1725 Collection (page 8)

BARTHOLOMEW ROBERTS, 1725. Welsh pirate. English woodcut, 1725

The system of ropes and masts supporting the valarium, or awning, which shielded spectators at the Colosseum from sun
COLOSSEUM: AWNING. The system of ropes and masts supporting the valarium, or awning, which shielded spectators at the Colosseum from sun and rain

Giuseppe Mazzuoli, Volterra, 1644 - Rome, 1725. Charity Terracotta sculpture

Robert Boyle (1627-91) experiments on Spring of the Air. Apparatus similar to Guericke s
Robert Boyle (1627-91) experiments on Spring of the Air. Apparatus similar to Guerickes water barometer. Found water could only be raised 33ft 6ins. Edition of Boyles works published 1725. Engraving

Evacuating bell jar to examine effect on animal in it. Robert Boyles second air pump c1660. Edition of Boyles work published 1725. Engraving

Formation of rainbow by dispersion and total internal reflection (top). Observing Newtons Rings (circular concentric interference fringes)

Percussion Pendulum. Experiment to investigate inertia of bodies using 2 suspended weights whose movements could be accurately measured. From WJ Gravesande Physices Elementa Mathematica London 1725

Heinrich Khunrath (c1560-1605) German chemist and alchemist born in Leipzig. (1725). From Icones Virorum ja, Friedrich Roth-Scholtz, (Nuremberg, 1725)

Baruch (Benedict) Spinoza (Spinosa or Despinosa - 1632-1677) Dutch philosopher born in Amsterdam into a Jewish family who had fled Roman Catholic persecution in Portugal

Olaus Borrichius or Ole or Olug Borch (1626 - 1690) Dutch chemist and alchemist. engraving from " Icones Virorum" by Friedrich Roth - Scholtz (Nuremberg, 1725)

Johannes Borgesius (1618 - 1652), Dutch mathematician, astronomer and teacher. engraving from " Icones Virorum" by Friedrich Roth - Scholtz (Nuremberg, 1725)

Tobias Andreae (1604 - 1676) German Calvinist. Professor of philosophy at Groningen University. engraving from " Icones Virorum" by Friedrich Roth - Scholtz (Nuremberg, 1725)

Martin Beer (1617 - 1692) German philosopher and geographer born at Nuremberg. engraving from " Icones Virorum" by Friedrich Roth - Scholtz (Nuremberg, 1725)

Francis Mercurius van Helmont (1619 - 1698) Flemish physician, iatrochemist and writer on philosophical and religious topics

Jacob Brill (1639 - 1700) Dutch philosopher and follower of Spinoza. engraving from " Icones Virorum" by Friedrich Roth - Scholtz (Nuremberg, 1725)

Jean Baptiste von Helmont (1577 - 1644), Flemish chemist, physiologist, and physician and iatrochemist, born in Brussells

Engraving of Newshams fire engine, patented in 1725

Peter I the Great (1672-1725). Tsar of Russia (1682-1725). Anonymous portrait after the work of Pieter Van der Werff

GREUZE, Jean Baptiste (1725-1805). The Punished Son (Le Fils Puni ). Rococo art. Oil on canvas

James Earl of Cardigan
JAMES BRUDENELL, earl of CARDIGAN Constable and Governor of Windsor Castle and Keeper of the Privy Purse to the King. Date: 1725 - 1811

Catherine I / St P Ptg
CATHERINE I Empress of Russia (1725-27), second wife of Tsar Peter I Date: 1684 - 1727

French Solicitor / 1725
A French NOTAIRE (notary) of the 18th century Date: 1725

Clive (Stoddart)
ROBERT, lord CLIVE of Plassey Date: 1725-1774

COLOSSEUM: AWNING. The system of ropes and masts supporting the valarium, or awning, which shielded spectators at the Colosseum from sun and rain

FRANCE: PONT NEUF, 1725. King Louis XV and Queen Marie Leszczynska passing a statue of King Louis XIV on the Pont Neuf in Paris, 1725. Contemporary color line engraving

