1670 Collection

Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont - Battle of Waterloo
Defence of the Chateau de Hougoumont by the flank company, Coldstream GuardsWatercolour by Denis Dighton, 1815Associated with Napoleonic Wars

Trompe l oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting, 1670, by Co
Cornelius Norbertus Gijsbrechts (1657-1683). Flemish painter. Trompe l oeil. The Reverse of a Framed Painting. National Museum of Denmark. Copenhagen. Denmark

Baroque main gate of the Royal Citadel, Plymouth, Devon
The Baroque main gate of the Royal Citadel, Plymouth, Devon Date: circa 1910s

Overton World Map / 1670
A new and accurate map of the world drawn according to the best and late discoveries of 1670

Charles II Pineapple
Rose gardener at Dawney Court, Buckinghamshire, presents Charles II with the first pineapple grown in England

Faience plate painted with a Chinoiserie decoration. C. 1670
Faience plate painted with a Chinoiserie decoration. C.1670-1690. Anonymous. Delft. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

GARZONI, Giovanna (1600-1670). Still Life with Broad Bean. 17th c. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. TUSCANY. Florence. Pitti Palace

Old houses in the Butcher Row, London The right-hand corner house on St. Clements Lane reputedly used by the leaders of the Gunpowder Plot

Swedish Sabbat
MORA, SWEDEN The witches gather on the Blokula

NEWTONs TELESCOPE, c1670. Isaac Newtons reflecting telescope, c1670: line engraving, 19th century

EGYPT: PYRAMIDS, 1670. Fanciful view of the Pyramids and Nile River in Egypt. Line engraving, 19th century, after an illustration from a Dutch book on Africa by Olfert Dappers, 1670

Augustus II King Poland
AUGUST II, king of Poland He was also Elector of Saxony as Friedrich August I, but this did not save him from being deposed

Henry Jenkins (169)
HENRY JENKINS of Ellerton-upon-Swale, Yorkshire : in his last century he was a keen fisherman, and swam in the river after reaching 100. Date: 1501 - 1670

ROYAL CHARTER, 1670. King Charles II of England granting a charter to the governor and company of adventurers of England trading into Hudsons Bay, 2 May 1670

George Monck (Wreathed)
GEORGE MONCK, duke of Albemarle Captaine Generall of all his Majesties Land forces crowned with a wreath

George Monck / Anon
GEORGE MONCK, duke of ALBEMARLE military commander and statesman

Prince Sailing Ship
Warship of the Royal Navy, which will take part in the battle of Sole Bay, 28 May 1672, when the English and French fight the Dutch with heavy losses on both sides

King Louis XIV, King of France and Navarre, 1670. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de
FLO4571916 King Louis XIV, King of France and Navarre, 1670. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres' gallery portfolio X 50 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul

Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), 1670. Creator: Lely, Sir Peter (1618-1680)
Portrait of Charles II of England (1630-1685), 1670. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

Portrait of Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705), Queen consort of England, 1670. Creator: Lely, Sir Peter (1618-1680)
Portrait of Catherine of Braganza (1638-1705), Queen consort of England, 1670. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

The Battle of Fehmarn on 13 October 1644, 1670. Creator: Kauw, Albrecht (1616-1681)
The Battle of Fehmarn on 13 October 1644, 1670. Private Collection

Latvia, Western Latvia, Kurzeme Region, Kuldiga, oldest house in the Kurzeme Region, b. 1670

Church of Resurrection (1670), Rostov, Yaroslavl region, Russia

The Communion of Saint Theresa of Avila, circa 1670
Juan Martin Cabezalero (1633-1673). Spanish Baroque painter. The Communion of Saint Theresa of Avila, circa 1670. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Saint Rose of Lima (1586-1617), circa 1670
Saint Rose of Lima (1586-1617). Christian mystical religious, member of the Third Order of Saint Dominic. Portrait by Bartolome Esteban Murillo (1617-1682), circa 1670. Detail

Charles II (1661-1700). King of Spain
Charles II (1661-1700). Called the Bewitched. King of Spain. Portrait by Juan Carreno de Miranda (1614-1685), circa 1670. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

Edward Bushell delivering the Jury's Verdict, 1670
Edward Bushell delivering the Jury's Verdict in the Court of Common Pleas, marking an important decision on the role of juries in England. Date: 1670

Tangiers during the English Occupation in 1670 (engraving)
1626653 Tangiers during the English Occupation in 1670 (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tangiers during the English Occupation in 1670)

Lambeth Marsh as it appeared about the year 1670 (engraving)
606767 Lambeth Marsh as it appeared about the year 1670 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lambeth Marsh as it appeared about the year 1670)

A Monstrous Serpent Devouring the Royal Fleet, c. 1670-1690 (illuminated manuscript)
1196764 A Monstrous Serpent Devouring the Royal Fleet, c.1670-1690 (illuminated manuscript) by Indian School, (17th century); 39.5x23.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

