Leyden Collection

British Ballad, The Mermaid
THE MERMAID. British ballad by Dr. John Leyden. The Gaelic story bears that Macphail of Colonsay was carried off by a mermaid

Dutch city of Leiden
City of Leiden in The Netherlands. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Satires by Juvenal
Juvenal (Decimus Iunius Iuvenalis). 1st - 2nd centuries AD. Roman poet. Satires. Start of the First Satire. Leyden, 1532

Saturn. Diagram of Saturn and its orbit and altering appearance of its rings from different angles
532215 Saturn. Diagram of Saturn and its orbit and altering appearance of its rings from different angles. From Christiaan Huyghens Systema Saturnium, Leyden, 1659 ; Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting Andreas Cuneus attempting to electrify water contained in a Leyden bottle (1746)
5311346 An engraving depicting Andreas Cuneus attempting to electrify water contained in a Leyden bottle (1746). Muschenbroek, Cuneus' teacher

Sanctorius seated in his balance, 1711 (engraving)
540611 Sanctorius seated in his balance, 1711 (engraving); (add.info.: Sanctorius (Sanctorio Sanctorio) (1561-1636) Italian physician and physiologist, friend of Galileo

Saint Mark, after 1518. Creator: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489/94-1533)
Saint Mark, after 1518. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Saint Matthew, after 1518. Creator: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489/94-1533)
Saint Matthew, after 1518. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

The engagement. Creator: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489/94-1533)
The engagement. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Saint Luke, after 1518. Creator: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489/94-1533)
Saint Luke, after 1518. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

David Playing his Harp for Saul. Creator: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489/94-1533)
David Playing his Harp for Saul. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1514. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Salome with the Head of John the Baptist, 1514

Temperance (Temperancia), 1530. Creator: Lucas van Leyden
Temperance (Temperancia), 1530

Albert Einstein, Paul Ehrenfest, Paul Langevin, Heike Kammerling-Onnes and Pierre Weiss at Ehrenfest's home
539471 Albert Einstein, Paul Ehrenfest, Paul Langevin, Heike Kammerling-Onnes and Pierre Weiss at Ehrenfest's home, Leyden, Netherlands (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

The quays were lined with famishing folk, illustration from Romance of History: The Netherlands, 1920s (colour litho)
3083043 The quays were lined with famishing folk, illustration from Romance of History: The Netherlands, 1920s (colour litho) by McCormick

Portrait of Gerrit Dou, Dutch Golden Age painter, 1613-1675
6338721 Portrait of Gerrit Dou, Dutch Golden Age painter, 1613-1675 by Girtin, James (John) (c.1780-after 1820); (add.info.: Portrait of Gerrit Dou, Dutch Golden Age painter, 1613-1675)

Picturesque Holland, I (engraving)
1055032 Picturesque Holland, I (engraving) by Brewer, Henry Charles (1866-1950); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picturesque Holland, I)

Leiden University Library, 1610 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT274933 Leiden University Library, 1610 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Woudanus, Jan Cornelis (c.1570-1615); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Frosty Sunrise, Leiden
MAI46480 Frosty Sunrise, Leiden by Bright, Henry (1810-73); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; eMaidstone Museum and Bentlif Art Gallery; eMaidstone Museum and Art Gallery; English

On the quay, Leyden (engraving)
5986727 On the quay, Leyden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the quay, Leyden. Illustration for Sunday at Home, 1870/71.); © Look and Learn

Boerhaave and the histerical women in the hospital of Leyden
LLM459502 Boerhaave and the histerical women in the hospital of Leyden by Ros, P. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boerhaave and the histerical women in the hospital of Leyden)

Anabaptists plundering the Churches and breaking the Images (engraving)
664057 Anabaptists plundering the Churches and breaking the Images (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Electrical machine, Voltaic pile, Leyden jar
Electrical machine 1, Voltaic pile 2, Leyden jar 3, and electrical stool 4. Physique: machine electrique, pistolet de Volta, bouteille de Leyde, tabouret electrique

The Townhall, Leyden (engraving)
3654131 The Townhall, Leyden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Townhall, Leyden)

Leyden (engraving)
3655010 Leyden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leyden. Illustration for The Illustrated Universal Gazetteer edited by William Francis Ainsworth)

A Royal Society Experiment carried out in 1747, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub
3614198 A Royal Society Experiment carried out in 1747, from Les Merveilles de la Science, pub.1870 by French School, (19th century); (add.info)

La Bibliotheque de Leyde au dix-septieme siecle (engraving)
3644732 La Bibliotheque de Leyde au dix-septieme siecle (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Bibliotheque de Leyde au dix-septieme siecle)

