1660s Collection

Woman Reading a Letter, c.1663. Creator: Jan Vermeer
Woman Reading a Letter, c.1663. Other Title(s): Woman in Blue Reading a Letter. In a quiet, private moment, a young woman stands, engrossed in reading a letter

View of the Church of Sloten in the Winter, 1640-1666. Creator: Jan Abrahamsz Beerstraten
View of the Church of Sloten in the Winter, 1640-1666

Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum)
985771 Map of Virginia and Florida, 1667 (hand-coloured engraving, vellum) by Blaeu, Joan (1596-1673) (after); 54.6x35.7 (folio size) cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Map of Virginia and Florida)

COELLO: VIRGIN AND CHILD. The Virgin and Child Adored by Saint Louis, King of France. Oil painting, 1665-68, by Claudio Coello

Self- Portrait playing the Lute, 1663. Creator: Jan Steen
Self- Portrait playing the Lute, 1663.

Still Life with Ewer and Basin, Fruit, Nautilus Cup and other Objects, 1660. Creator: Willem Kalf
Still Life with Ewer and Basin, Fruit, Nautilus Cup and other Objects, 1660.

Still Life with Fruit, 1664. Creator: Willem van Aelst
Still Life with Fruit, 1664.

Portrait of a Lady, 1667. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of a Lady, 1667.

Still Life with a Chinese Bowl, Nautilus Cup and Other Objects, 1662. Creator: Willem Kalf
Still Life with a Chinese Bowl, Nautilus Cup and Other Objects, 1662.

Still Life with porcelain Bowl and Nautilus Cup, 1660. Creator: Willem Kalf
Still Life with porcelain Bowl and Nautilus Cup, 1660.

Portrait of a Man, 1666. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Portrait of a Man, 1666.

The West Façade of the Church of Saint Mary in Utrecht, 1662. Creator: Pieter Jansz Saenredam
The West Facade of the Church of Saint Mary in Utrecht, 1662.

Sailing Vessels moored near a Village, 1660. Creator: Salomon Ruysdael
Sailing Vessels moored near a Village, 1660.

The Infant Christ with a Floral Wreath, 1663. Creator: Carlo Dolci
The Infant Christ with a Floral Wreath, 1663.

Woodland Pond, 1660. Creator: Meindert Hobbema
Woodland Pond, 1660.

Goats: Plate 6: Nanny goat and kid, Mid 17th century. Creator: Marcus de Bye
Goats: Plate 6: Nanny goat and kid, Mid 17th century.

Cows and a sheep. Plate 8: A grazing sheep, 1664. Creator: Marcus de Bye
Cows and a sheep. Plate 8: A grazing sheep, 1664.

The set of the bears. Untitled plate 14, 1664. Creator: Marcus de Bye
The set of the bears. Untitled plate 14, 1664. Fourteenth in the set, a bear is depicted in a menacing, crouching pose. In the distance, two people, out of the reach of danger

Road through Fields of Corn near the Zuider Zee, 1660. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
Road through Fields of Corn near the Zuider Zee, 1660.

View of the Ruins of Olinda, Brazil, 1665. Creator: Frans Post
View of the Ruins of Olinda, Brazil, 1665.

Pastoral Landscape with the Flight into Egypt, 1663. Creator: Claude Lorrain
Pastoral Landscape with the Flight into Egypt, 1663.

Castle in a Forest, 1667. Creator: Jan Wijnants
Castle in a Forest, 1667.

View of Haarlem from the Dunes, 1660. Creator: Jan van der Meer
View of Haarlem from the Dunes, 1660.

Stormy Sea with Sailing Vessels, 1668. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
Stormy Sea with Sailing Vessels, 1668.

Pastoral Scene, 1663. Creator: Adriaen van de Velde
Pastoral Scene, 1663.

Sheep, goats and cows series: Donkey and sheep, 1668-1670. Creator: Johann Heinrich Roos
Sheep, goats and cows series: Donkey and sheep, 1668-1670.

Sheep, goats and cows series: Four resting and one standing sheep, 1668-1670. Creator: Johann Heinrich Roos
Sheep, goats and cows series: Four resting and one standing sheep, 1668-1670.

Sheep, goats and cows series: Recumbent bull, 1668-1670. Creator: Johann Heinrich Roos
Sheep, goats and cows series: Recumbent bull, 1668-1670.

The young mother, c. 1660. Creator: Cornelis Bega
The young mother, c. 1660.

