1620 Collection (#12)

PLYMOUTH ROCK: LANDING. The Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in December 1620. Illustration by Howard Pyle, 1882

DEPARTURE OF MAYFLOWER. The departure of the Mayflower from England on 6 September, 1620. Lithograph, 19th century

PLYMOUTH ROCK. The Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock, 1620. Steel engraving, 1869, after the painting by Peter Frederick Rothermel

MAYFLOWER COMPACT, 1620. The signing of the Mayflower Compact off the coast of Provincetown, Massachusetts, 11 November 1620. Oil and tempera on panel, 1939, by N.C

Japan - Kakimoto Shrine, Akashi, Hyogo
Japan - Kakimoto Shrine (1620), Akashi, Hyogo Prefecture to the west of Kobe - dedicated to the Poet Kakinomoto Hitomaro Date: circa 1906

Mayflower memorial stone and Tablet, Plymouth, England
The Mayflower memorial stone and Tablet, Plymouth, England. This Pilgrim ship made the historic voyage in 1620 from Plymouth to the New World

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Mechanical grape harvesting by Braud 1620s machine in late September Date:

Francis Bacon (1561-1626) English philosopher, scientist and statesman. Lord Chancellor 1618. In science advocated observation and experiment rather than Aristotelian deductive logic

Raising slabs of stone using block-and-tackle powered by man in treadmill, A. Through tooth and pinion, C, B. worm and pinion, E, D

Gervase Babington (1550ja-1610) English churchman: Bishop of Llandaff 1591, Exeter 1595, Worcester 1597: Queens counsel for Welsh Marches. Three-quarter length portrait holding book

Mother Jeronima de la Fuente, Franciscan nun, about to leave Spain for the Philippines where she founded a convent in Manila, 1620. Oil on canvas

Early map of Massachusetts Bay, America. Massachusetts was first settled by the Pilgrim Fathers, the Puritans who escaped religious persecution in England and sailed to America from Plymouth

Pilgrim Fathers advancing into America after crossing from Europe in the Mayflower in 1620. Colour-printed lithograph c1900

Heidelberg Castle and town viewed across the Necker river. After 1620 woodcut. Home of Frederick V Elector Palatine and King of Bohemia (1619-20) and Elizabeth

Frederick V (1596-1632) Elector Palatine 1610-1623, King of Bohemia 1619-1620 known as The Winter King. Married Elizabeth, daughter of James I of Great Britain and VI of Scotland

EDWARD WINSLOW, He was a Separatist who traveled on the Mayflower in 1620, US, USA, 1870s engraving

TOMB OF THE MATE OF THE MAYFLOWER, which was the ship that in 1620 transported 102 English Pilgrims, including a core group of Separatists, to New England, United States of America, US, USA

Laying siege cannon on target.Bottom right is a gunners level. Earth - filled baskets called gabions give some protection for guns and men

HECKE, Jan van den (1620-1684). Flowers in a Basket. Flemish art. Oil on canvas

CincuentѮor fifty reales coin minted in Segovia in times o
CincuentЮ or fifty reales coin minted in Segovia in times of Philip III (1620). Coin

CAPE COD: PILGRIMS. Pilgrims washing clothes after landing at Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 1620. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

ENGLAND: CATHOLICS, c1620s. A group of Roman Catholics, Jesuits and priests, headed by William Bishop, gathered at a house in Fetter Lane, London. Line engraving, English, c1620

PILGRIMS: RELICS, c1620. Relics from the Mayflower. John Aldens Bible and William Clarks mug, wallet, powder horn, and spectacles. Wood engraving, 19th century

OPECHANCANOUGH (c1546-c1646). Native American chief. Opechancanough making a violent gesture during negotiations with Sir Francis Wyatt, colonial Governor of Virginia, c1620. Color engraving, 1877

BACON: TITLE-PAGE, 1620. Title-page of Instauratio Magna, a monumental work on the philosophy of science, knowledge and the scientific method, by Francis Bacon, 1620

PILGRIM SABBATH SERVICE. The first Sabbath service of the Pilgrims in the New World, 1620. Wood engraving, 19th century

LANDING OF PILGRIMS, 1620. Colored engraving, 19th century

PILGRIMS LANDING, 1620. The Pilgrims landing at Plymouth Rock, 1620. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

MEXICO: ACAPULCO, 1620. Spanish ships in the Pacific port of Acapulco. German engraving, 1620

ACAPULCO, 1620. Spanish ships in the Pacific port of Acapulco, Mexico: German engraving, 1620

