1636 Collection (page 7)

Adriaen van de Velde (Dutch, 1636-1672), Fighting Dogs, c. 1657-1659, etching

BALTASAR CARLOS (1629-1646). Prince of Asturias, son of Philip IV. At age six in a hunting outfit. Oil on canvas by Diego Velazquez, c1635

KING PHILIP IV OF SPAIN (1605-1665). King of Spain, 1621-1665. Oil on canvas, 1636, by Diego Velazquez

ROGER WILLIAMS (1603-1683). American clergyman, religious reformer, and founder of Rhode Island. Depicted during his 1636 flight from the Massachusetts colony. Engraving, 1893

MARIN MERSENNE (1588-1648). French musician, mathematician, natural philosopher. Half-title page of the first edition of Marin Mersennes Harmonie Universelle. Paris, 1636-37

ARCHIBISHOP WILLIAM LAUD. (1573-1645). English prelate. Canvas after Vandyck, c1636

Method of measuring angles with a cross-staff. From Edmund Gunter The Description and Use of the Sector, London, 1636 (1st edition 1626). Engraving

Title page of Edmund Gunter (1581-1626) The Description and Use of the Sector, London, 1636 (1st edition 1626). This shows mariners holding various navigational instruments

Tobias Returns Sight to is Father 1636. Rembrandt van Rijn (1609-1669) Dutch painter. Oil on canvas

Danae, 1636. Oil on canvas. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) Dutch painter. Danae welcoming Zeus who impregnated here with a shower of gold, thus creating Perseus. Greek Mythology Nude Female

THE BASHFUL LOVER. J. M. BURFIELD. The Bashful Lover is a Caroline era stage play
THE BASHFUL LOVER. J.M. BURFIELD. The Bashful Lover is a Caroline era stage play, a tragicomedy written by Philip Massinger. Dating from 1636, it is the playwrights last known extant work

France, Paris, View of Campo Vaccino in Rome
Claude Le Lorraine (born Claude GellA

FERNANDEZ, Gregorio (1576-1636). Saint Teresa de Jesus. Polychrome wood. Castilian School. SPAIN. Avila. Convent

BONNART, Nicols (before 1636-1718). The Dancing Master. Litography

Henry Caesar, Dean
HENRY CAESAR Dean of Ely, in whose cathedral he is buried. Date: 1562 - 1636

LONDON: PLAGUE, 1600s. English broadside, c1666, with engravings of aspects of the plague in London, and statistics, by parish, of the number of deaths from the outbreaks of the disease in 1625

CONNECTICUT: PEQUOT WAR. Colonial and religious leader Thomas Hooker addressing the soldiers of Connecticut Colony during the Pequot War (1636-37). Line engraving, early 19th century

CLAVICHORD, 1636. Diagram of a clavichord, French, 1636

ROGER WILLIAMS (1603-1683). American cleric and founder of the colony of Rhode Island. Williams building his house at Mantons Cove, directly east of present-day Providence, Rhode Island, 1636

THOMAS HOOKER (1586-1647). American Congregational cleric. Hooker and his congregation emigrating to Connecticut in 1636. Wood engraving, 19th century

THOMAS HOOKERs MIGRATION. Thomas Hooker and his congregation emigrating from Newton, Massachusetts, to Connecticut in 1636. Wood engraving, American, 1846

ROGER WILLIAMS, 1636. Settlement of Rhode Island at Providence, founded by Roger Williams, June 1636. Line engraving, American, late 19th century, after a drawing by Henry A. Ogden

AMSTERDAM, 1636. View of Amsterdam in the Netherlands. Colored line engraving by J. Janssonius, 1636

HOOKER & CONGREGATION. Thomas Hooker and his congregation offering thanks on their arrival in Connecticut in 1636. Wood engraving, 19th century

LANDING OF ROGER WILLIAMS in Rhode Island, 1636. Engraving, 19th century

Llanrwst Bridge, over the River Conwy, a stone bridge, built c. 1636. The Ty Hwnt ir Bont, 15th century buildings, now a National Trust property and tearooms, on the right. Date: 17th century

Boileau Despreaux
NICOLAS BOILEAU-DESPREAUX An elaborate design celebrates this writer who is generally considered as establishing the principles of classical French verse. Date: 1636 - 1711

