - and even the sharp dresser must go with the zeitgeist : collar instead of ruffs, simple hues, and the plainest of hats... Date: circa 1655

Regnard (Rigaud)
JEAN-FRANCOIS REGNARD French writer Date: 1655 - 1709

James 1st Duke Richmond
JAMES STUART, fourth duke of Lennox and first duke of RICHMOND loyal royalist supporter of Charles I though disapproving his policy Date: 1612 - 1655

James Duke of Richmond
JAMES STUART, fourth duke of Lennox and first duke of RICHMOND loyal royalist supporter of Charles I though disapproving his policy Date: 1612 - 1655

Union Pacific goods locomotive 1655, America Date: circa 1910

Scottish Nationalist Andrew Fletcher
Andrew Fletcher- Scottish nationalist who was opposed to the Union. Date: circa 1700s

Artus de Lionne. French Missionary
LIONNE, Artus de (1655-1713). Bishop of Rosalia and missionary of the Paris Foreign Missions Society in Siam and China. 1847 French original work. Spanish translation published in Barcelona

Rene Aubert Vertot
RENE AUBERT abbe VERTOT French churchman and historian Date: 1655 - 1735

Philippe De Vendome
PHILIPPE DE VENDOME French soldier and statesman, Grand Prieur de France. Date: 1655 - 1727

Christian Thomasius - 2
CHRISTIAN THOMASIUS German jurist and philosopher who opposed the witchcraft mania. Date: 1655 - 1728

Christian Thomasius - 1
CHRISTIAN THOMASIUS German jurist and philosopher who opposed the witchcraft mania. Date: 1655 - 1728

Sigmund Gott. Staden
SIGMUND THEOPHILUS STADEN German musician Date: 1607 - 1655

Cornelis Schut - 1
CORNELIS SCHUT Flemish artist Date: 1597 - 1655

Cornelis Schut - 2
CORNELIS SCHUT Flemish artist Date: 1597 - 1655

Rene Pucelle
RENE PUCELLE French churchman and statesman Date: 1655 - 1745

Ottavio Piccolomini - 1
OTTAVIO PICCOLOMINI Italian military commander in the imperial service Date: 1599 - 1655

Ottavio Piccolomini - 2
OTTAVIO PICCOLOMINI Italian military commander in the imperial service Date: 1599 - 1655

Blaise Comte De Pagan
BLAISE FRANCOIS de PAGAN, comte de Merveilles French traveller, soldier, author of history & geography of the Amazon, and on fortification. Date: 1604 - 1655

Joachim Lutkemann
JOACHIM LUTKEMANN German Lutheran churchman Date: 1608 - 1655

Louis Legendre, Historian
LOUIS LEGENDRE French churchman, canon at Paris, historiographer. Date: 1655 - 1733

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In the year 1655, a man in armor stood tall, immortalized on canvas by the skilled Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn. This captivating oil painting captures the essence of strength and valor that defined an era. Meanwhile, Sir John Oglander's name echoed through history as he left his mark on society during this eventful year. His contributions to literature and politics shaped the course of English culture. Rembrandt's artistic genius continued to shine with "Ecce Homo" in 1655. This masterpiece evokes deep emotions as it depicts Christ's suffering and sacrifice, reminding us of our own humanity. Amidst these profound works of art, another extraordinary event unfolded - the freak birth of Zardana. The world marveled at this prodigious monster discovered high in the mountains of Spain, leaving people both fascinated and fearful. Tragedy struck during Easter when Waldensian women faced execution in Piedmont. Their unwavering faith became a symbol of resistance against oppression and persecution. On a brighter note, enlightenment illuminated lives across continents. The Enlightenment of Life brought forth new ideas and philosophies that challenged traditional norms and paved the way for progress. Rembrandt's mastery extended beyond paintings; his drypoint etching "Christ Presented to the People" captured attention with its intricate details and powerful storytelling ability. Portraits also played a significant role in capturing history's essence during 1655. Prince Dara Shikoh and Prince Sulaiman Shikoh Nimbate were immortalized through brushstrokes, preserving their noble lineage for generations to come. In contrast to regal portraits, "A Seated Cavalier with Soldiers Playing Cards" depicted a more relaxed scene - soldiers finding solace amidst chaos while engaging in leisurely activities during war times. Sir Christopher Packe took center stage as Lord Mayor of London in 1655. Through his leadership skills and dedication to public service, he left an indelible mark on the city's history.