1608 Collection

John Milton Vertue
JOHN MILTON English poet and puritan at the age of 21, with the motto: " Poets are born, not made"

John Milton Dictating
JOHN MILTON depicted dictating Paradise Lost to his daughters

Milton Dictating
JOHN MILTON English writer, depicted after he had become blind, dictating to his daughter

Eliz Ctess Shrewsbury
ELIZABETH, countess of SHREWSBURY, known as Bess of Hardwick : four times married, keeper of Mary queen of Scots, benefactress. with her autograph

Non-corridor Brake Composite Carriage, No. 6830
Built in 1939 to diagram E161, Lot No. 1608. Used on the Highworth Branch

John Milton at 21
JOHN MILTON English poet and puritan at the age of 21

Montague Earl Lindsey
MONTAGUE BERTIE, second earl LINDSEY Scottish military commander Date: 1608 - 1666

Milton, Miniature
JOHN MILTON poet and pamphleteer Date: 1608-1674

Nathaniel Fiennes
NATHANIEL FIENNES Parliamentary general during the Civil War

George Monck (Wreathed)
GEORGE MONCK, duke of Albemarle Captaine Generall of all his Majesties Land forces crowned with a wreath

John Tradescant (Younger
JOHN TRADESCANT (younger) Physick Gardener to Charles I

George Monck / Anon
GEORGE MONCK, duke of ALBEMARLE military commander and statesman

Milton / Poems 1645
JOHN MILTON English poet

JOHN DEE occultist, astrologer, magician

Internal view of Brake Composite Carriage, No. 6831
Built in 1939 to diagram E161, Lot 1608

Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual
5669268 Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual; (add.info.: Woodcut Illustration from Compendium Maleficarum, a witch-hunter's manual written in Latin by Francesco Maria Guazzo)

Nathaniel Fiennes Gucht 1608 1669 Parliamentary
nathaniel, fiennes, gucht, 1608, 1669, parliamentary, general, civil, war, history, historical, 10069395

Landing of Henry Hudson, 1608 at Verplanck Point, Near Peekskill, New York
822694 Landing of Henry Hudson, 1608 at Verplanck Point, Near Peekskill, New York, (oil on canvas) by Weir, Robert Walter (1803-89); 84x122 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

John Milton, b 1608, d 1674 (engraving)
978658 John Milton, b 1608, d 1674 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Milton, b 1608, d 1674)

Samuel De Champlain in 1608 ascending the St Lawrence river in the canoes of friendly native American Indians (litho)
5998151 Samuel De Champlain in 1608 ascending the St Lawrence river in the canoes of friendly native American Indians (litho) by Webb

The Devil, in form of a flying goat, carrying a witch to the Sabbath
531194 The Devil, in form of a flying goat, carrying a witch to the Sabbath, illustration from Compendium Maleficarum by Francesco Maria Guazzo, 1608 (woodcut) by Italian School

Palais des Tuileries, 1640 (colour litho)
962785 Palais des Tuileries, 1640 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palais des Tuileries, 1640)

Witches destroying a house by fire, Swabia in 1533, illustration from
530458 Witches destroying a house by fire, Swabia in 1533, illustration from Compendium Maleficarum by Francesco Maria Guazzo, 1608 (woodcut) by Italian School

Witches and sorcerers feasting at the Sabbath, illustration from
530457 Witches and sorcerers feasting at the Sabbath, illustration from Compendium Maleficarum by Francesco Maria Guazzo, 1608 (woodcut) by Italian School

Quartier Saint-Benoit, fac-simile du plan de Quesnel, 1608 (engraving)
963381 Quartier Saint-Benoit, fac-simile du plan de Quesnel, 1608 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quartier Saint-Benoit, fac-simile du plan de Quesnel)

Le quartier Saint-Honore en 1608, extrait du plan de F Quesnel (engraving)
963322 Le quartier Saint-Honore en 1608, extrait du plan de F Quesnel (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le quartier Saint-Honore en 1608)

Quartier Saint-Andre des Arts, fac-simile du plan de F Quesnel, 1608 (engraving)
963397 Quartier Saint-Andre des Arts, fac-simile du plan de F Quesnel, 1608 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quartier Saint-Andre des Arts)

Chadwell Spring, near Ware, Hertfordshire, England, one of the sources of the New River. Opened in 1608, sourced from an underground river, some 629 feet below ground level. Date: 1930s

MILTON DICTATES
JOHN MILTON, blind in old age, dictates Paradise Lost to his three daughters. Date: 1608-1674

