17th Collection (page 74)

Marriage Contract C17
A bourgeois marriage: while the lovers hold hands in a corner, their elders discuss the financial details of the arrangement

Cartigny as Capt. Coop
The French actor Cartigny as Captain Coop in La jeunesse d Henri V, evidently shifted to the 17th century !

Owen Jones Renaiss 80
Ornaments copied from enamelled earthenware, glassware, a carved wood panel and silk embroidery, mostly of the 16th and 17th centuries

Lambe Title Page
Title-page of The Life of John Lambe, a famous astrologer of the 17th century

Syria / Palmyra Ruins 1 / 2
general view of the ruins (1 of 2)

Syria / Palmyra Ruins 2 / 2
general view of the ruins (2 of 2)

Dutch Drinker Drunk
Dutch drinkers after a drinking session

Cockfight, 17th Century
Three men in a cellar watch eagerly as two cocks fight for their entertainment

Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese pub, Wine Office Court, Fleet Street, London, was rebuilt in 1667 (after the Great Fire of 1666) and was one of Dr. Samuel Johnsons haunts

Renishaw Hall, Eckington, Derbyshire, England, has been the home of the famous Sitwell family for over 350 years. The original 1625 manor house has been vastly extended

German Warehouse, Venice
A German warehouse in Venice

Amsterdam Exchange
The Exchange in Amsterdam, which burnt down in 1858

Venetian Merchant
A Venetian merchant and his wares by the harbour

London Water Carriers
Fetching water from the public fountain in a London street : some are servants fetching it for their households, others are professionals who will sell it door to door

Stereotype / France Triump
Allegorical representation of France - La Triomphe de la France

Miltons Cottage
JOHN MILTON This small cottage, in Chalfont St. Giles, Buckinghamshire, England, was home to John Milton during the Great Plague of 1665

Waiter with Pastries
Back view of a French waiter carrying a round tray laden with pastries and sweetmeats at a court ball during the reign of Louis XIV

Arab Woman 17th Cent
An 18th century Arab woman of Egypt or the Middle East

Polish Princess C17
A Polish princess of the 17th century

Greek Woman
A Greek lady of the 17th century

Turkish Princess
A Turkish princess of the 17th century

Woman from Cracow
Bourgeois woman from Cracow

Polish Noble C17
A Polish gentleman of the 17th century

Persian N Oble
A Persian noble of the 17th century

Russian Noblewoman
Russian noblewoman of the Grand Duchy of Moscow

Spanish Lady 1644
A Spanish lady of the 17th century

Persian Lady C17
A Persian lady of the 17th century

Charles De Rostaing
CHARLES DE ROSTAING - French Baron and Governor of the Ile-de-France

Jesuits Profit in Japan
In Japan, the Jesuits engage in trade, at great profit to themselves though incurring blame at home and contempt in Japan (where merchants are considered ignoble) Date: circa 1600

Sword Fight / 17th Century
Two English gentlemen settle their differences

Jungle Animals in Group
A group of jungle animals including an elephant, zebra, rhinosaurus, ostrich, tiger and a lion

Mars, Soldiers Pillage
Mars, the God of war passes over as soldiers steal cattle burn homes and attempt to kidnap woman. Her husband defends her and children with spade

17C River Fishing Etc
The Moon (LUNA) in her chariot passes over busy rural scene as scantily-clad villagers trawl river to net fish

Jupiter, Pope Crowns King
Jupiter, in peacock-chariot ensures splendid order is kept as Pope crowns King

Aphrodite and the Arts
Venus rides chariot pulled by doves. Under her influence the arts of love and music flourish

Descartes / Microscope
The rays fallen parallelwise on the concavity of the mirror are brought back obliquely towards the focus of the spherule. Perfected by Siberkhunnas after Descartes

Astrologer at Work
An astrologer charts a horoscope

Practicing Martial Arts
SUN-GOD:PHOEBUS/APOLLO crosses the sky in his chariot - Martial Arts practised under his gaze: swordfighting wrestling and rock-throwing

17th Century Kitchenmaid
An English kitchenmaid : a bodice with voluminous sleeves, pattens, a skirt with ornamented hem hitched up to reveal the petticoat & a close-fitting cap

Carols Indoors 16 / 17C
A family party sing carols by the fireside

17th Century Pikeman
A pikeman with pike and sword by his side

French Wise Woman
A French village wise woman uses her secret herbs to cure her patient

C17 Fishing / Woodcut / 36
A fisherman angles on the shore, with ships in the distance

C17 Baker / Woodcut / 32
A baker rolls out his dough in front of his oven

C17 Lamplighter / Woodcut
A lamplighter with the tools of his trade - matches to light the oil lamps at nightfall, a snuffer to extinguish them at the dawns early light

C17 Courier / Woodcut / 43
A horse-rider with a drum - perhaps a courier carrying an announcement

C17 Wood Turner / Woodcut
A wood turner uses a bow device to power his lathe

C17 Loom / Woodcut / Colour
A weaver at his loom

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