17 17o Xvii Xviio Secolo Collection

Portrait of Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) british composer
LRI557933 Portrait of Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) british composer by English School, (17th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

"How to dance the Alemanna"Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"
LRI557850 " How to dance the Alemanna" Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604)

"How to dance the capriola"Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"
LRI557845 " How to dance the capriola" Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604)

Portrait of Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604), an italian dancer
LRI557838 Portrait of Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604), an italian dancer by Italian School, (17th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

Portrait of italian composer Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1709)
LRI557762 Portrait of italian composer Giuseppe Torelli (1658-1709). by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; Luisa Ricciarini; Italian, out of copyright

Frontispiece of "Modo per imparare a sonare di tromba"
LRI557671 Frontispiece of " Modo per imparare a sonare di tromba" method to learn trumpet by Girolamo Fantini (1600-1675) by Italian School

Planetary and zodiacal diagram of the left hand, from Oeuvres Diverses
XEE746086 Planetary and zodiacal diagram of the left hand, from Oeuvres Diverses by Jean Belot, 1649 (woodcut with later colouration) by French School

Portrait of Jean Leclerc, called Bussy Leclerc (Bussy Leclerc) (d. 1635)
XEE557085 Portrait of Jean Leclerc, called Bussy Leclerc (Bussy Leclerc) (d.1635). by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), French mathematician and writer
XEE556637 Portrait of Blaise Pascal (1623-1662), French mathematician and writer. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jules Mazarin (1602-1661), French Italian cardinal, diplomat, and politician
XEE556279 Portrait of Jules Mazarin (1602-1661), French Italian cardinal, diplomat, and politician. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642)
XEE556265 Portrait of Marie de Medici (1575-1642) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From " Histoire des papes" par Maurice Lachatre)

Revolt against Spanish Habsburg rule in Naples in 1647
XEE556260 Revolt against Spanish Habsburg rule in Naples in 1647 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masaniello (Tommaso Aniello) (1622-1647)

Portrait of Louis Joseph de Bourbon, Duke of Vendome (1645-1712)
XEE556221 Portrait of Louis Joseph de Bourbon, Duke of Vendome (1645-1712), French military commander and Marshal of France

Portrait of Louis Des Balbes de Berton de Crillon (1543-1615)
XEE556160 Portrait of Louis Des Balbes de Berton de Crillon (1543-1615), French soldier called " the man without fear"

Portrait of the German philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716)
AIS5356136 Portrait of the German philosopher Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716) by Anonymous; Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe, Galleria Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Perfect consonance table from "Principi omnibus belli"
LRI557628 Perfect consonance table from " Principi omnibus belli" by Andreae Matthaei Aquiviv by Italian School, (17th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna

Portrait of John Dryden, English poet, (1631-1700)
XEE557405 Portrait of John Dryden, English poet, (1631-1700). by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Neremiah Grew (1641-1721). English botanist
XEE557331 Portrait of Neremiah Grew (1641-1721). English botanist. by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Neremiah Grew (1641-1721). English botanist
XEE557322 Portrait of Neremiah Grew (1641-1721). English botanist. by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Francois de Bonne, duc de Lesdiguieres (1543-1626)
XEE557088 Portrait of Francois de Bonne, duc de Lesdiguieres (1543-1626), French soldier and Constable of France. by French School

Portrait of Jean Baptiste Rousseau (1670-1741), French poet
XEE556850 Portrait of Jean Baptiste Rousseau (1670-1741), French poet. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Henri de La Tour d Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675)
XEE556810 Portrait of Henri de La Tour d Auvergne, Vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675), Marshal of France. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Philippe II, Duke of Orleans (1674-1723)
XEE556691 Portrait of Philippe II, Duke of Orleans (1674-1723). by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Francois de Bassompierre (1579-1646), French courtier and Marshal
XEE556658 Portrait of Francois de Bassompierre (1579-1646), French courtier and Marshal. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Francois Van Der Burch (1567-1644), archbishop of Cambrai
XEE556541 Portrait of Francois Van Der Burch (1567-1644), archbishop of Cambrai. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: In " Portraits et histoire des hommes utiles)

Portrait of Jean Francois Paul de Gondi (Gondy) (1614-1679), Cardinal de Retz
XEE556414 Portrait of Jean Francois Paul de Gondi (Gondy) (1614-1679), Cardinal de Retz, French Coadjutor bishop. by French School

Portrait of Nicolas Catinat de La Fauconnerie (1637-1712)
XEE556284 Portrait of Nicolas Catinat de La Fauconnerie (1637-1712), French military commander and Marshal of France. by French School

Portrait of Cardinal Richelieu (Armand Jean du Plessis) (1585-1642), French clergyman
XEE556203 Portrait of Cardinal Richelieu (Armand Jean du Plessis) (1585-1642), French clergyman, noble, and statesman. by French School

Portrait of Marquis de Vauban (1633-1707), Marshal of France
XEE556192 Portrait of Marquis de Vauban (1633-1707), Marshal of France. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Louis Des Balbes de Berton de Crillon (1543-1615)
XEE556103 Portrait of Louis Des Balbes de Berton de Crillon (1543-1615), French soldier called " the man without fear"

Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687)
GIA555124 Portrait of Jean-Baptiste Lully (1632-1687) by Bonnart, Henri (1642-1711); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; French, out of copyright

Isaac Newton observing an apple fall to the ground while seated beneath a tree
GIA555118 Isaac Newton observing an apple fall to the ground while seated beneath a tree by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; Italian, out of copyright

Isaac Newtons dog knocking over a candle and setting fire to his papers
GIA555115 Isaac Newtons dog knocking over a candle and setting fire to his papers by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; eGiancarlo Costa; Italian, out of copyright

Portrait of Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) italian composer
LRI557942 Portrait of Girolamo Frescobaldi (1583-1643) italian composer by Italian School, (17th century); Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

"Description of ballet for two"Double page of "Le Gratie d Amore"
LRI557848 " Description of ballet for two" Double page of " Le Gratie d Amore" (Le Grazie d Amore) by italian dancer Cesare Negri called Il Trombone (1536-1604)

Frontispiece of "Harmonie universelle contenant la theorie et la pratique de la
LRI557806 Frontispiece of " Harmonie universelle contenant la theorie et la pratique de la musique" by Marin Mersenne (Marin Mersennus or le Pere Mersenne) (1588-1648), 1637

Cover page of "L art de la poesie francoise et latine
LRI557665 Cover page of " L art de la poesie francoise et latine, avec une idee de la musique sous une nouvelle methode" by Pherotee de la Croix by Italian School

"The sistrum (sistra), various representations"from "De sistris"
LRI557631 " The sistrum (sistra), various representations" from " De sistris" by Benedictus Bacchinius (1651-1721) by Italian School

Portrait of Ben Jonson (1572-1637), English author and playwright
XEE557512 Portrait of Ben Jonson (1572-1637), English author and playwright by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Nicholas Rowe (1674 -1718), English dramatist, poet and miscellaneous writer
XEE557467 Portrait of Nicholas Rowe (1674 -1718), English dramatist, poet and miscellaneous writer. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Edmond Halley (1656-1742) English astronomer
XEE557390 Portrait of Edmond Halley (1656-1742) English astronomer by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; Stefano Bianchetti; French, out of copyright

Portrait of Rene Duguay Trouin (Rene Trouin du Gue called) (1673-1736), French corsair
XEE557145 Portrait of Rene Duguay Trouin (Rene Trouin du Gue called) (1673-1736), French corsair. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Jean de La Bruyere (Labruyere) (1645-1696), French essayist and moralist
XEE557010 Portrait of Jean de La Bruyere (Labruyere) (1645-1696), French essayist and moralist. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700)
XEE556961 Portrait of Armand Jean le Bouthillier de Rance (1626-1700), French abbot and founder of the Trappist Cistercians

Portrait of Pierre Puget (1620-1694), French painter, sculptor, architect and engineer
XEE556925 Portrait of Pierre Puget (1620-1694), French painter, sculptor, architect and engineer. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Nicolas Boileau Despreaux (1636-1711), French poet and critic
XEE556911 Portrait of Nicolas Boileau Despreaux (1636-1711), French poet and critic. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Alain Rene Lesage (Le Sage) (1668-1747), French novelist and playwright
XEE556845 Portrait of Alain Rene Lesage (Le Sage) (1668-1747), French novelist and playwright. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Philippe Duplessis Mornay (1549-1623), seigneur du Plessis Marly
XEE556837 Portrait of Philippe Duplessis Mornay (1549-1623), seigneur du Plessis Marly, French Protestant writer. by French School

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The 17th century, also known as the XVII century or the XVIIO secolo, was a time of great artistic and cultural achievements. This period saw the emergence of talented individuals who left an indelible mark on history. One such individual was Orlando Gibbons, a British composer whose portrait captures his musical genius. His compositions continue to inspire musicians even today. In "Le Gratie d'Amore, " we find a double page dedicated to teaching the Alemanna dance. This intricate art form required grace and precision, and this guide provided step-by-step instructions for mastering it. Another dance featured in "Le Gratie d'Amore" is the capriola. Illustrated with detailed movements, this double page offers insights into how dancers perfected this lively and energetic dance style. Cesare Negri called Il Trombone was an Italian dancer whose portrait showcases his expertise in movement. Known for his contributions to dance theory, he played a significant role in shaping Italian dance traditions during this era. Giuseppe Torelli, an Italian composer, is immortalized in a portrait that reflects his passion for music. His compositions were renowned for their emotional depth and technical brilliance. A frontispiece titled "Modo per imparare a sonare di tromba" provides valuable guidance on learning to play the trumpet. This visual aid would have been invaluable to aspiring musicians seeking mastery over their chosen instrument. Oeuvres Diverses presents us with a planetary and zodiacal diagram depicted on the left hand—a fascinating glimpse into astrology's influence during this time period. Jean Leclerc or Bussy Leclerc's portrait reminds us of his contribution as both an artist and soldier before his untimely demise in 1635—an embodiment of talent cut short too soon. Blaise Pascal stands out among French mathematicians and writers with his intellectual prowess captured beautifully in portraiture—his legacy continues to influence scientific and philosophical thought.