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1722 Collection (#5)

"1722: A Year of Heroes, Maps, and Empires" In the year 1722, amidst a backdrop of historical events and remarkable individuals

Background image1722 Collection: Charles Louis Cla risseau, French (1722-1820), Roman Ruins with a Sepulchre, pen

Charles Louis Cla risseau, French (1722-1820), Roman Ruins with a Sepulchre, pen
Charles Louis Cla© risseau, French (1722-1820), Roman Ruins with a Sepulchre, pen and gray ink with watercolor on laid paper

Background image1722 Collection: Claude Gillot, Studies of Ornament and Architecture, French, 1673-1722, c. 1710, pen

Claude Gillot, Studies of Ornament and Architecture, French, 1673-1722, c. 1710, pen and brown ink over traces of graphite on laid paper

Background image1722 Collection: Bernardo Bellotto (Italian, 1722 - 1780), Landscape with a Dead Tree, 1741-1742

Bernardo Bellotto (Italian, 1722 - 1780), Landscape with a Dead Tree, 1741-1742, etching on laid paper

Background image1722 Collection: Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Carle Van Loo (French, 1722 - 1776), Academy (32)

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Carle Van Loo (French, 1722 - 1776), Academy (32), chalk manner in red on laid paper

Background image1722 Collection: Claude Gillot (French, 1673 - 1722), Feste de Diane, Troublee par des Satyres (Feast

Claude Gillot (French, 1673 - 1722), Feste de Diane, Troublee par des Satyres (Feast of Diana Disrupted by Satyrs), etching and engraving

Background image1722 Collection: Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Franazois Boucher (French, 1722 - 1776), Le Maraudeur

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Franazois Boucher (French, 1722 - 1776), Le Maraudeur (The Thief), c. 1769, chalk manner printed in red ink

Background image1722 Collection: Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Jean-Martial Fredou (French, 1722 - 1776), Head

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Jean-Martial Fredou (French, 1722 - 1776), Head of a Young Woman, crayon-manner engraving in two colors

Background image1722 Collection: Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (French, 1722 - 1776)

Gilles Demarteau, the Elder after Jean-Baptiste Le Prince (French, 1722 - 1776), Head of a Young Woman, crayon-manner engraving in red and black

Background image1722 Collection: Atelier of Gilles Demarteau the Elder after Carle Van Loo (French, 1722 - 1776)

Atelier of Gilles Demarteau the Elder after Carle Van Loo (French, 1722 - 1776), Head of a Man Wearing a Plumed Turban, 1772, chalk-manner in red and black inks

Background image1722 Collection: Antoine Carree (French, active 1781-1790), The Tournament of Love, probably 1722

Antoine Carree (French, active 1781-1790), The Tournament of Love, probably 1722, etching and aquatint

Background image1722 Collection: Claude Gillot, A Performance by the Commedia dell Arte, French, 1673 - 1722, c

Claude Gillot, A Performance by the Commedia dell Arte, French, 1673 - 1722, c. 1710, pen and brown ink with gray wash on laid paper

Background image1722 Collection: Claude Gillot, Scene from The Tomb of Master Andra, French, 1673 - 1722, c

Claude Gillot, Scene from The Tomb of Master Andra, French, 1673 - 1722, c
Claude Gillot, Scene from " The Tomb of Master Andra© ", French, 1673-1722, c. 1705-1708, red chalk with light mauve, sanguine, and brown wash with pen and black ink

Background image1722 Collection: Antoine Coypel, Cupid Stealing Venus Floral Crown, French, 1661 - 1722, 1705-1708

Antoine Coypel, Cupid Stealing Venus Floral Crown, French, 1661 - 1722, 1705-1708, orange-red, white, and black chalk, squared for transfer in black chalk, on blue laid paper

Background image1722 Collection: Virgin and Child with Saint John, Adriaen van der Werff, 1700 - 1722

Virgin and Child with Saint John, Adriaen van der Werff, 1700 - 1722

Background image1722 Collection: Cavalry Skirmish, Abraham van Calraet, 1660 - 1722

Cavalry Skirmish, Abraham van Calraet, 1660 - 1722

Background image1722 Collection: The Infant Bacchus, Pieter van der Werff, 1700 - 1722

The Infant Bacchus, Pieter van der Werff, 1700 - 1722

Background image1722 Collection: The Infant Hercules with a Serpent, Pieter van der Werff, 1700 - 1722

The Infant Hercules with a Serpent, Pieter van der Werff, 1700 - 1722

Background image1722 Collection: Portrait of a Woman, possibly Elisabeth Hollaer, Wife of Theodorus Rijswijk, attributed

Portrait of a Woman, possibly Elisabeth Hollaer, Wife of Theodorus Rijswijk, attributed to Pieter van der Werff, c. 1700 - c. 1722

