1669 Collection

A Man in Armour, 1655. Oil on canvas. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606- 1669 ) Dutch painter and etcher. Helmet Cuirass Lance Shield Cloak Red Profile

Simeon in the Temple, c. 1668-1669, by Rembrandt
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Simeon in the Temple, c.1668-1669. National Museum. Stockholm. Sweden

Rembrandt van Rijn, The Windmill, Dutch, 1606 - 1669, 1641, etching

Whitehaven, Cumbria, Showing Flatt Hall Prospect View of Whitehaven, Cumbria, Showing Flatt Hall, to the Left, Matthias Read, 1669-1747, British

WITCHES: WALPURGIS NIGHT. Walpurgis night on the Blocksberg, Germany. Woodcut, Leipzig, 1669

Man in the Iron Mask, playing the cello in prison
There are conflicting theories as to who this man was. One is that he was Count Ercole Antonio Mattioli (Matthioli or Marchioly, 1640-1703), an Italian diplomat, arrested as Eustache Dauger in 1669

Margaret Paston
MARGARET PASTON (nee Hewitt) wife of (1) sir William Paston, then (2) of George Strode. Date: ? - 1669

REMBRANDT / LIZ 1906 Self portrait
REMBRANDT VAN RIJN Dutch painter and etcher in middle age, in a self-portrait, 1652-4 Date: 1606 - 1669

Rembrandt and Saskia
REMBRANDT VAN RHYN Dutch artist depicted with his wife Saskia Date: 1606 - 1669

Pepys / Kits Cotty / Visit
SAMUEL PEPYS Statesman and diarist, visiting Kits Cotty near Maidstone, Kent, on 24 March 1669: " I was mightily glad to see it." Date: 1633 - 1703

Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch, 1606-1669), The Raising of Lazarus: Small Plate, 1642, etching

Nathaniel Fiennes
NATHANIEL FIENNES Parliamentary general during the Civil War

Christ Cross Virgin Mary Mary Magdalene Saint John
Christ on the Cross with the Virgin Mary, Mary Magdalene, and Saint John; Pietro da Cortona (Italian, 1596 - 1669); Italy; about 1661; Pen and brown ink and gray wash over black chalk

Charles Drelincourt 1595 1669 French Protestant
charles, drelincourt, 1595, 1669, french, protestant, divine, thoughts, death, age, 70, history, historical, 10085686

Nathaniel Fiennes Gucht 1608 1669 Parliamentary
nathaniel, fiennes, gucht, 1608, 1669, parliamentary, general, civil, war, history, historical, 10069395

RACINE/BRITANNICUS
BRITANNICUS Agrippina reproaches Nero for the death of Britannicus Date: 1669

Eruption of Mt. Etna volcano in Sicily, Italy, in 1669. After a 17th century engraving

Silver Gilt Binding, Depicting the Crucifixion of Christ
986210 Silver Gilt Binding, Depicting the Crucifixion of Christ, with the Holy Mother of God and Holy Mary on Either Side, 1669 (silver gilt repousse binding, red leather)

The Old Church, Delft, with Churchgoers listening to a Sermon, 1669 (oil on canvas)
990145 The Old Church, Delft, with Churchgoers listening to a Sermon, 1669 (oil on canvas) by Witte, Emanuel de (c.1617-92); 79.5x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Church, Delft)

Van Ryn Rembrandt, b 1606, d 1669 (engraving)
978767 Van Ryn Rembrandt, b 1606, d 1669 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Van Ryn Rembrandt, b 1606, d 1669)

Old London Signs (engraving)
2792808 Old London Signs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old London Signs. Illustration for Chatterbox (1893)

Sud-Aviation SE. 3160 Alouette III YR-HGJ
Sud-Aviation SE.3160 Alouette III YR-HGJ (msn 1669). Date: circa 1970

German candle-makers 1669
Two German men from the 17th century making candlesticks. Date: 1669

Racine - Nero
BRITANNICUS the emperor Nero Date: first performed 1669

Second Royal Exchange
Designed by Edward Jarman and opened in 1669, it burned down in January 1838. It had been used by the Lloyds insurance market

Mercury and Argus in a Landscape, c. 1635. Creator: Dirck van der Lisse (Dutch, 1669)
Mercury and Argus in a Landscape, c. 1635. This painting depicts a scene from ancient myth. The queen of the gods, Juno, jealous of her husband Jupiters affair with Io

Ulrich Hofmann / Gothic
ULRICH HOFMANN German mathematician at the age of 59 Date: 1610 - 1669

Title page of Lowers book on the heart, 1669, Tractatus de Corde. Richard Lower, 1631 - 1691. English physician. From Selected Readings in the History of Physiology, published 1930

Louis XIV 1669 Robert Nanteuil French 1623-1678
Louis XIV, 1669, Robert Nanteuil, French, 1623-1678, France, Engraving in black on paper, 498 × 422 mm (image), 502 × 427 mm (plate/sheet)