Distribution of Herring and White Bread at the Relief of Leiden, 3 October 1574, c
1765837 Distribution of Herring and White Bread at the Relief of Leiden, 3 October 1574, c.1600 (oil on panel) by Veen, Otto van (1558-1629); 40A--59.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Sir Walter Scott meets John Leydon (litho)
1265927 Sir Walter Scott meets John Leydon (litho) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: My Magazine circa 1930 s. Walter Paget (1863-1935)); British, out of copyright

The Wallerstein Gallery (engraving)
1612097 The Wallerstein Gallery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wallerstein Gallery. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 April 1850)

The Relief of Leyden (colour litho)
3628518 The Relief of Leyden (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Leyden)

Arms of Leyden (chromolitho)
2810180 Arms of Leyden (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leyden. Illustration for one of a set of cards on the theme of Arms of Foreign Cities published)

The Unveiling of the John Robinson Memorial Tablet at Leyden (engraving)
1591770 The Unveiling of the John Robinson Memorial Tablet at Leyden (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lucas van Leyden (etching)
815539 Lucas van Leyden (etching) by Girtin, James (John) (c.1780-after 1820) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lucas van Leyden. 1494 - 8 August 1533. Dutch engraver and painter)

Peter Nieuwland in his Fathers Workshop (engraving)
3625175 Peter Nieuwland in his Fathers Workshop (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Nieuwland in his Fathers Workshop)

A View of Leiden with figures resting in the foreground (oil on panel)
LST257067 A View of Leiden with figures resting in the foreground (oil on panel) by Croos, Anthony Jansz van der (c.1606-63); 47x65.5 cm; Private Collection; eLawrence Steigrad Fine Arts

Spanish-American War (engraving)
1063482 Spanish-American War (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spanish-American War)

The Relief of Leyden, 1574 (engraving)
1054567 The Relief of Leyden, 1574 (engraving) by Staniland, Charles J. (1838-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Relief of Leyden, 1574)

St Dominick, Lucas versus Leyden (engraving)
3635819 St Dominick, Lucas versus Leyden (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Dominick, Lucas versus Leyden)

Electricity in therapeutics (b / w photo)
6013721 Electricity in therapeutics (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Electricity in therapeutics)

Town Hall, Leyden (engraving)
5221376 Town Hall, Leyden (engraving) by Bartlett, William Henry (1809-54); Private Collection; (add.info.: Town Hall, Leyden)

Interior of the Rijnlandisch Huis, Leyden, Netherlands (colour litho)
969091 Interior of the Rijnlandisch Huis, Leyden, Netherlands (colour litho) by Steffelaar, Nico (1852-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Rijnlandisch Huis, Leyden, Netherlands)

Vue de la fontaine et du Marche au blea Leyden, c. 1895 (photochrom)
876299 Vue de la fontaine et du Marcheau blea Leyden, c.1895 (photochrom) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

The Repudiation of Hagar, 1516. Creator: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489 / 94-1533)
The Repudiation of Hagar, 1516. Private Collection

MA Franklin Colrain Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

MA Franklin Leyden Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Virgin and Child. Creator: Simon Wynhoutsz Frisius
Virgin and Child. Style of Lucas van Leyden

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"Leyden: A Melodic Tapestry of History, Art, and Science" Step into the enchanting world of Leyden, where British ballads echo through its cobblestone streets. This Dutch city of Leiden is a treasure trove of cultural wonders that have captivated hearts for centuries. Immerse yourself in the haunting melodies of "The Mermaid, " a timeless British ballad that has resonated with generations. Its ethereal notes transport you to another realm as you wander the picturesque canals and bridges that wind through Leyden. But Leyden's allure extends far beyond music and has been a muse for renowned artists throughout history. Lucas van Leyden's masterpieces like "Salome with the Head of John the Baptist" and "Temperance" showcase his exceptional talent and leave viewers spellbound by their intricate details. It also holds significance in scientific circles. In 1924, Albert Einstein joined Paul Ehrenfest, Paul Langevin, Heike Kammerling-Onnes, and Pierre Weiss at Ehrenfest's home in this intellectual hub. Their gathering symbolized an exchange of ideas that would shape our understanding of the universe. As you explore further, immerse yourself in tales from bygone eras depicted in illustrations from Romance of History: The Netherlands. Witness famishing folk lining quaysides while imagining their struggles during those turbulent times. Delve into Leyden's rich artistic heritage at Leiden University Library – a sanctuary where knowledge thrives since its establishment in 1610. Lose yourself amidst shelves adorned with ancient manuscripts and feel history come alive within these hallowed walls. Nature lovers will find solace in breathtaking scenes like Frosty Sunrise over Leiden or Rembrandt’s Father’s Mill painting from 1843 – capturing moments frozen in time when nature reveals its most captivating beauty. Finally, pay homage to Gerrit Dou - one among many esteemed Dutch Golden Age painters.