1658 Collection (page 7)

PHYSIOGNOMY, 1658. Forehead of a man destined to be wounded in the head. Woodcut, 1658, from Hieronymous Cardanus Metoposcopia (Paris)

PHYSIOGNOMY, 1658. Forehead of a man successful in war. Woodcut, 1658, from Hieronymous Cardanus Metoposcopia (Paris)

PHYSIOGNOMY, c1658. Forehead of an infirm man. Woodcut, 1658, from Hieronymous Cardanus Metoscopia (Paris)

PHYSIOGNOMY, 1658. The forehead of a poisoner. Woodcut from Geronimo Cardanos Metoposcopia, 1658

CLAUDE REGNAULDIN (c1605-1675). French jurist. Engraving by Robert Nanteuil, 1658

ANDREW MARVELL (1621-1678). English poet, politician, and satirist. Oil on canvas, 1658, by Adriaen Hanneman (c1601-1671)

CATOBLEPAS MONSTER, 1658. The Gorgon, or Catoblepas. Woodcut from Edward Topsells The History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents, London, England, 1658

Lord Byron
circa 1879: A skectch of a statue of poet, George Gordon Noel Byron, 6th Baron Byron (1788 - 1824). The bronze statue by Richard Belt, unveiled on 24th May 1880, is in Hyde Park, London

The position of the planets on the human forehead. Woodcut from Jerome Cardans Metoposcopia, Paris, France, 1658
METOPOSCOPY CHART, 1658. The position of the planets on the human forehead. Woodcut from Jerome Cardans Metoposcopia, Paris, France, 1658

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Black & White Illustration: Great Indian / One-horned Rhinoceros - woodcut in Topsell 1658, after Durer (Rhinoceros unicornis) Date:

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Black & White Illustration: Camel and man - woodcut in Topsell 1658 (Camelus dromedarius) Date:

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Black & White Illustration: Boa Snake eating human baby - woodcut in Topsell 1658 Date:

Seige of Dunkirk (Dunkerque) - Battle of the Dunes won by Marshal Turenne (centre) 14 June 1658. Charles Philippe Auguste de Lariviere (1798-1876) French historical painter

Portrait of a Young Boy with a Dog, 1658. Oil on canvas. Jacob van Loo (1614-1670) Dutch painter

The Castle of Muiden in Winter, 1658, oil on canvas. Jan Beerstraten (1622-1666) Dutch landscape painter. 14th century castle surrounded by ice with skaters

Map of the Dutch Republic, Amsterdam, 1658. Netherlands

An Artificer or Pyrotechnist setting light to Another fixed Wheele upon a post, which will cast forth many Rockets into the Aire

A Pyrotechnist or Firework-maker making a rocket. He is pulling the end of a rocket case very tightly so that it will take the explosive charge properly

Filling a firework rocket. The case or coffin of paper is placed in a form and forced to a good fit with a couple of sharp blows with a mallet

1658 map of the Dutch Republic. The Dutch Republic was known as the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands (Republiek der Zeven Verenigde Nederlanden) existed 1581 to 1795

Rio de ll Plate, Silver River and the Parana Basin in Paraguay, from Willem Blaeus Atlas, 1658
Cartography, Paraguay, 17th century. Rio de ll Plate ( Silver River) and the ParanA

GRACIAN, BALTASAR (1601-1658). SPANISH
DARIO, Rub n (1867-1916). Nicaraguan modernist poet. Front page from Tierras Solares. Photography

GRACIAN, Baltasar (1601-1658). Spanish Golden Age writer and moralist. Agudeza y Arte de Ingenio (The wit and art

Oliver Cromwell (Freeman
OLIVER CROMWELL in armour Date: 1599 - 1658

QUAKER MISSIONARY, 1658. Mary Fisher, an English Quaker, in audience with the Sultan of Turkey, 1658, relaying a message from God. Wood engraving, American, 1878

WITHCHCRAFT ACCUSATION. Goodwife Walford accused of witchcraft at Little Harbor, New Hampshire, in 1658. Wood engraving, 19th century

CABALA, 1658. Page from Cabala, Speculus Artis, published in 1658 at Augsburg, depicting the four elements at center right and two alchemists in their laboratory

