1610 Collection (page 23)

Trigonometry calculator, 17th century
Trigonometry calculator. Part of a device designed for trigonometric calculations. This object was described in Mathematici tractatus duo nuper germanice edited by Johannes Faulhaber

Demonstration of perspective
Perspective. An artist (left) demonstrating a method for producing a perspective drawing from a plan. A vertical staff is used to trace over the plan (bottom)

Pueblo Indians selling their wares at the Palace of Governors, built in 1610, Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States of America, North America

Lunar surface sketched by Galileo
A sketch of the lunar surface made by Galileo and originally published in his book Siderius Nuncius in 1610

Marie De Medicis Crowned
Henri IV ditches Marguerite de Valois and weds Marie de Medicis instead : she is crowned at Saint-Denis. [print dated 1610 but surely this is a misprint ?]

Louis XIII Baptised
The five year old son of Henri IV and Marie de Medicis is baptised : he will become king as Louis XIII when his father is assassinated in 1610

Louis XIII Consecrated
When his father Henri IV is assassinated, his 8-year old son Louis becomes king : he goes to Reims to be consecrated

Early Stonehenge Drawing
A wonderful early drawing of Stonehenge, not too over-elaborate in detail, and showing some early 17th century archaeologists and the bones that are digged up !

The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson
Engraving of The Last Voyage of Henry Hudson, a painting by John Collier, exhibited at the Royal Academy, 1882. Henry Hudson, the great navigator, made his last voyage to the Polar Seas in 1610

Pedro Fuentes Guzman
PEDRO GUZMAN, count of FUENTES Spanish acting governor of the Netherlands

Robert Parsons - 3
ROBERT PARSONS Jesuit missionary in England, thought to have been the leading conspirator against Elizabeth and the instigator of the Gunpowder Plot

English Woman 1610
Her farthingale holds the panels of her gown to her sides, revealing her under- skirt far more than did the cutaway styles of yesterday; high ruffs are now in fashion

HENRI IV, known as the Vert Galant, the best-loved of all French rulers. No wonder they assassinated him

Delaware Lands / 1610
Lord De La Warre (Delaware) lands in Virginia

Henri IV of France with Gabrielle d Estrees
Henri IV, King of France (from 1589), and King of Navarre (from 1572), with the love of his life, but not his wife, Gabrielle d Estrees

Henri IV of France with a seven-headed beast
Henri IV, King of France (from 1589), and King of Navarre (from 1572), seen here in armour, with his sword raised, having decapitated the seven-headed beast

James D of Ormonde
JAMES BUTLER, 1st duke of ORMONDE statesman, active in Ireland and in negotiations between Charles and Parliament

Francisco Solano
saint FRANCISCO SOLANO Spanish missionary in Peru, known as the Apostle of the Indies

Louis Xiii / Le Juste
LOUIS XIII, LE JUSTE (JUST) Eldest son of Henri IV, he ruled from 1610-1643 and made France a great power, founding the Academie Francaise

Winters Tale- Shepherdes
Costume design for a shepherdess, in the 1920 Paris production

Winters Tale - Peasant
Costume design for a peasant, in the 1920 Paris production

Henri Iv, Miniature
HENRI IV

Paul Scarron (Boirot)
PAUL SCARRON French writer

Richard Bancroft / Vertue
RICHARD BANCROFT Anglican leader; bishop of London 1597, archbishop of Canterbury 1604

Henri Iv / Thomas De Leu
HENRI IV, KING OF FRANCE on horseback, in 1596

Peter Stuyvesant
PETER STUYVESANT Dutch administrator of New Amsterdam, America

James Duke Ormonde
JAMES BUTLER, first duke of ORMONDE Irish soldier and statesman with his autograph

Peter Paul Rubens
PIETER PAUL RUBENS German-born artist with his autograph

Elizabeth Cromwell
ELIZABETH CROMWELL daughter of sir James Bouchier, wife of Oliver Cromwell

Pierre Mignard
PIERRE MIGNARD French artist

Ferdinand II de Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany, patron of the arts and pupil of Galileo, seen here with his consort and cousin, Vittoria della Rovere (1622-1694)

Matteo Ricci, Italian Jesuit missionary in China
Matteo Ricci, an Italian Jesuit missionary in China

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"Exploring the Past: Unveiling the Treasures of 1610" Step back in time to the year 1610, a pivotal era in history captured through various historical maps and astronomical sketches. Lancashire, Kent, Yorkshire, Somerset, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire - these regions come alive as we delve into John Speed's meticulously crafted maps from this significant period. The Lancashire Historical John Speed 1610 Map reveals a landscape brimming with rich heritage and captivating stories waiting to be uncovered. From bustling towns to sprawling countryside, every corner holds secrets of bygone days. Venturing southwards to Kent on the Historical John Speed 1610 Map unveils an enchanting tapestry of picturesque villages and ancient castles. This map serves as a gateway into a world where knights once roamed and tales of chivalry were woven. In Galileo's groundbreaking book The Starry Messenger (1610), his sketches of the moon offer us a glimpse into his revolutionary observations made through his telescope. These intricate drawings transport us to an age when humanity first began unraveling the mysteries beyond our planet. Yorkshire West Riding also finds its place on John Speed's Historical Map from 1610. Here lies a land steeped in tradition and folklore; each village tells its own unique tale that echoes through generations. Travel further eastward to Lincolnshire on another one of Speed's historical maps from this era. Discover hidden gems amidst vast landscapes dotted with charming market towns and majestic cathedrals that stand as testaments to centuries-old craftsmanship. Nottinghamshire beckons explorers with its intriguing blend of medieval architecture showcased on yet another map by John Speed dating back to 1610. Immerse yourself in legends surrounding Sherwood Forest or trace Robin Hood's footsteps across this storied county. Cornwall awaits adventurers seeking rugged coastlines and mythical tales etched deep within its soul according to Cornwall Historical John Speed 1610 Map.