1679 Collection (#2)

Dido and Aeneas seek shelter from a storm, 1679. Creator: Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian)
Dido and Aeneas seek shelter from a storm, 1679

Cupid disguised as Aeneass son, presents gifts to Dido, 1679

Aeneas says Farewell to Dido, 1679. Creator: Giovanni Francesco Romanelli (Italian
Aeneas says Farewell to Dido, 1679

Self-Portrait, 1679. Creator: Schalcken, Godfried Cornelisz (1643-1706)
Self-Portrait, 1679. Found in the Collection of Liechtenstein Museum

Portrait of Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), 1679. Creator: Marrel, Jacob (1614-1681)
Portrait of Maria Sibylla Merian (1647-1717), 1679. Found in the Collection of Art Museum Basel

Christian Wolff - 2
CHRISTIAN VON WOLFF German professor of mathematics and philosophy at Marburg. Date: 1679 - 1754

Christian Wolff - 1
CHRISTIAN VON WOLFF German professor of mathematics and philosophy at Marburg. Date: 1679 - 1754

Christian Hoffmann
CHRISTIAN HOFFMANN von Hoffmannswaldau German writer

Breakfast 1679 oil canvas 57. 5 x 46 cm signed
Breakfast, 1679, oil on canvas, 57.5 x 46 cm, signed and dated lower left: Guil.mo. van, . Aelst, . 1679th, Willem van Aelst, Delft 1627 - 1683 Amsterdam

Portrait Maria Sibylla Merian 1679 oil canvas
Portrait of Maria Sibylla Merian, 1679, oil on canvas, left modern adorned and mounted on wood fiber board, 59 x 50.5 cm, Jacob Marrel, (?), Frankenthal 1613-1681 Frankfurt am Main

Attributed Bernard Vaillant Johan Larsson Paulin Olivecrantz
Attributed to Bernard Vaillant, Johan Larsson Paulin Olivecrantz, 1633-1707, painting, portrait, Johan Paulin Olivecrantz, 1679, Oil on canvas, Height, 121 cm (47.6 inches), Width, 95 cm

Attributed Abraham Wuchters Queen Ulrika Eleonora d. AÔé¼
Attributed to Abraham Wuchters, Queen Ulrika Eleonora d.a, Ulrika Eleonora the Elder, 1656-1693, Princess of Denmark, Queen of Sweden, Ulrika Eleonora d.a, painting, portrait

Brahe d. y Brahe d. 1602-1680 painting 1679 Oil
Per Brahe d.y, Per Brahe d.1602-1680, painting, 1679, Oil on panel, Height, 34.5 cm (13.5 inches), Width, 24 cm (9.4 inches)

Bartholomeus Maton Conversation piece painting
Bartholomeus Maton, Conversation piece, painting, probably 1679, oil on panel, Height, 23.2 cm (9.1 inches), Width, 18.3 cm (7.2 inches), Inscriptions, XXIX, on the back of the frame, 113, B, MATON

Family scene Interior family singing drinking
Family scene, Family scene. Interior with a family singing and drinking around a table. On the table a plate with a waffle, on the right a young man with a pipe

A couple drinking drinking couple seated young woman
A couple drinking, A drinking couple. A seated young woman with a white headscarf takes a sip from a flute glass. On the right a young man with a jug of wine. Jan Havicksz

Princes Day Princes Day celebrating birthday
Princes Day Princes Day: celebrating the birthday of Prince William III, Princes Day. Inn interior with a company celebrating the birthday of Prince William III on November 14, 1650

quack quack praises standing ton medicines audience
The quack, A quack praises standing behind a ton of his medicines. Between the audience a woman has coins in her hand, in front of the barrel is an old man with a broken arm

Merry Homecoming Merry Housewife drunk man helped
The Merry Homecoming, The Merry Housewife. A drunk man is helped in the direction of a barge by an older man and a woman. In the boat sits a mother with a child in her breast

Interior inn old man amusing landlady two men playing backgammon
Interior of an inn with an old man amusing himself with the landlady and two men playing backgammon, known as Two children of games, Inn interior with an old man, who grabs the landlady

Portrait Johannes Camprich van Cronefelt Knight
Portrait of Johannes Camprich van Cronefelt, Knight of the Order of St. Maurice and St. Lazarus, Imperial German Ambassador to The Hague, Knight in the Order of St

Fox Hunt Landscape fox circled excited hunting dogs
The Fox Hunt, The Fox Hunt. Landscape in which a fox is circled by excited hunting dogs. The hunters come on horseback from different sides

Ox sheep standing ox lying sheep meadow Ox sheep
Ox and sheep, A standing ox and a lying sheep in a meadow. Ox sheep, Jan Jansz. den Uyl (II), Northern Netherlands, 1732 - 1679, paper, drypoint, h 90 mm × w 116 mm

Port merchants packzel Italian ports series title
Port with merchants and packzel Italian ports (series title) Aliqui Portus (series title), Port with merchants, some of whom move a load. Behind them a donkey stripped of its load

Port merchants camel Italian ports series title
Port with merchants and camel Italian ports (series title) Aliqui Portus (series title), Port with foreign merchants packing a camel

Port merchants fountain Italian ports series title
Port with merchants at fountain Italian ports (series title) Aliqui Portus (series title), Port with a merchant in the foreground with a barrel on his back that runs to the water

Port merchants sailing ships Italian ports series title
Port with merchants and sailing ships Italian ports (series title) Aliqui Portus (series title), Harbor with a group of foreign merchants on the left in the foreground

Inn interior farmers four charting farmers three
Inn interior with farmers, Inn interior with four charting farmers of which three are at the table sit one behind the table

Landscape city gate Landscapes series title city gate
Landscape with city gate Landscapes (series title), Landscape with city gate and a man on horseback and two men in his left conversation. Sixth print from a series of eight with landscapes

