1693 Collection

Traditional method of holding dowsing rod
A man demonstrates the traditional method of holding the baguette, or dowsing rod. Date: 1693

Royal Society endorsement of a lens-grinder, 1600s
Opticians advertisement illustrated with Archimedes at a telescope, London, 1694. Hand-colored woodcut of a 17th-century illustration

Patrick Sarsfield Lucan
PATRICK SARSFIELD, titular earl of LUCAN Irish Jacobite and soldier. Fought against Monmouth at Sedgemoor but was killed at the battle of Landen

Life Ewer Vessels Pomegranate Willem Kalf Dutch
Still Life with Ewer, Vessels and Pomegranate; Willem Kalf (Dutch, 1619 - 1693); mid-1640s; Oil on canvas; 104.5 × 80.6 cm (41 1, 8 × 31 3, 4 in.)

Charge of French cavalry at the Battle of Neerwinden or Landen, in the Spanish Netherlands (present-day Belgium), 29 July 1693, part of the Nine Years War (1688-1697). Date: 1693

Whites Club
Whites is an exclusive gentlemans club in St Jamess, London, founded in 1693 by Francesco Bianco (Francis White), who organized it to sell hot chocolate and tickets to the Kings Theatre

A superb Safavid inscription panel of cusped oval form, c. 1693 (pierced steel)
3431757 A superb Safavid inscription panel of cusped oval form, c.1693 (pierced steel) by Iranian School (17th century); width: 34.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Iranian

Edmund Ludlow, died in Exile, 1693 (engraving)
2774159 Edmund Ludlow, died in Exile, 1693 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edmund Ludlow, died in Exile)

"Penn had an interview with the Secretary of State"(engraving)
3656013 " Penn had an interview with the Secretary of State" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Royal Wedding, Parents, Home, and Famous Ancestor of the Bridegroom (engraving)
1591710 The Royal Wedding, Parents, Home, and Famous Ancestor of the Bridegroom (engraving) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Wedding, Parents, Home)

Old London Street (engraving)
5220698 Old London Street (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old London Street)

Prospect of Edinburgh, from the North, 1693 (engraving)
5202799 Prospect of Edinburgh, from the North, 1693 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prospect of Edinburgh, from the North, 1693)

CONGREVE / OLD BACHELOR
Mr Foote as Fondlewife Date: 1693

Portrait of Charles II of Spain, 1693. Creator: Giordano, Luca (1632-1705)
Portrait of Charles II of Spain, 1693. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Cover of Il cuoco Francese, printed in Bologna, Il. Longhi, 1693

Fred Ziegenhagen
FREDERICK MICHAEL ZIEGENHAGEN churchman, chaplain to the German Chapel, St Jamess Palace, London Date: 1693 - 1776

Portrait Margaretha Nelis 1652-17050 second wife
Portrait of Margaretha Nelis (1652-17050, second wife of Casparus Commelin, Portrait of Margaretha Nelis (1652-1705), the second wife of Casparus Commelin. Knee, sitting leaning against a cushion

Interior peasant hut farmhouse interior high farmhouse
Interior of a peasant hut, farmhouse interior. Interior of a high farmhouse. The lower left family sits together around the fireplace. A woman has taken a child from the cradle on her lap

Portrait Major-General Hans Willem Baron Aylva
Portrait of Major-General Hans Willem, Baron of Aylva, called The Formidable General, Portrait of Hans Willem, Baron of Aylva (1635-91), Major General, called the awesome general Knee-piece

Two sibils book tablet hands scroll two-line text
Two sibils, one with a book or tablet in the hands, the other with a scroll in the hands. Below the show a two-line text in Latin

Monkey crosses river back turtle monkeys apes
Monkey crosses a river on the back of a turtle, monkeys, apes, tortoises, turtles, crossing a river, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching, h 88 mm × w 79 mm

Hare elephant full moon water source trunked animals
Hare and elephant with full moon at a water source, trunked animals: elephant, rodents: hers, spring (fluids extracted from the earth), full moon, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching

Five maidservants look magpie cage house personnel
Five maidservants look at a magpie in a cage, house personnel, servants, bird in a cage, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching, h 87 mm × w 76 mm

Two birds together carry flying stick turtle clung
Two birds together carry while flying a stick to which a turtle clung, flying on or with the aid of animal (s), birds, tortoises, turtles, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching

Man crushed collapsing wall collapsing building
Man is crushed by collapsing wall, collapsing building, fisherman, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching, h 87 mm × w 78 mm

Fox killed man cane beasts prey predatory animals
Fox killed by a man with a cane, beasts of prey, predatory animals: fox, man killing animal, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching, h 87 mm × w 75 mm

Man detects window two thieves preparing steal
Man detects through the window two thieves preparing to steal a cow, barn, robber, cow, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching, h 88 mm × w 77 mm

Two actors stage Title page W van der Hoeven
Two actors on the stage Title page for: W. van der Hoeven. The shrewd stage player, 1693, actor (on the stage), Caspar Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, paper, etching, h 140 mm × w 90 mm

Minerva Mercury surrounded children playing Title page
Minerva and Mercury, surrounded by children playing, Title page for: European Mercury, Fourth Piece, First Volume: Embracing the First Maiden of the Jaer 1693, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper

Pieter Pietersz Bekjen preaches eight people
Pieter Pietersz. Bekjen preaches to eight people in a rowing boat on the Amstel, 1568, Pieter Pietersz. Bekjen preaches to eight people standing in a rowing boat on the Amstel, 1568

