Seventeenth Collection

St Michael Archangel by Guido Reni Date: 1635

17th century map of Europe

Dubrovnik. Map of the city before the earthquake of 1667. Croatia

17th century map of the New World
Western Hemisphere, 17th century Dutch map. This shows the New World that was being discovered by Europeans exploring the Western Hemisphere of the Earth

Col. Blood / Jewel Thief
Colonel Thomas Blood, an audacious rogue known as the Man who stole the Crown Jewels from the basement of the Tower of London

Samuel Pepys (1633-1703), diarist and Naval administrator. Date: 1666

First Authenticated Christmas Tree - Strasbourg
Christmas Tree in History and Legend: The Earliest Authenticated Christmas Tree in Strasbourg (at this time in Germany). A merchant of Strasburg (a Mr Forbes)

17th century map of the New World

MAYs COOKERY BOOK 1685
The Accomplished Cook, or the art and mystery of Cookery : a seventeenth century guide to success in the kitchen by Robert May

Eleanor "nell"Gwyn, 1650
Eleanor " nell" Gwyn, 1650

C17 Sailing Ships
A ships boat takes an officer ashore past two naval vessels

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

The Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes and conspirators
Early 19th century impression of the main protagonists in the conspiracy to blow up Parliament in 1605. From left, Tesmond, Garnet, T. Percy, Catesby, I. Wright, Guy Fawkes, I

Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, New England, 1620
The Pilgrim Fathers arriving at Plymouth, New England in 1620. Date: 1918

Frost Fair by Jan Griffier the Elder
The famous Frost Fair taking place on the frozen River Thames in London in 1683. Freezing to around eleven inches thick, the ice was strong enough to hold shops, stalls, coaches and sleds

Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma
3846960 Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma by Unknown Artist, (16th century); (add.info.: Hernan Cortes meets Emperor Moctezuma, 8 November 1519)

Woman with a Child in a Pantry, c. 1656-60 (oil on canvas)
3545869 Woman with a Child in a Pantry, c.1656-60 (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 65x60.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

A New Whip for the Dutch
3787729 A New Whip for the Dutch by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923); (add.info.: A New Whip for the Dutch depicting a meeting in the early 1650s)

Oliver Cromwell At The Battle Of Marston Moor, 2 July 1644, During The First English Civil War

Matthew Henry - English Bible commentator and writer
Matthew Henry (1662-1714) - English Bible commentator, minister of a Presbyterian congregation at Chester and writer. Also known as a nonconformist divine and theologian. Date: circa 1700s

Lute Music by the Canal, Hendrick Sorgh
A lute player entertains a lady in a Dutch interior, seventeenth century. Date: 1939

Elizabethan Warship
Illustration of an Elizabethan Warship

Words by King Charles II
Poem written by King Charles II entitled I Pass All My Hours in a Shady Old Grove, accompanied by a stylised illustration of the Merry Monarch composing under the shade of an oak tree

English Cavalier Costume Around 1670 During The Reign Of Charles Ii. From The National And Domestic History Of England By William Aubrey Published London Circa 1890

Abel Janszoon Tasman,1603- 1659
5614421 Abel Janszoon Tasman,1603- 1659; (add.info.: Abel Janszoon Tasman,1603- 1659. Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant)

Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, 1678-1751
5614334 Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, 1678-1751; (add.info.: Henry St John, 1st Viscount Bolingbroke, 1678-1751. English politician, government official and political philosopher)

Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, 1629-1685. Scottish peer. Hand writing sample
3083184 Archibald Campbell, 9th Earl of Argyll, 1629-1685. Scottish peer. Hand writing sample.; Private Collection.

Anna Constantia von Brockdorff, 1680 - 1765, later the Countess of Cosel, portrayed as Venus
1000940 Anna Constantia von Brockdorff, 1680 - 1765, later the Countess of Cosel, portrayed as Venus. German noblewoman and mistress of Augustus the Strong, King of Poland

Sir Edmund Andros, 1637-1714. English colonial administrator in North America
2907828 Sir Edmund Andros, 1637-1714. English colonial administrator in North America. From The History of Our Country, published 1899; Private Collection.

George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759
3062204 George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-British Baroque composer. Hand writing sample.).