NEW YORK: TAVERN, c1725. The Blue Bell Tavern, built c1725, in upper Manhattan at Broadway and what is now 181st Street. The tavern was demolished in 1915. Wood engraving, 1876

FRANKLIN: TITLE PAGE, 1725. Title page of A Dissertation on Liberty and Necessity, Pleasure and Pain, written and printed by Benjamin Franklin, 1725

ANTONIO VIVALDI (1675?-1741). Italian composer. Engraving, c. 1725

HARVARD COLLEGE, c1725. Harvard, as it appeared c1725. Color engraving, 1740, by William Burgis

Martin Crugot
MARTIN CRUGOT German churchman and theologian Date: 1725 - 1790

Kidney anatomy, 18th century

PARIS: BILLIARDS, 1725. A public billiards room in Paris attended by members of the bourgeoisie. Oil on canvas, 1725, attributed to Jean-Baptiste Chardin

Spaldings bell cross section
Cross section of Spaldings diving bell

Spaldings Bell
Spaldings bell is lowered from a boat

King of Dahomey Crowned
Coronation of the King of Whydah (Ouida), Dahomey (Benin), West Africa

Lady Charlotte Finch
Lady CHARLOTTE FINCH (nee Fermor) daughter of the earl of Pembroke, wife of William Finch, governess to the royal children

Wilkes as Alderman
JOHN WILKES alderman and radical statesman in his aldermans robes

Peter the Great
PETER I known as the Great Tsar of Russia

Peter I / Great / Fursten
PETER I (THE GREAT) Russian Tsar (reigned 1682-1725)

Robert Bakewell
ROBERT BAKEWELL English agriculturist

Skimmington Custom
At the Skimmington, or Stang, nagging wives are punished by being carried round in procession for all to mock

Peter I / Great / Russia
PETER I (THE GREAT) Russian Tsar (1682-1725) seen here at the age of 27

Catherine I / Miniature
CATHERINE I Empress of Russia (1725-27), second wife of Tsar Peter I

Peter I / Scribners 1880
PETER I the Great In 1697/8 he toured western Europe picking up ideas : here he is studying shipbuilding at Zaandam in the Netherlands

John Wilkes / Oval Eng
JOHN WILKES English politician and reformer

Le Notaire / Sand / 1725
Le Notaire/Sand/1725

James Otis / Chappel
JAMES OTIS American Revolutionary statesman

Ralph Thoresby
RALPH THORESBY merchant and antiquary with his autograph

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of 1725: A Journey through History and Art" Step into the world of 1725, where British Coats of Arms proudly display their heraldic symbols, representing noble lineages and storied histories. Engraved with meticulous detail, Newshams fire engine captures the innovative spirit of the time, showcasing advancements in technology. Intriguingly, a portrait bust of Casanova stands as a testament to his adventurous spirit and literary prowess. This enigmatic figure's escapades continue to captivate our imaginations even centuries later. Johann Baptist Enderle's masterpiece "Saint Ignatius Leaving Antioch" transports us back to 1773, immersing us in religious fervor and spiritual contemplation. The delicate strokes convey emotions that transcend time. A prodigy emerges from this era - Heinecken - whose brilliance shines through his works. His contributions leave an indelible mark on art history for generations to come. The Great Sled of Catherine I takes center stage as a symbol of power and opulence during her reign over Russia. Its grandeur reflects her influence as she navigated political landscapes with finesse. Robert Lord Clive's presence looms large in this period; he shaped British colonialism in India with strategic military victories that altered the course of history forever. Johann Peter Miller's artistic vision brings life to canvases, capturing moments frozen in time like Friedrich Anton Heinitz’s masterpieces which evoke deep emotions within viewers' hearts. Vignettes from Grosser Atlas offer glimpses into different corners of the world through hand-colored engravings – each telling its own unique story while connecting humanity across borders. Peter the Great’s engraved image reminds us of his transformative leadership that propelled Russia onto the global stage during his reign from 1672 until his passing in 1725 – leaving behind an enduring legacy.