Shipwrecked Cape Good Hope 1693 loss three Ships
Shipwrecked at the Cape of Good Hope, 1693 The loss of three Ships at Cabo de Bonne Esperance (title on object), 1693. Sailors trying to pull shipwrecks ashore on a raft

Floor plan Battle Countries Print upper right
Floor plan of the Battle of Countries, Print upper right: Fol. 126, maps or separate countries or regions, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching, h 170 mm × w 217 mm

Floor plans Pinerolo Charleroi Ratzeburg Print top left
Floor plans of Pinerolo, Charleroi and Ratzeburg, Print top left: Pag. 71, maps of cities, Pinerolo, Charleroi, Ratzeburg, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching, h 174 mm × w 305 mm

Floor plan Heidelberg Flat ground City Castle
Floor plan of Heidelberg Flat ground of the City and Castle of Heidelberg (title on object), Print top right marked: Fol: 229, maps of cities, Heidelberg, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching

Jan Wtenbogaert Goudweger Jan Wtenbogaert sits
Jan Wtenbogaert The Goudweger, Jan Wtenbogaert sits in a room weighing gold at a table. He records information in the book that is ahead of him

Hermit watches visitor dig ground trace mice
Hermit watches his visitor dig into the ground to trace mice, anchorite, hermit, spading, soil cultivation, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, letterpress printing, h 90 mm × w 77 mm

Floor plan Amsterdam cityscape 1300 Out 1300
Floor plan of Amsterdam with cityscape, 1300 Out of Amsterdam it was around 1300 / Amsterdam Zoo as it was around Jaer 1300 (title on object), Above a view on Amsterdam

Young lion conversation horse beasts prey predatory animals
Young lion in conversation with a horse, beasts of prey, predatory animals: lion, horse, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, letterpress printing, h 91 mm × w 77 mm

Two images operations grinding help bellows Print marked upper right
Two images of operations by grinding and with the help of a bellows, Print marked upper right: fol. 9, smashing, crushing (industrial processes), bellows, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper, etching

Patriarch Aurangzeb overcomes king Golkonda king
Patriarch Aurangzeb overcomes the king of Golkonda king of Golkonda, the defeated (after the battle), surrender, war, (military) camp with tents, Golkonda, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1693, paper

Kneeled man prayer 1 person praying angels Jan Luyken
Kneeled man in prayer 1, one person praying, angels, Jan Luyken, 1693, paper, letterpress printing, h 117 mm × w 65 mm

Priest feeds vultures top rock Der Heijligen Vogelen Berg
Priest feeds vultures on top of a rock Der Heijligen Vogelen Berg there two birds a day were spied by the Priest (title on object), Print upper right: First Part fol 91, priests

Portrait Ann Duchess Monmouth Ann Scott pearl necklace
Portrait of Ann, Duchess of Monmouth, Ann Scott, with a pearl necklace around her neck. Pearl, pearl necklace (womens clothes), Ann Scott Duchess of Monmouth, Jan van der Vaart (mentioned on object)

Display crystal glass vessels Disegni del convito
Display of crystal and glass vessels, Disegni del convito fatto dall illustrissimo signor senatore Francesco Ratta all illustrissimo publico

Sineesche Papen Het gezandtschap der Neerlandtsche
Sineesche Papen, Het gezandtschap der Neerlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie, aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, den tegenwoordigen keizer van China: waar in de gedenkwaerdigste geschiedenissen

Het gezandtschap der Neerlandtsche Oost-Indische Compagnie, aan den grooten Tartarischen Cham, den tegenwoordigen keizer van China: waar in de gedenkwaerdigste geschiedenissen

Adoration Shepherds Nicolaes Maes Dutch 1634
Adoration of the Shepherds; Nicolaes Maes (Dutch, 1634 - 1693); about 1660; Oil on canvas; 110.5 × 96.5 cm (43 1, 2 × 38 in.)

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In the year 1693, a myriad of events unfolded that shaped history and left lasting impressions. It was a time when traditional methods like holding dowsing rods were still prevalent, believed to possess mystical powers in locating water sources. The Royal Society endorsed lens-grinders during this era, recognizing their contribution to scientific advancements. One notable figure was Patrick Sarsfield Lucan, whose actions resonated with bravery and resilience. Meanwhile, Dutch artist Willem Kalf captured life's essence through his exquisite portrayal of Ewer Vessels Pomegranate in his paintings. Fred Ziegenhagen witnessed the thunderous charge of French cavalry at the Battle of Neerwinden or Landen—a moment etched forever in his memory. Bamfylde Moore Carew embarked on daring adventures as an English rogue and imposter during this period. The reception held for Francois Pidou de Saint Olon by Sultan Moulay Ismael of Morocco showcased diplomatic relations between France and Morocco—an event immortalized on canvas through oil painting. Whites Club emerged as a prominent social hub where influential individuals gathered to exchange ideas and forge connections. A superb Safavid inscription panel made from pierced steel exemplified artistic craftsmanship around 1693. Edmund Ludlow's demise occurred that year while he lived in exile—a reminder of the political turmoil faced by many during this time. Another engraving depicted William Penn engaging in an interview with the Secretary of State—highlighting significant political interactions taking place then. The year 1693 encapsulated diverse narratives ranging from scientific breakthroughs to military clashes, artistic expressions to diplomatic encounters, all contributing to shaping our world today.