1600s Collection (page 3)

English man-of-war, 1646
British warship of the 17th century. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. Hand-colored engraving of a portrait

John Eliots Indian Bible
Title page of John Eliots translation of the Bible into a Native American language, 1663. Document

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Quaker George Fox talking with women in a field, 1600s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Galileo attempting to defend his belief in the heliocentric solar system before the Inquisition in Rome, 1633. Hand colored halftone of a 19th-century illustration

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Marriage of dwarfs at the court of Peter the Great. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Providence, Rhode Island, 1664
Map of Providence, Rhode Island, in 1664, showing property of original proprietors. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of the document

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Title page of Francis Bacons " Advancement of Learning, " 1633. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

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Title page of the 1605 " Hamlet" by William Shakespeare. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Cradle of Pilgrim child born on the Mayflower
Cradle of Peregrine White, born on the " Mayflower" in Cape Cod Bay, 1620. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration of the artifact

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Chigwell Grammar School in Wanstead, Essex, where William Penn was educated. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of an earlier illustration

Greenwich Observatory
Astronomers taking sightings from the old observing-room at Greenwich, England. Hand-colored engraving

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Couples dancing in Tudor England, 1500s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a painting by Holbein and Janet

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English officer, musketeer, pikeman, and archer, Elizabethan period. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of an earlier illustration

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Myles Standish. Hand-colored woodcut reproduction of a portrait

Thomas Newcomen, English engineer C017 / 7122
Thomas Newcomen (1664-1729), English engineer, with a diagram of his atmospheric engine of 1712. Newcomen was an ironmonger from Dartmouth, and also a Baptist lay preacher

Issac Newton and the apple, artwork
Issac Newton and the apple, computer artwork

Rene Descartes, French mathematician
Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician and philosopher. His coat-of-arms (upper right) mark his self-styled title of Lord of Perron

Botanical illustrations, 17th century

The Sun and associated gods, Egypt
Egyptian gods. Engraving depicting the Sun and Moon surrounded by the names of Egyptian gods. At the top is a male Sun, with male gods, and below id the female Moon surrounded by the female gods

Perspective diagrams, 17th century. These diagrams demonstrate how perspective changes the view of object. This concept is known in art theory as anamorphosis

Harmonious hand, 17th century artwork. This depiction of the harmonious hand shows musical scales and staves, with notes shown at each joint

Dragonflies, 17th century artwork. Dragonflies are predatory winged insects that feed on small insects in and around wetlands areas. The adult form, seen here, develops from an aquatic larval stage

Sciathericon for determining time
Sciathericon. Illustration entitled Sciathericon stellarum fixarum situm qualibet hora demonstrans, a device for showing time by reference to the fixed stars

Title page of Kirchers Ars magna, 1646
Title page of Ars magna lucis et umbrae (Great Art of Light and Shadow) by Athanasius Kircher, published at Rome in 1646. Light rays are seen reflecting from mirrors to illuminate in different ways

Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis), engraving
Great Auk. Engraved plate of a Great Auk (Pinguinus impennis), a bird that became extinct in the mid-19th century. This was the last species of a genus of giant flightless birds

The facade and bell tower of Paoay Church (Saint Augustine Church), Paoay, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Region, Philippines

A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c
1766467 A selection of Renaissance jewellery including a gold chain, an oval amethyst cameo and two reliquary pendants, c

Thomas Dongan, Earl of Limerick, British colonial administrator of New York
NWI4951641 Thomas Dongan, Earl of Limerick, British colonial administrator of New York.; (add.info.: Thomas Dongan, Earl of Limerick)

William Phipps, Royal Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1600s
NWI4951194 William Phipps, Royal Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1600s.; (add.info.: William Phipps, Royal Governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony, 1600s.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

Christiaan Huygens
NWI4949337 Christiaan Huygens.; (add.info.: Christiaan Huygens.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

The Moscow revolt (1682) or streltsy lift at the Red Staircase on behalf of young Peter I the Great
NWI4945446 The Moscow revolt (1682) or streltsy lift at the Red Staircase on behalf of young Peter I the Great and his brother Ivan V (1666-1696)

