C17 Collection (page 4)

Medicine - 17th century Quack Doctor
Here you may be cured ! - a 17th century quack stands beside his counter, strewn with wonderful potions and elixirs to cure all ailments Date: circa 1670

RUNNING FOOTMEN, C17
A nobleman rides in his carriage, accompanied by running footmen Date: March 1635

C17 CARRIAGE
A nobleman rides in his carriage, accompanied by running footmen Date: March 1635

THE GLOBE / HENRY IV C17
Masked and pipe-smoking ladies in the Pit watching a performance of Shakespeares Henry IV. Date: 17th century

DARK DUTCH KITCHEN C17
A cook sits in a dark corner of a rather untidy kitchen, probably Dutch Date: 17th century

C17 COOKING SCENE
Preparing foodstuffs of every kind - fowls are dressed, cows are milked, grapes are trod, soup is heated, bread and other items are carried by porters, biscuits are tasted Date: 17th century

DUTCH PEARL WORKER C17
A Dutch craftsman working with pearls Date: 17th century

DUTCH BASKETMAKER C17
A Dutch basketmaker lowers a large basket into the river, a stage in the basketmaking process Date: 17th century

17th century Mason
A mason saws a piece of stone for the construction of an ecclesiastical looking building. Date: 17th century

C17 BAKER
A baker rolls out his dough using an early type of rolling pin, Date: 17th century

17th century Ploughing
A farmer ploughing a field with oxen Date: 17th century

17th century Vintner
A vintner (wine seller) fills a customers glass from his portable barrel. Date: 17th century

C17 LAMPLIGHTER
A lamplighter Date: 17th century

C17 FEATHER PLUCKER / 8
A feather plucker Date: 17th century

C17 BRUSH MAKER
A brush maker at work. Date: 17th century

C17 CANDLE MAKER / 39
A candle maker Date: 17th century

17th century Tailors
A pair of tailors at work : one, who wears a wig, stands at a table with shears to cut cloth, while his assistant sits stitching. Date: 17th century

17th century Slipper Maker
A shoemaker sits cross-legged as he stitches a slipper. Date: 17th century

17th century Weaver
A weaver at his loom. Date: 17th century

17th century Baker - Woodcut
A baker rolls out dough Date: 17th century

17th century Potter
A potter at his wheel, turned by his foot, puts the finishing touches to an elegant pot. Date: 17th century

17th century Blacksmith
Two blacksmiths work with hammers at an anvil, while behind them their furnace roars. Date: 17th century

C17 COURIER / WOODCUT / 43
A courier/newsboy on horseback Date: 17th century

C17 CHAIR MAKER / WOODCUT
A chair maker Date: 17th century

C17 COOPER / WOODCUT / 41
A cooper Date: 17th century

17th century Fishing - Woodcut - 36
A fisherman Date: 17th century

C17 WIG MAKER / WOODCUT
A wigmaker Date: 17th century

17th century Mens Hatter
A mens hatmaker at work at his bench. Date: 17th century

17th century Butcher
A shop keeper - butcher or poulterer - brandishes a cleaver as he slices a joint into cutlets or whatever. Date: 17th century

17th century Grinder
A grinder sharpens a knife on a grindstone. Date: 17th century

17th century Porter
A porter staggers along a country road, bowed down beneath the weight of his bags. Date: 17th century

C17 BASKET MAKER
A basket maker at work on a nearly completed basket. Date: 17th century

17th century Offender flogged
Punishing an offender - he is whipped with a cat o nine tails Date: 17th century

17th century Shoemaker
A shoe maker sitting at his workbench files the wooden sole of shoe. Date: 17th century

17th century Hunter
A hunter with his dog and his gun, Date: 17th century

17th century Wheelwright
A wheelwright wields a massive mallet to hammer the spokes into a wooden carriage wheel. Date: 17th century

17th century Music Teacher
A music teacher gives a singing lesson. Date: 17th century

17th century Sculptor
A sculptor gives the finishing touches to an ecclesiastical figure for a church. Date: 17th century

17th century Lacemakers
Two ladies making lace - the older woman instructing the younger. Date: 17th century

17th century Water Carriers
Two water carriers carry their water in a heavy container suspended from a yoke. Date: 17th century

17th century Rosary Threading
Two men sit at a workbench threading beads onto rosaries to help Catholics say their prayers, Date: 17th century

17th century Woodworkers
Two woodworkers sawing through a piece of wood held in a workbench. Date: 17th century

17th century Apothecaries
Apothecaries preparing medicines, pounding the ingredients with pestles in a mortar. Date: 17th century

C17 COACHMAN
A coachman guides his two- horse team along a country road, Date: 17th century

C17 METALWORKER
A metalworker sits on a trestle and uses his hammer on a metal item softened by heating on that nearby stove. Date: 17th century

VERSAILLES / TRIANON C17
The Petit Trianon. Date: 17th century

BOOKSHOP (C17 PARIS)
A bookshop in Paris. Date: 17th century

PRINTING DUTCH BOOKS C17
Printing a book in Holland Date: 1600

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"C17: A Journey through Time and Trades" Step into the past as a C17 transport aircraft takes off from RAF Brize Norton, carrying with it the echoes of history. The day mark stands tall, guiding ships on their way to new adventures. In Amsterdam Exchange, whispers of trade and commerce fill the air, reminiscent of bustling markets in the 17th century. But it's not just ships that dominated this era; craftsmen thrived too. The C17 chair maker skillfully carves wood into elegant pieces of furniture while nearby, a blacksmith hammers away at glowing metal in his workshop. And let's not forget the rope maker who weaves intricate patterns with strong fibers. Delve deeper into Dutch history, where witch trials cast a dark shadow over society during the C17 period. Plate 41 captures this haunting chapter with its chilling depiction. On Plate 40, witness another aspect of life - Spanish itinerant musicians spreading joy through their melodies. As we explore further, we encounter a C17 wood turner shaping timber into beautiful creations using ancient techniques passed down through generations. These woodcuts preserve these forgotten arts for us to marvel at today. The story behind each hint intertwines different aspects of life from centuries ago – transportation and military might represented by the aircraft taking flight; maritime navigation guided by day marks; economic prosperity symbolized by Amsterdam Exchange; craftsmanship showcased by chair makers, blacksmiths, rope makers and wood turners; societal struggles reflected in witch trials; cultural exchanges embodied by Spanish music. C17 encapsulates an era when innovation met tradition – where progress soared alongside timeless skills and customs. Let us honor those who came before us as we uncover these fragments of our shared heritage.