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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the Seventeenth Century

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Cromwell addressing the long parliament, 1653

Cromwell addressing the long parliament, 1653
3782558 Cromwell addressing the long parliament, 1653; (add.info.: Cromwell addressing the long parliament for the last time, 1653. Cassell's History of England, vol)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury

Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury
3784958 Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury; (add.info.: Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury. Secretary of State and spymaster for King James I of England: c.1563 - 24 May 1612)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: King Charles I

King Charles I
3785215 King Charles I; (add.info.: King Charles I. King of England, Scotland and Ireland (1625-1649): 19 November 1600 - 30 January 1649. Cassells History of England, Vol

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Trial of Charles I, 1649 - English Civil War

Trial of Charles I, 1649 - English Civil War
3782554 Trial of Charles I, 1649 - English Civil War; (add.info.: Trial of Charles I, January 1649 - English Civil War, 1642-1651 Cassell's History of England, vol)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: King James I

King James I
3786022 King James I; (add.info.: King James I. Became King James VI of Scotland in 1567 and then inherited the Crown of England and Ireland as James I)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Landing of Charles II at Dover, 1660

Landing of Charles II at Dover, 1660
3782559 Landing of Charles II at Dover, 1660; (add.info.: Landing of Charles II at Dover, 26th May 1660. Charles II is greeted by George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Sir Richard Steele - portrait

Sir Richard Steele - portrait
3784398 Sir Richard Steele - portrait; (add.info.: Sir Richard Steele - portrait. Irish writer and politician, co-founder of The Spectator (17th century journal) : 12 March 1672 - 1 September 1729

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Oliver Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell
3782556 Oliver Cromwell; (add.info.: Oliver Cromwell portrait. English military leader and politician. 25 April 1599 - 3 September 1658. Cassell's History of England, vol)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Guy Fawkes's cellar under Parliament, London (engraving)

Guy Fawkes's cellar under Parliament, London (engraving)
3784957 Guy Fawkes's cellar under Parliament, London (engraving); (add.info.: Guy Fawkes's cellar under Parliament)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury

Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury
3785216 Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury; (add.info.: Sir Robert Cecil, 1st Earl of Salisbury. Secretary of State and spymaster for King James I of England: c.1563 - 24 May 1612)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Sir Thomas Stanley

Sir Thomas Stanley
3252925 Sir Thomas Stanley by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Sir Thomas Stanley, 1625 -1678. English author and translator. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary published 1825.)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: d'Aguessau

d'Aguessau
3783109 d'Aguessau; (add.info.: Henri Francois d'Aguesseau. Chancellor of France three times between 1717 and 1750. 1668-1754. Engraving by A. Baudrant, c.1866)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Jacques Auguste de Thou

Jacques Auguste de Thou
3783238 Jacques Auguste de Thou; (add.info.: Jacques Auguste de Thou. French historian, book collector and president of the Parlement de Paris. 1553-1617)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Dr John Radcliffe, c. 1652 - 1714

Dr John Radcliffe, c. 1652 - 1714
3116296 Dr John Radcliffe, c. 1652 - 1714. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English physician, academic and politician)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Nicholas Wadham Esquire, c. 1531/1532 - 1609

Nicholas Wadham Esquire, c. 1531/1532 - 1609
3116295 Nicholas Wadham Esquire, c.1531/1532 - 1609. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Posthumous co-founder, with his widow Dorothy Petre, of Wadham College, Oxford)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Robert Douglas, 1st Viscount of Belhaven, 1573 - 1639. Scottish courtier

Robert Douglas, 1st Viscount of Belhaven, 1573 - 1639. Scottish courtier. After a monument in the Savoy chapel
1219698 Robert Douglas, 1st Viscount of Belhaven, 1573 - 1639. Scottish courtier. After a monument in the Savoy chapel. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Patrick Scougal, 1607-1682. 17th-century Scottish churchman, Bishop of Aberdeen

Patrick Scougal, 1607-1682. 17th-century Scottish churchman, Bishop of Aberdeen
1219694 Patrick Scougal, 1607-1682. 17th-century Scottish churchman, Bishop of Aberdeen. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland, published 1797

