Modern Age Collection

Printing press used by Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), U. S. statesman and scientist. Colored engraving

Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent (1743-1794). French chemist Established the composition of the water
Lavoisier, Antoine Laurent (1743-1794). French chemist.. Established the composition of the water and the basis of bioenergetics

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Martin Luther, (Eisleben, 1483, Eisleben, 1546). German reformer. Doctor of Theology and Augustinian priest. In 1517, outlined the main thesis of Lutheranism in Wittenberg

Bach, Johann Sebastian (Eisenach, 1685-Leipzig, 1750). German composer. Served as Kapellmeister from 1717 to 1723 the Duke of Kothen, the period when he composed his major instrumental works

Portrait of Françoise d'Aubigné, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719), after 1694
Portrait of Francoise d'Aubigne, Marquise de Maintenon (1635-1719), after 1694. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

An Allegory of Louis XIV, um 1700. Creator: Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747)
An Allegory of Louis XIV, um 1700. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Racine Reading "Athalie" Before Louis XIV and Madame de Maintenon, 1819. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), ca 1678. Creator: Le Brun, Charles (1619-1690)
Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), ca 1678. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715) on horseback, ca 1675. Creator: Mignard, Pierre (1612-1695)
Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715) on horseback, ca 1675. Found in the collection of the Musee des Beaux-Arts, Reims

Marshal Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675), c. 1650. Creator: Anonymous
Marshal Henri de La Tour d'Auvergne, vicomte de Turenne (1611-1675), c. 1650. Found in the Collection of the Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Portrait of Louis XIV, King of France (1638-1715), 1660. Found in the Collection of the Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Louis XIV travelling
FIA5363231 Louis XIV travelling by Meulen, Adam Frans van der (1632-90); 59x82 cm; State Hermitage Museum, St. Petersburg

Ugolino Martelli, 1536-37 (oil on poplar panel)
3931204 Ugolino Martelli, 1536-37 (oil on poplar panel) by Bronzino, Agnolo di Cosimo (1503-72); 102A--85 cm; Gemaldegalerie, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin

Woman Suckling an Infant (oil on canvas)
3745621 Woman Suckling an Infant (oil on canvas) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); 92x75.5 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Dutch, out of copyright

A Scholar in his Study, c. 1640 (oil on canvas)
3745620 A Scholar in his Study, c.1640 (oil on canvas) by Bol, Ferdinand (1616-80); 96.5x82 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Dutch, out of copyright

Saint Peter Repentant, c. 1590 (oil on canvas)
3745671 Saint Peter Repentant, c.1590 (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 102x79.5 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Greek, out of copyright

The Disrobing of Christ, c. 1600 (oil on canvas)
3745669 The Disrobing of Christ, c.1600 (oil on canvas) by Greco, El (Domenico Theotocopuli) (1541-1614); 82.7x63 cm; Nasjonalgalleriet, Oslo, Norway; Greek, out of copyright

Allegory of the Modern Industrial Age of 1930s America, 1930 (colour litho)
3035868 Allegory of the Modern Industrial Age of 1930s America, 1930 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info)

Moliere Honored by Louis XIV, 1824. Creator: Garneray
Moliere Honored by Louis XIV, 1824. Private Collection

Louis XIV receives Prince August, the future King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, ca 1714
Louis XIV receives Prince August, the future King of Poland and Elector of Saxony, at Fontainebleau Castle, ca 1714. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

An audience granted by Louis XIV to the Count of Fuentes…at the Louvre, 24th March 1662
An audience granted by Louis XIV to the Count of Fuentes, Ambassador to King Philip IV of Spain at the Louvre, 24th March 1662, ca 1730

The first promotion of the Knights of Saint Louis by Louis XIV, Versailles May 8, 1693, 1710. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

This Is the Good King Louis XIV. King giving a public audience, 1668. Creator: Anonymous
This Is the Good King Louis XIV. King giving a public audience, 1668. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

View of the Bassin d Apollon and the Grand Canal of Versailles. Detail: Louis XIV, 1713. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Medal Louis XIV Nec pluribus impar, 1674. Creator: West European Applied Art
Medal Louis XIV " Nec pluribus impar", 1674. Private Collection