Background image1722 Collection: Portrait of Cornelis van Couwenhove, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch

Portrait of Cornelis van Couwenhove, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1667, Pieter van der Werff, 1695 - 1722

Background image1722 Collection: Portrait of Johan Kieviet, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India

Portrait of Johan Kieviet, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1664, Pieter van der Werff, 1695 - 1722

Background image1722 Collection: Portrait of Hendrik Nobel, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India

Portrait of Hendrik Nobel, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1625, Pieter van der Werff, 1695 - 1722

Background image1722 Collection: Portrait of Cornelis Matelieff the Younger, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of

Portrait of Cornelis Matelieff the Younger, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1602, Pieter van der Werff, 1695 - 1722

Background image1722 Collection: Portrait of Ewoud Pietersz van der Horst, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the

Portrait of Ewoud Pietersz van der Horst, Director of the Rotterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company, elected 1618, Pieter van der Werff, 1695 - 1722

Background image1722 Collection: Pierre Etienne Moitte (French, 1722-1780) after Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690 - 1743)

Pierre Etienne Moitte (French, 1722-1780) after Nicolas Lancret (French, 1690 - 1743). Partie de Plaisirs, ca. 1750-1760. Etching and engraving on laid paper. Plate: 460 mm x 345 mm (18.11 in)

Background image1722 Collection: Fruit Piece

Fruit Piece; Jan van Huysum, Dutch, 1682 - 1749; 1722; Oil on panel; Unframed: 80 x 61 cm (31 1/2 x 24 in.), Framed: 99.7 x 81.3 x 6.7 cm (39 1/4 x 32 x 2 5/8 in.)

Background image1722 Collection: One pair of Mounted Groups

One pair of Mounted Groups; Flowers made at the Chantilly Porcelain Manufactory, French, active about 1725 - about 1792, Porcelain maker Unknown maker, Chinese, Bronzier Unknown maker, French; China

Background image1722 Collection: Ewer

Ewer; Unknown; China, Asia; porcelain about 1662 - 1722; mounts about 1700 - 1710; Porcelain and gilt bronze mounts; Object: H: 45.7 x W: 35.2 x D: 13.7 cm (H: 1 ft. 6 in. x W: 1 ft. 1 7/8 in)

Background image1722 Collection: Mounted Vase

Mounted Vase; Unknown; China, Asia; porcelain about 1662 - 1722; mounts about 1745 - 1749; Porcelain; gilt bronze mounts; Object: H: 31.8 x W: 35.6 x Diam.: 26.7 cm (H: 1 ft. 1/2 in. x W: 1 ft. 2 in)

Background image1722 Collection: Lidded Vase

Lidded Vase; Unknown; China, Asia; about 1662 - 1722; Porcelain; Object: H: 44.5 x Diam.: 21.6 cm (H: 1 ft. 5 1/2 in. x Diam.: 8 1/2 in.), Object (with lid): H: 50.5 cm (H: 1 ft. 7 7/8 in.)

Background image1722 Collection: Lidded Bowl

Lidded Bowl; Unknown; China, Asia; porcelain about 1662 - 1722; mounts about 1722 - 1727; Hard-paste porcelain; enamel decoration and gilding; silver mounts; Object: H: 20.3 x Diam.: 25.1 cm (H)

Background image1722 Collection: Garniture of Three Lidded Vases and Two Open Vases

Garniture of Three Lidded Vases and Two Open Vases; Unknown; 1662 - 1722; Hard-paste porcelain with underglaze blue decoration; Various, see extensions

Background image1722 Collection: Dancing Faun

Dancing Faun; Pietro Cipriani, Italian, about 1680 - before 1745; Italy, Europe; 1722 - 1724; Bronze; Object: H: 143.5 cm (56 1/2 in.), Object (plinth): 7.6 x 40 x 40 cm (3 x 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.)

Background image1722 Collection: Medici Venus

Medici Venus; Pietro Cipriani, Italian, about 1680 - before 1745; Italy, Europe; 1722 - 1724; Bronze; Object: H: 155.3 cm (61 1/8 in.), Object (plinth): 7.6 x 40 x 40 cm (3 x 15 3/4 x 15 3/4 in.)

