1657 Collection (#7)

HARVEY, William (1578-1657). English anatomist physician. Oil on canvas

FONTENELLE, Bernard Le Bovier de (1657-1757)

Snyders, Frans (1579-1657). Fight of Cocks. Baroque art.; Flemish art. Oil on canvas

James Craggs - 2
JAMES CRAGGS Statesman, Secretary of State, implicated in the South Sea Bubble financial scandal. Date: 1657 - 1721

Friedrich I / Prussia / Oval
FRIEDRICH I First King of Prussia (1688- 1713); also Frederick III, Elector of Brandenburg Date: 1657 - 1713

HOBBY HORSE, 1657. The Hobby Horse. Line engraving, French, 1657

SWING, 1657. The Swing. Line engraving, French, 1657

QUAKER PREACHING, 1657. Quaker women preaching in the streets on New Amsterdam, 1657. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

FRENCH CLASS CARTOON, 1657. He who wears all his clothes at once must be warm. From Jacques Lagniets Recueil de Proverbes. Copper engraving, 1657-1663

CHILDREN: GAMES & PASTIMES. The Seesaw. Line engraving, French, 1657

CHILDREN: GAMES & PASTIMES. The Dance : line engraving, French, 1657

SAMSON & HERCULES
Samson and Hercules, two great wooden figures, supporting the porch of the Samson and Hercules Mansion, built by Christopher Jay in 1657, Tombland, Norwich. Date: 17th century

Map of the Southern Hemisphere, 1657
Map of Antarctica. Map showing what was known to the Dutch of the Southern Hemisphere, below the Tropic of Capricorn, in 1657

Les Charlatans Italiens
Print of etching of " Les Charlatans Italiens" by Karel Dujardin, 1657. HPG/8/2/1 (x)"

Menasseh Ben Israel (1604-1657)
Engraved portrait of Menasseh Ben Israel (1604-1657), the Dutch Jewish scholar and diplomat

John Dennis, Critic
JOHN DENNIS playwright and critic - more successful at the latter than the former; made enemies of Swift and Pope, but wrote well on Shakespeare

Rosinus Lentilius
ROSINUS LENTILIUS German medical writer

John Hilton
JOHN HILTON musician from Cambridge

William Harvey / Holl
WILLIAM HARVEY English physician and anatomist

Robert Blake (Briggs)
ROBERT BLAKE Parliamentary naval commander

Richard Cromwell / 1657
RICHARD CROMWELL Lord Protector Son of Oliver Cromwell

James Craggs
JAMES CRAGGS English politician who accepted 30, 000 in South Sea Company stocks. Deeply implicated in bursting of South Sea Bubble"

George Baron Goring
GEORGE BARON GORING, earl of Norwich. Royalist military commander who defeated Fairfax at Seacroft Moor & commanded the left wing at Marston Moor

John Lilburne at Pillory
JOHN LILBURNE Political agitator and English leader of the Levellers; here, he appeals to a crowd as he stands at a pillory

John Lilburne
JOHN LILBURNE Political agitator, English leader of the Levellers, and pamphleteer for constitutional reform; here, holding a book

St George, Blakes Ship
This is Admiral Blakes flagship in 1657, in action against the French and Spaniards

Game / Stella / Bain 1657
Le Bain: a group of little boys enjoying a swim - one holds his nose, about to jump into the water

Game / Stella / Fossette
La Fossette aux Noyaux: a game in which small stones (possibly plumstones) are thrown, in an attempt to get them into a small hole in the ground

Game / Stella / Rangette
La Rangette: a game in which small stones (possibly plumstones) are thrown, and grouped into a row of tidy piles

Game / Stella / Petits Feux
Les Petits Feux: a group of little boys line up to take their turn jumping over a fire, just to prove how brave they are

Harvey / Charles I / Hannah
WILLIAM HARVEY explains his theory of the circulation of the blood to king Charles I whose physician he is

William Harvey / Thomson
WILLIAM HARVEY English physician who first expounded the theory of circulation of blood

Friedrich I / Prussia / Mini
FRIEDRICH I First King of Prussia; also Frederick III, Elector of Brandenburg

Narai, Ruler of Thailand
Ruler of Ayuthia, the principal state of Siam; reputed one of the wealthiest rulers of the East, receiving delegates from the Pope and other Europeans

AVAUCOUR(1600-1657)
CHARLES DU BOIS D AVAUCOUR French noble and diplomat

Edmund Dunch
EDMUND DUNCH statesman, descended from the Cromwell family

Arnold Vinnen
ARNOLD VINNEN Dutch jurist from Leyden

Artists Model & Beggar
James Turner a beggar aged 93 who made a lucrative living even posing as an artists model for Sir Joshua Reynolds & Nathaniel Hone at the rate of a shilling an hour

Science / Guericke
His barrel experiment to demonstrate the strength of atmospheric pressure

HARVEY (1578-1657)
WILLIAM HARVEY English physician and anatomist

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"Exploring the Year 1657: A Glimpse into History" Step back in time to the year 1657, where significant events and remarkable artworks unfolded. This captivating era witnessed the birth of John Lilburne, a prominent English political activist known for his fight for civil liberties. Meanwhile, Rembrandt van Rijn, a renowned Dutch artist, created his masterpiece "The Agony in the Garden, " an etching that beautifully captures human emotions. In France, Eglise Saint-Gervais stood as a testament to architectural brilliance. Its construction began in 1494 but was completed in 1657 under François Mansart's guidance. The chateau de Maisons also emerged during this period as a magnificent creation by Mansart himself. Across the Atlantic Ocean, North American AT-6D Harvard III took flight for the first time. This aircraft played a crucial role in training pilots during World War II and beyond. Science thrived too with William Harvey's groundbreaking discoveries on blood circulation and Thomas Scriven's invention of a pneumatic machine around this time. These inventions revolutionized medical understanding and technological advancements. Notably, horology enthusiasts would appreciate the intricate craftsmanship of a minute repeating full calendar keyless lever watch from around 1900. Encased in luxurious 18k gold, this timepiece boasted moon phases and exemplified elegance. History buffs will be intrigued by Admiral Robert Blake's death aboard ship near Plymouth due to old wounds sustained during naval battles—an event that marked an end to an illustrious military career. Art lovers can admire Luca Giordano's masterpiece "Our Lady of the Rosary. " Painted on canvas measuring an impressive 253x192 cm. , it showcases Giordano's mastery of oil painting techniques while depicting religious devotion. Lastly, immerse yourself in Cadiz's vibrant port city through vivid depictions of fishing scenes and fish preparation dating back to 1657.