1704 Collection (page 7)

Night Clock; Case and hardstone mosaics by Giovanni Battista Foggini, Italian, 1652 - 1725, Woodwork by Leonard van der Vinne, Flemish, active second half of 17th century - 1713

Portrait of Louis de Silvestre; Maurice-Quentin de La Tour, French, 1704 - 1788; about 1753; Black and white chalk, blue and rose pastel on faded blue paper; 32.5 x 21.4 cm (12 13/16 x 8 7/16 in.)

Peasants Playing Backgammon and Merry-Making in a Tavern; Cornelis Dusart, Dutch, 1660 - 1704; 1694; Graphite and pen and gray ink on vellum; 53 x 41.3 cm (20 7/8 x 16 1/4 in.)

Thomas Osborne Inscribed, lower right: Mr
Thomas Osborne Inscribed, lower right: " Mr. Thomas | Osbourne Book [...]" Signed and dated, lower right: " Cranck Fecit 1747", James Cranke, 1707-1780, British

Landscape with Distant Mountains Signed in ocher paint, lower right: AVDiest"
Landscape with Distant Mountains Signed in ocher paint, lower right: " AVDiest", Adriaen van Diest, 1655-1704, Dutch

JOHN CHURCHILL (1650-1722). 1st Duke of Marlborough. English military commander. Churchill giving orders at daybreak before the Battle of Blenheim, 13 August 1704

NEWTON: TITLE-PAGE, 1704. Title-page of the first edition of Isaac Newtons Opticks, London, 1704

MARIE ADELAIDE OF SAVOY (1685-1712). Princess of Savoy and Piedmont and Duchess of Burgundy; mother of King Louis XV of France

MARIN MARAIS (1656-1728). French composer, playing the basse de viol. Painting by Andre Bouys, 1704

Diagram from Isaac Newtons Opticks, 1704, showing a beam of white light passing through a series of prisms
NEWTON DIAGRAM. Diagram from Isaac Newtons " Opticks, " 1704, showing a beam of white light passing through a series of prisms and lenses that split it into a colored spectrum

Figure III on this page from oeuvres by Henry Baker (1698-1774) is a copy of a study, 1704
LEEUWENHOEK: HYDRA, 1704. Figure III on this page from oeuvres by Henry Baker (1698-1774) is a copy of a study, 1704, by Anton von Leeuwenhoek of the hydra

Plan, 1704, showing the rice patch (W), in the rear of Governor Landgrave Smiths house
CHARLESTON: PLAN, 1704. Plan, 1704, showing the rice patch (W), in the rear of Governor Landgrave Smiths house, which is noted as the first rice field in South Carolina

War of the Spanish Succession: John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), mounted and holding fieled marshals baton, at the Battle of Blenheim (Hochstadt), 13 August 1704

War of the Spanish Succession: Battle of Blenheim (Hochstadt) 13 August 1704. Eugene of Savoy (1663-1736) commander of Imperial army, bottom right points with unsheathed sword

John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722) English soldier, at Battle of Blenheim (1704). Detail from tapestry at Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire

Jonathan Swift (1667-1746) Anglo-Irish clergyman, satirist and poet. Author of Gullivers Travels 1726 Battle of the Books and A Tale of the Tub 1704. Engraving

Election of Stanislaw Leszczyjaski in 1704. Stanislaw I Leszczyjaski (1677 - 1766) King of the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

John Harris (1667-1719), English mathematician, at the age of 40. Harrison was Secretary of the Royal Society (1709-1710)

Richard Bentley (1662-142) English classical scholar and philologist. Master of Trinity College, Cambridge. Lampooned by Jonathan Swift in The Battle of the Books (1704)

Battle of Blenheim (Hochstadt) 13 August 1704 (new style). Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy victorius. War of the Spanish succession. Hand - colored engraving

EMPEDOCLES (490-435 BC). GREEK
BOSSUET, Jacques-B nigne (1627-1704). French theologian and bishop. Front page of the Treatise on the Knowledge of God

LA TOUR, Maurice Quentin de (1704-1788). Portrait of Pierre Lois Laideguiv. French School. Rococo art. Oil on canvas

Apparition in Spain, 1704
During the War of the Spanish Succession, a combat between two warriors is seen in the skies, the victor proclaiming I will rule, the loser I have ruled. Very ominous... Date: 1704

FRANCE: BAPTISM, 1704. The baptism of the first-born son of Louis, Duke of Burgundy and Marie-Adelaide of Savoy (in bed in the background)

ENGLISH MISSIONARIES, 1704. Seal of the Society for Propagating the Gospel Overseas, 1704

DENIS PAPIN (1647-1712). French physicist. Papin overseeing the construction of his steam-powered boat on the Weser River, Kassel, Germany, 1704. Line engraving, French, 19th century

