1661 Collection (#7)

FYT, Jan (1611-1661). Still Life with Dog and Cat. Flemish art. Oil on canvas

First Earl of Leven
ALEXANDER LESLIE, first earl of LEVEN Scottish military commander, engaged in continental service until the Civil War, in which he led the Covenanters. Date: 1580 - 1661

Marie Ange. Fontanges
Marie Angelique de Scoraille de Roussille, duchesse de FONTANGES a mistress of Louis XIV Date: 1661 - 1681

Alex Leslie of Leven
ALEXANDER LESLIE OF LEVEN general during the Civil War, sometimes Royalist, sometimes Parliamentarian, as seemed best at the time Date: 1580 - 1661

MAP: CONNECTICUT, 1661. Map of Connecticut in 1661, from John Sellers contemporary Map of New England. Line engraving, 19th century

NEW AMSTERDAM MAP, 1661. A description of New Amsterdam, as it was in September 1661. Color wood engraving after the original of 1664

William Penn - Treaty with the Indians 1661

Drummer of Tidworth
THE DRUMMER OF TIDWORTH Apparition of drummer who irritated the people of Ludgarshall, Wiltshire, with his nocturnal drumming Date: 1661

A Campbell of Argyll
ARCHIBALD CAMPBELL, first marquis of ARGYLL Scottish statesman, covenanter, of shifting loyalties Date: 1598 - 1661

Jane Duchess Burlington
JANE SEYMOUR, duchess of BURLINGTON She married the duke in 1661 Date: CIRCA 1661

Jan Van Bronchorst
JAN VAN BRONCHORST Dutch artist from Utrecht. Date: 1603 - 1661

SCENE FROM LES FACHEUX
Scene from LES FACHEUX - judging from appearances, a servant is about to be struck with his masters cane for letting his hat fall on the floor. Date: first performed 1661

Feodor III
Tsar Feodor III of Russia

St Cajetan Church, Old Goa, India. Originally known as the Church of Our Lady of Divine Providence, it was completed in 1661

Church of St Francis of Assisi, Old Goa, India
The church of St Francis of Assisi in Old Goa, India. It was built in 1661 on the site of an earlier church. Today it houses an archaeological museum

Robert Harley / Mote
ROBERT HARLEY 1st Earl of Oxford (revived title)

Richard Love
RICHARD LOVE English churchman, dean of Ely and master of Corpus Christi college, Cambridge

Louis De France, Dauphin
LOUIS DE FRANCE, DAUPHIN French Prince - son of Louis XIV and Marie-Therese

Robert Harley of Oxford
ROBERT HARLEY, first earl of OXFORD statesman, and collector of manuscripts

Interior of the Church and Convent of St Francis of Assisi, built in 1521 and rebuilt in 1661, Goa, India

Jules Mazarin / Miniature
JULES MAZARIN French cardinal and statesman, born in Italy

Charles Rollin (Mono)
CHARLES ROLLIN French historian and educator

Colbert Meets Louis XIV
Colbert(junior) presented to Louis XIV by Mazarin

Philippe Hecquet / Belle
PHILIPPE HECQUET French medical

Thomas Chaloner Regicide
THOMAS CHALONER Anti-royalist campaigner and regicide, painted in the 1630s

Charles Montagu / Oval
CHARLES MONTAGU, 1st Earl of Halifax Politician and patron of literature

Robert Earl Oxford
ROBERT HARLEY, earl of OXFORD statesman, impeached for treason but acquitted. with his autograph

Charles Lord Halifax
CHARLES MONTAGU, LORD halifax ROCHESTER statesman and poet with his autograph

Frederick Cornwallis
FREDERICK baron CORNWALLIS statesman noted for his wit with his autograph

Henry 2nd Earl Monmouth
HENRY CAREY, second earl of MONMOUTH Statesman and translator

Christopher Polhem
CHRISTOPHER POLHEM Swedish engineer

CARLOS II king of Spain, known as The Bad

Carlos II (Wreath)
CARLOS II - Spanish monarch whose lack of heir led to the War of the Spanish Succession

Defoe in Pillory
DANIEL DEFOE In 1703, he is pilloried at Temple Bar, London, for publishing The Shortest Way with the Dissenters but the crowd acclaim him

Jules Mazarin / Chasselat
JULES MAZARIN French cardinal and statesman sitting in a chair reading letters

Daniel Defoe / Anon Eng
DANIEL DEFOE English journalist and novelist

DEFOE (1661-1731)
Daniel Defoe writer

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In the year 1661, a multitude of significant events and creations shaped history. Andreas Cellarius, a renowned astronomer, published his masterpiece "Atlas Coelestis, " unveiling the wonders of the celestial realm to eager minds. Meanwhile, Southwark Cathedral stood tall as a testament to architectural brilliance in this era. Artistic genius Rembrandt van Rhijn captured the essence of diversity by immortalizing two African men through his brush strokes in 1661. Their presence serves as a reminder that humanity's beauty transcends borders and cultures. Scientific progress thrived during this time with Robert Boyle challenging conventional wisdom through his groundbreaking work "The Sceptical Chymist. " His skepticism paved the way for new discoveries and advancements in chemistry. Marmaduke Langdale left an indelible mark on history with his valiant actions, while religious devotion found expression in depictions such as Christ Cross Virgin Mary Mary Magdalene Saint John. Amidst these cultural milestones, King Charles II ascended to power amidst great pomp and ceremony during his coronation. His reign would shape England's destiny for years to come. Across Europe, another monarch took center stage - Charles II of Spain - whose rule spanned several decades. The impact of their decisions reverberated far beyond their respective kingdoms' borders. James Hodder emerged as a prominent mathematician during this period, contributing valuable insights to the field that continue to influence scholars today. The universe itself became subject matter for exploration and understanding when Johannes Janssonius printed an engraving representing Copernicus' model of our cosmos. This representation served as both inspiration and guidepost for future astronomers seeking answers among the stars. Andreas Cellarius continued his astronomical pursuits with "Atlas Coelestis seu Harmonia Macrocosmica, " featuring intricate engravings like Hemisphaerium stellatum boreale antiquum – offering us glimpses into the Northern Hemisphere's celestial wonders.