1672 Collection

Dutch men-of-war in a storm off a rocky coast, 1672, by Wille
Willem van de Velde the Younger (1633-1707). Dutch painter. Dutch men-of-war in a storm off a rocky coast, 1672. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

The Golden Bend in the Herengracht, Amsterdam, Seen from the
Gerrit Adriaensz Berckheyde (1638-1698). Dutch painter. The Golden Bend in the Herengracht, Amsterdam, Seen from the East, 1671-1672. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Prince Sailing Ship
Warship of the Royal Navy, which will take part in the battle of Sole Bay, 28 May 1672, when the English and French fight the Dutch with heavy losses on both sides

C17th Fire Engine / Dutch
An early fire engine in use in Holland. The first flexible hose was invented by Jan van der Heijden in 1672 in the Netherlands, and a pre-cursor of this may be shown here

Boar Hunt 1672 Abraham Hondius Dutch 1625-1695
Boar Hunt, c. 1672. Abraham Hondius (Dutch, c. 1625-1695). Pen and black ink and brush and black and gray wash heightened with lead white (partially oxidized)

Illustration by Rene Descartes, showing the theory of terrestrial and celestial magnetism
5311509 Illustration by Rene Descartes, showing the theory of terrestrial and celestial magnetism. From Principia Philosophica; Amsterdam, 1672; Universal History Archive/UIG.

View of Turin, 1672 (engraving)
1195490 View of Turin, 1672 (engraving) by Borgonio, Giovanni Tommaso (1620-1683); 50x109.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Borgonio)

Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman
986469 Mausoleum of the Oratoire du Louvre, Rue Saint-Honore, in memory of French statesman Pierre Seguier, May 1672, c.1770-1780 (engraving) by Le Brun

Portrait of a Physician, probably Giovanni Guglielmo Riva (1627-1677), seated half-length
990380 Portrait of a Physician, probably Giovanni Guglielmo Riva (1627-1677), seated half-length, holding a surgical instrument, c.1668-c.1672 (oil on canvas) by Maratti

Southwold Bay (Solebay), Suffolk, location of the Battle of Solebay, 7 June 1672, the first naval battle of the Third Anglo-Dutch War (1672-1674). Date: 1672

Entrance to Mr. Holdens Family Vault in St. Bride s
Entrance to Mr. Holdens Family Vault in St. Brides churchyard, one of the few relics after the Fire of London 1666. Built in 1657 with coat of arms above the door

Giovanni Domenico Cassini (1625-1712), illustration from
CHT218667 Giovanni Domenico Cassini (1625-1712), illustration from Histoire des Mathematiciens by Alexandre Saverien (1720-1805), published in Paris 1766 (engraving) by French School

Stage of the Red Bull Theatre in 1672 (engraving)
3655153 Stage of the Red Bull Theatre in 1672 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stage of the Red Bull Theatre in 1672)

Arc de pierre ou porte Saint-Antoine, remaniee par Blondel en 1672, demolie en 1788 (engraving)
963243 Arc de pierre ou porte Saint-Antoine, remaniee par Blondel en 1672, demolie en 1788 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Peter the Great of Russia, b 1672, d 1725 (engraving)
978720 Peter the Great of Russia, b 1672, d 1725 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter the Great of Russia, b 1672, d 1725)

Facsimile of Millerds Map of the City of Bristol (engraving)
2791782 Facsimile of Millerds Map of the City of Bristol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Facsimile of Millerds Map of the City of Bristol)

The First Hotel built in New York, 1672; afterwards the First City Hall, or Stadt Haus
6006975 The First Hotel built in New York, 1672; afterwards the First City Hall, or Stadt Haus, Corner Pearl Street and Coenties Slip (colour litho) by American School

General Bankruptcy and ruin followed the closing of the Exchequer or Treasury by Charles II (1672) (engraving)
1090862 General Bankruptcy and ruin followed the closing of the Exchequer or Treasury by Charles II (1672) (engraving) by American School

