1659 Collection (page 3)

History of Photography. Camera obscure. Engraving. Colored
History of Photography. Camera obscure. Magia Naturalis Sive de Miraculis Rerum Naturalium (1558) by Giambattista della Porta (1535-1615). Engraving. Edition of 1659. Library of Catalonia. Barcelona

The Jonquera, Catalonia. French engraving. 17th century. Col
The Jonquera, Catalonia. Panorama with the Llobregat river. In the background, the Pyrenees with Panisars crossing, the Pertus and Belgarde Castle

Spain. Cap de Quiers (Cadaques). City panorama. French engraving. 17th century. Made A?a?A?a?during the negotiations of Treaty of the Pyrenees, 1659

Governors of the Wine Merchants Guild, ca. 1659, by Ferdinan
Ferdinand Bol (1616-1680). Dutch painter. Governors of the Wine Merchants Guild. Ca.1659. Alte Pinakothek. Munich. Germany

Spain. Catalonia. Girona. Plan of the city. 17th century
Spain. Catalonia. Girona. Plan of the city with walls and the river Ter. French engraving, made A?a?A?a?during the negotiations of the spanish-french Treaty of the Pyrenees, 1659

Sarah Gilly
SARAH GILLY Daughter of Matthew Gilly of Tottenham, but if she has any other claims on our notice, they have not come to our notice... Date: ? - 1659

Simon Dach, Writer
SIMON DACH Prussian writer. Date: 1605 - 1659

Samuel Dale, Medical
SAMUEL DALE Medical practitioner at Braintree, Essex where he wrote his Pharmacologia. Date: 1659 - 1739

Jean Daille
JEAN DAILLE French protestant churchman, depicted in 1659. Date: 1594 - 1670

Michael Dahl
MICHAEL DAHL Swedish artist Date: 1659 - 1743

Thomas Creech
THOMAS CREECH : classical scholar, noted for his translations of Lucretius &c. Sadly, a growing melancholia - and a thwarted amour - drove him to take his own life. Date: 1659 - 1700

Ralph Brownrig, Bishop
RALPH BROWNRIG Bishop of Exeter, whose Calvinist views are reflected in his sombre facial expression... Date: 1592 - 1659

Francis Rous, Speaker
FRANCIS ROUS Speaker of the House of Commons, Puritan, writer. Date: 1579 - 1659

Baldassare Bonifacio
BALDASSARE BONIFACIO Venetian historian and bishop Date: 1586 - 1659

Purcell home Westminster
HENRY PURCELL English composers home in Bowling Alley, Westminster, quite a long time after he lived there Date: 1659 - 1695

Treaty of the Pyrenees
TREATY OF THE PYRENEES Spain and France come to terms, giving up here, claiming there, as in all such deals Date: 7 November 1659

Purcell Worthies
HENRY PURCELL the English composer Date: 1659 - 1695

Domenico Contarini
DOMENICO CONTARINI Doge of Venice 1659 to 1674 Date: ? - 1674

Peter De Jode
PETER DE JODE (the younger) Flemish engraver Date: 1606 - after 1659

CANO, Alonso (1601-1667). Stigmatization of St. Francis. 1657 - 1659. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Church of San Francisco el Grande

RIGAUD, Jacint Rigaud i Ros, called Hyacinthe (1659-1743). Portrait of Charles de Saint-Albin, Archbishop of Cambrai. Baroque art. Painting. BELGIUM. WALLONIA. HAINAUT. Tournai. Fine Arts Museum

MARTIN, Jean-Baptiste (1659-1736). Perspective View of the Grove from the Galerie des Antiques at Versailles, 1688. Painting. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles. Palace of Versailles

Exchange of Princesses Anne of Austria and Isabella of Bourbon in the Isle of Pheasants on the river Bidasoa the November 9, 1615. Work c. 1615 attributed to Pieter van der Meulen

Francis Wouters
FRANCIS WOUTERS Flemish artist Date: 1614 - 1659

Christoph Wegleiter
CHRISTOPH WEGLEITER German churchman and theologian who also wrote songs at Altdorf Date: 1659 - 1706

First Earl Traquair
JOHN STEWART, first earl of TRAQUAIR Scottish statesman, Treasurer of Scotland Date: ? - 1659

