1683 Collection (#3)

Allegory Arts personification Painting stands
Allegory of the Arts, Allegory of the Arts. The personification of Painting stands in front of a painting on a pedestal, on the right is Music. Two putti with a mask play at the bottom left

Allegory Charity female personification distributes money
Allegory of Charity, Allegory of Charity. The female personification distributes money to those in need, to the right a beggar. In the background an elephant and an eagle

Allegory Riches Wealth middle female personification
Allegory of Riches, Allegory of Wealth. In the middle the female personification of Wealth, in the right hand an apple. On the left two putti near a kettle with coins

A Goatherd Watching Animals Lying goat goats
A Goatherd Watching his Animals, Lying goat and goats, on the right a shepherd with his dog. Johann Melchior Roos, 1683, canvas, oil paint (paint), h 107.5 cm × w 161.5 cm × t 4 cm

Design wall decoration wall covering Claude Gillot
Design for a wall decoration, wall covering, Claude Gillot, 1683 - 1722, paper, graphite (mineral), ink, brush, h 205 mm × w 343 mm

King David sees angel death flaming sword attacks people
King David sees the angel of death, An angel with a flaming sword attacks people from heaven. Kneeling King David sees the angel sowing death and destruction among the people of Israel

Saints representation saints gathered throne Trinity
All Saints representation, All saints are gathered around the throne Trinity of Christ, God and the Holy Spirit (including St. Sebastian, St. George, St. Catherine of Constantinople, etc.)

Ascension Christ Christ becomes heaven Around
Ascension of Christ, Christ becomes taken to heaven. Around him are students and Maria. The Ascension (Christ surrounded by radiant light or in a mandorla), anonymous (possibly), Antwerp

Portrait Jan Antonides van der Goes Amsterdam poet
Portrait of Jan Antonides van der Goes, Jan Antonides van der Goes, Amsterdam poet and playwright. The print has a Dutch poem about his life as a caption

Two satyrs two clergymen landscape clergymen
Two satyrs and two clergymen, Two satyrs with two clergymen in a landscape. The clergymen make repelling gestures and lift a crucifix. In the background a ruin above which angels and devils float

Title page L van den Bos Spicilegium -play frosty mourning cases
Title page for: L. van den Bos, Spicilegium or by -play of frosty mourning cases, part 2 of: The scene of accidents, 1683, Fame, with a laurel wreath and a trumpet, above ships on the water

Zacharias beholds menorah seven lamps 1683 1762
Zacharias beholds the menorah, seven lamps, menorah, anonymous, 1683 - 1762, paper, etching, h 134 mm × w 82 mm

Market square various severe penalties imposed
Market square on which various severe penalties are imposed, Numbered top right: 51. In the margin a two-line caption with reference to the bible book Mat

Five pilgrims front gate Print numbered top right
Five pilgrims in front of a gate, Print numbered top right: 111. In the margin a two-line caption with reference to the bible book Luc

Christ surrounded heroes faith Old Covenant Title page
Christ surrounded by heroes of faith from the Old Covenant Title page for: I. Ambrose, Sien on Jesus, 1683, Christ as adult, groups of persons from the Old Testament

Weapons twelve tribes Israel biblical context
Weapons of the twelve tribes of Israel, the twelve tribes of Israel (not in biblical context), anonymous, 1683 - 1762, paper, etching, h 135 mm × w 83 mm

Tree love apples mandrake mandragora Reuben brings mandrakes
Tree with love apples, mandrake, mandragora, Reuben brings mandrakes to his mother Leah, anonymous, 1683 - 1762, paper, etching, h 132 mm × w 81 mm

Jewish wedding Jewish Wedding title object Numbered top right
Jewish wedding Jewish Wedding (title on object), Numbered top right: 116, kiddushin, Jewish wedding, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1683, paper, etching, h 158 mm × w 181 mm

Pilgrim deprived upper garment Number numbered top right
Pilgrim deprived of his upper garment, Number numbered top right: 303. In the margin a two-line caption with reference to the bible book Mat

