1654 Collection

FABRITIUS, Carel (1622-1654). The Goldfinch. ca. 1654. NETHERLANDS. The Hague. Mauritshuis. Baroque art. Oil

Culpeper House London
Culpeper House, 21 Bruton Street, London, a picturesque Georgian house and shop front, headquarters of the Society of Herbalists, named after Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654) Date: 1960s

ALCHEMY: MOUNTAIN. The Mountain of the Adepts, containing the Philosophers Stone
ALCHEMY:MOUNTAIN. The Mountain of the Adepts, containing the Philosophers Stone. Engraving from Stephan Michelspachers Alchemia, 1654

Peter I of Russia
PETER I known as the Great ruthless reformer who set the style for equally ruthless successors. with his autograph

Sundial, Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, France
Sundial and route map for postal and courier coaches between Launois and Paris, on a stone plaque at the coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France

Stagecoach relief, Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes
Stagecoach relief at the coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. The inn provided food, accommodation

Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, France
Coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. The inn provided food, accommodation, stabling and transport and was a stage house for delivering post

Carriage, Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, France
Carriages in a wooden barn at the coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. The inn provided food, accommodation

Great Hall, Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes
Great Hall with its wooden frame, at the coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France. The inn provided food, accommodation

Stable, Coaching inn, Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, France
Drinking troughs and hay mangers in the stables at the coaching inn, built 1654, in Launois-sur-Vence, Ardennes, Grand Est, France

Penitent Magdalene, 1654, by Juan Carreno de Miranda
Juan Carreno de Miranda (1614-1685). Spanish painter. Penitent Magdalene, 1654. Detail. San Fernando Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Madrid. Spain. Date: 2019

A Hindu love story of Manshar and Madh, c. 1730 (Gouache)
1766459 A Hindu love story of Manshar and Madh, c.1730 (Gouache) by Deccani School, (18th Century); 21.6x14.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Hindu love story of Manshar and Madh)

Window depicting Saint Louis in the centre (1505), the Revelation (1611
1279288 Window depicting Saint Louis in the centre (1505), the Revelation (1611) and other figures (1654), 16th-17th century (stained glass) by French School

The Print of a Hundred Florins (chromolitho)
735375 The Print of a Hundred Florins (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Print of a Hundred Florins)

The north prospect of the Conventual Church of Westminster, London (engraving)
603180 The north prospect of the Conventual Church of Westminster, London (engraving) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Smithfield ghost, from Mercurius Democritus, 1654 (engraving)
3629236 The Smithfield ghost, from Mercurius Democritus, 1654 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Smithfield ghost, from Mercurius Democritus, 1654)

D. Leonardus Marius Goezanus, pub. 1654 (engraving). Creator: Claes Corneliszoon Moeyaert 
D. Leonardus Marius Goezanus, pub. 1654 (engraving). Leonardus Marius van der Goes (1588-1652);

Farmers herd cattle cave 1654 oil oak 38. 6 x 46. 6 cm
Farmers with herd of cattle in a cave, 1654, oil on oak, 38.6 x 46.6 cm, signed lower right: Berchem, Nicolaes (Claes Pietersz.) Berchem, Haarlem 1620-1683 Amsterdam

Plain River 1654 oil oak 32 x 37 cm Signed dated lower left
Plain with River, 1654, oil on oak, 32 x 37 cm, Signed and dated lower left in the middle: N. [AV ligated?] CROOS. 1654, Anthony Jansz

Justus van Egmont Queen Kristina Queen Christina
Justus van Egmont, Queen Kristina, Queen Christina as Minerva, Kristina, 1626-1689, Queen of Sweden, such as Minerva, painting, portrait, Christina of Sweden, 1654, Oil on canvas, Height

Ferdinand Bol Lady Playing Lute painting genre art
Ferdinand Bol, A Lady Playing the Lute, painting, genre art, 1654, oil on canvas, Height, 100 cm (39.3 inches), Width, 82 cm (32.2 inches), Signerad, F. Bol f. 1654, , to the left

JAOErgen Ovens King Karl X Gustav Marriage Charles X Gustavus
Jurgen Ovens, King Karl X Gustav, The Marriage of Charles X Gustavus, 1654, Karl X Gustavs Anniversary 1654, painting, Charles X Gustav of Sweden, oil on canvas, Height, 212 cm (83.4 inches), Width

Mars Receives Weapons Venus Vulcan Allegory Mars
Mars Receives the Weapons from Venus and Vulcan: Allegory, Mars is being thrown by Venus, two putti lift the helmet to his head

Apotheosis Virgin glorification Mary Mary sitting
The Apotheosis of the Virgin, The glorification of Mary. Mary sitting in the clouds, she holds the Christ child in her arms. The child lays a flower wreath on her head, angels left and right

Portrait Hendrick Wijnands 1601 02-1676 grocer
Portrait of Hendrick Wijnands (1601 / 02-1676), Portrait of Hendrick Wijnands, grocer in Amsterdam. Bust in oval and face. a column in the background

Portrait FranAzois Leydecker Burgomaster Tholen
Portrait of Francois Leydecker, Burgomaster of Tholen, Portrait of Francois Leydecker (1626-88), mayor of Tholen. Half in oval to the right, top left the family crest

View Oude Kerk Delft direction choir Church interior
View of the Oude Kerk in Delft, View in the Oude Kerk in Delft, in the direction of the choir. Church interior with different figures. In the foreground two dogs, on the right a grave is dug

Gallant Conversation Paternal Admonition Gallant Conversation
Gallant Conversation, Known as The Paternal Admonition. Gallant Conversation, Known as The Paternal Admonition. known as The Fatherly Admonition Galante Conversation