CAPTURE OF GIBRALTAR, 1704. The capture of Gibraltar by an English and Dutch force under Admiral Sir George Rooke in 1704. Line engraving, 18th century

WAR OF SPANISH SUCCESSION. The Battle of Schellenberg, Liechtenstein, 1704. Wood engraving, English, 19th century

Stanislaw Leszczynski
STANISLAW I LESZCZYNSKI elected 1704 but deposed 1709 not by his own people but by interference from Austria and Russia : instead, he became ruler of Lorraine. Date: 1677 - 1766

Moses Browne
MOSES BROWNE Chaplain of Morden College, and poet when his duties permitted it. Date: 1704 - 1787

Thomas Brown, Writer
THOMAS BROWN Licentious satirical writer, known as Tom Brown. Date: 1663 - 1704

Gibraltar Mill, Essex
Winter snow at Gibraltar Mill, Great Bardfield, Essex, England. Built as a smock mill c. 1704-5 (during the Siege of Gibraltar), then raised as a tower mill in the 1750s. Date: 18th century

Benjamin Heath
BENJAMIN HEATH town clerk of Exeter, and writer during the hours of leisure allowed him by his civic duties. Date: 1704 - 1766

Allied Commanders Confer
The Allied commanders - Prinz Eugen, Ludwig von Baden and Marlborough - confer Date: 1704

French Marshal / Subaltern
French Marshal and Subaltern 1704 - 1730

Austrian cavalry - without their horses Date: 1704

Visible light spectrum experiment. Historical artwork of the experiment that showed how a prism (upper left) can be used to split a beam of white light into its component colours

Mining steam engine, 18th century artwork. This drawing shows the steam engine designed by the English inventor Thomas Savery (circa 1650-1715)

Air pump equipment, 18th century artwork. This is a crank-driven air pump (top), with the other drawings showing how the pump works

Human anatomy, 18th century artwork
Human anatomy. 18th century anatomical artworks showing the musculature and skeleton of the human body. These artworks are from the encyclopedic dictionary Lexicon technicum (1704)

Barometer equipment, 18th century artwork. The main drawing (left) shows the design of a barometer built by the English scientist Francis Hauksbee (1666-1713)

John Harris, English writer
John Harris (circa 1666-1719), English writer. Harris is best known for his encyclopedic dictionary Lexicon Technicum, one of the first encyclopedic works in the English language

Royal Military Tournament at the Agricultural Hall, Islingto
Illustration showing a series of scenes from the Royal Military Tournament, held at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, in 1897

Thomas Guy
Born in 1644, Guy completed his education and went on to represent Tamworth in Parliament. He moved to London and spent eight years as a booksellers apprentice

Thomas Guys tomb
The tomb of Thomas Guy in the chapel at Guys hospital. Born in 1644, he completed his education and went on to represent Tamworth in Parliament

Benjamin Martin
BENJAMIN MARTIN Mathematician and optician

Hiob Ludolf - 1
HIOB LUDOLF German oriental scholar, born in Erfurt, died in Frankfurt

Gibraltar 1704
The Rock of Gibraltar at the time of its capture (and retention) by the British during the Spanish Succession War : British ships (red flags) are seen in action

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In the year 1704, history was shaped by significant events and influential figures. One of the most notable occurrences was the Battle of Blenheim, a pivotal clash in the War of Spanish Succession. This battle marked a turning point as it saw an alliance led by John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, defeat French forces under Marshal Tallard. Meanwhile, in the world of sports, boxing enthusiast Jack Broughton emerged as a prominent figure. He would later become known for his development of new rules and regulations that revolutionized the sport. Another noteworthy individual from this era was Sir Edward Lake. As an English judge and politician, he played a crucial role in shaping legal systems during this time. The artistic realm also witnessed remarkable achievements in 1704. The renowned philosopher John Locke sat for his portrait painted by Sir Godfrey Kneller – capturing both his intellectual prowess and timeless legacy. Delving into earlier years, Francois Leclerc du Tremblay's influence continued to resonate even after his death in 1638. His ideas and teachings remained relevant throughout 1704. Astrologer John Gadbury made predictions that captivated many during this period. His insights into celestial movements fascinated people seeking guidance or glimpses into their future. Samuel Pegge the Elder left an indelible mark on literature through his scholarly works during this year – contributing to knowledge preservation and dissemination. Furthermore, we cannot overlook Locke's impact beyond philosophical realms; he had connections with Brounower family members who influenced him greatly throughout his life journey. Lastly, let us not forget that it is significant as it marks John Locke's birthplace – providing insight into where one of history's greatest thinkers began their extraordinary life journey.