1659 Collection (page 7)

Sebastiano Ricci, A Miracle of Saint Francis of Paola, Italian, 1659-1734, 1733, oil on canvas

Adriaen van de Velde (Dutch, 1636-1672), Fighting Dogs, c. 1657-1659, etching

TENNIS, 1659. A game of court tennis. English woodcut, 1659

SPECTACLE MAKER, 1659. A spectacle maker. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Jan Amos Comenius, Orbis sensualium pictus

ROPER & CORDWAINER, 1659. A roper and cordwainer. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Jan Amos Comenius, Orbis sensualium pictus

SHOEMAKER, 1659. A shoemaker. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Comenius Orbis sensualium pictus

ATLAS. The Greek Titan Atlas supporting the whole universe. Woodcut from Basile Valentins L Azoth de Philosophes, Paris, France, 1659

PAPERMAKERS, 1659. Papermakers at work. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Jan Amos Comenius, Orbis sensualium pictus

BOOKBINDER, 1659. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of John Amos Comenius, Orbis sensualium pictus

GONGORA: TITLE PAGE, 1659. Title page of the Works of Luis de Gongora y Argote, printed in Brussels, 1659

POTTER, 1659. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Jan Amos Comenius Orbis sensualium pictus

BLACKSMITH, 1659. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Comenius Orbis sensualium pictus

TAILOR, 1659. Woodcut from the 1659 English edition of Jan Amos Comenius Orbis sensualium pictus

Handley Page
circa 1918: A Handley Page bomber, which was later modified for civil aviation. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

The Consultation
A doctor listens to the chest of a young female patient, watched by two nuns, circa 1870. The Consultation by Danton. The doctor is practising auscultation

William Bentinck, 1st Earl of Portland (1648-1709) by Hyacinthe Rigaud (1659 - 1743) French baroque painter of Catalan origin

A Music Party, 1659. Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667) Dutch painter. Dutch interior with woman with lute showing music to man on left. Man on right holds a viola da gamba(ja)

Saturn. Diagram of Saturn and its orbit and altering appearance of its rings from different angles. From Christiaan Huyghens Systema Saturnium, Leyden, 1659

Jean Caspar Bauhin (1606-1659) Swiss physician and botanist: professor of botany, Basle: physician in ordinary to Louis XIV 1659. Copperplate engraving

Portrait of the English composer Henry Purcell 1659 - 1695

Louis XIV painted in 1701 by Hyacinthe Rigaud (1659 - 1743, Paris)French baroque painter. Louis XIV (1638 - 1715), known as the Sun King was King of France

The Holy Shroud by Emmanuel Tzanes
The Holy Shroud by Greek painter, Emmanuel Tzanes 1659. Depicting the image of Jesus Christ on the death shroud

(1614-1672). German physician and anatomist. Line engraving, 1659
FRANCISCUS SYLVIUS (1614-1672). German physician and anatomist. Line engraving, 1659

LEMAIRE, JEAN (1597-1659)
LEMAIRE, Jean (1597-1659). Landscape with ruins. Classicism. Oil on canvas

Moliere / Precieuses
LES PRECIEUSES RIDICULES Madelon Date: 1659

RICHARD LOVELACE (1618-1658). English cavalier and poet. Engraved frontispiece to his Posthume Poems, 1659

HANS von GRIMMELSHAUSEN (1622?-1676). Hans Jacob Cristoph von Grimmelshausen. German writer. Line engraving from 1684 edition of Simplicissimus

NEW YORK, 1659. Wood engraving, 1842

Sandes Hospital Archway
An old archway at Highgate, Westmorland, England, which leads to Sandes Hospital. These almshouses were erected in 1659 by Thomas Sandes. Date: 17th century

Witch Possessed 17C
A witch is possessed: the commencement of the attack. Date: 1659

PURCELL
HENRY PURCELL the English composer Date: 1659 - 1695

Heriots Hospital
A view of the front of Heriots Hospital - now George Heriots School - was established in 1628 by bequest of royal goldsmith George Heriot and opened in 1659

Purcell Universal Mag
HENRY PURCELL English composer

Man Suddenly Possessed
During a church service, a man in the congregation is suddenly possessed by an evil spirit Date: 1659

Purcell Adlard
HENRY PURCELL the English composer

Siege of Copenhagen 1659
Map of the siege of Copenhagen, Denmark by Carl X Gustav of Sweden

Hodge Steam Fire-Engine
The Hodge Steam fire-engine. The first recorded attempt at fire prevention in New York City was in 1659, and this locomotive-style engine is the first native-built engine

Thomas Cawton
THOMAS CAWTON protestant churchman whose royalist sympathies led him to take refuge in Rotterdam with his autograph

Spanish Quit Dunkirk
Commentary on the evacuation of Dunkirk (then in the Spanish Netherlands) by the Spanish garrison, leaving it to be argued over between the Dutch and the French

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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.