1662 Collection

MAP: ANTARTICA, 1647-62. Map of Antartica (Terra Australis Incognita) and surrounding areas from Jan Janssons " Novus Atlas" published, 1647-62, at Amsterdam

Aeneid Title Page
Title-page for the second part of Virgils Aeneid, in a French edition of 1662, featuring gods above, battles below, and some of the protagonists

Valentine Greatrakes
Irish healer who, after a dream in 1662, discovered that he could heal many ailments simply by passing his hands and stroking the patient

The Night Watch, 1662, by Rembrandt (1606-1669)
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Night Watch, 1662. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

EXPL2A-00284
Early map of Hudsons Strait and Hudsons Bay, 1662, in Arctic Canada. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction

Isobel Gowdie
At her 1662 trial, Scottish witch ISOBEL GOWDIE tells how since 1647 she and her companions were visited by Black John who chastised disobedient witches

The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, known as The Syn
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, known as The Syndics, 1662. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

CHINA: FUJIAN MAP, 1662. Engraved map of the province of Fujian, China, also showing the Strait of Taiwan and part of Taiwan (Formosa) from Jan Blaeus Atlas Major published in Amsterdam in 1662

Nova et Accuratissima Totius Terrarum
Double Hemisphere Map 1662, Blaeu, Joan

Blaise Pascal (Statue)
BLAISE PASCAL French philosopher Date: 1623 - 1662

China Jiangxi
Previously known as Kiang-si

John Tradescant (Younger
JOHN TRADESCANT (younger) Physick Gardener to Charles I

Map of Brazil, Joan Blaeu, 1662 (map)
6116655 Map of Brazil, Joan Blaeu, 1662 (map); (add.info.: Map of Brazil, by Dutch cartographer Johannes Willemszoon Blaeu, published in Amsterdam 1662 by Pieter Schenk.); Photo © Ken Welsh

A coach presented to Charles II by Count Grammont in 1660s Date: circa 1662

Map of Somerset, England
1662, antique, archival, cartography, coat of arms, england, europe, geographical, geography, historic, map, nobody, peerage, somerset, text, uk, vintage, Somerset, 87626075

Escadron des Turcs, Commande par le Prince de Conde (chromolitho)
6005413 Escadron des Turcs, Commande par le Prince de Conde (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Escadron des Turcs, Commande par le Prince de Conde)

Aana Macallame of the Orkney Islands (engraving)
609354 Aana Macallame of the Orkney Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Langham House
A view of Langham House, situated on the east side of Portland Place and home of Sir James Langham, an English politician who sat in the House of Commons at various times between 1656 and 1662

Le grand carrousel de 1662 (engraving)
6005477 Le grand carrousel de 1662 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le grand carrousel de 1662)

Crowds gather for Royals in Britain in 1662 (engraving)
820133 Crowds gather for Royals in Britain in 1662 (engraving) by Merian, Mattaus the Younger (1621-87); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen of Great Britain arrives in Portsmouth)

Le grand carrousel donne en 1662 sur l emplacement du parterre de Mademoiselle, place du Carrousel actuelle (engraving)
963278 Le grand carrousel donne en 1662 sur l emplacement du parterre de Mademoiselle, place du Carrousel actuelle (engraving) by French School

View of the Madrid Escorial, c. 1662-5 (colour engraving)
1195401 View of the Madrid Escorial, c.1662-5 (colour engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); 56x35.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Carrousel de 1662 (engraving)
6005482 Carrousel de 1662 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Carrousel de 1662. Le duc de Guise, commandant la quadrille des sauvages amercains)

Colonel John Hewson, died in Exile, 1662 (engraving)
2774154 Colonel John Hewson, died in Exile, 1662 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel John Hewson, died in Exile)

Map of China, from Atlas Maior Sive Cosmographia Blaviana
986216 Map of China, from Atlas Maior Sive Cosmographia Blaviana, 1662 (hand-coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of China)

Map of Iceland, from Atlas Maior Sive Cosmographia Blaviana
986215 Map of Iceland, from Atlas Maior Sive Cosmographia Blaviana, 1662 (hand-coloured engraving) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673); Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Iceland)

Fowler Road Roller 18075, Britannia at Redruth steam rally. Maker: John Fowler & Co. of Leeds, Type: Road Roller Number: 18075 Built: 1930 Registration: CV 1662 Class: DNB Cylinders: Single Nhp

LOUISE MARILLAC LEGRAS
LOUISE DE MARILLAC LEGRAS French religious, founder and first superior of the Compagnie des filles de la charite, who care for the poor and the sick. Date: 1591 - 1662

Paris Five Sous Carriage
CAROSSE A CINQ SOUS Public carriage carries Parisians for five sous a journey Date: 1662

Portrait Thomas Hees b 1634 35 resident commissioner
Portrait of Thomas Hees (b. 1634/35), resident and commissioner of the states general to the governments of Algiers, Tunis and Tripoli, with his nephews Jan (b. 1670/71) and Andries (b)

Portrait Louis XIV King France wears armor decorated
Portrait of Louis XIV, King of France, Louis XIV, King of France. He wears armor decorated with French lilies, wedge, armor, fleur-de-lis, ornament, Louis XIV (King of France)

