1686 Collection (page 5)

Park Scene; Jean-Baptiste Oudry, French, 1686 - 1755; 1744; Black and white chalk on tan paper; 35.1 x 51.4 cm (13 13/16 x 20 1/4 in.)

Tapestry: Bacchus et Arainne, Bacchus change en raisin, from The Loves of the Gods Series; Woven after cartoons by Francois Boucher, French, 1703 - 1770, under the direction of Jean-Baptiste Oudry

Tapestry: Psyche at the Basketmakers; After design by Francois Boucher, French, 1703 - 1770, woven under the direction of Nicolas Besnier, French, 1714 - 1754, and Jean-Baptiste Oudry, French

Tapestry: The Abandonment of Psyche; After design by Francois Boucher, French, 1703 - 1770, and woven under the direction of Nicolas Besnier, French, 1714 - 1754, and Jean-Baptiste Oudry, French

The Toilette of Psyche from The Story of Psyche tapestry series; After design by Francois Boucher, French, 1703 - 1770, woven under the direction of Nicolas Besnier, French, 1714 - 1754

Tapestry: Psyche at Cupids Palace; After cartoon by Francois Boucher, French, 1703 - 1770, and woven under the direction of Nicolas Besnier, French, 1714 - 1754, and Jean-Baptiste Oudry, French

Wall Clock; Case maker Jacques Caffieri, French, 1678 - 1755, master 1714, Movement maker Julien Le Roy, French, 1686 - 1759, master 1713, Dial enamelled by Antoine-Nicolas Martiniere, French

Mantel Clock; Movement by Julien Le Roy, French, 1686 - 1759, master 1713, and dial enameled by Antoine-Nicolas Martiniere, French, 1706 - 1784, master 1720, Case by Unknown; Paris, France

Wine Bottle Cooler (seau a bouteille ordinaire); Painted decoration attributed to Charles-Eloi Asselin, French, 1742 - 1803, active 1765 - 1803, Model originally by Jean-Claude Duplessis pere

Bed (Lit a la turque); Attributed to Jean-Baptiste Tilliard, French, 1686 - 1766; Paris, France, Europe; about 1750 - 1760; Gessoed and gilded beech and walnut; modern silk upholstery; Object: H

Landscape with a Staircase and a Balustrade; Jean-Baptiste Oudry, French, 1686 - 1755; France, Europe; about 1744 - 1747; Black and white chalk on faded blue paper; 32.1 x 52.4 cm

The Wolf and the Fox; Jean-Baptiste Oudry, French, 1686 - 1755; 1733; Brush and black ink and brush and gray wash, heightened with white gouache, on blue paper; 31.1 x 26 cm (12 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.)

Belphagore; Jean-Baptiste Oudry, French, 1686 - 1755; 1734; Brush and black ink, gray wash, heightened with white gouache, on blue paper; 31.1 x 26 cm (12 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.)

The Eagle and the Magpie; Jean-Baptiste Oudry, French, 1686 - 1755; 1733; Brush and black ink, gray wash, heightened with white gouache, on blue paper; 30.6 x 25.6 cm (12 1/16 x 10 1/16 in.)

Jonas Suyderhoff after Pieter Dubordieu (Dutch, c. 1613-1686), Frederick Spanheim, engraving

Jonas Suyderhoff after Sir Anthony van Dyck (Dutch, c. 1613-1686), Charles I, King of England, 1650?, etching and engraving

AFRICA, 17th CENTURY. The City of Lovango. Woodcut from Description of Africa by Olfert Dapper, 1686

CONGO, 17th CENTURY. Bansa or Salvador, the chief city of ye Kingdom of Congo. Woodcut from Description of Africa by Olfert Dapper, 1686

GUINEA: SHIPBUILDING, 1686. Shipbuilding in Guinea. Engraving from Description de l Afrique by Olfert Dapper, 1686

ETHIOPIA, 17th CENTURY. A ruler surrounded by villagers in Ethiopia. Woodcut from Description of Africa by Olfert Dapper, 1686

RAY: HISTORIA PLANTARUM. Title-page of the first edition of volume 1 of John Ray s
RAY: HISTORIA PLANTARUM. Title-page of the first edition of volume 1 of John Rays Historia Plantarum, London, England, 1686

ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK (1632-1723). Dutch naturalist. Title page from van Leeuwenhoeks report to the Royal Society, London, England, printed at Leiden, The Netherlands, in 1686

