Seventeenth Collection (page 2)

Vicente Gomez Martinez-Espinel
3253082 Vicente Gomez Martinez-Espinel; (add.info.: Vicente Gomez Martinez-Espinel, 1550-1624. Spanish writer and musician. From Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, published c. 1900).

Catalina de Erauso or Katalina Erauso, aka La Monja Alferez or The Nun Lieutenant
3253055 Catalina de Erauso or Katalina Erauso, aka La Monja Alferez or The Nun Lieutenant; (add.info.: Catalina de Erauso or Katalina Erauso, aka La Monja Alferez or The Nun Lieutenant, 1592-1650)

Stanislaw I Leszczynski, aka Stanislaus I
3253090 Stanislaw I Leszczynski, aka Stanislaus I; (add.info.: Stanislaw I Leszczynski, aka Stanislaus I, 1677-1766. King of Poland, Grand Duke of Lithuania)

A Pikeman. From A First Book of British History published 1925
3058518 A Pikeman. From A First Book of British History published 1925.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Map showing the settlements in the New England Colonies, North America in the 17th century
2956605 Map showing the settlements in the New England Colonies, North America in the 17th century. From The History of Our Country, published 1899; Private Collection.

Roger Williams acquiring land on which to establish the Providence Settlement, Rhode Island
2956603 Roger Williams acquiring land on which to establish the Providence Settlement, Rhode Island, from the Native American Chief, Canonicus in 1636. Roger Williams, c.1603 - 1683

General view of the Grand Carousel, given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris (engraving)
5614304 General view of the Grand Carousel, given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris (engraving); (add.info.: General view of the Grand Carousel)

Indian drummer and trumpet player
5614311 Indian drummer and trumpet player; (add.info.: Indian drummer and trumpet player. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662)

Turkish drummer and trumpet player
5614306 Turkish drummer and trumpet player; (add.info.: Turkish drummer and trumpet player. Part of the Grand Carousel given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662)

Alonzo Cano or Alonso Cano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473236 Alonzo Cano or Alonso Cano, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Alonzo Cano or Alonso Cano, 1601 - 1667)

Felipe Antonio Gil de Taboada, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473293 Felipe Antonio Gil de Taboada, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Felipe Antonio Gil de Taboada, 1668 - 1722)

Bernardino de Rebolledo y Villamizar, Earl of Rebolledo & Gref of German Sacred Empire
3473252 Bernardino de Rebolledo y Villamizar, Earl of Rebolledo & Gref of German Sacred Empire, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

Bartolome Leonardo de Argensola, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473250 Bartolome Leonardo de Argensola, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Bartolome Leonardo de Argensola, 1562 - 1631)

A coach dating from about 1650. From A First Book of British History published 1925
3058519 A coach dating from about 1650. From A First Book of British History published 1925.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Francisco de Echeveste
3253002 Francisco de Echeveste; (add.info.: Francisco de Echeveste, 1683 -1753. Spanish military officer, philanthropist and colonial administrator in the Philippines and New Spain)

The arrest of Governor Andros during the 1689 Boston revolt. Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 - 1714
2956610 The arrest of Governor Andros during the 1689 Boston revolt. Sir Edmund Andros, 1637 - 1714. English colonial administrator in North America

Interior of a New England pioneer's home in the 17th century. From The History of Our Country, published 1899
2956599 Interior of a New England pioneer's home in the 17th century. From The History of Our Country, published 1899; Private Collection.

Jean Chardin, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary pub. 1825
5242596 Jean Chardin, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary pub. 1825; (add.info.: Jean Chardin, 1643 to 1713. born Jean-Baptiste Chardin, and also known as Sir John Chardin)

Andrew Marvell, 1621 - 1678
3062202 Andrew Marvell, 1621 - 1678.; Private Collection; (add.info.: English metaphysical poet Hand writing sample.).

