1617 Collection

Mary the Jewess, first true alchemist
Engraving showing Mary the Jewess (also known as Maria Prophetessa), considered to be the first non-fictional alchemist recorded

St Rosa De Lima
SANTA ROSA DI LIMA displays a luminous glow - a phenomenon reported of many religious figures, and which may have given rise to the idea of the halo : or vice versa

Hermes Trismegistus, classical god
Engraving depicting Hermes Trismegistus, a syncretism (joining) of the Greek god Hermes and the Egyptian god Thoth. The writings attributed to Hermes Trismegistus were hugely influential on mediaeval

Elias Ashmole
ELIAS ASHMOLE Antiquary (Ashmolean Museum) and astrologer

King James I knights a tasty loin of beef - Arise Sir Loin
King James I knights a tasty loin of beef at Hoghton Tower, near Preston, Lancashire, in 1617. Historians are somewhat unsurpringly divided as to the likelihood and validity of this tale

MURASAKI SHIKIBU (c. 978 - c. 1014). Japanese writer
MURASAKI SHIKIBU (c. 978 - c.1014). Japanese writer. Illustration of a court lady of the Heian period. Illustration of Genji Monogatari (The Tale of Genji), which chronicles the life of Prince Genji

The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin, c. 1617. Creator: Velazquez, Diego (1599-1660)
The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin, c. 1617. Found in the Collection of Fundacion Fondo de Cultura de Sevilla (Focus)

GERMANY: LEIPZIG. A view of Leipzig, Germany. Line engraving, German, 1617, by Braun-Hogenberg. St. Thomas Church is #2 on the left

James Ist Earl Abercorn
JAMES HAMILTON, ist earl ABERCORN Scottish nobleman, served James VI/I who gave him his title. Date: 1575 - 1617

Raleighs Pipes
His pipes and tobacco pouch

The Flagellation of Christ, 1617. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Flagellation of Christ, 1617. Found in the Collection of Sint-Pauluskerk, Antwerpen

Incostanza. An Allegory of Fickleness, c. 1617. Creator: Janssens, Abraham (ca. 1573-1632)
Incostanza. An Allegory of Fickleness, c. 1617. Found in the Collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Statue of Felipe lll in the Plaza Mayor, Madrid, Spain

PZL-Mielec TS-11 Iskra 1617
Polish Air Force - PZL-Mielec TS-11 Iskra 1617 (msn 3H1617). Date: circa 2000

A calligraphic design of an elephant, 1616-1617 and late 17th century (engraving)
986188 A calligraphic design of an elephant, 1616-1617 and late 17th century (engraving) by Dutch School, (17th century); 23x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Whale beached between Scheveningen and Katwijk, January 1617
CH20710 The Whale beached between Scheveningen and Katwijk, January 1617 by Velde, Esaias II van de (1650-1708); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

Salver (1595) and Ewer (1617), in the possession of His Majesty the King at Windsor Castle (engraving)
6006885 Salver (1595) and Ewer (1617), in the possession of His Majesty the King at Windsor Castle (engraving) by English School

Patrician of Nuremberg, 16th century
5855255 Patrician of Nuremberg, 16th century by Lechevallier-Chevignard, Edmond (1825-1902); (add.info.: Patrician of Nuremberg, 16th century, from the Stroemer family)

Letter from Anne Of Denmark addressed to Buckingham, favourite of King James I (engraving)
5228587 Letter from Anne Of Denmark addressed to Buckingham, favourite of King James I (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

SETH WARD, BISHOP
SETH WARD churchman, bishop of Salisbury with his autograph Date: 1617 - 1689

Sir Thomas Smith, first Governor of the East India Company, ambassador to Russia 1604-1605, 1617
Sir Thomas Smith (c. 1558?1625), first Governor of the East India Company, ambassador to Russia 1604-1605, 1617. Private Collection

The Apostle Paul, c. 1617. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
The Apostle Paul, c. 1617. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Saint Peter, c. 1617. Creator: Reni, Guido (1575-1642)
Saint Peter, c. 1617. Found in the Collection of Museo del Prado, Madrid

Lot and his Daughters, 1617. Creator: Guerrieri, Giovanni Francesco (1589-1657)
Lot and his Daughters, 1617. Found in the Collection of Galleria Borghese, Rome

Saint Rose of Lima (Santa Rosa de Lima), Peru, 2015. Creator: Luis Rosendo
Chapel St. Rose of Lima, (Spanish Santa Rosa de Lima), Peru. St. Rose of Lima (born April 20/30, 1586, Lima, Viceroyalty of Peru [now in Peru])

Portrait of Hendrick Goltzius, pub. 1617. Creator: Dutch School (17th Century)
Portrait of Hendrick Goltzius (1558– 1617), pub. 1617

The Touch, 1617, by Jan Brueguel

The Hearing, 1617, by Jan Brueguel

The Smell, 1617, oil by Jan Brueguel

Judith Beheading Holofernes, 1617. Found in the Collection of Museo di Capodimonte, Naples