View city gate Landscapes series title city gate
View of city gate Landscapes (series title), View of city gate with figures walking in the foreground, on the left a beggar and on the right a wheelbarrow

Port conversing merchants Italian ports series title
Port with conversing merchants Italian ports (series title) Aliqui Portus (series title), Port with left a group of foreign merchants carrying cargo. On the right a sailing ship with merchants

Forest landscape houses Landscapes series title
Forest landscape with houses Landscapes ( series title), Forest landscape with houses with two walkers and a dog in the middle. In the right foreground a figure leaning against a tree

Music company stage left woman playing piano
Music company on stage, Music company on stage: on the left a woman playing on a piano and next to her a woman playing on a guitar

Portrait Hieronymus Sweerts Amsterdam bookseller
Portrait of Hieronymus Sweerts, Hieronymus Sweerts, Amsterdam bookseller and poet. The print has a Dutch signature, Pieter van Gunst (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1679 - 1731, paper, engraving

Forest landscape farm Landscapes series title
Forest landscape with farm Landscapes (series title), Forest landscape with farm surrounded by trees, located on the water

Port merchants fire Italian ports series title
Port with merchants by fire Italian ports (series title) Aliqui Portus (series title), Port with merchants around a kettle hanging over the fire

Dance inn couple dances music bagpipe player
Dance for the inn, A couple dances for an inn to the music of a bagpipe player. In front of the inn are drinking farmers, one pair dancing, man and woman dancing as a couple, bagpipe, musette

Stranded whale Berckhey 1598 whale 70 feet long
Stranded whale at Berckhey, 1598 A whale 70 feet long, stranded on the Dutch sea coast, between Schevelingen and Katwyk, in Sprokkelmaandt, 1598 (title on object), 2 February 1598

Portrait Amalia van Solms bust lace flat collar
Portrait of Amalia van Solms, bust with lace flat collar and pearl cords, jewelery on chest in oval frame with Latin motto. In lower margin Latin inscription in three lines

voyage Nova Zembla 1596 Ship voyage Year 1596
The voyage to Nova Zembla in 1596 Ship voyage, in the Year 1596. undertaken to Nova Zembla (title on object), The voyage to Nova Zembla in 1596

Portrait Jacobus Koelman doctor philosophy reformed minister
Portrait of Jacobus Koelman, Jacobus Koelman, doctor of philosophy and reformed minister in Sluis, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1679 - 1712, paper, engraving, h 315 mm × w 221 mm

Moses Aaron Title page T Godwin Aaron 1679 biblical context
Moses and Aaron Title page for: T. Godwin, Moses and Aaron, 1679, Moses (not in biblical context), possible attributes: rays of light or horns on his head, rod, Tables of the Law

Joseph sitting table turban lying story Joseph
Joseph sitting at a table on which his turban is lying, story of Joseph (part II), head-gear: turban, Jan Luyken (mentioned on object), 1679, paper, letterpress printing, h 111 mm × w 134 mm

Boy helmet half-length right hands Greek helmet
Boy with helmet, Boy, half-length, to the right with in his hands a Greek helmet with feather, helmet, Johannes Gronsveld (mentioned on object), Amsterdam, 1679 - 1728, paper, engraving

Fable bull mouse bull face fable describes mouse bites
Fable of the bull and the mouse, A mouse and a bull face each other. The fable describes how a mouse bites a bull in its paw and then hides itself in its hole

Fable fox goat fox stands basement staircase
Fable of the fox and the goat, The fox stands above a basement staircase. The goat is in the basement. In the background a city

Fable sheep crow crow sits back pecks beak sheepskin
Fable of the sheep and the crow, A crow sits on the back of a sheep and pecks with its beak in the sheepskin. The fable describes how the hungry crow feeds on the blood of the sheep

December title object twelve months year Les XII Mois de l AnnA e
December (title on object) The twelve months of the year, Les XII Mois de l Annee (series title), Ice Fun. A man and a woman skate on a long stick over the ice around a wak

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In the year 1679, a fascinating tapestry of events unfolded, weaving together various aspects of history and culture. Renowned philosopher Thomas Hobbes continued to shape intellectual discourse with his profound ideas on human nature and governance. Meanwhile, the ancient practice of acupuncture gained further recognition as a therapeutic method for alleviating ailments and restoring balance. Amidst these philosophical musings and healing practices, tragedy struck with the untimely death of James Sharp, Archbishop of St Andrews. His passing left a void in the religious landscape, prompting introspection on matters of faith and spirituality. On another front, Scotland witnessed the tumultuous Battle of Drumclog—a pivotal moment in its history—where Covenanters valiantly fought for their religious freedom against oppressive forces. This event not only showcased their unwavering determination but also highlighted the power that collective prayer holds in times of adversity. While these significant occurrences unfolded across lands afar, Dutch painter Jan Havicksz Steen captured intimate family scenes through his brush strokes during this period. His artwork from 1660 to 1679 depicted everyday life with remarkable attention to detail and an underlying sense of warmth. Across oceans lies Eglise Santa Maria delle Grazie in Procida, Campania—an architectural marvel that stood witness to countless moments throughout history's passage. Its walls have absorbed whispers of prayers offered by those seeking solace or expressing gratitude amidst life's trials and triumphs. Christian Wolff emerged as a prominent figure during this time—a German philosopher whose works delved into metaphysics and ethics while challenging conventional wisdom. His ideas sparked debates among scholars eager to explore new realms beyond established boundaries. As we reflect upon the year 1679, it becomes evident that it was an era marked by intellectual curiosity, spiritual contemplation, artistic expression, historical battles fought for freedom—and above all—the enduring resilience displayed by individuals navigating their way through life's complexities.