1670s Collection

Morgan sacks Panama
Admiral Sir Henry Morgan (1635-1688) and his English buccaneers sack the Spanish city of Panama, looting immense wealth and returning to Jamaica a hero

Death of James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews, at the hands of militant Covenanters in front of his daughter on Magus Muir, outside St Andrews, on 3 May 1679. 1679

Portrait of a Woman with a Lapdog, 1672. Creator: Frans van Mieris I
Portrait of a Woman with a Lapdog, 1672.

Portrait of a Man reading a Document, 1675. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
Portrait of a Man reading a Document, 1675.

Portrait of a Man, 1676. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Portrait of a Man, 1676.

The Virgin and Child with Saint Rose of Viterbo, 1670. Creator: Bartolomé Esteban Murillo
The Virgin and Child with Saint Rose of Viterbo, 1670.

Portrait of a Lady, 1676. Creator: Gaspar Netscher
Portrait of a Lady, 1676.

View Inland from the Coastal Dunes, 1670. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
View Inland from the Coastal Dunes, 1670.

Winter Landscape, 1670. Creator: Jacob van Ruisdael
Winter Landscape, 1670.

The Dutch Fleet in the Goeree Roads, 1672. Creator: Willem van de Velde the Younger
The Dutch Fleet in the Goeree Roads, 1672.

Recto: Seated Prophet, c1677-78. Creator: Domenico Maria Canuti
Recto: Seated Prophet, c1677-78.

Smoker leaning on the back of a chair, 1672. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Smoker leaning on the back of a chair, 1672.

Bust of a laughing peasant, 1672. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Bust of a laughing peasant, 1672.

The cobbler, 1671. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The cobbler, 1671. A peasant smoking a pipe as he talks in relaxed fashion with a cobbler who is at work, while the latter's dog is curled up on the roof of his hut

Man and woman conversing, 1673. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Man and woman conversing, 1673.

Landscape With The Voyage Of Jacob, 1677. Creator: Claude Lorrain
Landscape With The Voyage Of Jacob, 1677.

Map titled Flandria
1578206 Map titled Flandria'; (add.info.: Map titled Flandria by Frederik de wit (1630-1706). Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Magic lantern slide projector, 1671
1575812 Magic lantern slide projector, 1671; (add.info.: Magic lantern slide projector, 1671. The magic lantern or Laterna Magica is an early type of image projector developed in the 17th century)

Bartholomeus de Portugees (engraving)
1574283 Bartholomeus de Portugees (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving of Bartholomeus de Portugees. Dated 1678); Universal History Archive/UIG

A map of the garden of Eden
3480665 A map of the garden of Eden; (add.info.: Illustration showing a map of the garden of Eden, from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

The proportions of man from Arca Noe
3480664 The proportions of man from Arca Noe; (add.info.: Illustration showing the proportions of man from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

West Africa, 1679
2902124 West Africa, 1679; (add.info.: West Africa, 1679.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

An English Royal Yacht (etching)
1579771 An English Royal Yacht (etching); (add.info.: Etching of an English Royal Yacht near Sheerness. Etched by F. Place. Dated 1675.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Map of central London after the Great Fire of London
1577228 Map of central London after the Great Fire of London'; (add.info.: Map of central London, England dated 1677 shows the re-built areas of the city after the Great Fire of London')

The Royal visit to the fleet at the Nore (mezzotint)
1579707 The Royal visit to the fleet at the Nore (mezzotint); (add.info.: Mezzotint of the Royal visit to the fleet at the Nore. The king going on board the Royal Prince for a Council-of-War)

Battle of Solebay (mezzotint)
1579706 Battle of Solebay (mezzotint); (add.info.: Mezzotint of the Battle of Solebay. The burning of the Royal James by a Dutch fire ship. Print by E. Kirkhall)

Early Paradise, from Arca Noe
3480671 Early Paradise, from Arca Noe; (add.info.: Early Paradise, from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