John Cleveland, Poet
JOHN CLEVELAND Cavalier poet Date: 1613 - 1658

Orbis Pictus, Farming
Two pages from the 17th century publication Orbis Pictus on husbandry, with a selection of agricultural scenes. Date: 1658

MIGNARD: VENUS & MARS. Oil on canvas, 1658, by Pierre Mignard

Astronomical sextant. Historical artwork of Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687) and his wife Elisabetha (1647-1693) observing with a sextant designed by Johannes in about 1658

17th Century science publication. Front page of Natural magick... wherein are set forth all the riches and delights of the natural sciences published in 1658 by the Italian polymath John Baptista

BEEHIVE, 1658. English woodcut

INSECTS: BEES. Woodcut, English, 1658

Moslem, Christian and Jew
A Moslem meets with a Jew and an Arian monk named Sergius, to discuss their differing beliefs

Mary of Modena / Full-Lgth
MARY OF MODENA Second wife of James II (married 1673), shown here in an outdoor setting

Battle of Dunes 1658
BATTLE OF THE DUNES A Franco-English fleet, commanded by Turenne, defeats the Spanish fleet under Don John of Austria and Le Grand Conde

Explorers Meet Lion
Dutch soldier Jan van Harwarden leads an exploring expedition from Cape Town : by the Eerste River a lion nearly gets one of his men but he shoots it

Newcastle Balottades
The Duke of Newcastle demonstrates Ballotades par Le Droite

Newcastle Caprioles
The Duke of Newcastle demonstrates Caprioles par Le Droite

Christopher Wren
CHRISTOPHER WREN churchman, dean of Windsor

Louis XIV at Les Dunes
Louis XIV travels by coach to visit the battlefield of the Dunes, where his general Turenne describes how he has just defeated the Spaniards Date: 14 June 1658

Flesh & Bowels / Woodcut
A diagram to show the flesh and the bowels from two angles

Diagram of Body / 1658
The outward parts of a man and a woman

Leopold I / Hre / Fursten
LEOPOLD I Emperor of Germany (reigned 1658-1705)

Imperial Banquet 1658
On the occasion of Leopold Is election to the Imperial throne, Friedrich Wilhelm, the Great Elector, gives a ceremonial banquet in the town hall, Frankfurt-am-Main

Anatomy / 5 Senses
Diagram of the organs of the five senses

Real Tennis Game 1658
The ball is played against a side wall

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"Exploring the Intriguing World of 1658: From Cleopatra's Chrysopoeia to Oliver Cromwell's Reign" Step back in time to the year 1658, a period filled with fascinating historical events and cultural milestones. Delve into the enigmatic world of this era as we uncover intriguing hints that shaped its narrative. Intrigue begins with the Chrysopoeia Of Cleopatra, an ancient alchemical text believed to hold secrets of transforming base metals into gold. This mystical work captures imaginations even centuries later. Meanwhile, across Europe, political powerhouses like Oliver Cromwell and William Paterson were making their mark. Cromwell's iron-fisted rule left an indelible imprint on British history, while Paterson laid foundations for modern finance through his involvement in establishing the Bank of England. The Visscher Map of North America and South America from 1658 provides a glimpse into early cartography and geography. Its intricate topography showcases how explorers navigated uncharted territories during this era. Amidst these grand narratives, personal dramas unfolded. The story of Lucy Walter (also known as Mrs Barlow) intertwines with Oliver Cromwell's life—a tale shrouded in mystery and romance that adds depth to our understanding of this tumultuous time. Artistic masterpieces also emerged during 1658; Johannes Vermeer's "View of Houses in Delft" transports us to a serene Dutch cityscape frozen in time. This painting reflects Vermeer's meticulous attention to detail and his ability to capture everyday beauty. Sports enthusiasts will be intrigued by the mention of an early tennis court established in 1658—an indication that recreational activities have always been part of human culture throughout history. Portraits painted by Lely immortalize influential figures such as Robert Earl Warwick alongside Oliver Cromwell himself—reminders that art played a crucial role not only in documenting history but also in shaping public perception.