Background image1722 Collection: John Corbet, Sir Robert Leighton and John Kynaston with their Horses and Hounds John

John Corbet, Sir Robert Leighton and John Kynaston with their Horses and Hounds John Corbet, Sir Robert Leighton and John Kynaston, Members of the Shrewsbury Hunt Signed and dated

Background image1722 Collection: Conversation Piece Signed and dated in ochre-color paint, lower left: M: Chamberlin

Conversation Piece Signed and dated in ochre-color paint, lower left: M: Chamberlin
Conversation Piece Signed and dated in ochre-color paint, lower left: " M: Chamberlin. pinxt: 1761.", Mason Chamberlin, 1722-1787, British

Background image1722 Collection: Dan Cunningham, Mason Chamberlin, 1722-1787, British

Dan Cunningham, Mason Chamberlin, 1722-1787, British

Background image1722 Collection: South Prospect of Hampton Court, Herefordshire Inscribed in ocher-color paint, lower left

South Prospect of Hampton Court, Herefordshire Inscribed in ocher-color paint, lower left: " The South | Prospect of | Hampton Court | in Herifordsheir" Signed in ocher-color paint

Background image1722 Collection: Thomas Dawson, 1st Baron Dartrey (Later 1st Viscount Cremorne) Chiselled within a

Thomas Dawson, 1st Baron Dartrey (Later 1st Viscount Cremorne) Chiselled within a circular band around an armorial cartouche on the front of the socle

Background image1722 Collection: Omphale, Joseph Wilton, 1722-1803, British

Omphale, Joseph Wilton, 1722-1803, British

Background image1722 Collection: Saint Vincents, near West Malling, Kent Saint Vincent, Kent, the Seat of Capt

Saint Vincents, near West Malling, Kent Saint Vincent, Kent, the Seat of Capt. William Locker Signed and dated in black paint, lower left: " D

Background image1722 Collection: English Ships Coming to Anchor in a Fresh Breeze, Dominic Serres, 1722-1793, French

English Ships Coming to Anchor in a Fresh Breeze, Dominic Serres, 1722-1793, French

Background image1722 Collection: An English Two-Decker Lying Hove to, with Other Ships and Vessels in a Fresh Breeze

An English Two-Decker Lying Hove to, with Other Ships and Vessels in a Fresh Breeze Signed and dated in black on wood plank, lower right: " D. Serras 1770", Dominic Serres, 1722-1793, French

Background image1722 Collection: Lord Bulkeley and his Harriers, his Huntsman John Wells and Whipper-In R

Lord Bulkeley and his Harriers, his Huntsman John Wells and Whipper-In R. Jennings Lord Bulkeley and his Hunt Servants Signed and dated in red paint, lower left: " T. S. Feb

Background image1722 Collection: Captain William Locker, Dominic Serres, 1722-1793, French

Captain William Locker, Dominic Serres, 1722-1793, French

Background image1722 Collection: VIEW OF BOSTON, c1722. Detail of William Burgis South East View of Boston, Massachusetts

VIEW OF BOSTON, c1722. Detail of William Burgis South East View of Boston, Massachusetts, c1722, the first known view of Boston

Background image1722 Collection: EUGENE, PRINCE OF SAVOY (1663-1736). Austrian general

EUGENE, PRINCE OF SAVOY (1663-1736). Austrian general. Oil on canvas, 1722, by Jacob van Schuppen

Background image1722 Collection: BACH: MANUSCRIPT, 1722. The autograph manuscript of the D-minor fugue from Johann

BACH: MANUSCRIPT, 1722. The autograph manuscript of the D-minor fugue from Johann Sebastian Bachs Wohltemperirte Klavier, Book I, 1722

Background image1722 Collection: MOLL FLANDERS. Drawing by John Austen (1886-1948) for a 20th century edition of

MOLL FLANDERS. Drawing by John Austen (1886-1948) for a 20th century edition of Daniel Defoes Moll Flanders, originally published in 1722




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"1722: A Year of Heroes, Maps, and Empires" In the year 1722, amidst a backdrop of historical events and remarkable individuals, the world witnessed tales of bravery and transformation. Flora MacDonald emerged as a Scottish Jacobite heroine, her unwavering spirit inspiring generations to come. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Boston, Massachusetts, John Bonner meticulously crafted a map that would capture the essence of this bustling city. His line engraving depicted its streets and landmarks with precision—a snapshot frozen in time for future generations to explore. Fast forward to 1835 when George G. Smith's engraved facsimile breathed new life into Bonner's work. This updated version showcased how Boston had evolved over more than five decades—its topography shifting alongside the growth of a burgeoning metropolis until 1769. Amidst these cartographic endeavors stood figures like the Duke of Marlborough—a name synonymous with military prowess and strategic brilliance. His legacy echoed through history as his victories shaped nations. Yet not all heroes wore armor or commanded armies; some found solace in simpler pleasures like Fox And Hounds—the timeless game that brought joy to countless hearts throughout centuries. John Burgoyne and Chapman were names etched into history books for their contributions beyond battlefields—artists whose brushstrokes painted vivid stories on canvases that transcended time itself. In far-off lands such as India, Hyder Ali left an indelible mark on history during his reign from 1722 to 1782—an era defined by his leadership and vision. His impact still resonates today within the annals of Indian heritage. As we delve deeper into this remarkable year, we encounter John Churchill—the first Duke of Marlborough—who passed away in 1722 but left behind an enduring legacy filled with triumphs against adversity. The arts flourished too during this period.