1723 Collection

DOUBLE-BASS VIOL, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

Blackheath / Pages Hse
The residence of Sir Gregory Page (the corner of Pond Road and Blackheath Park) in Blackheath

Sir William Blackstone
SIR WILLIAM BLACKSTONE English jurist

ADAM SMITH Economist and philosopher

RANC, Jean. Charles III as a Child
RANC, Jean (1674-1735). Portrait of Charles III of Spain as a Child. ca. 1723. Rococo. Oil on canvas. SPAIN. MADRID (AUTONOMOUS COMMUNITY). Madrid. Prado Museum

ADAM SMITH Scottish economist

VOICE AMPLIFIER. An imaginary voice amplifier, based on the ideas of Athanasius Kircher. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

Hannah Snell / Maddocks
HANNAH SNELL Female soldier

Avebury Landscape / 1723
Prospect of the Temple on Overton Hill - The Hakpen or head of the snake in the ruins. Stukeley writes: Abury..the chief patriarchal..temple of the island

Leeuwenhoek & Microbe
ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK Dutch naturalist, depicted discovering the microbe

Godfrey Kneller
SIR GODFREY KNELLER artist renowned for his portraits of anybody who was anybody

PHILIPPE II D'ORLEANS
PHILIPPE II, duc d'ORLEANS nephew of Louis XIV, Regent of France after his uncle's death. Date: 1674 - 1723

Hannah Snell, Born at Worcester 1723 (engraving)
821365 Hannah Snell, Born at Worcester 1723 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hannah Snell, Born at Worcester 1723)

Plan of the Grosvenor Estate with Proposed Buildings, 1723 (engraving)
3628104 Plan of the Grosvenor Estate with Proposed Buildings, 1723 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plan of the Grosvenor Estate with Proposed Buildings)

Jack Sheppards Escape, 1723 (chromolitho)
973033 Jack Sheppards Escape, 1723 (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack Sheppards Escape, 1723)

Grand vestibule du meme, en 1723 (engraving)
963329 Grand vestibule du meme, en 1723 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grand vestibule du meme, en 1723)

Musee de Lausanne, Les Derniers moments du major Davel, 24 avril 1723 (engraving)
3645964 Musee de Lausanne, Les Derniers moments du major Davel, 24 avril 1723 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musee de Lausanne)

The King Street Gate, Westminster, demolished 1723 (engraving)
1056681 The King Street Gate, Westminster, demolished 1723 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The King Street Gate, Westminster, demolished 1723)

GUIDE TO MONEY 1723
Title-page of Monsieur Barremes handy guide to money, helping traders to calculate prices in all currencies Date: 1723

SHOPPING GUIDE
Title-page of Monsieur Barremes handy guide to money, helping traders to calculate prices in all currencies Date: 1723

Christopher Wren with King Charles II
SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN The architect of St Pauls Cathedral presenting his plan for rebuilding the City of London to Charles II after the Great Fire of 1666 Date: 1632 - 1723

Equestrian Portrait of Philip V (1683-1746), King of Spain, 1723. Creator: Ranc, Jean (1674-1735)
Equestrian Portrait of Philip V (1683-1746), King of Spain, 1723. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Louis I of Spain (1707-1724) as Prince of Asturias, 1723. Creator: Ranc, Jean (1674-1735)
Louis I of Spain (1707-1724) as Prince of Asturias, 1723. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Sardinia Sassari Sassari S. Nicola Cathedral
Sardinia Sassari Sassari S. Nicola, Cathedral, this is my Italy, the italian country of visual history, Medieval Architecture 13th century. Lower part of campanile remains

First page of the book Comentarios Reales (Royal Commentaries), edition of 1723 with a dedicatory to King Philip V, written by Garcilaso de la Vega

Machine of Marly and the Louveciennes Aqueduct, 1723. Found in the Collection of Muse e de l Histoire de France, Cha teau de Versailles

Opera Costanza e fortezza in the Prague Castle on August 28, 1723 to celebrate the coronation of Charles VI, 1723. Found in the collection of Theatre Museum, Vienna

Johann Arnold Ebert
JOHANN ARNOLD EBERT German writer Date: 1723 - 1795

Gottfried Zimmermann
GOTTFRIED ZIMMERMANN German bookseller of Wittenberg, depicted in his shop surrounded by books. Date: 1670 - 1723

Cannibals / Alive
A captive eaten alive by members of the Antis tribe of Peru

Jean-Baptiste Oudry Stag Hunt Deer hunting painting
Jean-Baptiste Oudry, Stag Hunt, Deer hunting, painting, 1723, oil on canvas, Height, 303 cm (119.2 inches), Width, 435 cm (14.2 ft), Signerad, JB Oudry 1723