Tsar Peter I the Great (in the clothes he wore in Azov (1696) - Tsar Peter I in the attracts he wore at Azov
NWI4943984 Tsar Peter I the Great (in the clothes he wore in Azov (1696) - Tsar Peter I in the attracts he wore at Azov. Hand-colored engraving; (add.info)

Anatomical illustration
2625691 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune, " or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625666 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune, " or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625704 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune, " or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625696 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune, " or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Clove - Eugenia aromatica: Native to Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia. Hand-coloured engraving 1823
533410 Clove - Eugenia aromatica: Native to Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia. Hand-coloured engraving 1823.; (add.info.: Clove - Eugenia aromatica: Native to Moluccas or Spice Islands, Indonesia)

Nutmeg: Myrsitica fragrans, showing fruit containing nut surrounded by ari, the source of mace
533363 Nutmeg: Myrsitica fragrans, showing fruit containing nut surrounded by ari, the source of mace. Hand-coloured engraving c1798; (add.info.: Nutmeg: Myrsitica fragrans)

Wurzburg, Germany
2901907 Wurzburg, Germany; (add.info.: Located on the canalized Main river; Celts - Romans were established here; was important medieval center; thrived as splendid seat of bishops until 19th)

William Shakespeare
1577403 William Shakespeare; (add.info.: Painting of William Shakespeare (1564-1616) English poet, playwright and actor, watching a bear being walked to the bear garden

Costume of a French female servant, reign of King Henry IV. Handcoloured lithograph after a 1602 print from Le
FLO4571668 Costume of a French female servant, reign of King Henry IV. Handcoloured lithograph after a 1602 print from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroix's Costumes Historique de la France

Basilius Besler: apothecary and botanist based in Nuremberg, Germany
5668973 Basilius Besler: apothecary and botanist based in Nuremberg, Germany; (add.info.: Basilius Besler (1561-1629) apothecary and botanist based in Nuremberg

Anatomical illustration
2625699 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune, " or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625694 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune, " or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Anatomical illustration
2625685 Anatomical illustration; (add.info.: Anatomical drawing by Jehan Cousin ("le jeune, " or "the younger") in Livre de pourtraiture

Portrait of Louis XIV King of France - Louis XIV, King of France Hand-colored engraving
NWI4943977 Portrait of Louis XIV King of France - Louis XIV, King of France Hand-colored engraving; (add.info.: Portrait of Louis XIV King of France - Louis XIV)

Thomas West, 12th Baron De La Warr (Lord Delaware), with autograph
NWI4951637 Thomas West, 12th Baron De La Warr (Lord Delaware), with autograph.; (add.info.: Thomas West, 12th Baron De La Warr (Lord Delaware), with autograph.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

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Step back in time to the captivating 1600s, a period filled with remarkable events and significant milestones. Witness the brave Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower as they embark on their treacherous journey across the vast sea in 1620. Their determination and resilience would forever shape American history. In this era of uncertainty, plague doctors emerged as beacons of hope amidst chaos. Marvel at a stunning artwork from the 17th century, depicting these enigmatic figures who tirelessly fought against disease and death. The English Civil War raged on, capturing hearts and minds alike. Gaze upon Oliver Cromwell at Edgehill, a powerful image that encapsulates the intensity of this pivotal conflict. As we delve deeper into history, witness another defining moment - the Mayflower passengers finally landing at Plymouth in 1620. The culmination of their arduous voyage marked not only their arrival but also laid down foundations for future generations. Hannah Duston's daring escape from Native American capture showcases both her bravery and resilience during a tumultuous time when cultures clashed. Travel further into New England's dark past through court records documenting testimonies from Salem witch trials in 1692. Uncover tales of hysteria and fear that gripped an entire community. Explore beyond borders with a mesmerizing world map from the 17th century - marvel at how perceptions of our planet have evolved over time. Delve into alchemy's mystique with an enchanting depiction of an alchemical tree known as Philosophia reformata - symbolizing humanity's quest for knowledge and transformation during this age of enlightenment. Return once more to Plymouth Rock where Mayflower passengers made landfall; it stands today as a testament to their indomitable spirit and unwavering faith in building new lives far away from home shores. Immerse yourself in Claude Lorrain's breathtaking landscape painting which transports you to serene vistas that captivated artists throughout this transformative era.