Portrait young woman Hip part standing fan right hand
Portrait of a young woman, Portrait of a young woman. Hip part, standing, a fan in the right hand. Anthonie Palamedesz. (mentioned on object), 1654, canvas, oil paint (paint)

explosion powder magazine Delft 12 October 1654
The explosion of the powder magazine in Delft, 12 October 1654, The jumping of the powder tower in Delft on 12 October 1654

Gerard Pietersz Hulft 1621-56 First Councilor
Gerard Pietersz Hulft (1621-56), First Councilor and Director-General of the Dutch East India Company, Portrait of Gerard Pietersz Hulft, First Council and Director General of the VOC

Landscape Sunset country road leads bridge farm
Landscape at Sunset, Landscape at Sunset. A country road leads over a bridge to a farm. A village in the distance. Rafael Camphuysen (I), c. 1654 - c

View Town Cityscape narrow street opposite houses
View of a Town, Cityscape. View through a narrow street with opposite houses. A woman is sitting on a bench in front of a house, two men are talking to each other on the street

Roads Enkhuizen Seascape roadstead warships yachts
The Roads of Enkhuizen, Seascape with the roadstead of Enkhuizen. A few warships, yachts and fishing boats sail on the water

Painter portrays Paulus Willemsz van Vianen painter portrays
Painter portrays Paulus Willemsz. van Vianen, A painter portrays the draftsman and goldsmith Paulus Willemsz. van Vianen. Presentation in cartouche, with three-line inscription in Latin

Three dogs Dogs series title Three dogs landscape
Three dogs Dogs (series title), Three dogs in a landscape. Last print of a series of eight prints with representations of dogs

Dog chain Dogs series title Two dogs chain doghouse
Dog on a chain Dogs (series title), Two dogs, one of which is on a chain for a doghouse. Sixth print of a series of eight prints with representations of dogs

Female puppies Dogs series title puppies doghouse
Female with puppies Dogs (series title), Female with puppies at a doghouse behind a fence Fifth print of a series of eight prints with representations of dogs

Two dogs Dogs series title Two dogs tied together
Two dogs Dogs (series title), Two dogs tied together in a landscape. Second print of a series of eight prints with representations of dogs

Mountain landscape walker donkey Landscapes series title
Mountain landscape with walker and donkey Landscapes (series title), mountains, ass, donkey, waterfall, Jacob Lutma (mentioned on object), 1634 - 1654, paper, etching, h 139 mm × w 120 mm

Two mules standing lying donkey landscape rigged
Two mules, A standing and a lying donkey in a landscape, both rigged. This print is part of a ten-part series about various animals

Christ cross St. Cecilia Sancta Cecilia title
Christ on the cross and St. Cecilia Sancta Cecilia (title on object), Christ on the cross with Mary, Mary Magdalene and John the Baptist

Mary Christ child half moon St. Bernards Bernard
Mary with Christ child on a half moon and St. Bernard (...) Mary / S. Bernard (title on object), Mary with Christ child on a half moon

Mountain landscape two resting farmers stream Landscapes
Mountain landscape with two resting farmers near a stream Landscapes (series title), mountains, resting - BB - out of doors, farmers, Jacob Lutma, 1634 - 1654, paper, etching, h 154 mm × w 125 mm

Horse standing landscape Various animals series title
Horse standing in a landscape Various animals (series title), In a landscape stands a horse with four black dots on its butt. A hill can be seen in the background

Grazing horse Various animals series title horse stands grazing
Grazing horse Various animals (series title), A horse stands grazing in a meadow in a landscape. This print is part of a ten-part series about various animals, horse, meadow, pasture

Three pigs stable Various animals series title
Three pigs near a stable Various animals (series title), Two pigs are shown in front of a stable that has a pig, one of which stands and one is. A farmhouse can be seen in the background

Standing horse Various animals series title landscape stands
Standing horse Various animals (series title), In a landscape stands a horse, seen aside. The contours of a city are visible in the background

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Step back in time to the year 1654, a period filled with rich history and captivating artistry. Carel Fabritius, a renowned Dutch painter, created his masterpiece "The Goldfinch" around this time. This exquisite painting captures the delicate beauty of nature and showcases Fabritius' exceptional talent. Meanwhile, in Culpeper House London, alchemy was at its peak. The engraving from Stephan Michelspacher's Alchemia depicts the mystical Mountain of the Adepts, believed to hold the secret to creating the Philosopher's Stone - a substance capable of transforming base metals into gold. In Russia, Peter I began his reign as Tsar during this eventful year. His leadership would shape the destiny of an empire for years to come. Traveling across Europe, we arrive at Launois-sur-Vence in Ardennes, France. Here lies a charming coaching inn adorned with sundials that marked each passing moment under the warm sun. The stagecoach relief on display tells tales of adventurous journeys taken by weary travelers seeking refuge within these walls. Inside this coaching inn's great hall stands witness to countless stories shared over hearty meals and lively conversations. Its grandeur reflects an era when carriages lined up outside while guests reveled inside its welcoming embrace. Beyond these walls lie stables where horses were cared for with utmost dedication – their hooves echoing through time as they carried passengers towards new horizons. Art also thrived during 1654; Juan Carreno de Miranda painted "Penitent Magdalene, " capturing raw emotion and spiritual introspection within brushstrokes that still resonate today. As we bid farewell to this remarkable year, let us remember how it intertwined artistry and exploration – forever etching its mark on history's canvas.