Seventeenth Century Collection (page 5)

Step into the seventeenth century and explore the rich history that unfolded during this captivating era

Seventeenth Century Collection: Nautical world map of 1634 by Jean Guerard. Australia is suggested but still unknown territory

Nautical world map of 1634 by Jean Guerard. Australia is suggested but still unknown territory and, California is shown as an island

Map of the Indian Ocean, published in 1660 by Pieter Goos (1616-1675) Dutch engraver and map maker

Seventeenth Century Collection: Bellows of a large organ, showing blowers working the bellows. Woodcut from Michael

Bellows of a large organ, showing blowers working the bellows. Woodcut from Michael Praetorius Syntagma Musicum, 1615-1620

Seventeenth Century Collection: Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell

Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) English statesman. Lord Protector (1653-1658). Cromwell dissolving the Long Parliament in 1653. The Long Parliament began in 1640. Engraving c1885

Seventeenth Century Collection: George Darell Jeffreys, lst Baron Jeffreys (1645-1689) English lawyer and jurist

George Darell Jeffreys, lst Baron Jeffreys (1645-1689) English lawyer and jurist. Presided at the Bloody Assize at Taunton after the failure of the Monmouth Rebellion in 1685. Engraving

Seventeenth Century Collection: The Seven Bishops Returning from the Tower. From Engelands Godsdienst hersteld

The Seven Bishops Returning from the Tower. From Engelands Godsdienst hersteld, Amsterdam, 1689. Seven Anglican bishops petitioned James II to revise his Declaration of Indulgence of 1688 which

Seventeenth Century Collection: Edward Hyde, lst Earl of Clarendon (1609-1674), Lord Chancellor under Charles II (1658-1667)

Edward Hyde, lst Earl of Clarendon (1609-1674), Lord Chancellor under Charles II (1658-1667). Father-in-law of James II, grandfather of Mary II and Queen Anne. After portrait by George Perfect Harding

Seventeenth Century Collection: Second Anglo-Dutch War 1665-1667. English fleet under Monck and the Dutch under Ruyter

Second Anglo-Dutch War 1665-1667. English fleet under Monck and the Dutch under Ruyter in the English Channel, 1666. After engraving published Amsterdam, 1666

Seventeenth Century Collection: These Tradesmen are Preachers in the City of London, broadside published in London, 1647

These Tradesmen are Preachers in the City of London, broadside published in London, 1647. Congregationalists, a nonconformist dissenting Protestant sect who, according to the Anglican church

Seventeenth Century Collection: A Solemn League and Covenant... for defence of religion in England, Scotland and Ireland

A Solemn League and Covenant... for defence of religion in England, Scotland and Ireland. The Covenanters opposed the imposition of High Anglican rites

Seventeenth Century Collection: Battle of Sedgemoor, Westonzoyland, Somerset, England, 6 July 1685. James, Duke of Monmouth

Battle of Sedgemoor, Westonzoyland, Somerset, England, 6 July 1685. James, Duke of Monmouth, illegitimate son of Charles II, attempted to seize the British throne on his fathers death

Seventeenth Century Collection: James II (1633-1701), king of Britain and Ireland, landing at Kinsale on 12 March 1689 with 6

James II (1633-1701), king of Britain and Ireland, landing at Kinsale on 12 March 1689 with 6, 000 French troops. From Engelants Schouwtoneel.... Jacobus II, Amsterdam, 1690

Seventeenth Century Collection: Page from a Dutch newspaper Hollandsche Mercurius of 1653, showing Oliver Cromwell

Page from a Dutch newspaper Hollandsche Mercurius of 1653, showing Oliver Cromwell (1599-1658) as Lord Protector, a title he assumed on 16 December 1653

Seventeenth Century Collection: Anthony Ashley Cooper, lst Earl of Shaftesbury (1621-1683). In English Civil Wars

Anthony Ashley Cooper, lst Earl of Shaftesbury (1621-1683). In English Civil Wars was at first a Royalist but in 1644 attached himself to the Parliamentarians