Stage of the Red Bull Theatre, 1672 (engraving)
5216200 Stage of the Red Bull Theatre, 1672 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stage of the Red Bull Theatre, 1672)

Newgate, rebuilt in 1672 after the Fire of London, with three figures Justice
6340500 Newgate, rebuilt in 1672 after the Fire of London, with three figures Justice, Fortitude and Prudence from the former gate built by Mayor of London Richard Wittington by Smith

A pair of Safavid dynasty mirror cases, painted with floral designs
1196741 A pair of Safavid dynasty mirror cases, painted with floral designs, one with a perched hoopoe, c.1671-2 (polychrome lacquer papier mache, gilt, doeskin) by Zaman

Epitre IV, Au Rois, 1672 (coloured engraving)
973479 Epitre IV, Au Rois, 1672 (coloured engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epitre IV, Au Rois, 1672)

WINDMILL AMSTERDAM 1672
Many windmills serve the citizens of Amsterdam. Date: 1872

LUMLEYS ALMSHOUSES
A beautiful copperplate of the almshouses erected by Elizabeth, viscountess Lumley, in the pest house field at Shoreditch in 1672 but - alas - pulled down in 1822. Date: 1672 - 1822

ARCHIE ARMSTRONG / JESTER
ARCHIBALD ARMSTRONG (ARCHIE) Scottish court jester to James I and Charles I. Enjoyed royal favour and political influence until dismissed in 1637 for insulting Archbishop Laud. Date: - 1672

RACINE / BAJAZET
BAJAZET Roxane confronts Bajazet with the letter Date: 1672

Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate
Interior of Crosby Hall, Bishopsgate, London, the upper floor, before its being restored. Date: 1672

View Golden Bend Herengracht View Herengracht
View of the Golden Bend in the Herengracht View of the Golden Bend in the Herengracht View of the Golden Bend in the Herengracht The Golden Bend in the Herengracht, Amsterdam

Paris, France - Porte Saint-Denis, designed by Francois Blondel showing the moment of the Crossing of the Rhine by the army of Louis XIV in 1672. Date: circa 1910s

Self-Portrait, 1672. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Louvre, Paris

Christian Stock
CHRISTIAN STOCK German oiental scholar Date: 1672 - 1733

Derwent Hall, Derbyshire, England, was built in 1672 by the Belguy family. It became a youth hostel in 1931, but it was submerged 1945 when the Derwent dam was completed. Date: 1930s

Cornelis De Witt Portrait Dutch Politician Lynched
Cornelis de Witt, 1623 - 1672. Dutch politician. He and his brother Johan were lynched by supporters of William of Orange on August 20, 1672. After an 18th century work by Bernard Picart

The French army crosses the Rhine into the Low Countries in 1672, at the beginning of the Franco-Dutch War, or Dutch War. From a 17th century print by Charles Louis Simonneau

David KlAocker Ehrenstrahl life two herbs board wall
David Klocker Ehrenstrahl, Still life with two herbs for a board wall, painting, 1672, Oil on canvas, Height, 85 cm (33.4 inches), Width, 107 cm (42.1 inches), Inscription, N, 2, on the back, Signed

Church St Severin Cologne Imaginary Setting Sankt Severin
The Church of St Severin in Cologne in an Imaginary Setting, The Sankt Severin in Cologne recorded in a fantasized cityscape. View of a square just outside the city walls

A Confidential Chat Confidential Maintenance
A Confidential Chat, Confidential Maintenance. A farmer and peasant woman sitting at a table in an inn. She is holding a glass, he has a tin can. On the table are a pipe and a waffle

Erichthonius daughters Cecrops Cecrops find Erechthonius
Erichthonius found by the daughters of Cecrops, The daughters of Cecrops find Erechthonius. Two women kneel by the child who is lying in a wicker basket. To the right a young and an old woman watch

continence Scipio magnanimity man woman kneel
The continence of Scipio, The magnanimity of Scipio. The man and the woman kneel before the general Scipio who reunites the couple with a hand gesture. Precious crockery is on the stairs

