17th Collection (page 3)

Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665). The Four Seasons. Winter or The
Nicolas Poussin (1594-1665). French painter. The Four Seasons.Winter or The Flood.1660-1664. Louvre Museum. Paris. France

View of Houses in Delft, c. 1658, by Johannes Vermeer (1632
Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675). Dutch painter. View of Houses in Delft, Known as The Little Street, c. 1658. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

Faience plate painted with a Chinoiserie decoration. C. 1670
Faience plate painted with a Chinoiserie decoration. C.1670-1690. Anonymous. Delft. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Self-portrait, 1628, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. Self-portrait, 1628. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

The Night Watch, 1662, by Rembrandt (1606-1669)
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Night Watch, 1662. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Portrait of a Couple, c. 1622, by Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666)
Frans Hals (c. 1582-1666). Dutch painter. Portrait of a Couple, probably Isaac Abrahamsz Massa and Beatrix van der Laen, c. 1622. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

King James I knights a tasty loin of beef - Arise Sir Loin
King James I knights a tasty loin of beef at Hoghton Tower, near Preston, Lancashire, in 1617. Historians are somewhat unsurpringly divided as to the likelihood and validity of this tale

Atlas Novus, 17th c Map of the Caribbean
BLAEU, Jan (1596-1673). Atlas Novus or Atlas Maior. 1635 - 1665. Insulae Americanae in Oceano Septentrionali cum Terris Adiacentibus. Map of the Caribbean islands printed in Amsterdam circa 1645

Captain Henry Avery, pirate
Captain Avery and his crew taking one of the Great Moguls ships. In 1695, pirate Henry Averys (aka Every or Avary) ship, the Fancy

Margot Fonteyn
Dame Margot Fonteyn de Arias (1919-1991) British ballerina before marriage as Margaret Hookham in 1939

The Ascension of Jesus - Acts 1. circa 1688

High Street, Belfast in the 17th Century
A copy of an engraving of High Street, Belfast in the 17th Century, there are buildings, people and horses. (Location: Northern Ireland: County Antrim: Belfast). Date: circa early 1900s

Alonso Perez de Guman, 7th Duke of Medina Sidonia (1550-1615). Grandee of Spain, a Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece since 1581. Commander-in-chief of the Spanish Armada. Engraving. Portrait

Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. Scene cult initiation, 16
Portuguese Synagogue in Amsterdam. Inside. Scene cult initiation, 1675. Engraving by Dutch Hooglhe Romeyn (1645-1708). Baroque. Rijksmuseum Amsterdam. Netherlands

Jan Brueghel the Elder (1568-1625). Flemish painter. Peasant dance to the Dukes (Archduchess Isabella Clara Eugenia and Albert). 1623. Oil on canvas. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Elisabeth of France (1602-1644). Queen consort of Spain (1621 to 1644) and Portugal (1621 to 1640) as the first wife of King Philip IV of Spain

Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg (1661-1747). Corfu. Gree
Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg (1661-1747). Marshal defender of the city of Corfu of the Turkish invasion of 1716. Marble statue. Corfu. Ionian Islands. Greece

GARZONI, Giovanna (1600-1670). Still Life with Broad Bean. 17th c. Baroque art. Oil on canvas. ITALY. TUSCANY. Florence. Pitti Palace

Tower of the Zuiderkerk, southern church, and the Groenburgwal canal in Amsterdam, Holland

Zuiderkerk Tower and the Groenburgwal canal in Amsterdam
Tower of the Zuiderkerk, southern church, and the Groenburgwal canal in Amsterdam, Holland

Cavaliere dArpino. Penitent magdalene. 1st third 17th c. Roman school. Mannerism art. Oil on canvas. BELGIUM. Tournai. Fine Arts Museum

GLC-LFB Centenary Royal Review at Lambeth HQ
To celebrate the 100 years of the London Fire Brigade, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip reviewed the London Fire Brigade at Lambeth headquarters

Drive Off The Missing Links, by Lawson Wood
A colour illustration by artist Lawson Wood showing a orangutan using a little monkey as a golf tee. Date: 17th September 1930

Brill Windmill, Buckinghamshire, England, built in about 1680, one of the few remaining post mills in the country. Date: late 17th century

Soyuz docking mission, news reports, 1969
Front-page Western news reports on the Soviet Soyuz docking mission of January 1969, the first time two manned spacecraft had docked

Imperial Palace at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
Part of the Imperial Palace at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China. Construction began in 1625 under Nurhachi, and was completed in 1636 by his son, Huang Taiji (Emperor Taizong)

Battle of Hemmingstedt
When the peasants of Dithmarschen set up an independent republic, they are attacked by the dukes, but repel them at the battle of Hemmingstedt

Diagram of the Wright Brothers aeroplane
A diagram from 1908 showing a perspective view of the Wright Brothers aeroplane. Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first flight on December 17th 1903, covering 36 metres in 12 seconds

Survivors of the Battle of Balaklava, 1875
Series of engraved portraits showing the surviving British participants of the Charge of the Light Brigade of the Battle of Balaclave, Crimean War, pictured in 1875