Seventeenth Century Collection: The Ranters Declaration c1650. Ranters were a radical English Christian sect

The Ranters Declaration c1650. Ranters were a radical English Christian sect at the time of the Commonwealth, one of a number of nonconformist groups

Seventeenth Century Collection: Siege of Londonderry, Ireland. The Protestant population was under siege by forces

Siege of Londonderry, Ireland. The Protestant population was under siege by forces of James II for 105 days and suffered disease

Seventeenth Century Collection: Anne Hyde, Duchess of York (1637-1671), first wife of James II when he was still Duke of York

Anne Hyde, Duchess of York (1637-1671), first wife of James II when he was still Duke of York: mother of Mary II and Queen Anne. Engraving after portrait by Peter Lely

Seventeenth Century Collection: Thomas Osborne, first Duke of Leeds (1632-1712) English statesman, created Earl Danby in 1674

Thomas Osborne, first Duke of Leeds (1632-1712) English statesman, created Earl Danby in 1674 and Duke of Leeds in 1694. Engraving after portrait by Van der Vaart

Seventeenth Century Collection: Mary II (1662-1694), elder daughter of James II, queen of Great Britain and Ireland

Mary II (1662-1694), elder daughter of James II, queen of Great Britain and Ireland from 1689 as joint monarch with her husband William III. After portrait by William Wissing

Seventeenth Century Collection: Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) English diarist and naval administrator. Became Secretary to the Admiralty

Samuel Pepys (1633-1703) English diarist and naval administrator. Became Secretary to the Admiralty. Portrait by Godfrey Kneller

Seventeenth Century Collection: Charles II (1630-1688) King of Britain and Ireland 1660-1688. Portrait from the studio

Charles II (1630-1688) King of Britain and Ireland 1660-1688. Portrait from the studio of Michael Wright c1660 at the time of the Restoration of the Monarchy

Seventeenth Century Collection: William III (1650-1702) king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1689. Portrait attributed

William III (1650-1702) king of Great Britain and Ireland from 1689. Portrait attributed to Thomas Murray

James II of England VII of Scotland (1633-1701). Reigned 1685-1688. Anonymous portrait

Seventeenth Century Collection: Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator. Favourite of Elizabeth I

Walter Raleigh (1552-1612) English courtier and navigator. Favourite of Elizabeth I. Half-brother of Humphrey Gilbert. Said to have introduced Tobacco and Potatoes into England

Seventeenth Century Collection: The House of Commons presenting their Speaker to Elizabeth I. After engraving

The House of Commons presenting their Speaker to Elizabeth I. After engraving from Nobilitas Politica et Civilis by R Glover, London, 1608

Title page of Historia de Catalanya, Barcelona 1616, by Bernardo Desclot, Catalan chronicler

Seventeenth Century Collection: Francisco Pareja (d1628), Spanish Franciscan missionary sent to Florida in 1593 or 1594

Francisco Pareja (d1628), Spanish Franciscan missionary sent to Florida in 1593 or 1594. As well as converting the natives, he published books in the native language Timuquanan

Seventeenth Century Collection: Death of Elizabeth I. Elizabeth I (1533-1603) queen of England and Ireland from 1558

Death of Elizabeth I. Elizabeth I (1533-1603) queen of England and Ireland from 1558. Painting by (Hippolyte) Paul Delaroche (1797-1856) French painter, 1827

James II of England VII of Scotland (1633-1701). Reigned 1685-1688. Anonymous portrait

Seventeenth Century Collection: Bills of mortality: Announcement of death through diseases in London in 1665 during

Bills of mortality: Announcement of death through diseases in London in 1665 during the Great Plague

A Drawing Table. Seventeenth Century

Cottage gardens, Bibury, Cotswolds, Gloucestershire, England, June

Seventeenth Century Collection: Thomas Willis (1621-1672), physician and anatomist, XIX century, engraving