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Robert Boyd of Trochrig, 1578-1627. Scottish theological writer

Robert Boyd of Trochrig, 1578-1627. Scottish theological writer. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious
1219689 Robert Boyd of Trochrig, 1578-1627. Scottish theological writer. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland, published 1797

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: John Erskine, 2nd/19th Earl of Mar, c. 1558 -1634. Scottish politician

John Erskine, 2nd/19th Earl of Mar, c. 1558 -1634. Scottish politician. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of
1219686 John Erskine, 2nd/19th Earl of Mar, c.1558 -1634. Scottish politician. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland, published 1797

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: 17th century Iron Hat with nose protection, worn by Charles I, from The British Army: Its Origins

17th century Iron Hat with nose protection, worn by Charles I, from The British Army: Its Origins
619327 17th century Iron Hat with nose protection, worn by Charles I, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz

Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz
3253022 Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz, 1646 -1716. German polymath and philosopher)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Thomas Shaw, English cleric and traveller

Thomas Shaw, English cleric and traveller
3252990 Thomas Shaw, English cleric and traveller by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Thomas Shaw, 1694 -1751. English cleric and traveller)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Daniel Heinsius or Heins

Daniel Heinsius or Heins
3252938 Daniel Heinsius or Heins by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Daniel Heinsius or Heins, 1580-1655. One of the most famous scholars of the Dutch Renaissance)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Gerrit Janszoon Vos, aka Gerardus Vossius

Gerrit Janszoon Vos, aka Gerardus Vossius
3252936 Gerrit Janszoon Vos, aka Gerardus Vossius by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Gerrit Janszoon Vos, 1577-1649, aka Gerardus Vossius. Dutch classical scholar and theologian)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Johannes Buxtorf the Younger

Johannes Buxtorf the Younger
3252933 Johannes Buxtorf the Younger by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Johannes Buxtorf the Younger, 1599-1664. Son of the scholar Johannes Buxtorf, and a Protestant Christian Hebraist)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Thomas Secker, 1693 - 1768. Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England

Thomas Secker, 1693 - 1768. Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England
3039872 Thomas Secker, 1693 - 1768. Archbishop of Canterbury in the Church of England. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: George Berkeley, 1685 - 1753, aka Bishop Berkeley, Bishop of Cloyne. Anglo-Irish philosopher

George Berkeley, 1685 - 1753, aka Bishop Berkeley, Bishop of Cloyne. Anglo-Irish philosopher
3039871 George Berkeley, 1685 - 1753, aka Bishop Berkeley, Bishop of Cloyne. Anglo-Irish philosopher. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark, c. 1600-1682. Cavalry officer and General in the English Civil War

David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark, c. 1600-1682. Cavalry officer and General in the English Civil War
1219726 David Leslie, 1st Lord Newark, c. 1600-1682. Cavalry officer and General in the English Civil War and Scottish Civil Wars

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Paul de Rapin, aka Thoyras de Rapin

Paul de Rapin, aka Thoyras de Rapin
3252953 Paul de Rapin, aka Thoyras de Rapin by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Paul de Rapin, 1661-1725, aka Thoyras de Rapin. French historian who wrote under English patronage)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Villars

Villars
3783106 Villars; (add.info.: Claude Louis Hector de Villars. Military general during reign of Louis XIV of France. 1653-1734. Engraving by Louis Jean Desire Delaistre, c.1866)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Rollin

Rollin
3783103 Rollin; (add.info.: Charles Rollin. French historian and educator. 1664-1741. Engraving by Nargeot, c.1866. Plutarque Francais: Dix-huitieme Siecle, Vol 5)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: William Forbes, 1585-1634. Scottish churchman and first Bishop of Edinburgh

William Forbes, 1585-1634. Scottish churchman and first Bishop of Edinburgh
1219699 William Forbes, 1585-1634. Scottish churchman and first Bishop of Edinburgh. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland, published 1797

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Henry Scougal, 1650-1678. Scottish Anglican theologian, minister and author

