1637 Collection (page 7)

TULIP MANIA, 1637. The Fools Cap. Dutch cartoon engraving, 1637, lampooning tulip mania, the wild speculative trade in tulips that crashed that same year

PEQUOT WAR, 1636-1638. The attack on the Pequot Fort near Stonington, Connecticut, 1637. Line engraving from John Underhills Newes From America, London, England, 1638

NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT. Colonial New Haven, Connecticut, in 1637. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

PEQUOT FORT, 1637. Plan of the Pequot Fort near Stonington, Connecticut, destroyed in 1637: colored engraving from John Underhills Newes from America, 1638

BATTLE OF LUTZEN, 1632. The Battle of Lutzen, Germany, fought 16 November 1632. Line engraving, 1637

LAUDs LITURGY, 1637. The first reading of the new Scottish prayer book, Lauds Liturgy, at Edinburgh in 1637, which provoked rioting and the Bishops Wars with England

Johannes Bogerman - 2
JOHANNES (Jan) BOGERMAN Dutch translator of the Bible. Date: 1576 - 1637

Pierre F J Bogne De Faye
PIERRE FRANCOIS JEAN BOGNE DE FAYE French statesman and diplomat. Date: 1576 - 1637

Georg Cruciger
GEORG CRUCIGER German churchman and philologist of Marpurg. Date: 1575 - 1637

Richard Head
RICHARD HEAD author of The English Rogue - the globes thy study... Date: 1637 - 1686

PARIS: PONT NEUF, 1637. View of Paris from Pont Neuf. Oil painting by Abraham de Verwer, 1637

Compound microscope, 17th Century artwork
Compound microscope. 17th Century artwork of a man looking through a large compound microscope. This image is from La Dioptrique, published by Rene Descartes (1596-1650) in 1637

Nicolas Fabri de Peiresc, astronomer
Nicolas-Claude Fabri de Peiresc (1580-1637), French astronomer. Peiresc was born into a wealthy family at Aix-en-Provence. He studied at Toulon and Montpellier, graduating in law in 1605

RUBENS: MERCURY & ARGUS. Oil sketch on wood, c1637

RUBENS: JUPITER AND SEMELE. Oil sketch on wood, c1637

RUBENS: VENUS. The Birth of Venus by Peter Paul Rubens. Oil sketch on wood, c1637

JASON WITH GOLDEN FLEECE. Oil on wood, c1637, by Peter Paul Rubens

RUBENS: HERCULES. The Apotheosis of Hercules. Oil sketch on wood, c1637

Sebastien Tillemont
SEBASTIEN LENAIN de TILLEMONT French historian and churchman

Peirisc (Oval Drawing)
NICOLAS-CLAUDE FABRI DE PEIRESC French Scholar and Antiquary

Events / America 1637
The Swedish ships Kalmar Nyckel and Fogel Grip land at the mouth of the Delaware river

Keys to Brisach C1637
Bernhard, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, receives the keys to the town of Brisach

Ferdinand II of Germany
KING FERDINAND II OF GERMANY Emperor of Germany as a young man

Thomas Ken / Leake
THOMAS KEN Bishop of Bath and Wells, and writer of hymns, at the age of 73

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

Dutch Tulipomania / 1637
Satire on Dutch tulipomania

ANNE HYDE duchess of York Wife of James duke of York, but who died before he became king as James II

The Turkish Spy 17th C
MAHMUT THE TURKISH SPY who is said to have written letters from Paris between 1637 and 1682 to his people, discussing political and cultural subjects

Stone from a Siege
Abraham de Favert, engineer with the French army, brings back to his commander a chunk of the walls of Landrecie as proof that he has succeeded in breaching them

Ben Jonson / Honthorst
BEN JONSON Writer

Ben Jonson / Holl
BEN JONSON English playwright and poet

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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.