Thomas Willis (1621-1672), physician and anatomist, XIX century, engraving
Physicians and scholars: Great Britain - XVII century. Thomas Willis (1621-1672), physician and anatomist. XIX century, engraving

Seventeenth Century Collection: Troops embarking on galley in Port of Genoa by Cornelis De Wael

Troops embarking on galley in Port of Genoa by Cornelis De Wael
Cornelis De Wael (1592-1667), Troops Embarking on a Galley in the Port of Genoa

Seventeenth Century Collection: Crude cupping glass, 17th century C017 / 3583

Crude cupping glass, 17th century C017 / 3583
Crude cupping glass dating from the seventeenth century. Cupping procedures were historically used in medicine up until the late nineteenth century

Seventeenth Century Collection: Dental pincer, circa 1680 C017 / 8383

Dental pincer, circa 1680 C017 / 8383
Steel pincer for dental extraction. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache. This item is continental and dates from around 1680

Seventeenth Century Collection: Dental pincer, circa 1680 C017 / 8381

Dental pincer, circa 1680 C017 / 8381
Steel pincer for dental extraction. Tooth extraction is the earliest known dental procedure, it was used as a last-resort cure for toothache. This item is continental and dates from around 1680

Seventeenth Century Collection: POLONIA. WARSAW. View of the Sigismund III Waza column (1566-1632) of 22 m. tall

POLONIA. WARSAW. View of the Sigismund III Waza column (1566-1632) of 22 m. tall, installed in the year 1634. At the bottom, the tower of the Royal Castle, rebuilt between 1971 and 1988

Ireland, the Dromoland Castle Walled Garden path through a brick archway

Seventeenth Century Collection: Luyts manuscript frontispiece

Luyts manuscript frontispiece
Luyts manuscript. Frontispiece of Astronomica Institutio, an astronomical paper published by the Dutch astronomer Jan Luyts in 1692. Luyts himself is pictured working at centre

Ireland, the Dromoland Castle very green walled garden path through a brick archway

Seventeenth Century Collection: Interior of the Church and Convent of St Francis of Assisi

Interior of the Church and Convent of St Francis of Assisi, built in 1521 and rebuilt in 1661, Goa, India

Seventeenth Century Collection: The Bibi ka Maqbara was uilt by Azam Shah in 1678

The Bibi ka Maqbara was uilt by Azam Shah in 1678, as a sons tribute to his mother, Begum Rabia Durrani, the Queen of Mughal emperor Aurangzeb. Aurangubad, Maharashtra, India

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Step into the seventeenth century and explore the rich history that unfolded during this captivating era. In the King's cabinet de travail at Versailles, witness the grandeur of The Sun King's reign as depicted by Nancy Mitford. Marvel at the intricate details of a historical celestial system, which guided astronomers in their quest to understand the universe. Transport yourself to ancient Rome through digital reproductions of original 17th-century artworks. Behold the remains of the Arch of Septimius Severus, standing tall as a testament to Rome's glorious past. Visit Ecclesia S. Crucis in Hierusalem, also known as The Church of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme, and admire its architectural beauty frozen in time. Continue your journey through Rome with a glimpse of the Arch of Constantine the Great near the iconic Colosseum. Immerse yourself in history at Diocletian's Therme, where you can envision what once was within these ancient walls. Take in a breathtaking view from North Colosseum and let your imagination roam free. Learn about influential figures like Publius Ovidius Naso, better known as Ovid, whose literary works continue to captivate readers centuries later. Follow William Dampier on his expedition that led him to Western Australia in 1699 and trace his route on an authentic contemporary map. Discover Francisco Suarez, a Spanish philosopher and theologian whose ideas shaped intellectual discourse during this period. Delve into botanical engravings such as Ageratum and Aconitum found within Bibliotheca Pharmaceutica-Medica by J. , showcasing both scientific curiosity and artistic finesse. The seventeenth century beckons with its tales of power, exploration, artistry, philosophy, and discovery – offering us glimpses into worlds long gone but forever etched in our collective memory.