Pilgrims look out road worldly temptations Numbered top right
Pilgrims look out on a road with worldly temptations, Numbered top right: 223. In the margin a two-line caption with reference to the bible book Mat. 7:13, pilgrim (s), the Church vs

Jewish circumcision Jewish Besnydenis title object
Jewish circumcision Jewish Besnydenis (title on object), Print numbered top right: 132, berit milah, circumcision, Jewish ceremonies, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1683, paper

Figures laboratory Jan Luyken Amsterdam 1683
Figures in a laboratory, laboratory, Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1683, paper, etching, h 133 mm × w 82 mm

Pilgrims standing front tree paradise snake snakes
Pilgrims are standing in front of a tree in which the paradise snake snakes, Number numbered top right: 293. In the margin a two-line caption with reference to the bible book Sir

Weapon Shield helmet sword weapons trophy ie
Weapon, Shield, helmet, sword and other weapons, trophy, ie: decorative arrangement of symbolic or typical objects, ornament, tropaion, ie decorative ornament, weapons

Vignette leaf vines foliage tendrils branches
Vignette with leaf vines, foliage, tendrils, branches, ornament, Bernard Picart (workshop of), Amsterdam, 1683 - 1733, paper, letterpress printing, h 26 mm × w 163 mm

Vignette scroll leaf vines foliage tendrils branches
Vignette with scroll and leaf vines, foliage, tendrils, branches, ornament, scrollwork, strapwork, Bernard Picart (workshop of), Amsterdam, 1683 - 1733, paper, letterpress printing

Vignette three skulls mask mascaron ornament
Vignette with three skulls, mask, mascaron, ornament, deaths head, skull (symbol of Death), Bernard Picart (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1683 - 1733, paper, letterpress printing

Burned-out house Herengracht 1683 house Amsterdam
Burned-out house on the Herengracht, 1683, A house on the Herengracht in Amsterdam where a fire raged during the night of 25 to 26 April 1683

Portrait Peter II Portugal King Pieter van Gunst
Portrait of Peter II of Portugal, Peter II, King of Portugal, Peter II (King of Portugal), Pieter van Gunst (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1683 - 1731, paper, etching, h 359 mm × w 283 mm

Floor plan garden Palazzo del Quirinale Pianta del giardino pontificio nel Quirina
Floor plan of the garden at the Palazzo del Quirinale Pianta del giardino pontificio nel Quirinale (title on object) Gardens in Rome (series title) prospettiva (series title)

Floor plan garden Villa Medici Rome Pianta del giardino del serenis Gran Duca di Toscana
Floor plan of the garden of the Villa Medici in Rome Pianta del giardino del serenis Gran Duca di Toscana alla Trinita de Monti sul Monte Picino (title on object) Gardens in Rome (series title)

Floor plan garden Duke Girolamo Mattei Pianta del giardino dell ecc mo sig
Floor plan of the garden of Duke Girolamo Mattei Pianta del giardino dell ecc.mo sig. duca Mattei alla navicella nel Monte Celio (title on object) Gardens in Rome (series title)

Portrait Hugo van der Helst pastor Hugo van der Helst
Portrait of Hugo van der Helst, The pastor Hugo van der Helst is reading a book in his study. In the background a bookcase, book, reading, Hugo van der Helst, Nicols Verkolje, Delft, 1683 - 1746

Mercury Father Time hold government apple together Title page
Mercury and Father Time hold a government apple together Title page for: Le Mercure hollandois, dl XII, 1685, Mercury and Father Time hold a government apple together

Grand visor Kara Mustafa strangled silk cord
Grand visor Kara Mustafa strangled with a silk cord, 1683 The great Visor strangled in the Year 1683 (title on object), Print upper right marked: fol

Effect acid blood fig 8 9 Print top right Pag
Effect of acid on the blood, fig. 8 and 9, Print top right: Pag: 231, medical research, branches of medicine (scientific research), Jan Luyken, Amsterdam, 1683, paper, etching, h 132 mm × w 80 mm

Conquest Damiate overseas crossing chain 1219
Conquest of Damiate and the overseas crossing of the chain, 1219, Print upper right: fol. 3, fortifications, military engineering, Damiate, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1683, paper