Portrait of Carl Gustav Wrangel (1613-1676), Count of Salmis, 1662. Creator: Merian
Portrait of Carl Gustav Wrangel (1613-1676), Count of Salmis, 1662. Found in the Collection of Skokloster Castle

Caves of the Underworld. Opera Fedra incoronata by J. C. Kerll on 24 September 1662 in Munich, 1662. Private Collection

Michael Walther
MICHAEL WALTHER German churchman and bible scholar from Nurnberg. Date: 1593 - 1662

Annotated title page of the first edition of Descartes De homine, 1662, which contains the passages on reflex action, reciprocal innervation and the pineal gland as the seat of the soul

Title page of the tract appended to the second edition of the Spring and Weight of the Air, 1662, in which Boyles law is set forth. From Selected Readings in the History of Physiology, published 1930

Map of Brazil, by Dutch cartographer Johannes Willemszoon Blaeu, published in Amsterdam 1662 by Pieter Schenk

Spinner Niddy noddy Hanging Wall Spinning Star
The Spinner, a Niddy noddy Hanging on the Wall, The Spinning Star. An old woman, spinning wool in the corner of a room. Nicolaes Maes, 1652 - 1662, panel, oil paint (paint)

Sampling Officials Amsterdam Drapers Guild Syndics
The Sampling Officials of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, Known as The Syndics The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, Known as The Syndics The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild

Four Generations Princes Orange William I Maurice
Four Generations of the Princes of Orange: William I, Maurice and Frederick Henry, William II and William III, Four Generations of the Princes of Orange

View Canton China View China sea foreground two Dutch ships
View of Canton in China View of Canton, China, Canton, seen from the sea, in the foreground two Dutch ships, sailing-ship, sailing-boat, locations for trading, Dutch East India Company

View Cochin Malabar Coast India coast Malabar
View of Cochin on the Malabar Coast of India, View of Cochin on the coast of Malabar in India, Couchyn (title on object), View of the city of Cochin, on the coast of Malabar

Two Views Dutch East India Company Trading Posts
Two Views of Dutch East India Company Trading Posts: Lawec in Cambodia and Banda in the Southern Moluccas, View of Banda, Southern Moluccas, Neyra (title on object)

Voluntary Sacrifice Reverend Hambroeck Taiwan
The Voluntary Sacrifice of Reverend Hambroeck on Taiwan, 1662, The self-sacrifice of Pastor Hambroeck on Formosa (Taiwan), 24 May 1661, Left the Dutch entrenched in Fort Zeelandia

Charities Joanna de Geer 1629-1691 Children Cecilia Trip
Charities: Joanna de Geer (1629-1691) with her Children Cecilia Trip (1660-1728) and Laurens Trip (b. 1662), Portrait of Joanna de Geer with her two children Cecilia Trip and Laurens Trip

Portrait woman perhaps Anne Hyde 1637-71 first wife
Portrait of a woman, perhaps Anne Hyde (1637-71), first wife of James II of England, first wife of James II of England. Bust to the left, facing front

Herring-Seller herring saleswoman young woman
The Herring-Seller, The herring saleswoman. A young woman with a tub sells fish to an old woman with a cane. At the door of a house, on the right is a table on which lies an earthenware pot

David Leeuw Family David Leeuw 1631 32-1703 Amsterdam Merchant
David Leeuw with his Family David Leeuw with his Family David Leeuw (1631 / 32-1703). Amsterdam Merchant with his family, Family portrait of David Leeuw (1631 / 32-1703), merchant in Amsterdam

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In the year 1662, the world witnessed significant events and discoveries that shaped history. From the unexplored lands of Antarctica to the bustling streets of Amsterdam, this was a time of exploration, artistry, and scientific advancements. One notable achievement was the creation of a map depicting Antarctica as Terra Australis Incognita. This map, drawn between 1647-62, revealed previously unknown territories and sparked curiosity about this icy continent. Meanwhile, in literature, an Aeneid Title Page captured readers' attention with its intricate design and captivating storytelling. It transported them into ancient Roman mythology while showcasing artistic talent from that era. In Ireland during this period, Isobel Gowdie made headlines for her alleged involvement in witchcraft trials. Her confessions sent shockwaves through society as people grappled with their beliefs in magic and superstition. Across Europe, Rembrandt's masterpiece "The Night Watch" mesmerized audiences with its vivid depiction of Dutch militia members. Painted in 1662 by Rembrandt himself (1606-1669), it showcased his unparalleled skill at capturing human emotion on canvas. Amsterdam also saw The Syn or The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild come together to oversee trade regulations and maintain order within their industry. These influential figures played a crucial role in shaping economic policies during this time. On another continent entirely - China - Jan Blaeu published an engraved map displaying Fujian province along with Taiwan (Formosa) and part of Taiwan Strait. This comprehensive representation provided valuable insights into Chinese geography for both locals and foreigners alike. Scientifically inclined individuals found inspiration in Blaise Pascal's statue erected to honor his contributions to mathematics and physics. His groundbreaking work laid foundations for future discoveries that would revolutionize these fields forever. Lastly, John Tradescant (Younger) continued his botanical explorations across different regions like China Jiangxi province.