1684 Collection (#7)

KING JAMES II OF ENGLAND (1633-1701). King of Great Britain and Ireland, 1685-1688. Oil on canvas, 1684-85, by Sir Godfrey Kneller

INCREASE MATHER (1639-1723). American Congretional cleric. Title-page of the 1684 Boston, Massachusetts edition of Increase Mathers witch-hunt pamphlet

Crowds In The Street
July 1915: People gathered in the streets of Shoreditch after a zeppelin raid on the area. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Russian Water Carrier
circa 1870: A water carrier working in St Petersburg. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Explanatory plate from Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibnitzs Nova Methodus pro Maximis et Minimis
LEIBNITZ MS. DIAGRAM. Explanatory plate from Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibnitzs Nova Methodus pro Maximis et Minimis (published in Acta Eruditorum Anno, 1684, Leipzig)

Pieter de Hooch (1629 - 1684) was a genre painter during the Dutch Golden Age. The Courtyard of a house in Delft

Fountain in the Grove of the Muses at the Chateau de Marly which was built by Louis XIV of France between 1679 and 1684 as a retreat from the Palace of Versailles

Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz (1646-1716). German philosopher and mathematician. Published his system of infinitesimal calculus in 1684, three years before Newton who, however

Charles Louis Auguste Fouquet, Duke of Belle-Isle. (1684 - 1761) French general and statesman. Portrait by French Hyacinthe Rigaud

NEW ENGLAND IN 1684, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, from a Map engraved by Michault, US, USA, 1870s engraving

Thames Frost Fair 1684 C016 / 8789
View of the Frost Fair on the Thames looking downstream towards London Bridge during the Great Frost of 1683-4 when the river was completely frozen for two months

Thames Frost Fair 1684
View of the Frost Fair on the Thames looking downstream towards London Bridge during the Great Frost of 1683-4 when the river was completely frozen for two months

Early firefighters wih hoses
Colour engraving of early firefighters wih hoses, tackling a house fire

VAN LOO, Jean Baptiste (1684-1745). Louis XV. Rococo art. Oil on canvas

PAUQUET, Hippolyte Louis (1797-1862); CORNEILLE, Pierre (1606-1684). French poet and playwright. Frontispiece of an

HECKE, Jan van den (1620-1684). Flowers in a Basket. Flemish art. Oil on canvas

Interior with a Peasant Family by Adriaen van Ostade (1610-1684). Baroque art. Oil on wood

Gathering in the Park by WATTEAU, Jean-Antoine (1684-1721). View of one of the fountains at the park of Saint Cloud. Rococo art

Catherine I / St P Ptg
CATHERINE I Empress of Russia (1725-27), second wife of Tsar Peter I Date: 1684 - 1727

BUDAPEST: SIEGE, 1684. Forces of Holy Roman Emperor Leopold I laying siege to Buda, Hungary, on the Danube River in 1684. Contemporary Italian line engraving

HUSBANDMANs MAGAZINE, 1718. Title page and engraving of a bull from an English reprint, 1718, of John Smiths original, published in Boston, 1684

VERSAILLES: WATERWORKS. The hydraulic machine at Chateau de Marly, France, inaugurated in 1684, that drew water from the Seine River and pumped it to Versailles for its fountains

HANS von GRIMMELSHAUSEN (1622?-1676). Hans Jacob Cristoph von Grimmelshausen. German writer. Line engraving from 1684 edition of Simplicissimus

THAMES: FROST FAIR, 1684. The Frost Fair on the frozen Thames River in England during the severe winter of 1683-84: 19th century wood engraving after a contemporary woodcut

Catherine I of Russia
Ekaterina I Alexeyevna, second wife of tsar Peter I, Lithu- -anian laundry-maid who exploited laws of succession to seize power when he died - a bawdy amiable woman. Date: 1684 - 1727

St Jamess, Piccadilly
One of the 52 new churches built by Sir Christopher Wren after the Great Fire of London (1666). It has retained many original features, despite sustaining bomb damage in 1940. Date: built 1676 - 1684

Antonio Arias Fernandez
ANTONIO ARIAS FERNANDEZ Spanish artist, presumably on his deathbed, and presumably explaining what he would like to paint if he only felt up to it. Date: 1620 - 1684

