Merchant Collection (page 89)

Portrait of Sir Thomas Gresham (1519-79) from Lodges British Portraits
KW179298 Portrait of Sir Thomas Gresham (1519-79) from Lodges British Portraits, 1823 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The ships Vergulde Dolfijn and De Kat, print maker: Anonymous, 1652 - 1714

The ships Freedom and The Greyhound, Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1714

Repairs to the hull of a merchant ship, Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1714

The ships De Parel and De Dubbele Arend, Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1714

The ships t Yellow Fortune and Love, Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1714

View of La Halle aux Vins, before 1808 (w / c on paper)
XIR177299 View of La Halle aux Vins, before 1808 (w/c on paper) by Hibon, Auguste (1780-1857); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

1765490; out of copyright

1765481; out of copyright

1765468; out of copyright

1765467; out of copyright

Seller of glasses and an old woman, Adriaen van Ostade, 1647 - 1652

Parisians Returning from the Countryside, illustration from Le Petit Journal
XIR176000 Parisians Returning from the Countryside, illustration from Le Petit Journal, 23rd April 1894 (colour litho) by French School

Peddler robbed by monkeys, Pieter van der Heyden, Hieronymus Cock, 1562

The Good Bottle, wine merchants sign (oil on canvas)
XIR174120 The Good Bottle, wine merchants sign (oil on canvas) by French School, (18th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Interior of a Pharmacy (oil on canvas)
XIR173031 Interior of a Pharmacy (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

A merchants evening party (oil on canvas)
BAL231467 A merchants evening party (oil on canvas) by Solomatkin, Leonid Ivanovich (1837-83); 48x60 cm; Regional Art Museum, Volgograd; Russian, out of copyright

Several events in Europe in the year 1655 awarded by Mercury, print maker: Dirck de Bray attributed to, Pieter Casteleyn, 1656

View of the Weighhouse and the Cheese Market at Alkmaar (oil on canvas)
XIR165883 View of the Weighhouse and the Cheese Market at Alkmaar (oil on canvas) by Dutch School, (17th century); Stedelijk Museum, Alkmaar

Portrait of Sybrand Camaij, Reinier van Persijn, 1623 - 1668

Portrait of Pierre Poivre (1719-86) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR164790 Portrait of Pierre Poivre (1719-86) (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Andries Bicker, Johannes van Vilsteren, Bartholomeus van der Helst, 1756

Market on the Banks of a River (oil on canvas)
XIR161177 Market on the Banks of a River (oil on canvas) by Schoevaerdts, Mathys (c.1665-p.1694); Musee de l Hotel Sandelin, Saint-Omer, France; (add.info.: Marche au Bord d une Riviere; ); Flemish

A Merchants Office, 1789 (pen & ink and w / c over graphite on paper)
XYC159624 A Merchants Office, 1789 (pen & ink and w/c over graphite on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 28.3x33.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Gin seller and the three beggars, Jan van Ossenbeeck, 1647-1674

Three merchant ships off the coast, Anonymous, Pierre Drevet, 1650 - 1738

Jacob II Fugger (1459-1525) Count of the Empire (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR158207 Jacob II Fugger (1459-1525) Count of the Empire (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

The Port of Marseille, 1811 (pen, ink & w / c on paper)
XIR156858 The Port of Marseille, 1811 (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by Amphoux, Louis (18th-19th century); Musee de la Marine, Marseille, France; French, out of copyright

The ships Freedom and The Greyhound, print maker: Reinier Nooms, Cornelis Danckerts I possibly, 1652 - 1654

Morning View of the Inner Port of Marseille and the Pavilion of the Horloge du Parc
XIR156103 Morning View of the Inner Port of Marseille and the Pavilion of the Horloge du Parc, 1754 (oil on canvas) by Vernet, Claude Joseph (1714-89); 165x263 cm; Musee de la Marine, Paris

Battleship, Reinier Nooms, 1652 - 1670

Cloth Merchants Window (stained glass)
XIR155370 Cloth Merchants Window (stained glass) by French School, (15th century); Church of Notre-Dame, Semur-en-Auxois, Burgundy