Arthur Elphinstone, 6th Lord Balmerino, 1688 - 1746. Scottish nobleman and officer in the Jacobite army
2967875 Arthur Elphinstone, 6th Lord Balmerino, 1688 - 1746. Scottish nobleman and officer in the Jacobite army. From a 19th century print.; Private Collection.

Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750
3083166 Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685 - 1750.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German composer and musician. Hand writing sample.).

Philip III of Spain, 1578 - 1621. King of Spain and Portugal. From a 19th century print
1219657 Philip III of Spain, 1578 - 1621. King of Spain and Portugal. From a 19th century print.; Private Collection.

A lady at her toilette, after a 17th century engraving by Le Blond. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter
955318 A lady at her toilette, after a 17th century engraving by Le Blond. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Marie Angelique de Scorailles, Duchess of Fontanges, 1661 -1681, portrayed as Venus
1000938 Marie Angelique de Scorailles, Duchess of Fontanges, 1661 -1681, portrayed as Venus. French noblewoman and mistress of Louis XIV of France

Signature of Peter Stuyvesant, c.?1612 - 1672, aka Petrus. Last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland
2603486 Signature of Peter Stuyvesant, c.?1612 - 1672, aka Petrus. Last Dutch Director-General of the colony of New Netherland from 1647 until it was ceded provisionally to the English in 1664

17th century city scene. A man carries a woman pedestrian on his back through a flooded road
1000922 17th century city scene. A man carries a woman pedestrian on his back through a flooded road. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs

Henry IV aka Henry of Navarre or Bourbon, pub. 1825 (engraving)
3555512 Henry IV aka Henry of Navarre or Bourbon, pub. 1825 (engraving); (add.info.: Henry IV aka Henry of Navarre or Bourbon, 1553-1610. King of Navarre as Henry III, 1572-89)

Henry II de Lorraine, 5th Duke of Guise,1614-1664, as an American king
5614309 Henry II de Lorraine, 5th Duke of Guise,1614-1664, as an American king; (add.info.: Henry II de Lorraine, 5th Duke of Guise,1614-1664, as an American king)

The Prince of Conde as the Emperor of Turkey, part of the Grand Carousel Given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries
5614305 The Prince of Conde as the Emperor of Turkey, part of the Grand Carousel Given by Louis XIV in front of the Tuileries, Paris, France, 5th June 1662

Salvator Rosa, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary pub. 1825
5242580 Salvator Rosa, from Crabb's Historical Dictionary pub. 1825; (add.info.: Salvator Rosa, 1615 - 1673. Italian Baroque painter, poet and printmaker).

King Charles I and his son James, Duke of York, after a painting by Vandyck
3742804 King Charles I and his son James, Duke of York, after a painting by Vandyck, from Memoirs of the Martyr King by Allan Fea pub. 1905.

An English Merchantman of around 1620. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931
3058543 An English Merchantman of around 1620. From The Romance of the Merchant Ship, published 1931.; Photo © Hilary Morgan.

Sir Henry Vane The Younger, 1613 - 1662, aka Harry Vane. English politician, statesman, and colonial governor
2638470 Sir Henry Vane The Younger, 1613 - 1662, aka Harry Vane. English politician, statesman, and colonial governor. From Bibby's Annual published 1910.; Private Collection; Photo © Hilary

Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette
3253052 Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette; (add.info.: Jean Louis de Nogaret de La Valette, 1554-1642, created Duke of Epernon)

The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's
2956608 The colonial assault on the Narragansetts' fort in the Great Swamp Fight in December 1675 during King Philip's War, aka First Indian War, Metacom's War, Metacomet's War

John Endecott, also spelled Endicott, c.1601 - 1664/5. English colonial magistrate
2956601 John Endecott, also spelled Endicott, c.1601 - 1664/5. English colonial magistrate, soldier and the first governor of the Massachusetts Bay Colony, New England, North America

The landing of Myles Standish on the shore of Cape Cod in 1620, prior to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony
2956600 The landing of Myles Standish on the shore of Cape Cod in 1620, prior to the establishment of the Plymouth Colony, North America. Myles Standish, also Miles, c. 1584 - 1656