Landscape Schwanenturm Kleve view forest Zwanenburcht
Landscape with the Schwanenturm, Kleve, Landscape with a view from a forest on Zwanenburcht in Kleve. In the foreground a man on a mule and different figures on a road

a pedlar chats resting woman lying next road
a pedlar who chats with a resting woman who is lying next to the road with tree trunks. More to the rear, other figures come across the road

Hunting Party group hunters horses dogs gather outside
The Hunting Party, The Hunting Party. A group of hunters with horses and dogs gather outside the fences of a country estate

Adoration Shepherds right manger shepherds stand
The Adoration of the Shepherds, The Adoration of the Shepherds. To the right of the manger, the shepherds stand and kneel in worship

Charities Joanna de Geer 1629-1691 Children Cecilia Trip
Charities: Joanna de Geer (1629-1691) with her Children Cecilia Trip (1660-1728) and Laurens Trip (b. 1662), Portrait of Joanna de Geer with her two children Cecilia Trip and Laurens Trip

Interior Protestant Gothic Church Service Interior
Interior of a Protestant, Gothic Church during a Service Interior of a Protestant Gothic church with motifs of the Oude Kerk in Amsterdam

Interior Protestant Gothic Church Gravedigger
Interior of a Protestant Gothic Church with a Gravedigger in the Choir Old and the New Church in Amsterdam. In the foreground on the left a man is having a chat with a woman with a child by the hand

Portrait Carel Quina 1622-89 Knight Holy Sepulcher
Portrait of Carel Quina (1622-89), Knight of the Holy Sepulcher and Amsterdam-born explorer of Asia, Knight of the Holy Sepulcher, Amsterdam traveler to Asia

Ann Inn Backgammon Players Interior tavern tramp players
Ann Inn with Backgammon Players, Interior of a tavern with tramp players. In the foreground a cradle and a mother breastfeeding her child, inn, coffee house, public house, etc, nursing, suckling

Samuel van Lansbergen d 1669 Remonstrant Minister
Samuel van Lansbergen (d. 1669), Remonstrant Minister in Rotterdam, Portrait of Samuel van Lansbergen, remonstrants minister in Rotterdam. Bust, to the right

Landscape Brazil village view right church left
Landscape in Brazil, Landscape in Brazil with a village view. On the right a church, on the left in the foreground tropical plants (pineapple) and animals (snake, armadillo), Brasil

Dutch Burning English Ships Dutch Raid Medway
The Dutch Burning English Ships during the Dutch Raid on the Medway, 20 June 1667, The Dutch set fire to English ships during the Journey to Chatham, 20 June 1667

Adam Eve Adriaen van der Werff 1669 1722 paper
Adam and Eve, Adriaen van der Werff, 1669 - 1722, paper, graphite (mineral), pencil, chalk, counterproof, h 345 mm × w 197 mm

Portrait Robert Devreux second count Essex darling
Portrait of Robert Devreux, second count of Essex, Robert Devreux, second count of Essex and the darling of Elizabeth I. The print has a French poem about his life as a caption

Portrait Queen Consort Elizabeth York Elizabeth
Portrait of Queen Consort Elizabeth of York, Elizabeth of York, Queen of England and wife of Henry VII. The print has a French poem about her life as a caption

Portrait James Hamilton first duke Hamilton count
Portrait of James Hamilton, first duke of Hamilton, James Hamilton, count of Aran and first duke of Hamilton. General of the Scottish Army during the English Civil War

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"1669: A Glimpse into Rembrandt's World" Step back in time to the year 1669, a significant period in art history. Renowned Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn, known for his masterful brushstrokes and captivating compositions, left an indelible mark on the art world during this era. One of his notable works from this time is "A Man in Armour, " painted in 1655. This oil on canvas masterpiece showcases Rembrandt's ability to capture the intricate details of armor while infusing it with a sense of humanity. Another intriguing piece from around this period is "Simeon in the Temple. " Painted between 1668-1669, it depicts a biblical scene with remarkable depth and emotion. Rembrandt's skillful use of light and shadow adds an ethereal quality to the painting. Not limited to just painting, Rembrandt also dabbled in etching. In 1641, he created "The Windmill, " showcasing his mastery over this medium. The delicate lines and intricate details bring life to this picturesque Dutch landscape. Moving away from art, let us explore Whitehaven, Cumbria through another lens. An artwork titled "Flatt Hall Prospect View of Whitehaven" offers us a glimpse into what this English town looked like during that time - its architecture standing as a testament to history. Intriguingly enough, even popular culture found its way into historical events during 1669. The enigmatic figure known as the Man in the Iron Mask was said to have played the cello while imprisoned - adding an unexpected twist amidst tales of secrecy and intrigue. Delving further into folklore and mysticism, we encounter Walpurgis Night on Blocksberg captured through woodcut by Leipzig artists. This depiction transports us straight into Germany's rich cultural heritage where witches were believed to gather under moonlit skies.