17th Century Collection (page 3)

Insects of Surinam
Plate 4 from Dissertatio de Generatione et Metamorphosibus Insectorum Surinamensium (1726) by Maria Sybilla Merian (1647-1717) & Johanna Helena Herolt (1668-1773)

Hugo Grotius, Dutch jurist
Hugo Grotius (1583-1645), Dutch jurist and founder of international law. Grotius was born at Delft and at just 11 years of age went to university at Leiden. He became an advocate in 1599

Colonists arrival at Jamestown, Virginia, 1607
First settlers building Jamestown, Virginia Colony, 1607. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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John Winthrop, with his signature. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Homunculus depicted inside human sperm. Woodcut from the 17th century Dutch microsopist
HUMAN SPERM, 17th CENTURY. Homunculus depicted inside human sperm. Woodcut from the 17th century Dutch microsopist, Niklass Hartsoekers treatise on microscopy, Essay de Dioptrique

Daniel Defoe, author of " Robinson Crusoe." Digitally colored engraving of a portrait

Colonial classroom in New England, 1600s
Early schoolroom in colonial New England. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Chief Massasoit pledges friendship with Plymouth Pilgrims
Peace treaty between Chief Massasoit and Plymouth colonists, 1621. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Cock and Hen with Chickens and Pigeons - Johannes Spruyt
Oil on Canvas 88.9 x 118.1

Still Life - Michele Pace del Campidoglio
Oil on Canvas 96.5 x 157.5

Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi (Fountain of the Four Rivers), River God Ganges, Piazza Navona, Ponte, Rome, Lazio, Italy, Europe

Ireland, County Mayo, Westport, Westport House

A diagram of the Universe by the 17th century English Neoplatonist Robert Fludd showing the links between the hidden
FLUDDs UNIVERSE. A diagram of the Universe by the 17th century English Neoplatonist Robert Fludd showing the links between the hidden God and the manifest world

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Rene Descartes at Amsterdam. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Native American seeing the Mayflower arrive
Native American seeing the arrival of the Pilgrims in Massachusetts, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustratioin

New Amsterdam canal, 1600s
Dutch colonists using the canal in Broad Street, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Wampanoag warrior in full costume, Massachusetts. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Ottoman Empire defeated in Vienna, 1683
King John III Sobieski leads Polish forces repulsing the Ottoman Turks from Vienna, 1683. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Puritans founding New Haven, Connecticut
John Davenport leads Puritans in giving thanks for their arrival at New Haven, Connecticut, 1630s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Hiding the Connecticut charter in an oak tree, 1687
Connecticut colonist hiding the colonys charter in a hollow oak to keep it from Governor Andros, 1687. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Flowers in a Basket - Jean-Baptiste Monnoyer
Oil on Canvas 81 x 54.5

Susannah and the Elders - Artemisia Gentileschi (Attributed to)

Map of the Americas, 1660
17th century map of the Americas. Published in Amsterdam in 1660, this map by the Dutch cartographer Frederick de Witt (1630-1706) shows the geography of the Americas

Kilchurn Castle on Loch Awe, Argyll and Bute, Strathclyde, Scotland, UK, April 2011

Illustration of Suleiman The Magnificent during Battle of Mohacs

Vintage English History painting of Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell. Original by Samuel Cooper

Algerian Piracy
1st May 1681, The peaceful merchant ship Kingfisher being attacked by Algerian pirates. Original Artwork: Piracy by Monamy (Photo by Rischgitz/Getty Images)

GALILEO GALILEI (1564-1642). Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist. Under house arrest. Mezzotint, 19th century, after a painting, c1820, by Jean Antoine Laurent

Antique illustration of Heracles driving the Sun chariot (from a painting by Nicolas Poussin, 17th century French painter), a chariot with four horses

The Kings cabinet de travail (study) at Versailles. The Sun King by Nancy Mitford, page 248. The Palace of Versailles was built over a period of 60 years by some 36

with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century
COPERNICAN UNIVERSE with the sun at the center. Engraving, Dutch, 17th century

