1668 Collection (page 6)

A hermit praying in a ruin, Jan Adriaensz. van Staveren, 1650 - 1668

Cornelis Tromp (1629-91). Lieutenant-admiral general, Jan Mijtens, 1668

Cheating at cards, Jan Miense Molenaer, 1640 - 1668

Still Life, David Davidsz de Heem, c. 1668

A Horse Stable, Philips Wouwerman, 1650 - 1668

Adoration of the Shepherds, attributed to Pieter Bout, 1668 - 1719

Portrait of Aletta van Ravensberg, Wife of Jan van Nes, Ludolf de Jongh, 1668

Allegorical Representation of the Expedition to Chatham in 1667, with a Portrait of Cornelis de Witt, Cornelis Bisschop, 1668

Lamentation of Christ by angels, Nicolas Pitau (I), Jacques Van Merle, unknown, 1668

Portrait of the French chancellor Pierre Seguier, Pieter van Schuppen, 1668

Opera Performance for Emperor Leopold I, 1668, Fratelli Alinari, c. 1893 - c. 1903

Portrait of Henriette of Lorraine, Princess of Pfalzburg as a nun, Pieter van Schuppen, 1668

Portrait of Jacques Favier du Boulay, Nicolas Pitau (I), 1668

Portrait of Charles XI, King of Sweden, print maker: Pieter van Schuppen, David Ehrenstrahl, 1668

Portrait of Charles Emmanuel II, Robert Nanteuil, 1668

Antoine Masson (French, 1636 - 1700) after Nicholas Mignard (French, 1606 - 1668). Guillaume de Brisacier, 1664. Engraving and etching. First of four states

Studies of Four Male Heads; Antonio Castillo y Saavedra, Spanish, 1616 - 1668; about 1660 - 1668; Reed pen and brown ink; 21 x 15.6 cm (8 1/4 x 6 1/8 in.)

Kitchen Still Life with a Maid and Young Boy; Frans Snyders, Flemish, 1579 - 1657, with figures attributed to Jan Boeckhorst, German

Marine Scene; Gerard van Opstal, Flemish, about 1605 - 1668; Belgium, Flanders, Europe; about 1640; Alabaster; Object: H: 61.9 x W: 101.8 x D: 7.3 cm (H: 24 3/8 x W: 40 1/16 x D: 2 7/8 in.)

Tapestry: La Poltronnerie de Sancho a la chasse, from L Histoire de don Quichotte Series; Woven at the Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present, under the direction of Michel Audran

Tapestry: Don Quichotte gueri de sa folie par la sagesse, from L Histoire de don Quichotte Series; Woven at the Gobelins Manufactory, French, active 1662 - present

Tapestry: Le Repas 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

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

Midas, King of Phrygia; Nicolas Mignard (Mignard d Avignon), French, 1606 - 1668; about 1655; Black chalk with traces of white chalk, squared in black chalk; 42.4 x 26 cm (16 11/16 x 10 1/4 in.)

LONDON: ROYAL EXCHANGE. The Second Royal Exchange, built in 1667-69, destroyed by fire in 1838

FRANCE: VERSAILLES, 1668. In a spiral pattern, members of the kings cavalry ride through the front gates of the Palace of Versailles. Detail from a painting by Pierre Patel, 1668

FRANCE: VERSAILLES, 1668. An altercation between two courtiers at the Palace of Versailles. Detail from a painting by Pierre Patel, 1668

COLONIAL IRON WORKS. A 20th-century artists reconstruction of the Saugus Iron Works in Saugus, Massachusetts, in operation from 1664 to 1668, the first integrated iron works in North America

Alchemist At Work
A woodcut, depicting an alchemist at work, from The Books of Alchemy of the Most Ingenious Arabian Philosopher, Geber, published in Berne, 1545. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

I Knew Him Well
circa 1825: An actor playing Hamlet is disturbed while addressing Yoricks skull by an ehthusiastic member of the audience

Rene Descartes universe showing matter filling it collected in vortices with star at centre of each, often with orbiting planets. Path of comet shown by wavy line starting at N

Henri de la Tour d Auvergne Turenne(1611-1675) French soldier: Marshal-General of France 1668, killed by a cannon ball while reconnoitring at Sasbach, Germany