Asia noviter delineata, detail of
Map of Asia 1617

Africae Nova Descriptio
Map of Africa 1617

St Rose of Lima by Aubrey Beardsley
SAINT ROSA DI LIMA (1586 - 1617) in ecstasy. Date: 1896

Our Lady of Sorrows by MURILLO, Bartolom Esteban (1617-1682). Detail. Baroque art. Oil on canvas

ALCHEMY ALLEGORY, 1617. The gray wolf devours the king, after which it is burned on the pyre, consuming the wolf and restoring the king to life

Christian Hoffmann
CHRISTIAN HOFFMANN von Hoffmannswaldau German writer

Seven Works Mercy 1617 oil oak 100 x 148 cm signed
The Seven Works of Mercy, 1617, oil on oak, 100 x 148 cm, signed and dated on the stone in the lower right corner of the picture: ÔÇó A 1617 ÔÇó, Dn J [o] n [ge] francis franck. INVENTVR, et f

Portrait Chrischona Jeckelmann wife Thomas Platters II
Portrait of Chrischona Jeckelmann, wife of Thomas Platters II. 1617, oil on canvas, 99 x 75 cm, not dated, but dated lower left: MDCXVII, Bartholomaus Sarburgh, (zugeschrieben / attributed to)

Portrait Peter Courten 1599-1624 Knight Peter Courten
Portrait of Peter Courten, Portrait of Peter Courten (1599-1624), Portrait of Knight Peter Courten. Standing full-length, the hat in the left hand in the side, a glove in the right hand

Vertumnus Pomona Pomona sit conversation garden
Vertumnus and Pomona, Vertumnus and Pomona. Vertumnus and Pomona sit in conversation in a garden, the old woman speaks and makes hand gestures

Portrait woman masquerade clothing Flora Half-length
Portrait of a woman in masquerade clothing as Flora, Portrait of a woman in masquerade clothing as Flora. Half-length, to the left, with a headdress consisting of flowers and plants

Portrait woman Bust right Part collection portrait miniatures
Portrait of a woman, Portrait of a woman. Bust, to the right. Part of the collection of portrait miniatures, historical persons not known by name - BB - woman, Isaac Oliver (attributed to)

Saint Catherine Half-figure oval mouth opened
Saint Catherine, Saint Catherine. Half-figure in oval, mouth opened and eyes raised. In the hands a piece of the wheel and a palm branch, the virgin martyr Catherine of Alexandria

Fortuna Distributing Largesse naked personification
Fortuna Distributing her Largesse, The naked personification of Fortuna standing on a pedestal scatters money and symbols of honor and power

Fishmongers fish stable young woman sells piece
Fishmongers, Fishmongers. A fish stable where a young woman sells a piece of salmon to a woman. In the foreground is an old fishmonger with a jug in hand

Ships off IJsselmonde ship De Eendraght IJsselmonde
Ships off IJsselmonde, The ship De Eendraght for IJsselmonde in the year 1618 during the journey after the discovery by Schouten and Le Maire of Cape Horn and the Strait of Le Maire

Christ Woman Canaan woman Canaan kneeling woman begs Christ
Christ and the Woman Canaan, Christ and the woman from Canaan. A kneeling woman begs Christ among his disciples to heal her daughter who is possessed by the devil

Suzanna elders elsewhere advances towards Susanna
Suzanna and the elders, the elsewhere making advances towards Susanna, Michel Lasne, 1600 - 1667 and/or 1617 - 1620, paper, engraving, h 333 mm × w 247 mm

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In the year 1617, a tapestry of historical events and cultural milestones unfolded. It was a time when alchemy found its first true practitioner in Mary the Jewess, who delved into the mysteries of transmutation. Meanwhile, St. Rosa De Lima's unwavering devotion to her faith inspired countless souls. Drawing inspiration from Hermes Trismegistus, the classical god of wisdom and knowledge, scholars like Elias Ashmole sought enlightenment through their studies. In an amusing twist, King James I knighted a succulent loin of beef as Sir Loin - a whimsical moment that added flavor to history. Across continents, Murasaki Shikibu penned her timeless masterpiece "The Tale of Genji, " captivating readers with its vivid portrayal of Japanese court life during this era. Meanwhile, Velazquez immortalized The Immaculate Conception of the Virgin in his breathtaking artwork. In Leipzig, Germany stood St. Thomas Church - an architectural marvel captured beautifully in a line engraving by Braun-Hogenberg in 1617. This cityscape showcased both history and progress at once. James Ist Earl Abercorn left his mark on society as he navigated political landscapes with finesse and vision while Raleigh's Pipes filled taverns with laughter and camaraderie. Aubrey Beardsley's depiction of St Rose of Lima brought forth ethereal beauty through intricate lines and delicate details. And high above ground soared the PZL-Mielec TS-11 Iskra 1617 aircraft - symbolizing technological advancements pushing boundaries skyward. Within these diverse threads woven together throughout 1617 lies a rich tapestry that tells tales ranging from spiritual devotion to scientific exploration; from artistic expression to culinary delights; from societal achievements to cultural landmarks – all contributing to our collective human story.