1683 Collection (page 8)

Portrait of Armand Jean Le Bouthillier de Rance, Pieter van Schuppen, Francois Muguet, Lodewijk XIV koning van Frankrijk, 1683

Siege of Esztergom in 1686, Justus van den Nijpoort, 1694

Copper fire altar, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Several cherubs, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Tabernacle, Willem Goeree Jan Luyken, 1683

View of the court and the Tabernacle, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Golden Menorah or menorah, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Table of Showbread, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Angels study view for the Table of Showbread, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Priest sacrifices bull on the altar of sacrifice, print maker: Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Tree with mandrakes, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Family of the Levitical priesthood, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Israelites bring burnt offerings and sacrifices on Mount Ebal and Gerizim, print maker: Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Consecration of the Levites, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Army tour of the twelve tribes of Israel with the tabernacle, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Shepherds donate a tenth of their flock, Willem Goeree, Jan Luyken, 1683

Syrian sheep or ram, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

sacrifice of the red heifer, Jan Luyken, Willem Goeree, 1683

Man on a mountain, Figures 3 and 4, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1683

Movement of the arm, Fig 6, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1683

Sea Battle between Dutch and Spanish ships off the coast of Goa India, 1638, Jan Luyken, 1683

Melaka led by Cornelis Matelief the Younger besieged, 1606, print maker: Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1683

Pilgrims climb to an upper town behind which the sun shines, Jan Luyken, Jan Rieuwertsz. 1683

Various retorts A-CC, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1683

Attack on a fortress where a Turk is hit by arrows, print maker: Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Various distill devices, Jan Luyken, Jan Claesz ten Hoorn, 1683

Godfrey of Bouillon free a lion from the stranglehold of a snake, Jan Luyken, 1683

Godfrey of Bouillon, c. 1060 a 1100, beats a bear, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Priest examines the authenticity of the iron found from the spear of Longinus, Jan Luyken, 1683

Fulk V, Count of Anjou and King of Jerusalem, dies lying on a stretcher, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Army of the Emperor Conrad III betrayed and in the mountains raided by the Saracens, print maker: Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Louis VII, King of France, fighting alone against the enemy at Laodicea, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Battle between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Futile effort of the Greeks to burn the Venetian fleet, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Isaac Komnenos of Cyprus is kneeling in front of Richard the Lionheart, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Henry II, Count of Champagne, plummeting through a broken window frame, Jan Luyken, Timotheus ten Hoorn, 1683

Marco Alvise Pitteri (Italian, 1702-1786) after Giovanni Battista Piazzetta (Italian, 1683-1754). Young Girl and Boy, 18th century. Engraving and etching

Landscape with a Nymph and a Satyr; Nicolaes Berchem, Dutch, 1620 - 1683; 1647?; Oil on panel; Unframed: 68.6 x 58.4 cm (27 x 23 in.), Framed: 89.5 x 79.4 x 6.4 cm (35 1/4 x 31 1/4 x 2 1/2 in.)

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem (Dutch, 1620-1683), Shepherdess on a Donkey, 1655, etching

Roelant Roghman and Melchior Kusel (German, 1626-1683), The Column: pl. 1, etching
Roelant Roghman and Melchior Kusel (German, 1626-1683), The Column: pl.1, etching

Nicolaes Pietersz Berchem, Set of Sheep [plate 6], Dutch, 1620-1683, 1590-1690

Melchior Kusel after Johann Wilhelm Baur (German, 1626-1683), Tyrolean Landscape, 1681, etching

SIEGE OF VIENNA, 1683. Forces commanded by Charles V, Duke of Lorraine, and John III Sobieski, King of Poland, drive back the Turkish armies besieging Vienna in 1683

LONDON: FROST FAIR, 1684. View from the middle of the frozen Thames River of the Frost Fair held on the river during the severe winter of 1683-84. London is on the left and Southwark on the right

SYDENHAM: TRACTATUS, 1683. Title page of the first edition of Thomas Sydenham s
SYDENHAM: TRACTATUS, 1683. Title page of the first edition of Thomas Sydenhams Tractus de Podagra, London, England, 1683

INCREASE MATHER (1639-1723). American clergyman. Title-page of a discourse on comets by Increase Mather published at Boston, Massachusetts, 1683

FRANCIS DANIEL PASTORIUS (1651-?1720). American lawyer and colonizer. Francis Daniel Pastorius and the immigrants from Krefeld who founded the first German settlement in America at Germantown

DUKE OF MONMOUTH. James Scott, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685). Claimant to English throne and leader of rebellion. Canvas after William Wissing, c1683

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In the year 1683, a fascinating blend of art, history, and innovation unfolded. Jan Davidsz. De Heem's masterpiece "Still Life with Flowers in a Glass Vase" showcased the beauty of nature frozen in time, capturing the essence of life itself. Meanwhile, Pauline Baynes depicted an extraordinary event - the Frost Fair on the Thames - where Londoners turned their frozen river into a bustling marketplace. Amidst these artistic wonders, Thomas Holme unveiled his engraved plan of Philadelphia, offering a glimpse into the birth of one of America's most iconic cities. John Owen emerged as an influential churchman during this era, shaping religious discourse and beliefs. On another note entirely, George II took center stage alongside talented players in what must have been an enthralling performance - perhaps showcasing Shakespearean classics or captivating new works. The Map of Peru by Mallet provided explorers with valuable insights into uncharted territories while Valentine Greatrakes delved into healing practices that captivated many. However, it was not just art and culture that defined 1683; significant historical events also unfolded. The Ottoman Empire suffered defeat at Vienna's hands – marking a turning point in European history and shifting power dynamics across continents. Even amidst all this excitement and progress came Jan Griffier the Elder's depiction of yet another Frost Fair on the Thames – reminding us how nature can both inspire awe-inspiring creations and disrupt daily life simultaneously. And let us not forget about innovation. In 1683, inventors sought to unlock perpetual motion through their machines – pushing boundaries and challenging scientific understanding. Ultimately though it was King George II who reigned over this vibrant year filled with creativity and discovery – leaving his mark on history as he navigated political landscapes both within Britain and beyond its shores. Thus we find ourselves transported back to 1683.