Grand Cavalcade Given in Paris in 1662, 1670. Creator: Silvestre, Israel, the Younger
Grand Cavalcade Given in Paris in 1662, 1670. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Louis Alexandre de Bourbon, comte de Toulouse (1678-1737) as John the Baptist, c. 1680. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The crossing of the Rhine at Lobith, 12 June 1672. Creator: Martin, Pierre-Denis II (1663-1742)
The crossing of the Rhine at Lobith, 12 June 1672. Private Collection

Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719), Madame Scarron, c. 1670. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Francoise d Aubigne (1635-1719), Madame Scarron, c. 1670. Found in the Collection of Musee Bernard d Agesci, Niort

View of the Chateau de Maintenon from the entrance and from the garden, 17th century. Found in the Collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

Francoise-Athenais de Rochechouart, marquise de Montespan (1640-1707), supported by the graces and crowned by cupids, Second Half of the 17th cen

Portrait of Madame de Maintenon (1635-1719), with the Natural Children of Louis XIV, 17th century. Found in the Collection of Chateau de Maintenon

Peter the Great visiting Madame de Maintenon in 1717, End of 19th cen Creator: Champ-Renaud
Peter the Great visiting Madame de Maintenon in 1717, End of 19th cen.. Found in the Collection of Chateau de Maintenon

Madame de Maintenon disguised as a monk, ca 1690. Creator: Anonymous
Madame de Maintenon disguised as a monk, ca 1690. Found in the Collection of Bibliotheque Nationale de France

Moliere at the table of Louis XIV, 1857. Creator: Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867)
Moliere at the table of Louis XIV, 1857. Found in the Collection of Comedie Francaise, Paris

Hernan Cortes (1485-1547), Spanish conqueror

Constantinople, colored engraving from the book Le Theatre du monde or Nouvel Atlas, 1645, created, printed and published in Amsterdam

Map of Spain, 1500, work by the Spanish cartographer and pilot Juan de la Cosa

Entry of Hernan Cortes in Tlaxcala, series of Paintings Conquest of Mexico

The Surrender of Granada, painted from 1879 to 1882. Delivery of the keys of the city to the Catholic Kings

Venus, colored engraving from the book Le Theatre du monde or Nouvel Atlas, 1645, created, printed and published in Amsterdam by William and Jean Bleau

The sun, colored engraving from the book Le Theatre du monde or Nouvel Atlas, 1645, created, printed and published in Amsterdam by William and Jean Bleau

Spanish Lady, in the modern age, color engraving 1870

Persian Lady, in the modern age, color engraving 1870

Polish gentleman, in the modern age, color engraving 1870

John III Sobieski, King of Poland (1629-1696), color engraving 1870

Woman of a Polish affluent from Krakow, in the modern age, color engraving 1870

Daughter of Boyar Great Duke of Moscow in the Modern Age, color engraving 1870

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The modern age, a time of great innovation and enlightenment, has been shaped by the brilliant minds of individuals such as Benjamin Franklin and Antoine Laurent Lavoisier. Franklin's utilization of the printing press revolutionized communication, enabling knowledge to spread far and wide. Meanwhile, Lavoisier's groundbreaking work in chemistry uncovered the true composition of water, unraveling one of nature's mysteries. In this historic era, we also find remarkable figures like Johann Sebastian Bach and Blaise Pascal. Bach's musical genius transcended borders, leaving an indelible mark on German composition. Pascal, on the other hand, was a polymath who excelled in mathematics, physics, and philosophy - his contributions continue to inspire generations. Literature flourished during this period with masterpieces like "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes. This Spanish literary gem captivated readers with its imaginative narrative that explored themes of chivalry and madness. Philosophy thrived as well thanks to thinkers like René Descartes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Descartes' famous quote "I think therefore I am" encapsulates his profound ideas about consciousness and existence. Rousseau delved into political theory with works like "The Social Contract, " challenging conventional notions about society. Artistic expressions mirrored societal changes during this time too; from portraits capturing the grandeur of Louis XIV to depictions of everyday life such as Ugolino Martelli's painting showcasing ordinary people engaged in their daily activities. As we reflect upon these glimpses into history - be it through scientific breakthroughs or artistic creations - we recognize how they have paved the way for our modern age filled with boundless possibilities for progress and discovery.