1671 Collection (#6)

Kirchers book on optics, 1671 edition
Kirchers book on optics. Title page of the 1671 edition of Ars Magna Lucis et Umbrae (The Great Art of Light and Darkness) by the German Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher (circa 1601-1680)

Kirchers disc viewer, 17th century
Kirchers disc viewer. 17th-century artwork of the parastatic microscope constructed by German Jesuit scholar Athanasius Kircher (circa 1601-1680) for his museum in Rome

David Baron Cardross 2
DAVID ERSKINE, second baron CARDROSS Royalist who protested against the delivery of Charles I. Date: 1616 - 1671

David Baron Cardross
DAVID ERSKINE, second baron CARDROSS Royalist who protested against the delivery of Charles I. Date: 1616 - 1671

Edmund Calamy (Younger)
EDMUND CALAMY (YOUNGER) Nonconformist churchman, biographer, grandson of the Puritan churchman of the same name. With his autograph Date: 1671 - 1732

HANS von GRIMMELSHAUSEN (c1622-1676). Hans Jacob Cristoph von Grimmelshausen. German writer. Illustration from 1671 edition of Simplicissimus

THE MOON, 1671. Topographic view of the moon from Cherubin d Orleans Dioptrique oculaire, 1671

CHARLESTON, SC, 1671. Map of Carolina, with an insert showing the situation of Charleston, printed in London, 1671

PANAMA CITY RAID, 1671. The Battle Between the Spaniards and the pyrats or Buccaniers before the City of Panama. The taking of Panama City in January 1671 by Henry Morgan and his buccaneers

MEXICO CITY, 1671. Mexico City under the Spanish conquerers. Line engraving, 19th century, after an engraving of 1671

PERU: CUZCO, 1671. The Temple of Cuzco. Engraving, 1671

India / Paliacatta
The town of Paliacatta, also known as Gesdret, in southern India, where the Portuguese maintain a trading post or settlement. Date: 1671

India / Cranganor
The town and harbour of Cowlang in southern India, where the Portuguese maintain a trading post or settlement. Date: 1671

India / Cowlang
The town and harbour of Cowlang in southern India, where the Portuguese maintain a trading post or settlement. Date: 1671

Porte Saint Denis - Paris, France. Erected in 1671 in memorial of the conquests of Louis XIV in Germany - designed by the architect Blondel Date: circa 1910s

John Law (Card)
JOHN LAW Scottish financier in France, where he promoted the Mississippi scheme. His initial funding came from success at the gaming table. Date: 1671 - 1729

Anthony Ashley-Cooper 3rd Earl Shaftsbury
Anthony Ashley-Cooper, 3rd Earl Shaftsbury (1671-1713), English politician and writer. Ashley-Cooper was born in London and educated at Winchester College

Giovanni D Cassini Oval
GIOVANNI DOMENICO CASSINI later Jean-Dominique, first Director of the Paris Observatory, who discovered four of Saturns moons between 1671 and 1684

Sons of Eleanor Gwyn
Charles Beauclerk, first duke of ST ALBANS (1670 - 1726) with his younger brother James Beauclerk (1671-1679) sons of Nell Gwyn by Charles II

Thomas Lord Fairfax - 8
THOMAS third baron FAIRFAX Son of Ferdinando : parliamentary military commander and statesman during the English Civil War

Sebastien Bourdon
SEBASTIEN BOURDON French painter and engraver

French Cross Rhine
The French army crosses the Rhine, in the on-going struggle with the Netherlands

Louis XIV Crosses Rhine
CROSSING THE RHINE Louis XIV and his officers watch as their men cross the river into hostile territory

Moliere / Scapin
LES FOURBERIES DE SCAPIN Scapin plots revenge

DULKEs DORSET GARDENS
The facade of the Dukes theatre in Dorset Gardens. This pretty theatre was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and erected in 1671