LA VARENNE: COOKBOOK, 1686. Two pages from a 1686 edition of Francois-Pierre de La Varennes book Le Cuisinier Francois, first published c1651

First Reading
circa 1790: Granny teaches a child to read. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Frontispiece of Ontledigen en Ondekkigen... Brieven by Anton van Leeuwenhoek. (The Hague, 1686). The figure in the middle right of the picture is making observations with a Leeuwenhoek microscope

Atahualpa (d1553) last Inca emperor of Peru. Captured by Pizarro who, after extorting a huge ransom, put him to death for heresy (against Christianity). Copperplate engraving, 1686

Francis Willoughby (1635-1672) English naturalist and icthyologist. His Historia piscium, edited by John Ray, was published by the Royal Society in 1686

LULLY: ARMIDE, 1686. Engraved frontispiece to Jean Baptiste Lullys opera Armide, 1686

WILLIAM PHIPS (1651-1695). American colonial governor of Massachusetts. Phips searching for sunken treasures off Hispaniola in 1686. Wood engraving, 19th century

WILLIAM PHIPS (1651-1695). Colonial governor of Massachusetts. Phips searching for treasure off Hispaniola in 1686. Wood engraving, 19th century

VENICE: GRAND CANAL, 1686. The Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Line engraving from Giovanni Matteo Albertis Giuochi Festive, 1686

2nd Earl Bridgewater
JOHN EGERTON, second earl of BRIDGEWATER, with his countess. Date: 1622 - 1686

Richard Head
RICHARD HEAD author of The English Rogue - the globes thy study... Date: 1637 - 1686

Archibald Bower
ARCHIBALD BOWER Jesuit historian, librarian to Queen Caroline. Date: 1686 - 1766

Site of Henri de Tontis French settlement, 1686
Replica of cross marking Henri de Tontis 1686 French trading settlement, Arkansas Post National Memorial, Arkansas. Digital photograph

St Sophia Cathedral, Tobolsk, Russia
View of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of St Sophia, with a belfry on the right, in Tobolsk, Siberia, Russia. The building was completed in 1686

Andrew Rs Bowes
ANDREW ROBINSON STONEY BOWES Adventurer who married the Countess of Strathmore : portrait done in 1799

Nicolaus Stensen
(aka Steno) - Danish medical, physiologist, geologist, priest and bishop in Leyden and elsewhere

Kiev Acquired
Kiev in the Ukraine, long a de facto Russian city, is formally ceded to Russia by Sobieski I, king of Poland. Date: 1686

PORPORA (1686 - 1766)
NICOLA ANTONIO GIACINTO Porpora Italian composer and teacher with his pupils

Campanis Microscope
Campanis microscope

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In the year 1686, amidst a backdrop of historical events and cultural milestones, acupuncture was making waves in the 17th century. Soho, London became a hub for this ancient practice, with St Anne's Church on Wardour Street W1 serving as a center for healing. One notable figure during this time was Thomas Watson, an esteemed practitioner who dedicated his life to refining the art of acupuncture. His expertise attracted attention from influential individuals such as Sir William Dugdale and Arthur Earl Anglesey. Meanwhile, across Europe in France's Ardennes region, Albert Schultens explored the therapeutic potential of acupuncture along the picturesque River Meuse in Givet. This scenic location provided inspiration for his groundbreaking research. In Prague, Czech Republic, Hieronymus Kohl unveiled his masterpiece: The Fountain of Kohl. This magnificent structure stood as a testament to both artistic brilliance and holistic healing practices. The world of art also flourished in 1686 when Carlo Dolci captivated audiences with his masterful paintings that depicted scenes infused with spiritual significance and emotional depth. Amidst these cultural achievements, political figures like Sir William Coventry played pivotal roles in shaping history. Their actions reverberated far beyond their time and left lasting legacies that we still feel today. Music enthusiasts were enthralled by LULLY's opera "Armide, " which enraptured audiences with its enchanting melodies and captivating storyline. Its impact on music composition cannot be underestimated. Lastly, let us not forget about the Grand Condé Siege of Dunkirk—a significant military event that unfolded during this period. It showcased strategic brilliance and marked yet another chapter in European history. As we reflect upon all these remarkable moments from 1686—where acupuncture thrived alongside artistic endeavors and historic feats—we are reminded of how interconnected our past is to our present-day lives.