Assault Town Coevorden 30 December 1672 storming
Assault on the Town of Coevorden, 30 December 1672, The storming and conquest of Coevorden on 30 December 1672 by the troops under the command of General Rabenhaupt

Golden Bend Herengracht Amsterdam West View
The Golden Bend in the Herengracht, Amsterdam, Seen from the West View of the Golden Bend in the Herengracht from the west, The bend of the Herengracht at the Nieuwe Spiegelstraat in Amsterdam

Troops Louis XIV Naarden July 20 1672 King France
The Troops of Louis XIV before Naarden, July 20, 1672, The Troops of Louis XIV, King of France for Naarden, 1672. Front left some scrub

Peasant wedding farmers wedding celebrated inn
Peasant wedding, A farmers wedding is celebrated in an inn. At a table on the right is the bride surrounded by men, on the wall behind her hangs a tapestry

Louis XIV Crossing Netherlands Lobith Louis XIV travels
Louis XIV Crossing into the Netherlands at Lobith, Louis XIV travels at the Tolhuis at Lobith the Rhine, June 12, 1672, Louis XIV, king of France, travels at the Tolhuis at Lobith the Rhine

fishwife fish saleswoman stall market woman cleans fish
The fishwife, The fish saleswoman. Behind a stall on the market a woman cleans fish. On the table are a crab and several large and small fish (haddock and dab)

old scholar half-length standing study table
An old scholar, half-length, standing behind his study table. In the hands a pen and a book, on the table and on another cupboard are more books, scholar in his study, book, quill

Portrait Constantijn Huygens 1596-1687 lord Zuylichem
Portrait of Constantijn Huygens (1596-1687), Portrait of Constantijn Huygens, lord of Zuylichem. Secretary of Frederik Hendrik, Willem II and Willem III, and poet

Portrait Man young man Standing half-length leaning
Portrait of a Man, Portrait of a young man. Standing, half-length, leaning with your right hand on a balustrade, on the right a window with a landscape

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"1672: A Glimpse into the Golden Age of Dutch Art, History, and Culture" Step back in time to the enchanting streets of Amsterdam as we explore "The Golden Bend in the Herengracht. " This iconic painting by an unknown artist captures the elegance and grandeur of 17th-century Dutch architecture. In contrast, Wille's masterpiece "Dutch men-of-war in a storm off a rocky coast" depicts the raw power and danger faced by sailors during this era. The turbulent seas serve as a reminder of the challenges that awaited these brave men on their voyages. Speaking of ships, let us not forget about the majestic "Prince Sailing Ship, " which symbolizes both naval prowess and national pride. Its intricate design showcases the craftsmanship that made Dutch shipbuilding renowned worldwide. But it wasn't just ships that showcased Dutch ingenuity; they also excelled in fire safety with their innovative C17th Fire Engine. This invention revolutionized firefighting techniques, ensuring greater protection for cities like Amsterdam. Amidst all this excitement, Charles Duke Richmond emerges as a prominent figure. His influence on politics and society shaped 17th-century Europe while leaving behind an enduring legacy. Meanwhile, Abraham Hondius' captivating artwork "Boar Hunt 1672" transports us to thrilling hunting scenes filled with adrenaline-pumping action. It reflects both man's connection with nature and his pursuit of adventure during this period. Jan De Witt takes center stage as one of Holland's most influential statesmen. Loved by some but despised by others, De Witt left an indelible mark on Dutch history through his political acumen and controversial decisions. Christian Stock's masterful brushwork brings Marie Guyard to life—a remarkable woman who defied societal norms to become a respected writer under her pen name Madame de la Fayette. Her works continue to inspire readers even today. Moving beyond borders, we find ourselves gazing at an enchanting "View of Turin, 1672.