Henry Scougal, 1650-1678. Scottish Anglican theologian, minister and author
1219695 Henry Scougal, 1650-1678. Scottish Anglican theologian, minister and author. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland, published 1797

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Alexander Erskine, 1598-1656

Alexander Erskine, 1598-1656
1219687 Alexander Erskine, 1598-1656. by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Plenipotentiary for Sweden at the Treaty of Munster in 1648)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: 17th century Regulation Lock, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment

17th century Regulation Lock, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619349 17th century Regulation Lock, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868. by English School

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: The wheel and matchlock combined, c. 1620, from The British Army: Its Origins

The wheel and matchlock combined, c. 1620, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619348 The wheel and matchlock combined, c.1620, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Vauban Lock, a combination of flint and matchlock, 1692, from The British Army: Its Origins

Vauban Lock, a combination of flint and matchlock, 1692, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment
619347 Vauban Lock, a combination of flint and matchlock, 1692, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: 'Fireworks from Gonnes and Bowes. ' Shooting fireworks or incendiaries from a gun and a bow

"Fireworks from Gonnes and Bowes. " Shooting fireworks or incendiaries from a gun and a bow
619338 "Fireworks from Gonnes and Bowes." Shooting fireworks or incendiaries from a gun and a bow, from Thomas Smith's Art of Gunnery, 1643, from The British Army: Its Origins

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Yeoman of the guard, c. 1687, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment

Yeoman of the guard, c. 1687, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868
619330 Yeoman of the guard, c.1687, from The British Army: Its Origins, Progress and Equipment, published 1868. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Yeoman of the guard)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: George Morley, 1598-1684

George Morley, 1598-1684
3116252 George Morley, 1598-1684. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Anglican Bishop of Worcester and later Winchester)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Mathieu Mole

Mathieu Mole
3783245 Mathieu Mole; (add.info.: Mathieu Mole. French statesman. 1584-1656. Engraving by H. Laurent, c.1846 Plutarque Francais: XVIe, XVIIe Siecles, Vol 3)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Crillon

Crillon
3783233 Crillon; (add.info.: Louis des Balbes de Berton de Crillon. French soldier, called the brave of the brave by Henry IV of France. c.1541-1615)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Berwick

Berwick
3783107 Berwick; (add.info.: James FitzJames, 1st Duke of Berwick. French military leader, illegitimate son of King James II of England. 1670-1734. Engraving by Louis Jean Desire Delaistre, c.1866)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: portrait of King William III (engraving)

portrait of King William III (engraving)
3782610 portrait of King William III (engraving) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: King William III, portrait, 4 November 1650 -8 March 1702. Cassell's History of England, vol)

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Edward Bruce, 1st Lord Kinloss, 1548 - 1611. Scottish lawyer and judge

Edward Bruce, 1st Lord Kinloss, 1548 - 1611. Scottish lawyer and judge. From his monument in the Rolls Chapel
1219725 Edward Bruce, 1st Lord Kinloss, 1548 - 1611. Scottish lawyer and judge. From his monument in the Rolls Chapel. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Patrick Forbes, 1564 - 1635. Late 16th and early 17th century Scottish churchman

Patrick Forbes, 1564 - 1635. Late 16th and early 17th century Scottish churchman and Bishop of Aberdeen
1219700 Patrick Forbes, 1564 - 1635. Late 16th and early 17th century Scottish churchman and Bishop of Aberdeen. From Iconographia Scotica or Portraits of Illustrious Persons of Scotland

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Pope Paul V, 1552 -1621, born Camillo Borghese. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825

Pope Paul V, 1552 -1621, born Camillo Borghese. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825
3039863 Pope Paul V, 1552 -1621, born Camillo Borghese. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825. by English School, (19th century); Private Collection

Background imageSeventeenth Collection: Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset, c. 1587 - 1645. English politician

Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset, c. 1587 - 1645. English politician and favourite of King James VI and I
3039857 Robert Carr, 1st Earl of Somerset, c. 1587 - 1645. English politician and favourite of King James VI and I. From Crabb's Historical Dictionary, published 1825



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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.