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Circa 17th Century Collection

"Exploring the World and Shaping History: A Glimpse into the 17th Century" Step back in time to the 17th century, a period of great exploration, cultural exchange

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Map showing the route taken by William Dampier on his expedition which reached the shores of New

Map showing the route taken by William Dampier on his expedition which reached the shores of New Holland, now Western Australia, in 1699. From a contemporary map

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Map of Europe at the Napoleonic Wars of Liberty (1813)

Map of Europe at the Napoleonic Wars of Liberty (1813)
Map of Central Europe at the beginning of the Napoleonic Wars of Liberty in 1813. Lithograph, published in 1897

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Roger Williams, c. 1603 - 1683. English essayist, clergyman, pamphleteeer and religious writer

Roger Williams, c. 1603 - 1683. English essayist, clergyman, pamphleteeer and religious writer
Roger Williams, c.1603 - 1683. English essayist, clergyman, pamphleteeer and religious writer. Founder of the Colony of Rhode Island

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Peter the Great, Peter I or Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov, 1672 - 1725. Tsar of Russia

Peter the Great, Peter I or Pyotr Alexeyevich Romanov, 1672 - 1725. Tsar of Russia. Here seen working at carpentry in his house an Zaandam, Netherlands

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Portrait of Pedro Calderon de la Barca y Barreda Gonzalez de Henao Ruiz de Blasco y Riano

Portrait of Pedro Calderon de la Barca y Barreda Gonzalez de Henao Ruiz de Blasco y Riano, 1600 - 1681. Spanish dramatist, poet and writer of the Spanish Golden Age

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Shakespeare reading. William Shakespeare, bapt. 26 April 1564 - 1616

Shakespeare reading. William Shakespeare, bapt. 26 April 1564 - 1616. English playwright, poet, and actor. After a 19th century engraving from a painting by American artist William Page; Illustration

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Historic image in black and white of Anne Hathaways cottage, the childhood home of Anne Hathaway

Historic image in black and white of Anne Hathaways cottage, the childhood home of Anne Hathaway, the wife of William Shakespeare; Shottery, Warwickshire, England

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Roger de Rabutin, Comte de Bussy, also known as Bussy-Rabutin, 1618 -1693, French memoirist

Roger de Rabutin, Comte de Bussy, also known as Bussy-Rabutin, 1618 -1693, French memoirist, after a 17th century work, France; Artwork

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Spanish prelate Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, 1538-1606, Archbishop of Lima

Spanish prelate Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, 1538-1606, Archbishop of Lima, is presented a book by a group of Incas. Full name, Toribio Alfonso de Mogrovejo. After a 17th century work; Artwork

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: The Great Plague of London, 1665-1666. A passerby offers water to a dying man

The Great Plague of London, 1665-1666. A passerby offers water to a dying man. During outbreaks of plague, elements in this 17th century picture would have been present in many European cities

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: John Tradescant the Younger, 1608 - 1662. English botanist and gardener

John Tradescant the Younger, 1608 - 1662. English botanist and gardener. Not to be confused with his father, John Tradescant the Elder; Artwork

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Self-portrait of Italian artist Ottavio Mario Leoni, 1578-1630; Artwork

Self-portrait of Italian artist Ottavio Mario Leoni, 1578-1630; Artwork

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Allegory of the coronation of Englands King William III and Queen Mary II on April 11, 1689

Allegory of the coronation of Englands King William III and Queen Mary II on April 11, 1689, after a work by Romeyn de Hooghe; Artwork

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: East view of the city of Edinburgh. After a work dated 1753 by Paul Sandby

East view of the city of Edinburgh. After a work dated 1753 by Paul Sandby, later colourization; Edinburgh, Scotland

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Cosimo III de Medici, 1642 - 1723, 6th Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany; Italy

Cosimo III de Medici, 1642 - 1723, 6th Medici Grand Duke of Tuscany; Italy

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Sir Kenelm Digby, 1603 - 1665, an English courtier, diplomat, natural philosopher; England

Sir Kenelm Digby, 1603 - 1665, an English courtier, diplomat, natural philosopher; England

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Illustrated portrait of Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough and 1st Earl of Monmouth

Illustrated portrait of Charles Mordaunt, 3rd Earl of Peterborough and 1st Earl of Monmouth, 1658 to 1735. English nobleman and military leader

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750. Composer and musician of the Baroque period

Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750. Composer and musician of the Baroque period. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Great Composers