John Wilkins (1614-72) English cleric and astronomer, Bishop of Chester 1668. Author of The Discovery of a World in the Moone 1638

Descartes Universe showing how matter which filled it was collected in vortices with a star at the centre of each, often orbiting planets. From Rene Descartes Epistolae Elzevir, Amsterdam, 1668

Henri de la Tour d Auvergne Turenne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675) French soldier: marshal of France 1644: Marshal-General of France 1668

John Dryden (1631-1700) English poet. Poet Laureate 1668. Engraving after portrait by Thomas Hudson (1701-1779)

The Astronomer by Jan Vermeer, oil on canvas, 1668
Jan Vermeer (1632-1675), The Astronomer, 1668, oil on canvas, 51 x 45 cm. Detail: Globe

Jean Cambolas
JEAN CAMBOLAS French churchman of the presbytery of Tholosatis - but research fails to reveal where that may be... Date: 1599 - 1668

SIR HENRY MORGAN (1635-1688). English buccaneer. Leading the sack of Puerto Principe, Cuba, 1668. Line engraving from Bucaniers of America by John Exquemelin, London, 1684

SIR HENRY MORGAN (lower left) leading the sack of Puerto Principe, Cuba, in 1668: English colored engraving, 1704

JOHANNES HEVELIUS (1611-1687). Polish astronomer. Title-page of the Cometographia by Johannes Hevelius, published in 1668

Jacques Amelot
JACQUES AMELOT DE MAUREGARD French statesman and courtier. Date: 1602 - 1668

Robert Van Hoeck
ROBERT VAN HOECK Flemish artist and military engineer from Antwerp, controller of fortifications for his majesty (Louis XIV ?) in Flanders. Date: 1622 - 1668

Biscegliese / Sand / 1680
L AVARE The miser Harpagon asks whether one eats to live or lives to eat ? Date: 1668

Pieter Burman
PIETER BURMAN Dutch scholar and poet - Fame trumpets his praises, a cupid carves his name on a monument while others prepare garlands to ornament his brow... Date: 1668 - 1741

Gout and the Spider, allegorical artwork
Gout and the Spider. Artwork illustrating the fable of Gout and the Spider, as told by the French poet and author Jean de La Fontaine (1621-1695)

Michael Maittaire
MICHAEL MAITTAIRE French-born scholar and antiquary

Apostolo Zeno - 2
APOSTOLO ZENO Italian writer

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"1668: A Glimpse into the Rich Tapestry of History" Step back in time to the year 1668, where remarkable events and creations unfolded. Delve into the world of art, science, theology, and transportation as we explore captivating glimpses from this intriguing period. In Simeon's Temple by Rembrandt, painted around 1668-1669, witness a profound depiction of biblical narrative. The artist's masterful brushstrokes bring to life the moment when Simeon encounters baby Jesus with awe-inspiring reverence. Science enthusiasts will marvel at Newton's telescope, an extraordinary invention that revolutionized our understanding of the universe. This historical artwork transports us to a time when groundbreaking discoveries were made through meticulous observation and exploration. Imagine embarking on a journey aboard carriage No. 1668 - Auto Trailer Brake Third. Experience both luxury and practicality as you traverse landscapes while enjoying views from its driver's compartment or guard compartment. John Owen emerges as a prominent figure in religious history during this era. As an English Puritan pastor and theologian captured in oil on canvas circa 1668, his portrait reflects wisdom and devotion that continues to inspire generations even today. The majestic sailing ship Nonsuch takes center stage amidst turbulent waters—a testament to maritime adventures embarked upon during this period. Its grandeur symbolizes exploration and trade routes that connected nations across vast oceans. Witness Pascals calculator—an intricately designed artifact from the 17th century—showcasing human ingenuity in mathematical advancements. This remarkable device demonstrates how innovation has always been integral to progress throughout history. Transport yourself further into opulence with a glimpse inside Versailles Palace in France during 1668. Marvel at luxurious coaches awaiting their noble passengers—a visual representation of power, wealth, and extravagance within royal courts. As we delve deeper into carriage No. 1668.