1723 Collection (page 3)

prospect Edward Confessor Chapel Westmonasterium
A prospect of Edward the Confessors Chapel, Westmonasterium, or, the history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster: containing an account of its ancient and modern building

Knt. Monument Sr Cloudesly Shovell Knt Westmonasterium
Knt. Monument to Sr. Cloudesly Shovell, Knt. Westmonasterium, or, the history and antiquities of the abbey church of St. Peters Westminster: containing an account of its ancient and modern building

Charles de Saint-Albin Archbishop Cambrai Hyacinthe Rigaud
Charles de Saint-Albin, Archbishop of Cambrai; Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659 - 1743); France; 1723; Oil on canvas; 146.1 × 113 cm (57 1, 2 × 44 1, 2 in.)

Korean Man Captain William Baillie British 1723
Korean Man; Captain William Baillie (British, 1723 - 1792), After Peter Paul Rubens (Flemish, 1577 - 1640); June 17, 1774; Crayon manner etching; 49.8 x 32.4 cm (19 5, 8 x 12 3, 4 in.)

Winter Landscape Numerous Figures Frozen River
Winter Landscape with Numerous Figures on a Frozen River; Jan Berents (Dutch, about 1679 - after 1733); Netherlands; about 1723; Gouache on vellum, heightened with gold

View Village Figures Foreground 1723 Marco Ricci
View of a Village with Figures in the Foreground, 1723. Marco Ricci (Italian, 1676-1729). Etching

Empty Quiver Nicolas Delaunay French 1739-1792
The Empty Quiver. Nicolas Delaunay (French, 1739-1792), after Pierre-Antoine Baudouin (French, 1723-). Engraving and etching; platemark: 35.5 x 25.2 cm (14 x 9 15/16 in.); border

Portrait Cardinal Guillaume Dubois 1723 Hyacinthe Rigaud
Portrait of Cardinal Guillaume Dubois, 1723. Hyacinthe Rigaud (French, 1659-1743). Oil on canvas; framed: 180.5 x 148 x 15 cm (71 1/16 x 58 1/4 x 5 7/8 in.); unframed

God Appearing Isaac 1723 Antonio Maria I Zanetti
God Appearing to Isaac, 1723. Antonio Maria I Zanetti (Italian, 1680-1757). Chiaroscuro woodcut

Constellation of Andromeda from Johannes Bayer Uranometria Ulm 1723. Andromeda chained to rocks waiting for rescue by Perseus. Copperplate engraving

Constellation of Leo from Johannes Bayer Uranometria Ulm 1723. Copperplate engraving

Constellation of Argo Navis from Johannes Bayer Uranometria Ulm 1723. Copperplate engraving

JOHN BYRON (1723 - 1786)
JOHN BYRON Known as foul-weather Jack. English navigator and grandfather of poet Byron

Austria. Vienna. Belvedere. Upper Belvedere. 1717-1723. By H
Belvedere. Upper Belvedere. 1717-1723. Built by Johann Lukas von Hildebrandt (1668-1745). Facade. Vienna. Austria

Isabella Duchess Grafton
ISABELLA (nee Bennett) duchess of GRAFTON wife of Henry, first duke, daughter of Henry earl of Arlington. Date: 1667 - 1723

Abraham Genoels
ABRAHAM GENOELS Flemish artist - and perhaps architect, since he is flanked by two pictures of buildings. Date: 1640 - 1723

Claude Fleury - 3
CLAUDE FLEURY French churchman, prior of Argenteuil, ecclesiastical historian, depicted at his writing table. Date: 1640 - 1723

Claude Fleury - 1
CLAUDE FLEURY French churchman and ecclesiastical historian. Date: 1640 - 1723

Claude Fleury - 2
CLAUDE FLEURY French churchman, prior of Argenteuil, ecclesiastical historian. Date: 1640 - 1723

Fried. Karl Von Feofer
FRIEDRICK KARL VON FEOFER German book collector. Date: 1723 - ?