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Emanuel Swedenborg, born Emanuel Swedberg, 1688 - 1772. Swedish Lutheran theologian, scientist

Emanuel Swedenborg, born Emanuel Swedberg, 1688 - 1772. Swedish Lutheran theologian, scientist, philosopher, revelator and mystic who inspired Swedenborgianism

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: George Fox, 1624 -1691. English Dissenter and a founder of the Religious Society of Friends

George Fox, 1624 -1691. English Dissenter and a founder of the Religious Society of Friends, commonly known as the Quakers or Friends

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Elisabeth of France, 1602-1644. Queen consort of Spain as wife of King Felipe IV

Elisabeth of France, 1602-1644. Queen consort of Spain as wife of King Felipe IV

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Diego RodrAiguez de Silva y VelAazquez, 1599 - 1660. Spanish painter. Illustration by Gordon Ross

Diego RodrAiguez de Silva y VelAazquez, 1599 - 1660. Spanish painter. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Great Painters

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: DomA©nikos TheotokAopoulos, 1541 -1614, aka El Greco, (The Greek ). Painter

DomA©nikos TheotokAopoulos, 1541 -1614, aka El Greco, (The Greek ). Painter
Domenikos TheotokAopoulos, 1541 -1614, aka El Greco, (The Greek ). Painter, sculptor and architect of the Spanish Renaissance

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Edward 'Ned'Alleyn, 1566 - 1626. English actor who was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre

Edward "Ned"Alleyn, 1566 - 1626. English actor who was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre
Edward " Ned" Alleyn, 1566 - 1626. English actor who was a major figure of the Elizabethan theatre and founder of Dulwich College and Alleyns School

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Shakespeares Monument affixed to the north wall of the chancel of Stratford-on-Avon, England

Shakespeares Monument affixed to the north wall of the chancel of Stratford-on-Avon, England. William Shakespeare, 1564 (baptised) - 1616. English poet, playwright and actor

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: George Frideric or Frederick Handel, 1685 - 1759. German, later British, Baroque composer

George Frideric or Frederick Handel, 1685 - 1759. German, later British, Baroque composer. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: King Philip IV of Spain. Felipe IV, 1605-1665. After a work by Dutch artist Jacob Louys

King Philip IV of Spain. Felipe IV, 1605-1665. After a work by Dutch artist Jacob Louys, 1595 / 1600-1673
King Philip IV of Spain. Felipe IV, 1605-1665. After a work by Dutch artist Jacob Louys, 1595/1600-1673

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Queen Mary II of England, 1662-1694. Wife of King William III, and joint monarch of England

Queen Mary II of England, 1662-1694. Wife of King William III, and joint monarch of England, Scotland and Ireland

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: PhilosophiAŠ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, by Isaac Newton

PhilosophiAŠ Naturalis Principia Mathematica, by Isaac Newton. (Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy). Title page of first edition dated July 5, 1687

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Jean Baptiste Colbert, 1619-1683. French controller general of finance from 1665

Jean Baptiste Colbert, 1619-1683. French controller general of finance from 1665 and secretary of state for the navy from 1668 under Louis XIV. After a contemporary engraving

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Alexander the Great watching animals fight. 16th century engraving after a work by Jan van der

Alexander the Great watching animals fight. 16th century engraving after a work by Jan van der Straet, 1523- 1605. (Also known as Giovanni Stradano, van der Straat, Stradanus, Stratensis)

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, 1580 - 1630. English nobleman, politician, and courtier

William Herbert, 3rd Earl of Pembroke, 1580 - 1630. English nobleman, politician, and courtier. From Shakespeare The Player, published 1916

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Louis XIV, 1638 - 1715, also known as Louis the Great or the Sun King. King of France

Louis XIV, 1638 - 1715, also known as Louis the Great or the Sun King. King of France. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946)

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Michael Drayton, 1563 - 1631. English poet during the Elizabethan era

Michael Drayton, 1563 - 1631. English poet during the Elizabethan era. From Shakespeare The Player, published 1916

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726 / 27. English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author

Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726 / 27. English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author
Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726/27. English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author, physicist and natural philosopher

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Galileo Galilei, 1564 - 1642. Italian polymath. Illustration by Gordon Ross

Galileo Galilei, 1564 - 1642. Italian polymath. Illustration by Gordon Ross, American artist and illustrator (1873-1946), from Living Biographies of Famous Men

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Jacob Tonson, also known as Jacob Tonson the elder, 1655-1736. 18th century bookseller and publisher