MASSASSOIT & CARVER, 1620. Wampanoag Native American chief Massasoit meeting with John Carver, the first governor of the Plymouth Colony, in 1620. Steel engraving, American, 19th century

MAYFLOWER AT SEA, 1620. The Mayflower at sea during the Pilgrims voyage to America. Wood engraving, American, late 19th century

PLYMOUTH ROCK: LANDING. The Landing of the Pilgrims at Plymouth Rock in December 1620. Line engraving, American, c1858

PILGRIMS: FIRST WINTER, 1620. The first winter of the Pilgrims in Massachusetts, 1620: engraving, 19th century

PILGRIMS: WASHING DAY. The pilgrims first washing day, Monday, 23rd November 1620 at Provincetown, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Wood engraving, 19th century

THE MAYFLOWER. Steel engraving, 1905, after Marshall Johnson

THE MAYFLOWER Steel engraving, 1905, after Marshall Johnson

Landing of the Pilgrims on Plymouth Rock, 1620. Print showing a woman being helped ashore from a small boat held in position against a rock or ledge by men with ropes

The departure of the pilgrim fathers, for America, A. D. 1620
The departure of the pilgrim fathers, for America, A.D. 1620

The pilgrims signing the compact, on board the May Flower, Nov. 11th, 1620. Print showing the Pilgrims, below deck on the Mayflower, signing the Mayflower Compact. Date c1859

Syntagma Musicum by Praetorius, 1620
Title page of Syntagma Musicum(1620), by Michael Praetorius. Musicians on earth echo the heavenly music of angels and even King David, as they worship the lamb of God

Antonio Arias Fernandez
ANTONIO ARIAS FERNANDEZ Spanish artist, presumably on his deathbed, and presumably explaining what he would like to paint if he only felt up to it. Date: 1620 - 1684

England / Hereford
The cathedral town of Hereford, England, showing The Old House, erected by John Abel, the Kings Carpenter (to Charles I), in 1620. Date: early 1950s

Hsi Tsung / China / Emperor
HSI TSUNG also known as CHU YUCHIAO and T IEN-CH I Emperor of China (1620-27) with his wife Date: 1605 - 1627

Aegidius Albertinus
AEGIDIUS ALBERTINUS German writer, secretary to the herzog von Bayern (duke of Bavaria) with his autograph Date: ? - 1620

Alexander Brome
ALEXANDER BROME Attorney and poet, aged 44. Date: 1620 - 1666

Sir Humphrey Gilbert, English explorer
Sir Humphrey Gilbert (c.1539-1583), English adventurer and explorer. Gilbert was born at Galmpton in Devon and was educated at Eton and Oxford University

John Colet, English humanist
John Colet (1467-1519), English humanist and reformer. Colet was born in London and educated at St. Anthonys School and at Magdalene College, Oxford

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In the year 1620, a significant chapter in history unfolded. The Pilgrims embarked on their treacherous journey aboard the Mayflower, braving the vastness of the sea. As they sailed towards an unknown future, their spirits remained unwavering. Meanwhile, in another part of the world, Pieter Paul Rubens captured human anguish and despair in his masterpiece "The Fall of the Damned. " This painting serves as a reminder that even amidst turmoil and uncertainty, art can provide solace and reflection. After enduring countless hardships at sea, the Mayflower passengers finally reached their destination - Plymouth. With hearts filled with hope and determination, they set foot on land at Plymouth Rock. This iconic moment marked not only their arrival but also symbolized resilience and new beginnings. As time went by, life began to take shape in this newfound land. The Mayflower continued to sail gracefully through uncharted waters while its crew marveled at breathtaking sights such as Hendrick Avercamp's depiction of people enjoying ice near a town - a scene that brought joy amidst harsh winters. Plymouth Rock became more than just a landing site; it became synonymous with courage and perseverance. John Alden, Mary Chilton, and other Pilgrims etched their names into history as they stepped onto this hallowed ground. A model of the Mayflower stands tall today as a testament to those brave souls who risked everything for freedom. It serves as a tangible reminder of their sacrifices and legacy that still resonates centuries later. During these times of change back home in England, Thomas Cromwell emerged as an influential English statesman shaping political landscapes during this era when battles were fought both on land and within hearts – like the Battle of White Mountain which left indelible marks on history books forevermore. Yet despite all these monumental events unfolding around them, Native Americans stood witness to something extraordinary –the arrival of strangers from across the sea.