1705 Collection

SIBERIA: SHAMAN. A shaman of the Tungus people of Siberia, with antlers and ritual drum. Copper engraving, Dutch, 1705, after a drawing by Nicolaes Witsen

Catherine of Braganza
CATHERINE OF BRAGANZA Queen of Charles II Her seal and signature are also shown here

The Daily Courant
Front page of The Daily Courant, the first daily paper. The paper began in 1702 and was at first a single sheet printed on one side only. This copy three years later is printed on both sides

Philipp Jacob Spener
PHILIPP JACOB SPENER German theologian and leader of Lutherian Pietism

CATHERINE I (1684-1727). Mistress and later the second wife of Tsar Peter I of Russia, and Empress of Russia, 1725-27. Catherine involved in a brawl, c1705. Line engraving, late 18th century

COCOA. Branch of a cocoa tree (Theobroma cacao). Line engraving by P. Sluyter after a drawing by Maria Sibylla Merian, from Merians De metamorphosibus insectorum Surinamensium, 1705

Farinelli / Carlo Broschi
alias CARLO BROSCHI Italian castrato singer famous throughout Europe

Rev. John Campbell 1663-1730 (c.1705-10). Unknown 18th century. Date: 1705-1710 (circa)

Cocoa Plant, Caterpillar, Butterflies, 1705 Illustration showing cocoa plant, caterpillar, pupa and butterflies. Illustration by Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717)

Water Hyacinth, Water Bugs, and Tree Frogs, 1705

A dead Hare on a plinth by a sculpted Urn with a Basket of Fruit, a dead Pheasant
827790 A dead Hare on a plinth by a sculpted Urn with a Basket of Fruit, a dead Pheasant, Mallard, Grouse, Jay and Chaffinch, a Dog watching a Goldfinch and a Boy bearing a Basket of Fruit in a Park

Rescue of the Duchess di Popoli by the Earl of Peterborough during the Siege of Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 14 September to 19 October 1705, part of the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1714)

Thatched House Tavern
The Thatched House Tavern appears to have been established in 1704 or 1705, probably in St James Street. This building was demolished in 1814

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The Storming of the Castle of St Salvador 1705
The Storming of the Castle of St Salvador in 1705. 1705

La Chambre des comptes et la saint Chapelle, d apres un tableau de Martin de 1705, du Musee de Versailles (engraving)
963178 La Chambre des comptes et la saint Chapelle, d apres un tableau de Martin de 1705, du Musee de Versailles (engraving) by French School

Mlle Prevost, l une des plus celebres danseuses de l Opera, de 1705 a 1730 (engraving)
6005500 Mlle Prevost, l une des plus celebres danseuses de l Opera, de 1705 a 1730 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mlle Prevost)

A Delft blue and white oval royal portrait plaque of Queen Anne, probably London, c
1766852 A Delft blue and white oval royal portrait plaque of Queen Anne, probably London, c.1705 (ceramic) by English School

Buckingham Palace (litho)
1050615 Buckingham Palace (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buckingham Palace. Illustration for The Graphic)

Titus Oates (1649 - 1705), convicted of fabricated the Popish Plot, a supposed Catholic conspiracy to kill King Charles II

Register Book at St. Andrews Church, Hempstead - Turpin
circa 1910s

FRANCE / MIOLANS
Two leagues to the north-east of Montmelian Date: 1705

Gossiping women sex couple Two lottery spells
Gossiping women / sex couple, Two shows of lottery spells, each with its own number. Above n. 766: a performance in a round list of two gossiping women in a busy street. Under n

Alexander Danilovich Menshikov, Generalissimo, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, 1705
Portrait of Alexander Danilovich Menshikov, Generalissimo, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire and Duke of Ingria (1673-1729), 1705. Private Collection

Georg Benedikt Freiherr von Ogilvy, Baron Ogilvy de Muirtown (1651-1710), 1705. Creator
Georg Benedikt Freiherr von Ogilvy, Baron Ogilvy de Muirtown (1651-1710), 1705. Private Collection

The Neglected Lute (A Lady with a Lute Taking Wine in a Rich Interior), 1705. Creator: Mieris
The Neglected Lute (A Lady with a Lute Taking Wine in a Rich Interior), 1705. Found in the Collection of Liechtenstein Museum

Johann Georg Knapp
JOHANN GEORGE KNAPP German churchman and educator. Date: 1705 - 1771

Statue of Kaiser Leopold
Kaiser Leopold is depicted on horseback and dressed in the style of the Roman emperors whose successor he claims to be. Date: 1640 - 1705

The rescue of the Duchess of Popoli from the Miquelets, by the Earl of Peterborough during the Siege of Barcelona, 1705. Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough and 1st Earl of Monmouth

Johan David Swartz Princess Sofia Charlotta Sofia Charlotta
Johan David Swartz, Princess Sofia Charlotta, Sofia Charlotta, 1630-1714, Princess of the Palatinate Duchess of Braunschweig-Luneburg k, painting, 1705, oil on canvas, Height, 85 cm (33.4 inches)

Portrait Josnia Parduyn 1642-1718 second wife
Portrait of Josnia Parduyn (1642-1718), second wife of Aernout van Citters, Portrait of Josina Parduyn (1642-1718), second wife of Aernout van Citters