Columbine / Sand 1862
Columbine/Sand 1862

John Law (Schenk)
JOHN LAW Scottish financier in France, promoter of the Mississippi Scheme

ANNE HYDE duchess of York Wife of James duke of York, but who died before he became king as James II

Sir George Ayscue
SIR GEORGE AYSCUE British naval commander

Tuticorin, India 1671
Seaport and trading centre, southern India, founded by Portuguese, taken by the Dutch in 1658, acquired by the British in 1825. Native fishing boats are at work

Nagapattinam, India 1671
Seaport and trading centre, 250km south of Madras : occupied by the Dutch 1666 - 1671, later by the British

Surat, 17th Century
Surat, some 250 km north of Bombay, is an important English trading factory and administrative centre from 1608 to 1687

COCHIN, INDIA, 1671
Four views of Cochin under Dutch occupation - to the North, on the sea side, and two aspects of the land side

Negombo, Sri Lanka, 1671
The Dutch fort at Negombo; like all Dutch establishments on the island, it is heavily fortified in readiness for attack from those residents who resent their presence

Catching Horses, Ceylon
The Catching of Horses in Jafnapatnam, on the Island of Ceylon

COLOMBO 1671
The `port of Colombo in the 17th century, with Dutch shipping in the roadstead. Various farming activities are in progress and elephants can be seen

English Fort at Bombay 2
The English fort at Bombay in the 17th century - the view from the water side

English Fort at Bombay 1
The English fort at Bombay in the 17th century - the interior courtyard

Edward Earl Manchester
EDWARD MONTAGU, earl of MANCHESTER statesman who sided with Parliament but incurred the resentment of Cromwell. with his autograph

Lady Mary Vere
Lady MARY VERE - wife (1) of William Hobby, and (2) sir Horace Vere : governess to the dukes of York and Gloucster, and the princess Elizabeth. - with her autograph

3rd Earl of Shaftesbury
ANTHONY ASHLEY COOPER 3RD EARL OF SHAFTESBURY Statesman and philosopher

Ship in New World
Sailors to Brazil encounter flying fish and albacores

John Law Grave
JOHN LAW Scottish financier in France, promoter of the Mississippi Scheme

USA / Charleston
CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - Arx Carolina, fortified settlement at the junction of the Ashley and Cooper rivers

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"Exploring Sri Lanka's Rich History: A Glimpse into 1671" Step back in time to the year 1671, where we find ourselves amidst the captivating landscapes of Jaffna and Galle in Sri Lanka. These ancient cities hold tales of grandeur and resilience that have shaped the island nation's history. In Jaffna, a bustling trading hub, one can almost hear the echoes of merchants haggling over precious goods from distant lands. Meanwhile, Galle stands as a testament to its colonial past with its well-preserved fortifications built by the Portuguese and later fortified by the Dutch. Amidst these historical events, Thomas Lord Fairfax emerges as a prominent figure. Known for his military prowess and leadership skills, he left an indelible mark on both England and Sri Lanka during this period. Further east lies Batticaloa, a coastal town renowned for its picturesque beaches and vibrant culture, and is here that stories unfold about daring expeditions involving majestic elephants being captured – an awe-inspiring sight indeed. Meanwhile, across oceans in Amsterdam's Herengracht canal district, artists like Johann Ludwig Hartmann capture moments frozen in time. The Golden Bend painting showcases the opulence of this era while providing us with glimpses into daily life during 1671. Notably in Panama City, Captain Henry Morgan leads his infamous raid that would forever be etched in history books. The sack of Panama becomes synonymous with piracy at its peak during this tumultuous period. As we delve deeper into this significant year, we encounter notable figures such as Richard Pendrill whose tomb stands as a reminder of their contributions to society before their passing. Sebastià Herrera immortalizes Charles II through portraiture - capturing not only his likeness but also reflecting upon royal power dynamics prevalent at that time. Lastly, let us not forget "The Temple, " depicted beautifully through an engraving from an old bird's-eye view in the Inner Temple.