1656 Collection (page 9)

NEW YORK: MAP, 1656. Dutch map of New Amsterdam, 1656, copied in 1852

SHAH JAHAN (1592-1666). Mogul emperor of India (1628-1658). Shah Jahan with one of his sons. Pen and brush drawing, 1656, by Rembrandt

COTTON TITLE PAGE, 1656. Title-page of the first edition of John Cottons catechism, Spiritual Milk and Boston Babes in Either England, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1656

Saxon god Crodon. From Herman Stangefol Annales Circuli Westphaliae, 1656. Woodcut

Saxon god Hermensul (Irmensul) in armour and carrying scales, presiding over executive justice, From Herman Stangefol Annales Circuli Westphaliae, 1656. Woodcut

Las Meninas (The Maids of Honour), 1656. Oil on canvas. Portrait by Diego Velasquez (1599-1660) Spanish painter. Infanta Margarita Teresa attended by maids of honour, chaperone, bodyguard

Series of observations of the planet Saturn, 1656. These observations made by Johannes Hevelius (1611-1687), latinized name of the German astronomer Jan Hewel or Hewelcke

Las Meninas (The Maids of Honour) 1656. Painting by Diego Velazquez 1599 - 1660, Spanish painter in the court of King Philip IV

Artemisia Gentileschi (8 July 1593-ca. 1656) was an Italian Early Baroque painter. Portrait of a Lady, Three-Quarter Length Seated, Dressed in a Gold Embroidered Elaborate Costume

Gerard van Honthorst (1592 - 1656), Dutch painter from Utrecht. Adoration of the Child, c. 1622

Baruch (Benedict) Spinoza (Spinosa or Despinosa) (1632-1677) Dutch philosopher born in Amsterdam into a Jewish family who had fled Roman Catholic persecution in Portugal

Baruch (Benedict) Spinoza (Spinosa or Despinosa - 1632-1677) Dutch philosopher born in Amsterdam into a Jewish family who had fled Roman Catholic persecution in Portugal

Carousels in honor of Christina of Sweden in the courtyard of Palazzo Barberini, February 28
Filippo Gagliardi (ja-1659) and Filippo Lauri (1623-1694), Carousels in honor of Christina of Sweden in the courtyard of Palazzo Barberini, February 28, 1656. Detail

LARGILLIYRE, Nicolas de (1656-1746)
LARGILLIRE, Nicolas de (1656-1746). Portrait of Jean Baptiste Rousseau. Renaissance art. Cinquecento. Oil on canvas

HERRERA, Francisco de, called the Elder (1576-1656). Welcoming St. Painted for the Church of the School of Saint

MONIER, Jean (1600-1656). Portrait of George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham. FRANCE. Versailles. Palace of Versailles. Oil

Galileo points to the heavens

COLLANTES, Francisco (1599-1656). St. Flemish art. Oil on canvas

Honthorst, Gerrit Van, Also
Honthorst, Gerrit van, also called Gherardo Della Notte (1590-1656). Supper with the Minstrel and his Lute. Work

Jean De Campistron
JEAN GALBERT de CAMPISTRON French soldier and writer. Date: 1656 - 1723

Georg Calixtus
GEORG CALIXTUS German Lutheran theologian Date: 1586 - 1656

BATTLE OF WARSAW, 1656. Polish-Lithuanian forces, led by King John Casimir II, fight invading Swedish forces. Line engraving, 17th century

QUAKER PERSECUTION. The persecution of a Quaker in London in 1656: contemporary engraving

NEW AMSTERDAM, c1656. Wood engraving, 19th century

Timothy Cruso
TIMOTHY CRUSO Churchman : Presbyterian minister Date: 1656 - 1697

Westminster Almshouses, Rochester Row, London. A plaque on the wall reads - The Reverend James Palmers Charity, founded 1656, rebuilt 1851. Date: 1930s

Sundials on the Countess Pillar, Cumbria
Sundials on the Countess Pillar. The pillar was erected in 1656 by Lady Anne Clifford, the Countess of Dorset, in memory of her mother Margaret. Photographed near Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Plato, Greek philosopher
Plato (428 BCE - 347 BCE), Greek philosopher. Platos work was, and is, a major influence on the development of European philosophical and scientific thought

Pittacus of Mytilene, Greek general
Pittacus (c.640BCE - 568BCE), Greek general and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Pittacus lived in the city state of Mytilene

Antisthenes of Athens, Greek philosopher
Antisthenes (c.445 BCE - c.365 BCE), Greek philosopher. Antisthenes lived in Athens. He studies under Gorgias before encountering Socrates