Laurence Eusden, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900
3432450 Laurence Eusden, from Enciclopedia Ilustrada Segui, c.1900; Private Collection; (add.info.: Laurence Eusden, 1688- 1730. English poet who became Britain's youngest Poet Laureate in 1718)

Antonio Perez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473247 Antonio Perez, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Antonio Perez, 1540-1611. Spanish statesman, secretary of king Philip II of Spain)

Antonio de Covarrubias y Leyva, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473243 Antonio de Covarrubias y Leyva, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Antonio de Covarrubias y Leyva, 1514 - 1602)

Vicente Gomez Martinez-Espinel, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473155 Vicente Gomez Martinez-Espinel, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Vicente Gomez Martinez-Espinel, 1550 - 1624)

Tomas Vicente Tosca y Masco, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473153 Tomas Vicente Tosca y Masco, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Tomas Vicente Tosca y Masco,1651 - 1723)

Jeronimo Gracian or Jerome Gratian, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473266 Jeronimo Gracian or Jerome Gratian, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: Jeronimo Gracian or Jerome Gratian, 1545 - 1614)

Francisco Gomez de Quevedo y Santibanez Villegas, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid
3473261 Francisco Gomez de Quevedo y Santibanez Villegas, after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub

John of Austria (the Younger), after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791
3473254 John of Austria (the Younger), after an etching in Retratos de Los Espanoles Ilustres, Madrid, Spain, pub. 1791; (add.info.: John of Austria (the Younger), 1629 - 1679

George Joyce, Parliamentary New Model Army officer during English Civil War
3742801 George Joyce, Parliamentary New Model Army officer during English Civil War, from 'Memoirs of the Martyr King' by Allan Fea pub. 1905 (print) by English School, (20th century).

Jacques Auguste de Thou aka Thuanus, French historian, from Crabbes Historical Dictionary pub. 1825
3742798 Jacques Auguste de Thou aka Thuanus, French historian, from Crabbes Historical Dictionary pub. 1825 by French School, (19th century).

Jonathan Swift, from 'Old England's Worthies' by Lord Brougham and others pub. London, c.1880 (print)
3555504 Jonathan Swift, from 'Old England's Worthies' by Lord Brougham and others pub. London, c.1880 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Jonathan Swift)

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the Seventeenth Century: From Art to Adventure" Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating world of the seventeenth century. Marvel at St Michael Archangel, a masterpiece by Guido Reni that embodies divine beauty and grace. Delve into history with a 17th-century map of Europe, tracing the borders and kingdoms that shaped our continent. Witness Dubrovnik's cityscape before tragedy struck in 1667, as depicted on an ancient map. Discover its architectural splendor before it was ravaged by an earthquake. Explore uncharted territories with a 17th-century map of the New World, where intrepid explorers embarked on daring voyages to unknown lands. Uncover tales of intrigue and audacity as you learn about Col. Blood, a notorious jewel thief who dared to steal from royalty itself. Experience the enchantment of Christmas through Strasbourg's first authenticated Christmas tree, dating back to this remarkable era. Indulge your senses with May's Cookery Book from 1685, offering tantalizing recipes passed down through generations. Immerse yourself in courtly life alongside Eleanor "Nell" Gwynn – actress turned mistress to King Charles II – whose charm captivated hearts during this vibrant period. Feel the wind in your hair aboard majestic C17 sailing ships that braved treacherous seas for trade and exploration purposes alike. Follow Samuel Pepys' diary entries as he chronicles his daily life amidst political upheaval and personal triumphs during this transformative century. Experience London's Frost Fair through Jan Griffier's artistry; witness frozen Thames River transformed into bustling marketplaces filled with merriment despite harsh winter conditions. The seventeenth century offers us glimpses into diverse facets of human existence – from artistic brilliance to historical milestones, culinary delights to scandalous affairs – all woven together like threads in an intricate tapestry waiting for us to unravel.