Universal harmony, 17th century artwork. This woodcut is from the book Harmonicorum (Paris, 1636) by the French theologian, philosopher and music theorist Marin Mersenne (1588-1648)

Carillon, 17th century artwork. Seated figure playing a musical instrument known as a carillon. This woodcut is from the book Harmonicorum (Paris, 1636) by the French theologian

Violin, 17th century artwork. Violin bows and diagrams of musical scales surround the violin. This woodcut is from the book Harmonicorum (Paris, 1636) by the French theologian

MOREELSE: FLUTE PLAYER. The Flute Player by Paulus Moreelse. Oil painting, 1636

Founding of Providence, Rhode Island, 1636
Roger Williams landing at a spring where he builds Providence, Rhode Island, 1636. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native Americans on Block Island attacked by Massachusetts Bay Colony Governor John Endicott during the Pequot War, 1636 Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Dissenting Weavers
Two London weavers, Richard Farnham and John Bull, utter prophecies against the established church and are consigned, the one to Newgate, the other to Bridewell prison

Plants / Zea-Mays
MAIZE, or INDIAN CORN, named by Gerard TURKY WHEAT

Plants / Nicotiana Tabacum
TOBACCO PLANT described by Gerard as Henbane of Peru Some cannot forbeare [go without] it, no not in the midst of their dinner

Englishwoman 1636
An aristocratic lady in a low-cut house gown - Margaret Smith, lady Carye

Fr. Theatre / Duc D ossonne
Le Duc D Ossonne A character from Alizon by L.C.Discret

Sledge made for Christina, later Queen of Sweden
A sledge which Count Axel Oxenstierna had made for his ward Christina, later Queen of Sweden

Shyr-Dor Madrasah (Madressa) 1636, Registan Square, Samarkand, Uzbekistan, Asia

Corneille / Le Cid
LE CID The character of Don Rodrigo, known as El Cid

Corneille / L illusion
L ILLUSION The character of Matamore

Play / Corneille / Le Cid
Rodrigo and donna Jimena in the play written by the French playwright Pierre Corneille

Fritillaria Imperialis
THE CROWNE IMPERIALL

Hyacinthoides Non-Script
BLUEBELL named by Gerard the lily-leaved starry Iacinth

Plants / Triticum
Triticum Lucidum Bright Wheat

Ulrichs Huber
ULRICHS HUBER Dutch philologist and jurist

James Hay Carlisle
JAMES HAY, earl of CARLISLE diplomat notorious for his extravagance, entering Paris his horses were shod with silver... with his autograph

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"1636: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time to 1636, when the first settlers of Hartford, Connecticut embarked on a journey that would shape the future. Led by pioneers seeking new opportunities and freedom, they laid the foundation for a vibrant community. Amidst this historical backdrop, Edward Colston's legacy emerges as he leaves an indelible mark on society. His contributions reflect both triumphs and controversies, reminding us of the complexities within our shared history. The captivating frontispiece of Dr Faustus transports us to a world where knowledge intertwines with temptation. This iconic artwork serves as a reminder of humanity's eternal pursuit for wisdom and its consequences. Meanwhile, Roger Williams stands tall as an advocate for religious tolerance and individual liberty. His ideas reverberate through time, inspiring generations to embrace diversity and respect differing beliefs. Across continents in China's Liaoning Province lies the majestic Imperial Palace at Shenyang. Its grandeur echoes tales of power and opulence from ancient times—a testament to human ingenuity and architectural brilliance. In Europe, Daniel Schwenter's Harmonious Hand captivates with its intricate beauty—a masterpiece that showcases artistic prowess during this era. Its delicate details transport us to a world filled with creativity and imagination. Jacques Callot's Revenge of the Peasants captures the struggles faced by common folk against oppression—an enduring theme throughout history. It reminds us that resilience can emerge even in times of adversity. Portraits immortalize Rogier Le Witer, Catharina Behaghel, and Magdale—individuals whose lives are forever preserved through artistry. Rembrandt himself portrays their essence with his masterful brushstrokes—a testament to his skill as one of Dutch painting’s greatest luminaries.