Seusippus, Greek philosopher
Suesippus (c.408 BCE - c.339 BCE) Greek philosopher, Seusippus was the nephew of Plato. When Plato died Suesippus inherited the Academy. However, his philosophy took a different direction from Plato

Socrates, greek philosopher
Socrates (c.470-399 BC), Greek philosopher. One of the most famous thinkers of antiquity, Socrates introduced a new critical approach to philosophy and science

Periander, Greek tyrant
Periander (7th century BCE - 585 BCE), Greek tyrant and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Periander ruled in the city of Corinth

Solon, Greek statesman and lawmaker
Solon (c.638 BCE - 558 BCE), Greek statesman. Solon was an Athenian, raised in a time in which position and noble birth meant everything

Xenophon, Greek soldier and historian
Xenophon (c.444-c.357 BC), greek historian and soldier. Born in Athens, Xenophon was a pupil of the famous philosopher Socrates

Chilon, Spartan philosopher
Chilon (fl. 6th century BCE), Spartan philosopher and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Chilon was one of the elected governors, or ephors, of Sparta who advised the king

Thales of Miletus, Greek philosopher
Thales of Miletus (c.624 BCE- c.546 BCE), Greek philosopher and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Thales lived at Miletus, an Ionian Greek city in what is now Turkey

Aristotle, Greek philosopher
Aristotle (384 BCE - 322 BCE), Athenian philosopher and logician. Aristotle was born to the court physician at Macedon. Orphaned in early life

Carneades, Greek skeptic philosopher
Carneades (214 BCE - 129 BCE), Greek philosopher. Carneades was born in Cyrene in northern Africa but moved to Athens at an early age. He studied philosophy with the Stoics, notably Diogenes

Aristippus of Cyrene, Greek philosopher
Aristippus (c.435 BCE - c.356 BCE), Greek philosopher. Aristippus lived in Cyrene, and is considered the founder of the Cyreniac school of philosophy

Bias of Priene, Greek philosopher
Bias (fl. 6th century BCE), Greek philosopher and one of the Seven Sages of Greece. Bias lived in the Greek city state of Priene

Lunatic Asylum
LA SALPETRIERE Asylum founded in 1656, used especially for female patients, and later noted for the studies of hysteria by Charcot and others

Edmund Halley / Dahl / Fry
EDMUND HALLEY Astronomer

Edmund Halley / Oval
EDMUND HALLEY Astronomer

James Ussher (Stent)
JAMES USSHER Greek scholar and neo- Platonist philosopher, a violent opponent of Christianity

Bruce Castle, 1656
An Elizabethan manor house in Lordship Lane, Tottenham, associated with the Bruce family : much changed during its history, but luckily still exists today as a museum

Tw Bosschaerts / Larmessin
Thomas Willebrords Bosschaerts Dutch Artist

Joseph Hall
JOSEPH HALL controversial bishop of Norwich, and satirist

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of 1656: From Plague Doctors to Exiled Royalty" Step into the year 1656, where history intertwines with art and notable figures leave their mark. In this captivating journey, we encounter Kateri Tekakwitha, a Native American saint who defied societal norms. Her story inspires generations even today. As we delve deeper, an intriguing figure emerges – the enigmatic Plague Doctor. Clad in a distinctive bird-like mask and cloak, he navigates through disease-ridden streets offering hope amidst despair. The canvas comes alive with vibrant strokes depicting 17th-century artwork. Dutch painter Adriaen Hanneman captures the essence of exiled British royal court members in his renowned portraits. His masterpieces transport us back to a time when elegance and opulence reigned supreme. Meanwhile, Highwayman Cottington roams the countryside on horseback, embodying both fear and fascination as he preys upon unsuspecting travelers. A daring character whose exploits continue to captivate our imaginations. In aristocratic circles, James 6th Earl Abercorn commands attention with his regal presence while Sir Robert Harley's political prowess shapes England's destiny during these tumultuous times. Joseph Hall stands tall as Bishop; his sermons resonate across congregations seeking solace from religious strife that grips society at its core. And then there is James Ussher - a brilliant scholar whose meticulous research leaves an indelible mark on biblical chronology for centuries to come. Amidst all this historical richness lies two boars - symbols of strength and resilience that remind us of nature's enduring spirit even in uncertain times like these. Across continents, North American AT-6D Harvard III EZ407 soars through azure skies symbolizing progress in aviation technology – a testament to human innovation pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Finally, Birmingham reveals itself through Dugdales Warwickshire, offering a glimpse into the past.