Isaac Newton, caricature C013 / 7593
Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Caricature of the English physicist, mathematician and alchemist Sir Isaac Newton, holding a rainbow

Italy, Venice, Perspective view of the Grand Canal with the Ospedale della Pieta, engraving by A. Porzio and A. Della Via, 1686 17th Century, Museo correr (Art Museum)

Johannes Kepler, German astronomer C017 / 7113
Johannes Kepler (1571-1630), German astronomer, holding a divider used to plot distances. Kepler devised three fundamental laws of planetary motion

Pierre de Fermat, caricature C015 / 6714
Pierre de Fermat, caricature

Galileo and his daughter Maria Celeste
Galilei Galileo (1564-1642), Italian physicist and astronomer, being guided by his daughter Maria Celeste (1600-1634), a nun

17th century map of South America
South America, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the new continent that was being discovered by European explorers. The shape is distorted because it had not yet been accurately mapped

1698 William Dampier Pirate Naturalist
1698 William Dampier, naturalist, explorer and buccaneer (August 1651 - March 1715). A posthumous 1787 Copperplate engraving by Charles Sherwin after the 1698 painting by T. Murray

1662 Schott Sea Monsters and mermaids
I Triton, II " Sea monster in the likeness of a monk", III " Sea man in the dress of a bishop", IV " Sea Satyr"

Plymouth Colony in 1622
The tiny settlement of Pilgrims at Plymouth by 1622. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Castillo San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida
Castillo San Marcos, Spanish colonial fort in Saint Augustine, Florida. Digital photograph

Spanish pirates attacking English merchantmen
Spanish ships capturing English ships with supplies for the colonies. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Colonial house at Charles Towne Landing, South Carolina
Reconstructed colonial home at Charles Towne Landing Historic Site, South Carolina. Digital photograph

Dutch ships in the Arctic, 1600s
Dutch ships of Henry Hudsons time near Novaya Zemlya, early 1600s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

Smallpox treatment document, New England, 1677
" A Brief Rule, " a printed guide to the treatment of smallpox, or measles, in New England, 1677. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Oliver Cromwell, English Civil War
Puritan leader Oliver Cromwell during the English Civil War. Hand-colored engraving

Royal Society endorsement of a lens-grinder, 1600s
Opticians advertisement illustrated with Archimedes at a telescope, London, 1694. Hand-colored woodcut of a 17th-century illustration

Dutch colonists in early New Amsterdam
Dutch settlers outdoors along the Battery, New Amsterdam, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th century illustration

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Step back in time to the 17th century, a period filled with remarkable events and captivating figures. In this era, Sir Isaac Newton, the brilliant mind behind the laws of motion and gravity, was captured in a portrait that immortalized his youthful brilliance. Meanwhile, across the vast ocean, the Mayflower ship sailed through treacherous waters as it carried Pilgrims seeking religious freedom to an unknown land in 1620. Intriguingly eerie is the artwork depicting a plague doctor from this century - a haunting reminder of the devastating diseases that plagued communities during those times. The English Civil War unfolded with Oliver Cromwell leading his troops at Edgehill, forever etching his name into history. On another shore, brave souls stepped onto Plymouth Rock as they disembarked from the Mayflower in search of new beginnings. Hannah Duston's daring escape from Native American capture serves as a testament to human resilience and survival instincts. The Salem witch trials cast their dark shadow over Massachusetts Bay Colony as court records bear witness to testimonies that would forever stain history. Jan Siberechts' attributed view of Nottingham offers us a glimpse into what life looked like during this period. Across Europe, William of Orange fought valiantly at the Battle of Boyne in 1668 while Heidelberg Castle stood tall along Alte Brucke and River Neckar in Germany - architectural marvels that have stood against time itself. Delving into nature's wonders brings us "Insects of Surinam, " showcasing scientific curiosity prevalent during this era. Lastly, exploring maps allows us to navigate our way through an ever-expanding world - one depicted on intricate 17th-century world maps. The 17th century was truly an age where innovation met adversity; where exploration collided with superstition; where heroes rose amidst chaos. It remains etched within history books as an era teeming with tales waiting for curious minds to unravel.