The Saints Domitilla, Nereus and Achilleus, 1608. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Saints Domitilla, Nereus and Achilleus, 1608. Found in the Collection of Chiesa Nuova, Roma

The Saints Gregory I, Maurus and Papias, 1608. Creator: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Saints Gregory I, Maurus and Papias, 1608. Found in the Collection of Chiesa Nuova, Roma

Portrait of Johannes Neyen, General of the Order of Franciscan Friars, Ambassador in Trier, 1608
Portrait of Johannes Neyen, General of the Order of Franciscan Friars, Ambassador in Trier, pub. 1608. Joannes Neyen (1571 - 1628)

Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters, c. 1608, by Hendrick Aver
Hendrick Avercamp (1585-1634). Dutch painter. Winter Landscape with Ice Skaters, c. 1608. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

Night Watchman or Bellman 1608
The Night Watchman or Bellman of London, decribes the Watchman and Bellman as a person of some activity, the child of darkness, a common nightwalker; a man that had no man to wait upon him

RUBENS: ADORATION, c1608. Adoration of the Shepherds. Oil on canvas by Peter Paul Rubens, c1608

Triumph Death 1608 Oil oak 123. 3 x 166. 5 cm Dated
Triumph of Death, 1608 (?), Oil on oak, 123.3 x 166.5 cm, Dated on the black flag: 1608 [?], Pieter Brueghel d. J. Brussel 1564/65-1637/38 Antwerpen, Pieter Bruegel d. A

Portrait three-year-old Felix Platter II. 1608
Portrait of the three-year-old Felix Platter II. 1608, oil on canvas, 108.5 x 67 cm, inscribed above middle: FEL. PLATERVS, AET. 3, ÔÇó, A, . Dated and signed lower right: ANNO 1608, HBocK Fecit

Wooded Landscape Mountainous landscape right horsemen
Wooded Landscape, Wooded Landscape. Mountainous landscape with on the right horsemen on a path through a forest, on the left hunters resting by a fence above the houses of a village

Portrait Prince Philip William Orange Philips William
Portrait of Prince Philip William of Orange, Portrait of Philips William, Prince of Orange, oldest son of William of Orange

Portrait Reijnier Ottsz Hinlopen 1608 09-1653
Portrait of Reijnier Ottsz Hinlopen (1608 / 09-1653). Knee, standing to the right, hat in the right hand, the left hand in the side. Top right the family crest

Farmer cane three-quarters left Pierre Brebiette
Farmer with a cane, three-quarters to the left, Pierre Brebiette, 1608 - 1650, paper, chalk, h 375 mm × w 187 mm

Puppet Shower Pierre Brebiette 1608 1650 paper
The Puppet Shower, Pierre Brebiette, 1608 - 1650, paper, chalk, h 375 mm × w 187 mm

Tobias angel river angel Raphael crossing dog follows
Tobias and the angel by a river, Tobias and the angel Raphael crossing a river. A dog follows them. In Tobias hands a big fish. Tobias will use the bile fish later to heal his fathers blindness

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"1608: A Glimpse into the Lives of Remarkable Figures" In this captivating snapshot from history, we find ourselves transported back to the year 1608. Amongst the intriguing hints that unfold before our eyes, we catch a glimpse of John Milton at his finest – Vertue personified. With pen in hand and passion ablaze, he dictates words that will shape literary landscapes for centuries to come. As our focus sharpens, we witness Milton dictating with fervor, his genius flowing effortlessly onto parchment. The power of his words resonates through time and space, leaving an indelible mark on literature's grand tapestry. Moving along this historical journey, another figure emerges – Montague Earl Lindsey. Clad in regal attire befitting his noble status, he commands attention as he boards the Non-corridor Brake Composite Carriage No. 6830. This elegant mode of transportation carries him towards destiny's embrace. A portrait captures John Milton at just twenty-one years old – a youthful visage brimming with potential and promise. His gaze holds both determination and curiosity as if peering into a future yet unwritten. The miniature depiction of Milton reminds us that greatness can manifest itself even in small forms; it is not solely confined to grand gestures or towering achievements. Eliz Ctess Shrewsbury graces our vision next - her presence exuding grace and elegance fit for royalty. Her influence extends beyond mere titles; she possesses strength and intelligence that leave an indelible impression on those fortunate enough to cross her path. Nathaniel Fiennes enters the scene - a man whose name echoes bravery and resilience amidst turbulent times. His actions speak louder than any words ever dictated by Milton himself; they embody courage in its purest form. George Monck appears wreathed in honor - a symbol of steadfastness amidst shifting tides of change. His commitment to duty stands as an inspiration to all who witness his unwavering resolve.