The old hostess, c. 1660. Creator: Cornelis Bega
The old hostess, c. 1660. Depicting Dutch tavern life in the mid to late 17th century: a nondescript, austere and after-dark setting, with three foreground, ageing male drinkers

Six landscapes. A man wearing a cloak, and his dog. (H43), 1640-1690. Creator: Anthonie Waterloo
Six landscapes. A man wearing a cloak, and his dog. (H43), 1640-1690. From a series entitled 'Six landscapes' depicting a man wearing a cloak walking along a road with his dog

Times of Day/ Vesper, 1660. Creator: Jan de Visscher
Times of Day/ Vesper, 1660.

Six landscapes. Plate 2. Woman on a small bridge. (H34), 1640-1690. Creator: Anthonie Waterloo
Six landscapes. Plate 2. Woman on a small bridge. (H34), 1640-1690. From a series entitled 'Six landscapes' depicting the woman and bridge of the title on the left

Times of Day/ Aurora, 1660. Creator: Jan de Visscher
Times of Day/ Aurora, 1660. From the 'Times of Day', after Nicolaes Berchem. The first in the series, it depicts dawn and features an entertaining cast of characters

Micrographia
2626678 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Mary Rose Action (etching)
1579704 Mary Rose Action (etching); (add.info.: Etching of the Mary Rose Action. The Mary Rose Windward of the convoy driving off six of the Algerines. Etched by W. Hollar)

The Four Days Battle (line etching)
1579702 The Four Days Battle (line etching); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Four Days Battle. The Royal Prince, ashore on the Galloper, hauling down her flag. Engraved by W. Niewhoff)

Micrographia
2626676 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Ireland, 1665
2902831 Ireland, 1665; (add.info.: Ireland, 1665.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Micrographia
2626674 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

The Dutch attack on the Medway (etching)
1579705 The Dutch attack on the Medway (etching); (add.info.: Etchings of the Dutch attack on the Medway. Above: The burning of the English ships. Below: The attack on the Fort at Sheerness)

Micrographia
2626680 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626677 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Micrographia
2626673 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Mundus subterraneous, a scientific textbook written by Athanasius Kirche (engraving)
5669767 Mundus subterraneous, a scientific textbook written by Athanasius Kirche (engraving); (add.info.: Mundus subterraneous)

Micrographia
2626671 Micrographia; (add.info.: Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703. Hooke's observations through various lenses)

Title page Illustration from Micrographia
2626681 Title page Illustration from Micrographia'; (add.info.: Title page with Illustration from Micrographia 1665; by Robert Hooke, 1635-1703)

John Dryden meeting with Alexander Pope (engraving)
1577381 John Dryden meeting with Alexander Pope (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of John Dryden (1631-1700) meeting with Alexander Pope, the boy who carried on Dryden's manner of writing

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Step back in time to the 1660s, a pivotal era filled with significant events and cultural milestones. Explore the world through a map of Virginia and Florida, beautifully hand-coloured on vellum, showcasing the expanding territories of this vibrant period. Delve into religious art as you witness Coello's masterpiece depicting the Virgin and Child adored by Saint Louis, capturing both devotion and artistic brilliance. Witness history unfold as the Coldstream Guards have their first encounter with King Charles II, marking an important moment in military history. Feel the grandeur as you immerse yourself in the regal Coronation of King Charles II, where power is transferred from one monarch to another amidst pomp and ceremony. Marvel at opulence when a magnificent coach is presented to Charles II; a symbol of status and luxury fit for royalty. But even great eras must come to an end - "THIS IS THE END" echoes through time reminding us that all things must pass. Experience darker times as you confront death during the Dance of Death amid London's Great Plague. Witness people desperately escaping by boat during the catastrophic Great Fire of London; an event that reshaped this iconic city forever. Incarcerated within prison walls, John Bunyan finds solace in writing his timeless masterpiece The Pilgrim's Progress; a testament to human resilience even in dire circumstances. Step into Molieres' Le Misanthrope for a glimpse into theatrical entertainment cherished by society during this era. Discover remnants from centuries past with photographs capturing an old anvil found in Kent or marvel at an ancient tilt hammerhead discovered within these historic lands. These artifacts serve as reminders that our present is built upon layers of rich heritage. They were not merely years on a calendar but rather moments etched deeply into history's tapestry - each hinting at stories waiting to be unraveled and lessons yearning to be learned.