European settlements on the Gold Coast in the seventeenth century (litho)
6004972 European settlements on the Gold Coast in the seventeenth century (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Louis XIV, Roi de France et de Navarre, 1670. Handcoloured lithograph by Breton after a portrait in Roger de Gaignieres gallery portfolio X 50 from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

Aldersgate, from a print of 1670 (engraving)
3636326 Aldersgate, from a print of 1670 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aldersgate, from a print of 1670)

Victoria And Albert Museum: Book Cover, silver gilt, Dutch, about 1670 (engraving)
6011287 Victoria And Albert Museum: Book Cover, silver gilt, Dutch, about 1670 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Book Cover, silver gilt, Dutch)

Quaker Meeting-House, Flushing, Queens Borough, built in 1670 (b / w photo)
5215108 Quaker Meeting-House, Flushing, Queens Borough, built in 1670 (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quaker Meeting-House, Flushing)

Richard Mather, first in a line of New England Puritan clergymen
5669007 Richard Mather, first in a line of New England Puritan clergymen and leader of New England Congregationalism by Foster

The Crisis in China (litho)
1599782 The Crisis in China (litho) by Simpson, William Crimea (1823-99) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Crisis in China. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 23 June 1900)

Vue de l Arsenal et de l ile Louviers, vers 1670 (engraving)
963229 Vue de l Arsenal et de l ile Louviers, vers 1670 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vue de l Arsenal et de l ile Louviers, vers 1670)

An Extensive Landscape in Summer, 1665-70 (oil on canvas)
827849 An Extensive Landscape in Summer, 1665-70 (oil on canvas) by Ruisdael, Jacob Isaaksz. or Isaacksz. van (1628/9-82); 53.3x60.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Clarendon House, about 1670 (engraving)
3628115 Clarendon House, about 1670 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clarendon House, about 1670)

Wood Street Compter, prison owned by the Sheriffs of London, built in the mayoralty of Sir Samuel Strange in 1670
6340388 Wood Street Compter, prison owned by the Sheriffs of London, built in the mayoralty of Sir Samuel Strange in 1670 by Smith, John Thomas (1766-1833); (add.info.: Wood Street Compter)

A prince and companions hunting blackbuck, c. 1670-80 (w / c)
1196918 A prince and companions hunting blackbuck, c.1670-80 (w/c) by Mughal School, (17th century); 42.3x31.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Models of Ships at the Naval Exhibition (engraving)
1603229 Models of Ships at the Naval Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Models of Ships at the Naval Exhibition)

A Florentine pietra dura table top inlaid with various marble
1765125 A Florentine pietra dura table top inlaid with various marble and lapis lazuli centred by a display of fruit, c.1670 (pietre dura) by Italian School; top 124x77

Englishman of 1670
In 1666, a new style for men is introduced in sharp contrast to the extravagant court styles : the long vest or body-coat is an intimation of things to come Date: circa 1670

Medicine - 17th century Quack Doctor
Here you may be cured ! - a 17th century quack stands beside his counter, strewn with wonderful potions and elixirs to cure all ailments Date: circa 1670

LOUIS XIV & INVALIDES LOUIS XIV & INVALIDES
Louis XIV plans Les Invalides as a hospital for disabled soldiers, at Paris Date: 1670

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of 1670: From Battlefields to Artistic Marvels" Step back in time to 1670, a year filled with remarkable events and cultural treasures. The Defence of Chateau de Hougoumont during the Battle of Waterloo showcased bravery and resilience amidst chaos, forever etching its name in history. Meanwhile, Co's Trompe l'oeil masterpiece, "The Reverse of a Framed Painting, " captivated viewers with its deceptive artistry. In Plymouth, Devon, the Baroque main gate of the Royal Citadel stood as a majestic symbol of power and protection. Across oceans, the Overton World Map provided an intricate glimpse into global geography at that time. Amidst political intrigue and royal splendor, Charles II Pineapple became an emblematic motif representing wealth and exoticism. In contrast to grandeur, Giovanna Garzoni's delicate still-life paintings captured everyday beauty in Old houses along Butcher Row in London. Artistic influences from afar were evident on faience plates adorned with enchanting Chinoiserie decorations. These exquisite pieces transported admirers to distant lands through their vibrant imagery. Delving into folklore and mysticism, Swedish Sabbat rituals added an air of mystery to this era. Science also flourished as Isaac Newton's revolutionary reflecting telescope paved the way for new discoveries. Traveling further afield brought us to Egypt where fanciful illustrations depicted awe-inspiring views of Pyramids alongside the mighty Nile River - all imagined by Olfert Dappers in his Dutch book on Africa published in 1670. Lastly but not leastly was Augustus II King Poland who reigned over a nation steeped in rich history and tradition while shaping its future trajectory. As we unravel these diverse facets from 1670 – battles fought valiantly, artistic masterpieces created ingeniously – we are reminded that history is not just about dates.