Jacob Tonson, also known as Jacob Tonson the elder, 1655-1736. 18th century bookseller and publisher. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Sir Isaac Newtons House, St. Martins Street, Leicester Square, London, England

Sir Isaac Newtons House, St. Martins Street, Leicester Square, London, England. Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726 / 27
Sir Isaac Newtons House, St. Martins Street, Leicester Square, London, England. Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726/27. English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author and physicist

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England

Woolsthorpe Manor, Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, Lincolnshire, England. The birthplace of Sir Isaac Newton, 1642 - 1726/27. English mathematician, astronomer, theologian, author and physicist

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: East side of the Eddystone Lighthouse, Eddystone Rocks, offshore Rame Head, Devon, England

East side of the Eddystone Lighthouse, Eddystone Rocks, offshore Rame Head, Devon, England. From Old England: A Pictorial Museum, published 1847

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Sunset at Pura Gede Luhur Batu Ngaus, Bali, Indonesia

Sunset at Pura Gede Luhur Batu Ngaus, Bali, Indonesia
Sunset at Pura Gede Luhur Batu Ngaus; Bali, Indonesia

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Killruddery House, Wicklow, Ireland

Killruddery House, Wicklow, Ireland
Killruddery House; County Wicklow, Ireland

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: France, Paris, Portrait of Rene Descartes (also known as Cartesio 1596 - 1650)

France, Paris, Portrait of Rene Descartes (also known as Cartesio 1596 - 1650), French mathematician and philospher, print 17th century, Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs (Library)

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Map of Germany, after the Peace of Westphalia in 1648

Map of Germany, after the Peace of Westphalia in 1648. Lithograph, published in 1897

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Sweden, Lake Malaren, Drottningholm Palace, Baroque style, Designed by architects Nicodemus Tessin

Sweden, Lake Malaren, Drottningholm Palace, Baroque style, Designed by architects Nicodemus Tessin Elder
Sweden - Drottningholm Castle (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1991) on Lake Malaren. Baroque style, architects Nicodemus Tessin the Elder and Nicodemus Tessin the Younger, 17th century

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Belgium, Brussels, Grand Place, Maison du Cygne, detail

Belgium, Brussels, Grand Place, Maison du Cygne, detail UNESCO World Heritage Site, historic centre

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Pakistan, Punjab, Lahore, Shalimar Gardens, Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, 17th century

Pakistan, Punjab, Lahore, Shalimar Gardens, Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, 17th century UNESCO World Heritage Site, historic centre

Background imageCirca 17th Century Collection: Paraguay, Itapua, Jesus and Trinidad Jesuit Ruins

Paraguay, Itapua, Jesus and Trinidad Jesuit Ruins UNESCO World Heritage Site, Historic Site



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"Exploring the World and Shaping History: A Glimpse into the 17th Century" Step back in time to the 17th century, a period of great exploration, cultural exchange, and significant historical events. This captivating era witnessed remarkable journeys, political transformations, artistic achievements, and scientific advancements that shaped our modern world. Take a look at a map showcasing Europe during the Napoleonic Wars of Liberty in 1813. The continent was embroiled in conflict as nations fought for freedom and power. Meanwhile, another map reveals Germany after the Peace of Westphalia in 1648—a pivotal treaty that ended the devastating Thirty Years' War. Join English explorer William Dampier on his expedition to New Holland (now Western Australia) in 1699. Follow his route through uncharted territories as depicted on a contemporary map—an extraordinary testament to human curiosity and bravery. Witness Roger Williams being greeted by Narragansett Indians upon setting foot on what would become Rhode Island—the birthplace of religious freedom—founded by this influential English essayist and clergyman. Marvel at Tsar Peter I's unexpected passion for carpentry as he works diligently at his house in Zaandam, Netherlands. This Russian ruler spent time studying shipbuilding there in 1697—a surprising glimpse into his multifaceted character. Discover Pedro Calderon de la Barca y Barreda Gonzalez de Henao Ruiz de Blasco y Riano—a prominent Spanish dramatist from the Golden Age—as portrayed by German artist Friedrich Fleischmann. His literary contributions continue to inspire generations even today. Immerse yourself in Shakespeare's world with an enchanting illustration capturing him engrossed in reading—one of history's greatest playwrights whose timeless works still captivate audiences worldwide. Visit Anne Hathaway's cottage—the childhood home of William Shakespeare's wife—in Shottery, Warwickshire. This historic black-and-white image transports you to the quaint English countryside, where love and inspiration blossomed.