Allegory victories Allies 1704 Praelteeken hundred
Allegory of the victories of the Allies in 1704 Praelteeken of one hundred and fifty towns and cities of the Danube, Ryn and Moselle redeemed by the Inauspicious Heroes

Allegory Admiralities shipyard shipdock shipbuilding industry
Allegory of the Admiralities, shipyard, shipdock, shipbuilding industry, Amsterdam, Romeyn de Hooghe, Netherlands, 1705 - 1707, paper, etching, h 174 mm × w 284 mm

Maria child seated half-length depicted under
Maria with child, Maria is seated, half-length depicted under a round arch. She holds the sleeping Christ child in her arms. In the background a mountain landscape with trees is visible

Christ gives keys Peter background three disciples
Christ gives the keys to Peter, Christ gives the keys to Peter. In the background three other disciples. Below the show two lines of Latin in mirror image

Christ Mary St. Anna kneeling clouds Maria offers
Christ, Mary and St. Anna, St. Anna is kneeling on clouds. Maria offers her a staff. Christ places a crown on Annas head. They are surrounded by putti, Anna, mother or Mary

Elijahs sacrifice consumed fire Elijahs sacrifice
Elijahs sacrifice consumed by fire. Elijahs sacrifice to God burns on an altar. The altar itself is also on fire. Soldiers kill the priests of Baal in the foreground, as Elijah prays

Painting woman angels personification painting
Painting woman between angels (personification of painting), A female figure (personification of painting) sits in front of an easel with a palette and brushes in her hand

Jael Barak killed Sisera dead body Sisera Canaan army commander
Jael shows Barak the killed Sisera, The dead body of Sisera, the Canaan army commander, is lying on the ground. Jael is there with a hammer in her hand. With her other hand she points to the body

Vulcanus sitting hammer foreground left right
Vulcanus, Vulcanus is sitting with a hammer in the foreground on the left. In the foreground on the right there is a naked figure on one knee. Floating in the air is a naked figure with large ears

Deceived father man fallen out bed Two representations
Deceived father / man fallen out of bed, Two representations of lottery spells, each with its own number. Above n. 1512: a representation in a round list of a man who cradles a childs bed with a

John Baptist preaching Landscape Baptist camels fur
John the Baptist preaching, Landscape with John the Baptist, in camels fur, preaching in the midst of the people. In the left foreground a man with turban, seen on the back

Revival Eutychus Paul Paul throws dead Eutychus
Revival of Eutychus by Paul, Paul throws himself on the dead Eutychus (the boy died because he fell out of a window after falling asleep during a sermon by Paul)

Christ Caiaphas hands tied surrounded armed soldiers
Christ before Caiaphas, Christ, his hands tied and surrounded by armed soldiers, is brought before Caiaphas. In the background various spectators

Portrait Christian Thomas professor Halle wedge
Portrait of Christian Thomas, professor at Halle, wedge, Christian Thomas, Pieter Schenk (I) (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1705, paper, engraving, h 274 mm × w 187 mm

Landscape pedlar walkers path river runs pedestrian
Landscape with a pedlar and walkers, On a path along a river runs a pedestrian with a back basket for two walkers. In the far right is a building at the foot of a hill, pedlar, en route

Two large warships Thirteen scenes ships series title
Two large warships Thirteen scenes with ships (series title), Two large Dutch warships with crew at sea, on the horizon a third ship

Waterproofing hull ship Thirteen scenes ships
Waterproofing the hull of a ship Thirteen scenes with ships (series title), A large sailing ship is keeled in a shipyard. Men on a raft work on the hull of the ship

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In the year 1705, a tapestry of historical events unfolded, leaving an indelible mark on various corners of the world. It was a time when Catherine of Braganza, once Queen Consort to King Charles II of England, passed away in Lisbon. Her legacy as a patroness of tea-drinking endured and forever changed British culture. Meanwhile, Philipp Jacob Spener, a German theologian and founder of Pietism, continued to inspire religious reform with his influential writings. His ideas would shape the spiritual landscape for generations to come. Across vast Siberia, an enchanting scene emerged: a shaman from the Tungus people adorned with antlers and wielding a ritual drum. This captivating image was immortalized in copper engraving by Nicolaes Witsen in 1705—a testament to the rich cultural diversity that thrived amidst nature's grandeur. In Russia, Catherine I found herself embroiled in scandalous affairs during this tumultuous period. As mistress-turned-wife to Tsar Peter I and later Empress herself from 1725-27, her life was marked by both power and controversy. A late 18th-century line engraving depicted her involvement in a brawl—an intriguing glimpse into her tempestuous existence. Rev. John Campbell embarked on his missionary journey during these times—venturing into uncharted territories with unwavering faith. His endeavors aimed at spreading Christianity across distant lands left an enduring impact on countless souls he encountered along his path. The allure of cocoa beckoned artists like Maria Sibylla Merian who meticulously captured its essence through delicate engravings inspired by Surinamese flora and fauna. Her work showcased not only botanical beauty but also highlighted the intricate metamorphosis undergone by insects dwelling within this tropical paradise. Amidst artistic pursuits came Farinelli (Carlo Broschi), one of history's most renowned castrati singers whose ethereal voice captivated audiences across Europe.