1617 Collection (page 5)

Entombment Christ two men lifting Christ tomb
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LUTHER ANNIVERSARY, 1617. German broadside, 1617, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the nailing of Martin Luthers 95 theses to the church door at Wittenberg, after a woodcut, 1518

Hans Stutte, German (active 1610-c. 1625), The Beheading of Saint John the Baptist, 1617, pen and brown and gray ink with red-violet wash, heightened with white, on laid paper

Sir Anthony van Dyck, Head of a Young Man, Flemish, 1599-1641, c. 1617-1618, oil on paper on panel

Emanuel de Witte, Dutch (c. 1617-1691-1692), The Interior of the Oude Kerk, Amsterdam, c. 1660, oil on canvas

Hendrik Goltzius in the style of Parmigianino (Dutch, 1558 - 1617), The Visitation, 1593, engraving on laid paper

Hendrik Goltzius after Polidoro da Caravaggio (Dutch, 1558 - 1617), Bacchus, probably 1592, engraving

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558 - 1617), Hans Bol, 1593, engraving

Hendrik Goltzius after Maerten van Heemskerck (Dutch, 1558 - 1617), Johannes Zurenus (Jan van Suren), 1590, engraving

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558 - 1617), Calliope, 1592, engraving

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558 - 1617), Flagellation of Christ, 1597, engraving

Herman Jansz Muller after Maerten van Heemskerck (Netherlandish, c. 1540 - 1617), Hirah the Adullamite with the Kid, c. 1566, engraving

Michel Dorigny (French, 1617 - 1665), Faun Embracing a Bacchante, 1650s, etching with engraving on laid paper

Michel Dorigny (French, 1617 - 1665), Pan and Syrinx, engraving

Michel Dorigny and Nicolas Chapron and Nicolas Cochin (French, 1617 - 1665), Recueil de Douze Bacchanales, 1650s, portfolio of twelve etchings with engraving, plus frontispiece

Jacques Callot (French, 1592 - 1635), Third Intermezzo, 1617, etching

Jacques Callot (French, 1592 - 1635), The Promenade, c. 1617, etching

Jacques Callot (French, 1592 - 1635), Two Turks, 1617 and 1621, etching

Jacques Callot (French, 1592 - 1635), Man in Cloak, Seen from Behind, 1617 and 1621, etching

Jacques Callot (French, 1592 - 1635), Officer, Front View, 1617 and 1621, etching

Attributed to Eustache Le Sueur (French, 1617 - 1655), A Judge and Two Gentlemen Lawyers, black chalk heightened with white on tan laid paper

Hendrik Goltzius after Cornelis Cornelisz van Haarlem, Ixion, Dutch, 1558 - 1617, 1588, engraving on laid paper

Hendrik Goltzius, William, Prince of Nassau-Orange, Dutch, 1558 - 1617, 1581, engraving

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558 - 1617), The Fall of Man, 1616, oil on canvas

Christ curing the lepers, Michieli, Andrea, approximately 1542-approximately 1617

Portrait of Volckera Claesdr Knobbert, Volckera Nicolai Duyst, called Knobbert, Wife of Paulus van Beresteyn, workshop of Michiel Jansz van Mierevelt, 1617

Vertumnus and Pomona, Jan Tengnagel, 1617

Ludovic Stuart, 1574-1623 / 1624, first Duke of Richmond and second Duke of Lennox
Ludovic Stuart, 1574-1623/1624, first Duke of Richmond and second Duke of Lennox and Thomas Howard, 1561-1628, Isaac Oliver, 1580 - 1617, Portrait miniature

Portrait of a woman, attributed to Isaac Oliver, 1575 - 1617, Portrait miniature

Christ and the Canaanite Woman, Pieter Lastman, 1617

Saint Catherine, Francesco Montelatici, Pier Francesco Morazzone, 1617 - 1661

Fishmongers, Jacob van Nieulandt, 1617

Fortuna distributing her largesse, attributed to Cornelis de Baellieur (I), 1617 - 1671

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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.