1617 Collection (page 9)

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

Schouten exploring New Guinea, 1616

17th Century milling machine, artwork
17th Century milling machine. Historical artwork of an ox-powered machine for grinding grain. Published in 1617

Morienus the Greek and Khalid ibn Yazid
Engraving depicting Morienus the Greek (left) and King Khalid ibn Yazid (right). Morienus was a recluse, reputed to be a great alchemist

Melchior Cibinensis, Hungarian alchemist
Melchior Cibinensis (fl. 1520s), Hungarian alchemist. Very little is known of Cibinensis other than from a few works. Principal among these was the Processus sub forma missae of 1525

Democritus, Greek philosopher
Democritus of Abdera (c.460-c.370 BC), Greek philosopher. In this engraving, Democritus (left) is shown with a depiction of Eve, behind whom a mason stoops to retrieve a spilt cup

Roger Bacon, English philosopher
Roger Bacon, (c.1214-1292) English philosopher and alchemist. Bacon studied at Oxford and in Paris, and joined the Franciscan Order (c.1247) as a monk

Ramon Llull, Majorcan philosopher
Ramon Llull (1232-1315), Majorcan philosopher. Llull (right) is depicted with parents and a baby, symbolising he creation of the Philosophers Stone from the male and the female

Rococo lectern, Studienkirche, Dillingen, Bavaria, Germany
View of a rococo style lectern in the Studienkirche (Study Church or University Church), formerly the Jesuit Church of the Assumption, in Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany

Studienkirche fresco, Dillingen, Bavaria, Germany
Fresco on the ceiling of the Studienkirche (Study Church or University Church), formerly the Jesuit Church of the Assumption, in Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany

Studienkirche interior, Dillingen, Bavaria, Germany
View of the interior of the Studienkirche (Study Church or University Church), formerly the Jesuit Church of the Assumption, in Dillingen an der Donau, Bavaria, Germany

Concini Assassinated
Concino Concini, marechal d Ancre, an unscrupulous and unpopular statesman, is arrested near the Louvre, Paris, hanged and his body burnt

Pocahontas / Macdonald
POCAHONTAS alias MATOAKA American Indian princess, daughter of Powhatan, wife of John Rolfe, seen here in native costume

Guillaume Alard
GUILLAUME ALARD French statesman

Alonso Rodriguez
ALONSO RODRIGUEZ Jesuit saint, noted for his visions and ecstasies

Pocahontas / Mag Pittoresq
POCAHONTAS alias MATOAKA American Indian princess

Pocahontas / C Holland
POCAHONTAS alias MATOAKA American Indian princess at the age of 21

Thou (Boulonois)
JACQUES AUGUSTE DE THOU French magistrate and historian

Hendrik Goltzius / Boulono
HENDRIK GOLTZIUS Dutch engraver, etcher and painter

Carl Ludwig / Payne / Dyck
CARL LUDWIG Elector Palatine

THOMAS CORYATE / 1577-1617
THOMAS CORYATE English traveller, became a source of amusement at court. Published narratives of his travels

17th Century Furnaces
A high furnace of the 17th century

Thos Egerton Ellesmere
THOMAS EGERTON, lord ELLESMERE statesman, Lord Chancellor and Chancellor of Oxford. - with his autograph

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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.