Attributed Georg DesmarA es Nicodemus Tessin dy
Attributed to Georg Desmarees, Nicodemus Tessin dy, 1654-1728, painting, portrait, Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, 1723, oil on canvas, Height, 146 cm (57.4 inches), Width, 110 cm (43.3 inches), Signed

Annunciation Virgin Mary center image column
Annunciation to the Virgin, The Annunciation to Mary. In the center of the image is a column for which a reader with an open book. Left of it Maria. On the right a kneeling angel

Portrait Johan de Witt Grand Pensionary Holland
Portrait of Johan de Witt, Grand Pensionary of Holland, Portrait of Johan de Witt (1625-72). Board pensioner. Bust in oval, to the left

View Smyrna Izmir Reception Given Consul Hochepied
View of Smyrna (Izmir) and the Reception Given to Consul the Hochepied (1657-1723) in the Council Chamber, View of the Turkish city of Smyrna with the in the foreground a representation of

Hendrik Swaardecroon 1718-1725 Portrait Hendrick Zwaardecroon
Hendrik Swaardecroon (1718-1725) Portrait of Hendrik Swaardecroon (Hendrick Zwaardecroon), Governor General of the Dutch East Indies, Portrait of Hendrik Swaardecroon (1667-1728)

Landscape Diana Hunting goddess Diana hunt two nymphs
Landscape with Diana Hunting, Landscape with the goddess Diana on the hunt with two nymphs and hunting dogs. Abraham Genoels, 1670 - 1723, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 24 cm × w 32 cm d 4 cm

Landscape Apollo Calliope Hill landscape Kalliope
Landscape with Apollo and Calliope, Hill landscape with Apollo and Kalliope In the foreground a flowing river, sheep on the right

Portrait Man Knee standing left arm leaning base
Portrait of a Man, Portrait of a Man. Knee, standing with the left arm leaning on a base with relief. Cornelis Troost, 1723, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 63 cm × w 50 cm d 6 cm

Gap rock walls two rock walls covered trees unconsciousness
Gap between rock walls, Gap between two rock walls covered with trees. unconsciousness, Jean Francois Millet (II), 1676 - 1723, paper, brush, h 362 mm × w 262 mm

Arcadian landscape walking people three walking people
Arcadian landscape with walking people, Arcadian landscape with three walking people in the foreground, in the background mountains

River view ships foreground rowing boat shore
River view with ships, in the foreground a rowing boat by the shore, an old man is talking to two people, rowing-boat, canoe, etc

Emblem myrtle tree Myrthus Arbor title object
Emblem: myrtle tree Myrthus Arbor (title on object), A landscape with a myrtle tree in a medallion decorated with myrtle branches

Emblem hook garden pond foreground putto puts
Emblem: hook, A garden with a pond. In the foreground, a putto puts a worm on a hook. In the center a putto fishes in the garden pond and in the background a fish is caught

Emblem year middle palm tree symbol annual rotation
Emblem: year, In the middle a palm tree (symbol for the annual rotation) with a medallion with the god Janus, the Roman god of the past and the future

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"1723: A Year of Art, Music, and Enlightenment" Step into the year 1723 and immerse yourself in a world of creativity, knowledge, and innovation. This captivating era witnessed remarkable achievements across various fields that continue to inspire us today. In the realm of music, the resounding notes of the double-bass viol filled concert halls as talented musicians showcased their skills. An exquisite copper engraving from that very year by Arnold van Westerhout immortalizes this majestic instrument's beauty for generations to come. Meanwhile, at Blackheath's Pages House, intellectuals gathered to exchange ideas and engage in intellectual discourse. Among them was Sir William Blackstone, whose profound legal insights would shape future legal systems around the world. The spirit of enlightenment also found its voice through influential thinkers like Adam Smith. His groundbreaking theories on economics revolutionized our understanding of wealth distribution and market dynamics. Artistic expression thrived during this period as well. Jean Ranc captured Charles III as a child in an enchanting portrait that showcases both his innocence and potential for greatness. But it wasn't just portraits; imagination took flight with Arnold van Westerhout's copper engraving depicting an imaginary voice amplifier inspired by Athanasius Kircher's ideas. This whimsical creation reminds us how human ingenuity knows no bounds. Speaking of boundless possibilities, Hannah Snell/Maddocks defied societal norms by disguising herself as a man to serve in the British Army—an act that challenged gender roles long before its time. Nature too played a role in shaping history during 1723. The Avebury Landscape stood tall—a testament to ancient civilizations' ability to harmonize with their surroundings while leaving behind awe-inspiring monuments for future generations to marvel at. Scientific advancements were not left behind either; Leeuwenhoek & Microbe unveiled hidden worlds through pioneering discoveries using microscopes—opening up new frontiers within biology and medicine.