1620 Collection (page 14)

Francis Bacon / Organum
LORD FRANCIS BACON Viscount St Albans English philosopher, statesman and author, shown with one of his publications, Novum Organum (1620)

James I Hunt, Greenwich
James I and his daughter Elizabeth (later the Winter Queen of Bohemia) go deer- hunting successfully in Greenwich Park

Pilgrims in Holland
The first shipload of pilgrims under John Robinson and William Brewster get as far as Holland but are forced to stay there until 1620

MATCHLOCK
Matchlock with smoking wick

John Evelyn
JOHN EVELYN writer, diarist and town planner with his autograph

William Vct. Brouncker
WILLIAM, second viscount BROUNCKER distinguished mathematician with his autograph

Prince Maurice
Prince MAURICE younger brother of prince Rupert of the Rhine, royalist supporter during the English Civil War with his autograph

Palais De Luxembourg
The chamber of Marie de Medicis, wife of Henri IV, in the palais de Luxembourg

Pilgrim Fathers Land
The landing of the Pilgrim Fathers : their first task is to gather firewood to keep warm !

ST PAULs CATHEDRAL 1620
James I visits for a sermon at the cross of St. Paul. His plan of building a tower for the cathedral is scuppered, the cost being 22, 536."

John Evelyn / Tookey
JOHN EVELYN English diarist and author, Treasurer of Greenwich Hospital and founding member of the Royal Society

John Evelyn / Worthington
JOHN EVELYN English diarist, chronicler of his travels and contemporary events, and Treasurer of Greenwich Hospital

Mayflower Sails to Uk
The Pilgrim Fathers watch the Mayflower sail home to England

The Mayflower
The vessel which carried the Pilgrim Fathers in 63 days to America, reaching New England in December 1620

Pilgrim Fathers Embark
The pilgrims pray before embarking on the voyage from Plymouth to America

Pilgrim Fathers Thankful
The pilgrims give thanks to God for their safe voyage, after landing in New England

Pilgrim Fathers Visited
The pilgrims are visited by Massasoit, chief of the Pokanokets

Univ of Paris Doctor 17C
The reception of a doctor at the University of Paris

Tavern Drinking C1620
Gentlemen drinking in an English tavern

Events / War / Thirty Years
Friedrich V, Elector Palatine, the Winter King of Bohemia, is defeated at the BATTLE OF THE WHITE MOUNTAIN, near Prague

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In the year 1620, a significant chapter in history unfolded. The Pilgrims embarked on their treacherous journey aboard the Mayflower, braving the vastness of the sea. As they sailed towards an unknown future, their spirits remained unwavering. Meanwhile, in another part of the world, Pieter Paul Rubens captured human anguish and despair in his masterpiece "The Fall of the Damned. " This painting serves as a reminder that even amidst turmoil and uncertainty, art can provide solace and reflection. After enduring countless hardships at sea, the Mayflower passengers finally reached their destination - Plymouth. With hearts filled with hope and determination, they set foot on land at Plymouth Rock. This iconic moment marked not only their arrival but also symbolized resilience and new beginnings. As time went by, life began to take shape in this newfound land. The Mayflower continued to sail gracefully through uncharted waters while its crew marveled at breathtaking sights such as Hendrick Avercamp's depiction of people enjoying ice near a town - a scene that brought joy amidst harsh winters. Plymouth Rock became more than just a landing site; it became synonymous with courage and perseverance. John Alden, Mary Chilton, and other Pilgrims etched their names into history as they stepped onto this hallowed ground. A model of the Mayflower stands tall today as a testament to those brave souls who risked everything for freedom. It serves as a tangible reminder of their sacrifices and legacy that still resonates centuries later. During these times of change back home in England, Thomas Cromwell emerged as an influential English statesman shaping political landscapes during this era when battles were fought both on land and within hearts – like the Battle of White Mountain which left indelible marks on history books forevermore. Yet despite all these monumental events unfolding around them, Native Americans stood witness to something extraordinary –the arrival of strangers from across the sea.