1723 Collection (page 8)

ZAMPOGNA, 1723. Italian folk bagpipe. Copper engraving by Arnold van Westerhout, 1723

HARPSICHORD & SPINETS, 1723. Harpsichord and three spinets, made by Michele Todini (c1650-c1681). The instrument is playable separately or in combination from one keyboard

HARPSICHORD, 1723. A woman playing a harpsichord. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

TROMBA MARINA, 1723. Single-stringed Renaissance instrument, bowed above the point of touching. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

VIOLA D AMORE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CHINESE TRUMPET, 1723. The Chinese trumpet, a slender tube inserted in a large cylinder of iron, copper, or copper-covered wood. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

BARK TRUMPET, 1723. A trumpet used by the Native Americans of Florida, made of coiled bark and decorated with rings from which metal discs were hung. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FRENCH HORN, 1723. Copper engraving by Arnold van Westerhout, 1723

HURDY GURDY. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

DOUBLE AULOS. Man playing a double aulos, an ancient reed instrument. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

LUTE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

HARPSICORD, 1723. Colored engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

JEWs HARP. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

VIOLIN, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold Van Westerhout

TRUMPET, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CYMBALS, 1723. Small cymbals, which were used by cymbalistriae, women dancers at the feasts of Bacchus. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

MYTHOLOGY: PAN. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

TRANSVERSE FLUTE, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

ORGAN, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

VIOLINCELLO, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FRENCH HORN, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FINGER CYMBALS, 1723. A Coptic priest with finger cymbals used to accompany the chanting of prayers. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FLAT CYMBALS, 1723. Flat cymbals used by the Armenians to accompany the chants of an important Mass. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

CYMBAL, 1723. An unlikely cymbal said by Bonanni to be preserved in the Museum of the Jesuit College in Rome. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

FLUTE, 1723. Man playing a transverse flute. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

BASSOON, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

VIOLONCELLO, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

DOUBLE-BASS VIOL, 1723. A double-bass viol, correctly shown with six pegs but only four strings. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

ALPINE DRAGON, 1723. A traveller encounters a dragon in the Swiss Alps. Engraving from Johann Jacob Scheuchzers Itinera Alpina, 1723

Marie Marquise Coulanges
MARIE ANGELIQUE, marquise de COULANGES wife of Philippe Emanuel, and like him a friend and correspondent of Madame de Sevigne. Date: 1641 - 1723

Rene Boudier
RENE BOUDIER French numismatist. Date: 1634 - 1723

Actress / Clairon
Mademoiselle CLAIRON (Claire Josephe Hippolyte Leris de la Tude) French actress Date: 1723 - 1803

View of the Via Gellia in the Derbyshire Peak District
View of the Via Gellia, a wooded valley and road (now the A5012) in the Peak District near Cromford, Derbyshire. It is probably named after the builder of the road, Phillip Eyre Gell (1723-1795)

Conjoined twin skeletons, 18th century

Conjoined twins, 18th century

Saffron plant, 18th century

Adam Smith, philosopher and economist
Adam Smith (1723-1790), Scottish philosopher. He was born and educated at Kikaldy, Scotland, before entering the University of Glasgow at the age of thirteen

LEMOYNE: PERSEUS. Perseus and Andromeda. Oil on canvas by Francois Lemoyne, 1723

Perspective Conspectus of the principal buildings of Sir Chr
Illustration showing a perspective conspectus of the principal works of Sir Christopher Wren (1632-1723). The buildings featured include St

Adam Ferguson
ADAM FERGUSON Scottish Philosopher Member of common sense school of philosophy

Joshua Reynols
JOSHUA REYNOLDS artist, depicted wearing spectacles and holding brush and palette with his autograph

Christopher Wrens House
SIR CHRISTOPHER WREN This house in Bankside is where Sir Christopher Wren is said to have watched the building of St. Pauls Cathedral, London

Orleans / Duc Philippe
PHILIPPE, DUKE OF ORLEANS French soldier and Regent of France (1715-1723)

John Byron, Naval
JOHN BYRON British naval officer and navigator, known as foul-weather Jack. his grandson was the poet Byron

Planets and Zodiac
The Solar System, showing how the planets move between the houses of the Zodiacal system, thereby inevitably affecting everything that happens and everyone who is born

Santuary staircase 1723, from halfway point, Bom Jesus do Monte, Braga, Minho, Portugal, Europe

Reynolds / Plympton School
SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS House (next door to the Grammar School) at Plympton, Devon, where the English portrait painter and President of the Royal Academy was born

Reynolds / Plympton Devon
SIR JOSHUA REYNOLDS House at Plympton, Devon, where the English portrait painter and President of the Royal Academy was born

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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.