1662 Collection (page 6)

Tapestry: L Entree de Sancho dans l Ile de Barataria, from L Histoire de don Quichotte Series; Woven at the Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present, under the direction of Michel Audran

Box; Attributed to Andre-Charles Boulle, French, 1642 - 1732, master before 1666, and perhaps Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present; Paris, France

Tapestry: Portiere aux Armes de France; woven under the direction of Etienne-Claude Le Blond, French, about 1700 - 1751, active at Gobelins, 1727 - 1751, Gobelins Manufactory, French

Lidded Vase; Unknown; China, Asia; about 1662 - 1722; Porcelain; Object: H: 44.5 x Diam.: 21.6 cm (H: 1 ft. 5 1/2 in. x Diam.: 8 1/2 in.), Object (with lid): H: 50.5 cm (H: 1 ft. 7 7/8 in.)

Tapestry: Le Mois de decembre, Le Chateau de Monceaux from Les Maisons royales Series; After designs by Charles Le Brun, French, 1619 - 1690, and cartoon painted by Francois van der Meulen, French

Lidded Bowl; Unknown; China, Asia; porcelain about 1662 - 1722; mounts about 1722 - 1727; Hard-paste porcelain; enamel decoration and gilding; silver mounts; Object: H: 20.3 x Diam.: 25.1 cm (H)

Garniture of Three Lidded Vases and Two Open Vases; Unknown; 1662 - 1722; Hard-paste porcelain with underglaze blue decoration; Various, see extensions

Tapestry: Le Cheval raye from Les Anciennes Indes Series; Woven at Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present, after a cartoon painted by Albert Eckhout, Dutch, about 1610 - 1665

Moralizing Scene with an Old Woman and a Man; Adriaen van de Venne, Dutch, 1589 - 1662; 1631; Oil on paper; 16.7 x 11.4 cm (6 9/16 x 4 1/2 in.)

Mounted teapot; Unknown; porcelain about 1662 - 1690; mounts about 1700 - 1710; Hard-paste porcelain, blue ground color, gilding; silver mounts; Object: H: 14.8 x W: 20.2 x D

Kings Parade, Cambridge, Thomas Malton the Younger, 1748-1804, British

Cornelis Visscher (Dutch, 1629-1662), Gellius de Bouma, engraving and etching

BRAZILIAN NATIVE INDIAN PROCESSION at Dutch mission near Pernambuco. Detail from Jan Blaeus atlas, 1662

CAROUSEL IN THE TUILLERIES. On the occasion of the Grand Dauphins first birthday, 1662

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Title page of a 1662 edition of the Book of Common Prayer, engraved by David Loggan

SIR JOHN ROBINSON (1615-1680). English merchant and politician. As Lord Mayor of London, 1662. Oil on canvas, c1669-75, by John Michael Wright

TITLE PAGE: ENGRAVING, 1662. Title page from The Art of Graveing and Etching, by William Faithorne. Published in London, 1662

Engraved map of Moscow from Jan Blaeus atlas of 1662
MOSCOW: MAP, 1662. Engraved map of Moscow from Jan Blaeus atlas of 1662

An engraved chart of Northern Canada, English, 1662
MAP OF CANADA, 1662. An engraved chart of Northern Canada, English, 1662

from Atlas maior. Amsterdam, Johannes Blaeu, 1662 Atlas. A detail from a map of the East Indies showing, outlined in pink, the first European discoveries along the Cape York Peninsula

Procession of Charles II between the Tower of London and Westminster 22 April 1661, on the eve of his coronation: 1662. Dirk Stoop (c1618-c1676) Dutch painter and etcher

Heveliuss engraving of Jeremiah Horrockss observations of the transit of Venus, 24 November 1639. From Jeremiah Horrocks Venus in Sole Visa published by Johannes Hevelius in 1662

VERSPRONCK, Johannes Cornelisz (1597-1662). Girl in Blue. Baroque art. Oil on canvas

MOLUCCAS: SPICE ISLANDS. Engraved map of the Moluccas or Spice Islands, from Jan Blaeus atlas of 1662

MOUNTED TRUMPETER, 1662. Copper engraving, French, 1662

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Title page of the first edition of the final text of the Book of Common Prayer, London, 1662, engraved by David Loggan

MESOPOTAMIA, 1662. Mesopotamia and the Persian Gulf, from J. Blaeus Atlas Major
MESOPOTAMIA, 1662. Mesopotamia and the Persian Gulf, from J. Blaeus " Atlas Major, " printed in Amsterdam, 1662

MADAGASCAR MAP, 1662. Map of Madagascar from Johannes Blaeus Atlas Major
MADAGASCAR MAP, 1662. Map of Madagascar from Johannes Blaeus " Atlas Major, " Amsterdam, 1662

SOUTH ASIA MAP, 1662. Detail of a map of the East Indian archipelago from Johannes Blaeus Atlas Major published, 1662
SOUTH ASIA MAP, 1662. Detail of a map of the East Indian archipelago from Johannes Blaeus " Atlas Major" published, 1662, at Amsterdam

17th Century fire fighting, artwork
17th Century fire fighting. Historical artwork of men operating a water pump during a 17th Century building fire. Published in 1662

Heart and lung anatomy, 17th century
Heart and lung anatomy. 17th-century artwork showing the anatomical structure of the heart and lungs. This artwork is from the posthumously published anatomical work De homine figuris (1662)

Richard Bentley, English scholar
Richard Bentley (1662-1742), English classical scholar. Bentley was born near Leeds, Yorkshire, and was educated at Wakefield and at St. Johns College, Cambridge

China - Jamcefu
The town of Jamcefu viewed from the river, with boats. We have not been able to identify this with anypresent- day town

Beijing 17th Century
Distant view of the city, which has changed somewhat since this picture was made

Pearl Fishing
Pearl fishing at Tuticorin (known at that time as Toute Coryn) in southern India

China - Anhing
Chinese boats in the river alongside Anhing with its fortifications and pagoda : unfortunately we have not been able to identify it with any modern city

Ganzhou (Kanchou)
Town on the Gan river, formerly known as Kan-hsien or Kancheu

Nanjing Tower
The porcelain tower at Nanjing (formerly Nanking) : it was largely destroyed by Taeping rebels in the 1850s but is currently under reconstruction

China / Hukou Jiangxi
Previously Hu Kew Hyen : we believe this identification to be correct, but are not 100% certain

China / Fuzhou
Capital of Fujian province in southeast China, on the Min river : previously known as Fu Chew Fu or Hokfyew or Foo Chow or Minhou or Foo Chau

China / Kinnungam
A distant view of Kinnungam with its fortifications and pagoda : but unfortunately we have not been able to identify it with any modern city

Jean-Paul Bignon
JEAN-PAUL BIGNON French churchman, statesman and writer

Carousel / Louis XIV Court
A Carousel at the court of Louis XIV of France

John Gauden, Bishop
JOHN GAUDEN, bishop of Worcester : he claimed to be the author of Eikon Basilike which purports to be Charles Is account of his fall, done from his private papers

Science / Pascal
Blaise Pascal (1623 - 1662), French scientist and philosopher. Measuring atmospheric pressure on the tower of Saint-Jacques-la- Boucherie, Paris

Pascal (Boilly)
BLAISE PASCAL French philosopher and mathematician

Henry Lawes
HENRY LAWES musician - servant to His Majestie king Charles I in his public and private music

Francisco De Zurbaran
FRANCISCO DE ZURBARAN Spanish artist

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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.