Thomas Durfey
THOMAS DURFEY Poet and playwright, depicted holding books and a musical score. Date: 1653 - 1723

Cardinal Guill. Dubois
Cardinal GUILLAUME DUBOIS French churchman and statesman Date: 1656 - 1723

William Earl Cowper
WILLIAM first earl COWPER, statesman, Lord Chancellor Date: 1665? - 1723

William Baxter
WILLIAM BAXTER Welsh schoolteacher who went to Harrow speaking only Welsh, became a noted scholar and linguist, also antiquarian : depicted in his 69th year. Date: 1650 - 1723

Sir Hugh Palliser
SIR HUGH PALLISER Naval captain. Date: 1723 - 1796

Susanna Von Klettenberg
SUSANNA KATHARINA VON KLETTENBERG German quietist, associated with Goethe Date: 1723 - 1774

Frederick V / Danish Royal
FREDERICK V King of Denmark and Norway (1746-66) Date: 1723 - 1766

Godfrey Kneller / Chambars
SIR GODFREY KNELLER British painter born in Germany, with an inset portrait of his brother, Johann Zacharias Kneller (1644-1702) Date: 1646 - 1723

Godfrey Kneller / Baker
SIR GODFREY KNELLER British painter born in Germany Date: 1646 - 1723

Sir Godfrey Kneller / Self
SIR GODFREY KNELLER British painter born in Germany Date: 1646 - 1723

James Granger / Cook / 1825
JAMES GRANGER book collector whose name is given to the custom of adding extra illustrations to books Date: 1723 - 1776

William Cowper / 1st Earl
WILLIAM COWPER First Earl Cowper English judge, parliamentary orator, lord keeper of the great seal, and first Lord Chancellor of Great Britain Date: 1665? - 1723

Reynolds / Leicester Sq
SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS House in Leicester Square where the English portrait painter and President of the Royal Academy lived Date: 1723 - 1792

Science / Leeuwenhoek
ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK Dutch naturalist, depicted discovering the microbe Date: 1632 - 1723

Lord Allington of Killar
LORD ALLINGTON OF KILLARD - Hildebrand (the 3rd and last Lord Allington of Killard in Ireland). Date: 1641 - 1723

CENTLIVRE (1667-1723)
SUSANNAH CENTLIVRE writer and actress Date: 1667-1723

Orleans, Philip II, duc d (1674-1723). Regent of France (1715-1723). The Cabinet of the Grand Dauphin at the Versailles Palace. 1723. FRANCE. Ό E-DE-FRANCE. YVELINES. Versailles

Rejouissances des mexicains, au commencement du siecle (The rejoicing of Mexicans at the start of the Century). Celebration of the beginning of Aztec century, consisting of a 52-year cycle

LEEUWENHOEK, Antony van (1632-1723). Dutch naturalist and optician. First to observe bacteriae. He is commonly known as the Father of Microbiology, and considered to be the first microbiologist. Oil

REYNOLDS, Sir Joshua. Edward Holdens sons
REYNOLDS, Sir Joshua (1723-1792). The Children of Edward Holden Cruttenden. Rococo. Oil on canvas. BRAZIL. Sao Paulo. Sao Paulo Museum of Art

King Street Gate
The King Street gateway, demolished in 1723. Date: circa 1700

The King Street Gate, Westminster, London, in the early 18th century. This gate was demolished in 1723. Date: pre-1723

WRENs TOMB
The tomb of Sir Christopher Wren in St Pauls Cathedral, London. Date: 1723

Sir James Wishart
SIR JAMES WISHART naval commander, Admiral of the White Squadron Date: ? - 1723

Dorothy Wentworth
DOROTHY WENTWORTH (nee Leventhorpe) wife of John Wentworth of Somerley Hall, Norfolk Date: ? - 1723

Cosimo III Di Toscana
COSMO III di TOSCANA Grand duke of Tuscany son of Ferrante II Date: 1642 - 1723

Adam Smith and Friends
ADAM SMITH economist and political theorist (on the left), with Lord Rockville and Commissioner Brown. Date: 1723 - 1790

Alexander Spotswood
ALEXANDER SPOTSWOOD Governor of Virginia 1710 - 1723 Date: 1676 - 1740

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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.