Pocahontas saving the life of John Smith in 1607. Captain John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England
2603484 Pocahontas saving the life of John Smith in 1607. Captain John Smith, 1580 - 1631, Admiral of New England. English soldier, explorer and author. Pocahontas Matoaka, 1595-1617

Pedro de Ribadeneira, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473311 Pedro de Ribadeneira, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Pedro de Ribadeneira, 1527 - 1611. Spanish hagiologist)

Melchor Rafael de Macanaz, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473305 Melchor Rafael de Macanaz, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Melchor Rafael de Macanaz, 1670 - 1760)

Juan de Jesus Maria, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473294 Juan de Jesus Maria, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Juan de Jesus Maria, 1564 - 1615. Carmelite monk, writer and philosopher)

Pedro Fernandez de Castro y Andrade aka the Great Count of Lemos, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles
3473283 Pedro Fernandez de Castro y Andrade aka the Great Count of Lemos, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Juan de Ferreras y Garcia, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473281 Juan de Ferreras y Garcia, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Juan de Ferreras y Garcia, 1652 - 1735)

Jose del Campillo y Cossio, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473274 Jose del Campillo y Cossio, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Jose del Campillo y Cossio, 1693 - 1743. Spanish statesman)

Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473154 Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Diego Rodriguez de Silva y Velazquez, 1599 - 1660)

Don Gaspar de Guzman y Pimentel Ribera y Velasco de Tovar, 1791 (engraving)
3473264 Don Gaspar de Guzman y Pimentel Ribera y Velasco de Tovar, 1791 (engraving); (add.info.: Don Gaspar de Guzman y Pimentel Ribera y Velasco de Tovar)

Queen Mary II of England
3960961 Queen Mary II of England; (add.info.: Queen Mary II of England, 1662-1694. Wife of King William III, and joint monarch of England,Scotland and Ireland.).

Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, 1825 (engraving)
4071123 Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, 1825 (engraving); (add.info.: 1571 to 1610, Italian artist, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary pub.1825).

Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print
3501421 Banded rattlesnake, Crotalus Horridus, from a 17th century print; (add.info.: Banded rattlesnake. Crotalus Horridus. From a 17th century print).

Snaphaunce Revolver, from The National Encyclopaedia published by William Mackenzie London, late 19th century
3501418 Snaphaunce Revolver, from The National Encyclopaedia published by William Mackenzie London, late 19th century; (add.info.: Snaphaunce Revolver circa 1640)

Henry IV, aka Henry of Navarre or Bourbon, 19th century (litho)
3533953 Henry IV, aka Henry of Navarre or Bourbon, 19th century (litho); (add.info.: Henry IV, 1553 - 1610, aka Henry of Navarre or Bourbon. King of Navarre as Henry III, 1572 - 89)

Bernardo de Balbuena, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473253 Bernardo de Balbuena, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Bernardo de Balbuena, 1561 - 1627. Spanish poet)

Victor Marie d'Estrees, Duke of Estrees, c.1900
3432444 Victor Marie d'Estrees, Duke of Estrees, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Victor Marie d'Estrees, Duke of Estrees, 1660-1737. Marshal of France)

Don Diego Roque Lopez Pacheco Cabrera y Bobadilla
3253060 Don Diego Roque Lopez Pacheco Cabrera y Bobadilla; (add.info.: Don Diego Roque Lopez Pacheco Cabrera y Bobadilla, 7th Duke of Escalona, 7th Marquis of Villena and 7th Count of Xiquena)

Vicente Gomez Martinez-Espinel
3253082 Vicente Gomez Martinez-Espinel; (add.info.: Vicente Gomez Martinez-Espinel, 1550-1624. Spanish writer and musician. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the Seventeenth Century: From Art to Adventure" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the seventeenth century. Marvel at St Michael Archangel, a masterpiece by Guido Reni that embodies divine beauty and grace. Delve into history with a 17th-century map of Europe, tracing the borders and kingdoms that shaped our continent. Witness Dubrovnik's cityscape before tragedy struck in 1667, as depicted on an ancient map. Discover its architectural splendor before it was ravaged by an earthquake. Explore uncharted territories with a 17th-century map of the New World, where intrepid explorers embarked on daring voyages to unknown lands. Uncover tales of intrigue and audacity as you learn about Col. Blood, a notorious jewel thief who dared to steal from royalty itself. Experience the enchantment of Christmas through Strasbourg's first authenticated Christmas tree, dating back to this remarkable era. Indulge your senses with May's Cookery Book from 1685, offering tantalizing recipes passed down through generations. Immerse yourself in courtly life alongside Eleanor "Nell" Gwynn – actress turned mistress to King Charles II – whose charm captivated hearts during this vibrant period. Feel the wind in your hair aboard majestic C17 sailing ships that braved treacherous seas for trade and exploration purposes alike. Follow Samuel Pepys' diary entries as he chronicles his daily life amidst political upheaval and personal triumphs during this transformative century. Experience London's Frost Fair through Jan Griffier's artistry; witness frozen Thames River transformed into bustling marketplaces filled with merriment despite harsh winter conditions. The seventeenth century offers us glimpses into diverse facets of human existence – from artistic brilliance to historical milestones, culinary delights to scandalous affairs – all woven together like threads in an intricate tapestry waiting for us to unravel.