1617 Collection (page 8)

Anonymous after Hendrick Goltzius (Dutch, 1558 - 1617). The Deluge, ca. 1589. From Metamorphoses. Engraving on wove paper. Plate: 176 mm x 251 mm (6.93 in. x 9.88 in.)

Bust of an Angel; Hendrick Goltzius, Dutch, 1558 - 1617; Holland, Europe; 1609; Black chalk, oiled black chalk, heightened with white chalk; 55.6 x 39.7 cm (21 7/8 x 15 5/8 in.)

The Youthful Saint John the Baptist Seated in a Landscape (recto), Unidentified Figure Composition (Dido and Aeneas?) (verso); Bartolome Esteban Murillo, Spanish

The Christ Child as the Good Shepherd; Bartolome Esteban Murillo, Spanish, 1617 - 1682; about 1675 - 1680; Pen and brown ink over black chalk; 13.2 x 10.3 cm (5 3/16 x 4 1/16 in.)

A Monk Carrying a Cross; Follower of Bartolome Esteban Murillo, Spanish, 1617 - 1682; about 1680 - 1700; Pen and brown ink, brown wash over black chalk; 25.6 x 16.2 cm (10 1/16 x 6 3/8 in.)

Four Studies of a Male Head; Workshop of Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish, 1577 - 1640; about 1617 - 1620; Oil on panel; Unframed: 25.4 x 67.9 cm (10 x 26 3/4 in.)

Boy with a Dragon; Pietro Bernini, Italian, 1562 - 1629, and Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Italian, 1598 - 1680; Rome, Italy, Lazio

The Vision of Saint Francis of Paola; Bartolome Esteban Murillo, Spanish, 1617 - 1682; about 1670; Oil on canvas; Unframed: 188 x 146 cm (74 x 57 1/2 in.)

Landscape with the Temptation of Saint Anthony; Roelandt Savery, Flemish, 1576 - 1639; Netherlands, Europe; 1617; Oil on panel; Unframed: 48.7 x 94 cm (19 3/16 x 37 in.)

Orazio Gentileschi and Giovanni Lanfranco, Saint Cecilia and an Angel, Italian, 1582-1647, c. 1617-1618 and c. 1621-1627, oil on canvas

Hendrik Goltzius after Anthonie van Blocklandt (Dutch, 1558-1617), Lot and His Daughters Leaving Sodom, 1582, engraving

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

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Pluto, 1588-1590, chiaroscuro woodcut in sepia-ochre, green and black

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Persephone, 1588-1590, chiaroscuro woodcut printed from 3 blocks: black line block and 2 tone blocks in sepia-ochre and olive

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Bacchus, c. 1595, chiaroscuro woodcut in gold and two shades of brown on laid paper

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), The Crucifixion, probably 1598, engraving

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Jan Nicquet, 1595, engraving

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Euterpe, probably 1592, engraving

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Quis Evadet, 1594, engraving on laid paper

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Urania, probably 1592, engraving

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Erato, probably 1592, engraving

Hendrik Goltzius (Dutch, 1558-1617), Saint Paul, probably 1589, engraving

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

BEN JONSON (1572-1637). English playwright and poet. Oil on canvas (detail), c1617, by Abraham van Blyenberch

BLAEUs PASKAERT, 1617. Willem Janszoon Blaeus first paskaart, the first printed map on which Manhattan appears as an island

Daimler Car
circa 1896: A Daimler 6 horsepower Wagonette. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Bush Shack
1899: A wooden home built in the Australian bush. Half-tone on copper by Harvie & Sutcliffe. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Fauste Veranziio making a successful jump from a tower in Venice using the parachute he had built and which he named Homo Volans, 1617. From Histoire des Ballons by Gaston Tissandier, Paris, 1887

The Miracles of St Francis Xavier, 1617. Oil on canvas. Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640) Flemish painter. St Francis Xavier (1506-1572)

Fludds cosmology, 1617
human, cosmos, animal, primate, , god, universe, history, religion, cosmology, astronomy, astrology, muse, deity, adult, female, woman, caucasian, artwork, illustration, engraving, monochrome

Indian and Chinese people, 17th century
Indian and Chinese people. 17th-century artwork of Indian (top) and Chinese (bottom) people. The Indians and Canarins (Christians in Portuguese India) are harvesting coconuts

Caribbean peoples, 17th century
Caribbean peoples. 17th-century artwork showing several Caribbean and South American peoples. At upper right, a warrior prepares for war

Libyan peoples, 17th century
Libyan peoples. 17th-century artwork showing Libyans (men and a child) crossing the desert on camels (top) and Libyan women (with a child) gathering fish and ostrich eggs (bottom)

CASTELLO, Fabrizio (1562-1617). Battle of St. Battle where the troops of Philip II of Spain defeated those of Henry II

LE SUEUR, Eustache (1617-1655). The Mass of St. Officiated by the abbot of Marmoutier, after of Rours. Oil on canvas

The Conception by MURILLO, Bartolom Esteban (1617-1682). Oil on canvas

The Descent of the Virgin Mary to Reward St
MURILLO, Bartolom Esteban (1617-1682). The Descent of the Virgin Mary to Reward St. Baroque art. Oil on canvas

The Foundation of Santa Maria Maggiore: The Dream of the Patrician Juan by MURILLO, Bartolom Esteban (1617-1682)

THE SMOAKING AGE, 1617. Title page of The Smoaking Age or the Life and Death of Tobacco, by Richard Brathwait and engraved by William Marshall, 1617

ELEMENTS OF CHAOS, 1617. The unfettered elements of Chaos. Line engraving from Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi Historia, 1617

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

FLUDD: TITLE-PAGE, 1617. Title-page of Robert Fludds Utriusque Cosmi, with engravings by Jean Theodore de Bry, published in Oppenheim in 1617

David Hoeschel
DAVID HOESCHEL German scholar known for his Greek studies Date: 1556 - 1617

Coryate (Anon)
THOMAS CORYATE traveller and author Date: 1577? - 1617

Magini / Antonio / Anon Eng
GIOVANNI ANTONIO MAGINI Italian mathematician and astronomer Date: 1555 - 1617

Alexander Brodie
ALEXANDER BRODIE Scottish statesman, whose extremist puritanical views ran him periodically into trouble... Date: 1617 - 1680

Circumnavigators, 16th to 17th century
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Schouten rounding Cape Horn, 1616

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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.