German rider cleaves Saracen print upper right
German rider cleaves through a Saracen, print on the upper right: foli 337, militant proselytizing: religious war, crusade, etc, violent death, being killed, being mishandled and maltreated

Pass card part east coast Brazil Pass card sea coasts
Pass card of a part of the east coast of Brazil Pass card of the sea coasts of Brazil, between Cabo S. Agostino and Rio Coroipo (title on object), Pass card of a part of the east coast of Brazil

Passport card part coast Brazil Passport card
Passport card of part of the coast of Brazil Passport card of the sea coasts of Brazil, between Rio Coroipo and Rio Ponica (title on object), Passport card of a part of the coast of Brazil

Pass card part coast Brazil Uruguay Argentina Pass card
Pass card of part of the coast of Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina Pass card of the sea coasts of, Brazil, between IS Catharina, and CS Anthonio (title on object)

Sea chart coast Gambia part Senegal Guinea Sierra Leone Pas caarte
Sea chart of the coast of The Gambia and part of the coast of Senegal, Guinea and Sierra Leone Pas caarte of Rio Gambia from C

Pope Urban II preaches first crusade Print marked upper right
Pope Urban II preaches the first crusade, Print marked upper right: fol. 14, militant proselytizing: religious war, crusade, etc, pope, Urbanus II, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1683

Pass card portion coast Brazil delta Amazon River Pass card
Pass card of a portion of the coast of Brazil with the delta of the Amazon River Pass card, of the sea coasts of, Brazil, between, Cabo North, and Cabo de Cuma (title on object)

Pass card part coast Brazil Saints Bay Pass card
Pass card of part of the coast of Brazil at the All Saints Bay Pass card, of the sea coasts, of, Brazil, between, Rio Ponica, and Rio das Contas (title on object)

Passport card portion northeast coast Brazil Passport card
Passport card of a portion of the northeast coast of Brazil Passport card of the sea coasts of Brazil, between Bahia Baxa, and Ponto de Lucena (title on object)

Emperor Koenraad III cuts Saracen cavalry battle
Emperor Koenraad III cuts through a Saracen in a cavalry battle, upper left mark: foli 246, militant proselytizing: religious war, crusade, etc, battle

Conquest Jerusalem Print numbered top right 151
Conquest of Jerusalem, Print numbered top right: 151, militant proselytizing: religious war, crusade, etc, capture of city (after the siege), Jerusalem, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam

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In the year 1683, a fascinating blend of art, history, and innovation unfolded. Jan Davidsz. De Heem's masterpiece "Still Life with Flowers in a Glass Vase" showcased the beauty of nature frozen in time, capturing the essence of life itself. Meanwhile, Pauline Baynes depicted an extraordinary event - the Frost Fair on the Thames - where Londoners turned their frozen river into a bustling marketplace. Amidst these artistic wonders, Thomas Holme unveiled his engraved plan of Philadelphia, offering a glimpse into the birth of one of America's most iconic cities. John Owen emerged as an influential churchman during this era, shaping religious discourse and beliefs. On another note entirely, George II took center stage alongside talented players in what must have been an enthralling performance - perhaps showcasing Shakespearean classics or captivating new works. The Map of Peru by Mallet provided explorers with valuable insights into uncharted territories while Valentine Greatrakes delved into healing practices that captivated many. However, it was not just art and culture that defined 1683; significant historical events also unfolded. The Ottoman Empire suffered defeat at Vienna's hands – marking a turning point in European history and shifting power dynamics across continents. Even amidst all this excitement and progress came Jan Griffier the Elder's depiction of yet another Frost Fair on the Thames – reminding us how nature can both inspire awe-inspiring creations and disrupt daily life simultaneously. And let us not forget about innovation. In 1683, inventors sought to unlock perpetual motion through their machines – pushing boundaries and challenging scientific understanding. Ultimately though it was King George II who reigned over this vibrant year filled with creativity and discovery – leaving his mark on history as he navigated political landscapes both within Britain and beyond its shores. Thus we find ourselves transported back to 1683.