1637 Collection (page 5)

Crispijn de Passe I after Maarten de Vos (Dutch, c. 1565 - 1637), Belshazzars Feast, engraving on laid paper

Giovanni Battista Mercati (Italian, 1600 - active 1637), Saint Anthony of Padua, etching

Stefano Della Bella after Alfonso Parigi II (Italian, 1610 - 1664), Sesta Scena di Tutto Cielo, 1637, etching on laid paper

Sa bastien Le Clerc I (French, 1637 - 1714), Landscape with Church and Town in Distance
Sa© bastien Le Clerc I (French, 1637 - 1714), Landscape with Church and Town in Distance, 1673, etching

Tiberio Tinelli (Italian, 1586 - 1638), Lodovico Widmann, probably 1637, oil on canvas

The Sovereign of the Seas. 1637

Siege of Breda, The Netherlands, sheet with portrait of Frederik Hendrik, 1637, Jan Gerritsz. van Bronchorst, 1637

Penitent Mary Magdalene, Jan Barentsz. Muyckens, 1637

The transept of the Mariakerk in Utrecht, seen from the northeast, The Netherlands, Pieter Jansz. Saenredam, 1637

Harbour at Sunrise, Gellee, Le Lorrain, Claude, c. 1637 - c. 1638

Pan and Syrinx, Caesar Boetius van Everdingen, c. 1637 - c. 1640

Portrait of a Woman, Pieter Dubordieu, 1637

View of the Island of Itamaraca, Brazil, Frans Jansz Post, 1637

The carrying of the cross, Peter Paul Rubens, 1634 - 1637

Portrait of a young Woman, Anonymous, 1637

Return of the Falconer, Simon de Vlieger, 1637

Siege of Breda (leaf with riders), 1637, Jan Gerritsz. van Bronchorst, 1637

Boy with stick near cave, Jan Gerritsz. van Bronchorst, Aegidius Roman, 1637

Christ on the cross, Nicolaes de Bruyn, Pieter Schenk (I), 1637

Solomon Writing; Malnazar, Armenian, active about 1630s, and Aghap ir; Isfahan, Persia, Asia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

The Creation of the World; Malnazar, Armenian, active about 1630s, and Aghap ir; Isfahan, Persia, Asia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

Hannah before Eli the High Priest; Malnazar, Armenian, active about 1630s, and Aghap ir; Isfahan, Persia, Asia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

Saint Paul and Sergius, Roman Proconsul in Cyprus; Malnazar, Armenian, active about 1630s, and Aghap ir; Isfahan, Persia, Asia; 1637 - 1638; Tempera colors, gold paint

Adriaen Haelwegh (Dutch, 1637-after 1696), Cardinal Giovanni Carlo dei Medici, before 1691, engraving on laid paper

Crispijn de Passe I (Dutch, c. 1565-1637), Elizabeth, Queen of England, engraving

Crispijn van de Passe I after Maarten de Vos, History of the Maccabees, Dutch, c. 1565-1637, engraving on laid paper

SIEGE OF STRALSUND, 1628. Albrecht von Wallensteins unsuccessful siege of Stralsund, Germany, 1628. Line engraving, 1637

GERMANY: MERCHANTS, 1637. German merchants mourning the death of credit, represented by the supine figure, and the poor state of the economy after nearly twenty years of war. German broadsheet, 1637

PHYSIOGNOMY, 1637. Forehead of an adventurer. Woodcut, 1637, from Ciro Spontinis Metoposcopia

PHYSIOGNOMY, 1637. Forehead of an imbecile and long-lived man. Woodcut, 1637, from Ciro Spontinis Metoposcopia

PHYSIOGNOMY, 1637. Forehead of an unintelligent man. Woodcut, 1637, from Ciro Spontinis Metoposcopia

PHYSIOGNOMY, 1637. Forehead of an immoderate and sick man. Woodcut, 1637, from Ciro Spontinis Metoposcopia

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

DESCARTES MANUSCRIPT. Title-page of the first edition of Rene Descartes Discours de la Methode, Leyden, 1637. This fundamental work in philosophy and on the method of science

SIR JOHN BACKHOUSE (1582-1649). English landowner and politician. Wearing the badge of the Order of Bath while standing next to a painting of the New River Company reservoir that had been built

PRINTING DECREE, 1637. Title-page of the Star Chamber decree on printing, London, 1637

Albrecht von Wallensteins assault on the Swedish camp near Furth, Germany, during the Thirty Years War, 1632
BATTLE OF FURTH, 1632. Albrecht von Wallensteins assault on the Swedish camp near Furth, Germany, during the Thirty Years War, 1632. Line engraving, 1637

The position of the planets on the human forehead. Woodcut from Ciro Spontonis Metoposcopia, Venice, Italy, 1637
METOPOSCOPY CHART, 1637. The position of the planets on the human forehead. Woodcut from Ciro Spontonis Metoposcopia, Venice, Italy, 1637

Self Portrait, 1637. Oil on canvas. Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669) Dutch painter. Head-and-shoulders image with subject facing front

Henry Burton (1578-1648) English Puritan divine. Engraving after Wenceslaus Hollar (1637)

The Sovereign of the Seas. 1637

Oil on wood by Willem Claesz Heda
HEDA: A DESSERT, 1637. Oil on wood by Willem Claesz Heda

PHYSIOGNOMY, 1637. Forehead of a poet and musician. Woodcut, 1637, from Ciro Spontinis Metoposcopia

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

EDINBURGH: RIOT, 1637. Rioting erupts at the High Church in Edinburgh, Scotland, in response to the first reading of the new Scottish prayer book, known as Lauds Liturgy, in 1637

EDINBURGH: RIOT, 1637. A bishop pursued to the steps of the council house in Edinburgh, Scotland, by a riotous crowd incensed at attempts to introduce Lauds Liturgy into Scottish churches, 1637

PEQUOT WAR, 1637. Colonial soldiers resting at Porters Rocks before the assault on the main Pequot fort near Stonington, Connecticut, May 1637. Wood engraving, early 19th century

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"1637: A Tapestry of Trials, Theories, and Triumphs" Step back in time to the year 1637, a pivotal moment in history where various events unfolded, shaping the world as we know it today. Among these significant occurrences was the trial of Anne Hutchinson at Boston. This wood engraving from the 19th century vividly depicts this historic event, showcasing the strength and resilience of a woman who dared to challenge societal norms. Meanwhile, across continents and disciplines, great minds were delving into new realms of knowledge. René Descartes' groundbreaking optics theory emerged during this era, revolutionizing our understanding of light and vision. His ideas paved the way for advancements that would shape modern science. Artistic brilliance also flourished during this period with Theodore Rombouts' masterpiece "Boulon. " This captivating painting transports us to another realm as we witness Peter Paul Rubens' interpretation of Icarus's tragic fall in his oil sketch on wood titled "The Fall of Icarus. " These works serve as timeless reminders of human creativity transcending time. In matters political and social, Charles I reigned over England and Scotland during these tumultuous times. His rule faced challenges that would ultimately lead to his downfall but not before leaving an indelible mark on British history. Amidst all these happenings came a satirical take on Tulipomania – a craze surrounding tulips that gripped society in 1637. Through biting humor and wit, this satire shed light on irrational exuberance within financial markets while offering commentary on human nature itself. Johann Gerhard's contributions to theology further enriched intellectual discourse during this period. His writings explored profound questions about faith and spirituality that continue to resonate with seekers even today. As dawn broke over Durbar Square with its majestic Garuda statue perched atop a column, one could sense both tranquility and grandeur.