Henry Tilson, Artist
HENRY TILSON artist Date: 1659 - 1695

Johann Jacob Starck
JOHANN JACOB STARCK German scholar and statesman Date: 1616 - 1659

Hyacinthe Rigaud - 3
Hyacinthe Francois Honorat Mathias Pierre Martyr Andre Jean Y Ros Rigaud French Artist Date: 1659 - 1743

Hyacinthe Rigaud - 2
Hyacinthe Francois Honorat Mathias Pierre Martyr Andre Jean Y Ros Rigaud French Artist Date: 1659 - 1743

Hyacinthe Rigaud - 1
Hyacinthe Francois Honorat Mathias Pierre Martyr Andre Jean Y Ros Rigaud French Artist Date: 1659 - 1743

Henry Percy of Alnwick
HENRY PERCY OF ALNWICK son of the 9th earl of Northumberland, royalist courtier but frequently in various kinds of trouble. Date: ? - 1659

Juan De Palafox Mendoza
JUAN DE PALAFOX Y MENDOZA Spanish churchman, archbishop of Mexico. Date: 1600 - 1659

Giovanni Franc. Negri
GIOVANNI FRANCESCO NEGRI Italian antiquary and writer Date: 1593 - 1659

JEAN MORIN French churchman and oriental scholar, father at the Oratoire. Date: 1591 - 1659

John Baptist Medina
Sir JOHN BAPTIST MEDINA Flemish artist working in England Date: 1659 - 1710

Richard Lloyd
RICHARD LLOYD Churchman of royalist sympathies. Date: 1595 - 1659

Dorothy Ctess Leicester
DOROTHY countess of LEICESTER (nee Percy) wife of Robert Sidney, second earl. Date: ? - 1659

Guillaume Comte Lamboy
WILHELM baron LAMBOY, (or GUILLAUME comte LAMBOIS ?) military commander in the imperial service Date: 1600 - 1659

Theodor Hackspan
THEODOR HACKSPAN German churchman, theologian and orientalist Date: 1607 - 1659

Louis-Joseph de Lorraine duc Guise Child 1659
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Francesco I d Este Protects Piazza di Nonantola
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Seige Alessandria Begins L Idea di Principe ed Eroe Cristiano
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Francesco I d Este Aids Duke Mantua Territories
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Francesco I d Este Approches Camp Enemy Under
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Young Herdsman Bull Different Animals 1659 Etching
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Duke troops Casalmaggiore L Idea di Principe ed Eroe Cristiano
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Francesco I d Este Sets Out Seige Cremona Crosses
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In the year 1659, a tapestry of history unfolded, weaving together various events and individuals that shaped the world. Purcell Sonatas Frontis set the melodic backdrop for this transformative era. Meanwhile, John Churchill, later known as the illustrious 1st Duke of Marlborough, was born during this time - a man destined to leave an indelible mark on military strategy. Amidst the chaos of war, two battles captured attention: The Battle of Dunkirk and The Battle of Livorno. Willem van de Velde I immortalized these clashes through his masterful brushstrokes. These vivid depictions transport us back to witness the bravery and sacrifice displayed by soldiers on both sides. The actions of Grand Condé during the siege of Dunkirk further exemplify valor in times of conflict. His strategic maneuvers showcased his prowess as a military leader and left an enduring legacy. However, not all struggles were fought with swords and cannons; some took shape within political realms. The Rebellion of the Earls Northumberland and Westmoreland serves as a stark reminder that power struggles can manifest in unexpected ways. Artistic expression flourished amidst tumultuous times as well. A Safavid dynasty lacquer bookcover adorned with vibrant colors depicted a parrot perched gracefully upon an apple blossom branch - a testament to beauty amid chaos. A historic meeting between Kings Philip IV and Louis XIV took place on Pheasant Island - an encounter laden with diplomatic significance that would shape future alliances and rivalries across Europe. Tragedy struck when Dara Shukoh's head was presented to Aurangzeb in 1659 - marking not only personal loss but also highlighting religious tensions prevalent during this period. Portraits from this era provide glimpses into lives lived centuries ago; one such portrait captures Lord Hebdon's enigmatic presence while leaving much untold about his story. Finally, peace emerged from the ashes of conflict with the signing of the Peace of Pyrenees.