The Turkish Captain Pasha's Gallery (line engraving)
1579772 The Turkish Captain Pasha's Gallery (line engraving); (add.info.: Line engraving of the Turkish Captain Pasha's Gallery. Dated 1670.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Family tree of Adam to Abraham
3480674 Family tree of Adam to Abraham; (add.info.: Family tree of Adam to Abraham; from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

Different species, from Arca Noe
3480670 Different species, from Arca Noe; (add.info.: Different species, from Arca Noe, (building the ark), by Athanasius Kircher (1602-1680). Published Amsterdam 1675

New France, 1673
2902804 New France, 1673; (add.info.: New France, 1673.); Buyenlarge Archive/UIG

Nova Orbis Tabula in Lucem Edita
1578205 Nova Orbis Tabula in Lucem Edita; (add.info.: Nova Orbis Tabula in Lucem Edita by Frederik de wit (1630-1706). The map represents the two hemispheres

Per Brahe d.y. 1602-1680, 1675. Creator: Anon
Per Brahe d.y. 1602-1680, 1675

Bust-Length Portrait of a Middle-Aged Woman, 1670s. Creator: Nicolaes Maes
Bust-Length Portrait of a Middle-Aged Woman, 1670s

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme en Grand Deüil, between 1670 and 1683
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme en Grand Deuil, between 1670 and 1683

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Le marchand d'Allumettes, after 1674

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme en Robe de Chambre, 1676. Creators: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme en Robe de Chambre, 1676

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, La Sage Femme (image 1 of 3), between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, La Sage Femme (image 1 of 3), between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit de Chasse, 1670. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame en Habit de Chasse, 1670

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme en Robe de Chambre, 1676. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Homme en Robe de Chambre, 1676

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Paysan de Meudon, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Paysan de Meudon, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Berger de Gonesse, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Berger de Gonesse, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualité en Habit dEsté, between c1678 and c1693
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de Qualite en Habit dEste, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de la Cour, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Dame de la Cour, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Polichinelle, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Polichinelle, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Scaramouche, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Scaramouche, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Maistre à Dancer, between c1678 and c1693. Creator: Nicolas Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Maistre a Dancer, between c1678 and c1693

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Casaque d'Hyuer à la Brandebourg, between c1675 and c1686
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, Casaque d'Hyuer a la Brandebourg, between c1675 and c1686

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The 1670s were a decade filled with significant events and cultural milestones. In Panama, the notorious pirate Henry Morgan sacked the city, leaving it in ruins and marking a dark chapter in its history. Meanwhile, Scotland mourned the death of James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews, whose passing left a void in their religious leadership. In England, an important moment for justice occurred when Edward Bushell delivered the jury's verdict in 1670. This event highlighted the importance of fair trials and set a precedent for future legal proceedings. The arts flourished during this period as well. Brecourt's play "L'Ombre de Moliere" captivated audiences with its captivating scenes and thought-provoking themes. John Ogilby's detailed map of the City of London provided invaluable insights into urban planning and navigation. Religious gatherings played a crucial role in society at that time too. The Covenanters held prayer meetings amidst nature's beauty in Drumclog, South Lanarkshire, Scotland—seeking solace and strength through faith. Even behind bars, creativity knew no bounds. John Bunyan found himself imprisoned but used his time to write one of literature's most beloved works: "The Pilgrim's Progress. " His words would inspire generations to come. Across Russia, architectural marvels emerged from skilled hands. The Church of Resurrection (1670) stood proudly in Rostov while St. Transfiguration Cathedral (1670) graced Belozersk with its grandeur. Taininskoe witnessed the construction of the Church of Annunciation (1677), adding another gem to Moscow region’s architectural heritage. Art captured moments frozen forever on canvas; Nell Gwynne posed as Venus alongside her son Charles Beauclerk as Cupid—an intimate portrayal immortalizing their bond for eternity. Lastly, an engraving transported viewers to Turin—a breathtaking view capturing its essence in 1672, allowing people to marvel at its beauty from afar.