KING LOUIS XIV OF FRANCE (1638-1715) at the Siege of a City
KING LOUIS XIV OF FRANCE (1638-1715). Louis XIV at the Siege of a City. French tapestry, c1684, from the series The Glorification of Louis XIV

Anne Carre, Countess of Bedford, c. 1670
Engraved portrait of Anne Carre, Countess of Bedford (died 1684). This engraving was made from the Vandyke portrait, which was held in the collection of the Earl of Egremont

El Escorial, Spain
A 17th century bird s-eye view of the palace/monastery of San Lorenzo de l Escorial, built by Felipe II as a monument symbolising the counter- reformation

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

Louis XIV of France and visitors from Siam (Thailand)
King Louis XIV of France receives delegates from Siam (Thailand) who have come to study science in Europe

Jean-Antoine Watteau
JEAN-ANTOINE WATTEAU French painter. Known especially for his Rococo series of conventional shepherds and shepherdesses and country dances series

P Corneille (Geffroy)
PIERRE CORNEILLE French playwright

Thames Ferryboat
A traveller waits to be ferried across the Thames, at a time when London Bridge is the only bridge over the river; at this time there are some 40, 000 Thames watermen

William Kent / Bannerman
WILLIAM KENT Architect and landscape gardener

William Kent / Edwards
WILLIAM KENT Architect and landscape gardener

Frost Fair / Thames / 1684
Frost fair on the Thames, London. People enjoying the varied activities and stalls

Edward Vernon / Smollett
EDWARD VERNON English admiral; called Old Grog, he was the first to issue rum diluted with water, which came to be know as grog

Catherine I / Miniature
CATHERINE I Empress of Russia (1725-27), second wife of Tsar Peter I

Lead and Coal Mine 17Thc
Lead and coal mines at Mostyn, Wales

Baron Ludwig Holberg
BARON LUDWIG HOLBERG Regarded as the founder of both Norwegian and Danish Literature

Spinning, Flanders
a Flemish housewife at her elaborate and elegant spinning wheel

Louis XIV and Genoa
The Genoese republic resists Louis claim to their territ ory, but the treaty of Ratis bon lets him have it, so the Doge comes to Versailles to apologise for his disrespect

Comtesse De Jarnac
MARIE-CLAIRE de CREQUY, comtesse de JARNAC

Geiorg Freiherr Haslang
GEORG CHRISTOPH, freiherr von HASLANG zu Hohenkammer Bavarian statesman

William Earl of Bath
WILLIAM PULTENEY, earl of BATH statesman and occasional writer

Richard Earl Scarborough
RICHARD LUMSLEY, earl of SCARBOROUGH soldier and statesman, died by his own hand on the eve of his marriage

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In the year 1684, history witnessed a myriad of significant events and remarkable personalities. One such figure was Henry Lord Jermyn, an influential English nobleman who played a crucial role in the political landscape of his time. Meanwhile, across Europe, the Treaty of Karlowitz was signed on January 26, 1699, marking an important milestone in diplomatic relations. Art also thrived during this period as artists like Adriaen van Ostade captured scenes from everyday life in their masterpieces. In his painting "The Tavern, " Ostade skillfully depicted the vibrant atmosphere and lively interactions within a bustling establishment. Another notable figure from this era was Catherine I of Russia (1684-1727), whose reign marked a transformative period for her country. Her ascent to power brought about significant changes that would shape Russia's future. Meanwhile, closer to home in England, the trial of Charles I unfolded amidst great turmoil. This pivotal event ultimately led to monumental shifts in governance and set the stage for future developments within British monarchy. Religion also played a prominent role during this time with Pope Innocent XI being commemorated on a coin minted in 1684. His influence extended beyond religious circles and left an indelible mark on European politics. Amidst these historical milestones and political upheavals, daily life continued its course with moments of joy and celebration. The Frost Fair held on the Thames River provided respite from winter's grip as families gathered for festivities on its frozen surface. A printed souvenir created for King Charles II and his family immortalized this enchanting spectacle. Finally, maritime exchanges between nations were not limited to conflicts but also included friendly salutes between fleets at sea. Such gestures symbolized camaraderie amidst turbulent times while fostering diplomatic ties between countries. As we delve into the annals of history through various mediums - art, literature or even currency - we uncover stories that shed light on the past.