Monsieur Levett and Mademoiselle Helene Glavany in Turkish Costumes (oil on canvas)
XIR155313 Monsieur Levett and Mademoiselle Helene Glavany in Turkish Costumes (oil on canvas) by Liotard, Jean-Etienne (1702-89); Louvre, Paris, France; Swiss, out of copyright

Chestnut Burner, Jacob Louys (1620-ca. 1673), 1630 - 1673
Chestnut Burner, Jacob Louys (1620-ca.1673), 1630 - 1673

View of Santo Domingo, Thomas Doesburgh, Johannes Covens and Cornelis Mortier, Staten van Holland en West-Friesland, 1685 - 1714

The Merchants Wife at Tea, 1918 (oil on canvas)
XIR154042 The Merchants Wife at Tea, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mihajlovic (1878-1927); 120x120 cm; State Russian Museum, St

Portrait of Hendricks Haecks, Jan de Groot, Nicols Verkolje, 1698 - 1779

Backwater with several sailing ships, Anonymous, Reinier Nooms, 1700 - 1799

Night scene of a fishmonger and a man urinating, Jan van der Bruggen, 1659 - 1740

Marskramer robbed by monkeys, Pieter van der Heyden, Joannes Galle, 1562

To follow the path of virtue, it serves to teach your own, then they will honor you forever, Jan Hendriksen, 1811 Anonymous

Apparel merchants in Constantinople around 1580 Istanbul Turkey, Abraham de Bruyn, Joos de Bosscher, 1581

The Old Beurs at Antwerp, 1892 (oil on canvas)
BAL133890 The Old Beurs at Antwerp, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Ouderaa, Pierre Jean or Pieter Jan van der (1841-1915); 142.2x207.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Oude Beurs)

Blind man led by a dog, woman before the door of her house, she buys something from a market stall, print maker: Johann Gelle (mentioned on object), Dating 1624

Louis de Geer (engraving)
XIR1248994 Louis de Geer (engraving) by Falck, Jeremias (c.1609-77); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Louis De Geer (1587-1652) was a Walloon/Dutch merchant and industrialist

Jakob Fugger, 1592 (engraving)
XIR1248986 Jakob Fugger, 1592 (engraving) by Custos, Dominicus or Custodis (c.1560-1612); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info.: Jakob Fugger of the Lily (German)

Sea chart of part of the coast of Suriname and Guyana, print maker: Jan Luyken, Claes Jansz Voogt, Johannes van Keulen I, 1684 - 1799

Diogenes find Satan disguised as merchant, in the background Christ is surrounded by figures, Jan Luyken, wed. Pieter Arentsz (II), 1689

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"Exploring the Rich History of Merchants: From HMS Worcester to Greenhithe, Kent" Step back in time and delve into the world of merchants with a visit to Greenhithe, Kent. This quaint town holds fascinating secrets that unravel the tales of trade and commerce. Begin your journey at HMS Worcester, where young apprentices once honed their skills on the Compass Drill. The Training Ship Arethusa also played a significant role in shaping future merchants in this maritime hub. Immerse yourself in art history as you admire "The Arnolfini Portrait" by Van Eyck. This masterpiece captures the essence life during its creation in 1434. Travel across borders to Poland's Greater Poland region, specifically Poznan's Old Town Market Square. Here, bustling marketplaces were frequented by ambitious merchants seeking new opportunities for growth and prosperity. TS Arethusa continued its legacy well into 1962, training generations of aspiring traders through Knotting Classes. These skills would prove invaluable as they navigated the ever-changing tides of commerce. Witness an iconic moment from World War II as HMS Jervis Bay fearlessly attacked the Admiral Scheer—an act emblematic ships turned war heroes when duty called. Marvel at historical maps showcasing the vast extent of the Hanseatic League around 1400—a powerful alliance that shaped European trade routes and influenced merchant practices for centuries to come. Join Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on their road trip towards spiritual enlightenment—a diverse group including merchants who embarked on this famous pilgrimage alongside other social classes. Transport yourself back to 1894 with an advert for United Kingdom Tea Company—an enticing glimpse into how marketing strategies evolved over time to entice discerning customers with quality products. Finally, relive King George V's Silver Jubilee Fleet Review held in 1935—a grand spectacle celebrating Britain's naval might while acknowledging merchants' crucial role in sustaining the empire's prosperity.