Dutch Witch Trial C17
Trying a suspect for witchcraft in Holland : she is being weighed on a balance, but what that is supposed to prove I can t tell you

Inclined Plane Clock
Clock using an inclined plane designed by Maurice Wheeler, rector of Sibberton

Rembrandts Dissection
An anatomical demonstration

Lord William Howard, Belted Will
Lord William Howard (1563-1640), English nobleman and antiquary, nicknamed Belted Will (or Bold Will). circa early 17th century

Baxters House, High Street, Kidderminster - Dining Rooms
Baxters House, High Street, Kidderminster (not Stourbridge as incorrectly labelled on the card!!) - Dining Rooms. The building was originally the home of the celebrated divine Richard Baxter

Andreas Cellarius (1596-1665). Dutch-German cartographer. Harmonia Macrocosmica, 1660, a major star atlas, published by Johannes Janssonius in Amsterdam

Marie de Medici (1575-1642). Queen of France. Portrait. Eng
Marie de Medici (1575-1642). Queen of France as the second wife of King Henry IV of France, of the House of Bourbon. Portrait. Engaving from a painting of F. Porbus at Historia Universal, 1885

Saint Mary Magdalene of Pazzi (1566-1607). Italian Carmelite mystic and saint. Engraving by Capuz, 1852. Colored

Charles I of England (1600-1649). Monarch of England, Scotland and Ireland. Equestrian portrait by Van Dyck, 1637. National Gallery. London. England. United Kingdom

Louis XIV (1638-1715). King of France. Engraving. Colored
Louis XIV (1638-1715). King of France. Engraving by Simon Thomassin 1652-1732. Historia Universal, 1885. Colored

Militia Company of District VIII under the Command of Captai
Bartholomeus van der Helst (1613-1670). Dutch painter. Militia Company of District VIII under the Command of Captain Roelof Bicker, 1643. Detail. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, known as The Syn
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669). Dutch painter. The Wardens of the Amsterdam Drapers Guild, known as The Syndics, 1662. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland

Dutch men-of-war in a storm off a rocky coast, 1672, by Wille
Willem van de Velde the Younger (1633-1707). Dutch painter. Dutch men-of-war in a storm off a rocky coast, 1672. National Museum of Art. Copenhagen. Denmark

The Ascension. First half of the 17th century. Byzantine Museum. Zante. Ionian Islands. Greece

The Gunpowder Plot, Guy Fawkes and conspirators
Early 19th century impression of the main protagonists in the conspiracy to blow up Parliament in 1605. From left, Tesmond, Garnet, T. Percy, Catesby, I. Wright, Guy Fawkes, I

Landing of the Pilgrim Fathers, New England, 1620
The Pilgrim Fathers arriving at Plymouth, New England in 1620. Date: 1918

Frost Fair by Jan Griffier the Elder
The famous Frost Fair taking place on the frozen River Thames in London in 1683. Freezing to around eleven inches thick, the ice was strong enough to hold shops, stalls, coaches and sleds

Suffragette Coronation Procession 1911 Souvenir
A souvenir and programme of the Womens Coronation Procession, 17th June, 1911, giving details of the Pageants. The Suffrage Societies taking part and the routes

John Ridd meets Lorna Doone
A scene from the novel set in 17th century Exmoor by R. D. Blackmore. Lorna, from the notorious Doone clan, meets John Ridd, destined to be her lifelong love. Date: 1937

All Professionally Made to Order for Quick Shipping

"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of the 17th Century: From Saints to Soldiers" Step into the captivating world of the 17th century, where history intertwines with art and human stories. St Joseph of Cupertino, a humble friar known for his levitation abilities, reminds us that miracles can happen even in uncertain times. The Monaco Grand Prix Poster from 1932 takes us back to an era of elegance and speed, capturing the essence of this prestigious event that still thrives today. Meanwhile, W. Heath Robinson's imaginative illustrations transport us to a whimsical world filled with intricate contraptions and clever inventions. In Rembrandt van Rijn's masterpiece "Supper at Emmaus, " we witness a profound moment as Jesus reveals himself to his disciples through breaking bread. Diego Velazquez's "Old Woman Cooking Eggs" invites us into a humble kitchen scene, reminding us that beauty can be found in everyday life. The friendship between David and Jonathan is celebrated as an enduring bond amidst political turmoil and adversity. At Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Pub on Fleet Street in London, one can imagine lively conversations held by literary giants who frequented its doors during this time. Yet not all tales are joyous; the haunting image of the 17th Lancers near Modderfontein serves as a reminder of sacrifice made on distant battlefields. Gliders ready for Operation Market Garden during World War II symbolize bravery and determination in the face of great challenges. A soldier from the British First Airborne fighting in Arnhem exemplifies resilience amidst chaos—a testament to human strength when faced with unimaginable circumstances. The precision craftsmanship displayed by Tompion's Lantern Clock showcases technological advancements achieved during this period. Finally, Guido Reni's depiction of St Michael Archangel inspires hope and protection against evil forces—an emblematic figure representing faith throughout centuries past. Through these glimpses into various aspects of the 17th century, we are reminded of its complexity and diversity.