1679 Collection (#4)

Butterflies Insects Currants Jan van Kessel II
Butterflies, Insects, and Currants; Jan van Kessel II (Flemish, 1626 - 1679); about 1650 - 1655; Gouache and brown ink, over underdrawing in metalpoint, on vellum; 13 x 17 cm (5 1, 8 x 6 11, 16 in.)

Winter Landscape Numerous Figures Frozen River
Winter Landscape with Numerous Figures on a Frozen River; Jan Berents (Dutch, about 1679 - after 1733); Netherlands; about 1723; Gouache on vellum, heightened with gold

Vue du Chateau de Fontainebleau du ote de l Orangerie
Vue du Chateau de Fontainebleau, du cote de l Orangerie, 1679. Israel Silvestre (French, 1621-1691). Engraving

Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693). Dutch Golden Age painter. Six Deans of the Amsterdam Guild of Surgeons, 1679-1680. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands

Catherine Cockburn
CATHERINE COCKBURN, nee Trotter : precocious writer whose first play was staged when she was 16 ! Friend of Congreve and Locke : thought beautiful when young. Date: 1679 - 1749

BOSTON: PROVINCE HOUSE. Mansion built in 1679 on Marlborough Street in Boston, Massachusetts, by the merchant Peter Sergeant. Drawing by Edward Whitefield for Homes of Our Forefathers, 1892

VAMPIRISM TEXT, 1679. Title page of Philip Rohrs dissertation on vampirism, De Masticatione Mortuorum, published at Leipzig in 1679

Linguistics table, 17th century
Linguistics table. 17th century table titled Tabula Combinatoria. The description at top says that this is a combinatory table showing the most ancient alphabets of the world

VAMPIRE BOOK, 1679. Title-page of Philip Rohrs dissertation on vampirism, De Masticatione Mortuorum
VAMPIRE BOOK, 1679. Title-page of Philip Rohrs dissertation on vampirism, " De Masticatione Mortuorum", published at Leipzig in 1679

James Gardiner, Church
JAMES GARDINER English churchman : sub-dean of Lincoln, translator of Rapins book on gardens. Date: 1679 - 1732

Leopold Count Firmian
LEOPOLD ANTON, baron FIRMIAN Prince-archbishop of Salzburg, Austria. Date: 1679 - 1744

Thomas Chubb, Theologian
THOMAS CHUBB English theologian of deist views (ie rejecting revealed religion but accepting existence of God via reasoned argument) Date: 1679 - 1747

Edward Backwell
EDWARD BACKWELL London goldsmith, banker and merchant, alderman : the print says obit 1679 but Hyamson gives 1683. Date: ? - 1683

Du Deffand & Choiseul
MARIE DE VICHY-CHAMROND with the Duchesse de Choiseul Date: 1679 - 1780

Cardinal De Retz (Mono)
Jean-Francois Paul de Gondi, cardinal de RETZ French cardinal, statesman, intriguer and agitator Date: 1614 - 1679

Duchesse De Longueville
ANNE-GENEVIEVE de Bourbon, duchesse de LONGUEVILLE Princesse de CONDE, daughter of Henri II prince de Conde French noblewoman and social leader. Date: 1619 - 1679

Cardinal De Retz
Jean-Francois Paul de Gondi, cardinal de RETZ French cardinal, statesman, intriguer and agitator Date: 1614 - 1679

CARPZOV (1679 - 1767)
JOHANN GOTTLOB CARPZOV German Lutheran orientalist Date: 1679 - 1767

CHEVREUSE (1600 - 1679)
MARIE DE ROHAN-MONTBAZON, DUCHESSE DE CHEVREUSE, French intriguer in the court of Louis XIII (fine engraving with coat of arms). Date: 1600 - 1679

Battle Bothwell Bridge
BATTLE OF BOTHWELL BRIDGE Royal troops, under the duke of Monmouth, defeat the Covenanters - part of the long struggle of the Presbyterians for religious freedom Date: 22 June 1679

Plague Column in Graben, Vienna, Austria
Plague Column (or Trinity Column) in Graben (Grave Street), Vienna, Austria. The column commemorates a Great Plague epidemic of 1679. circa 1910s

Peasant, France, 17th century, from a 1679 print by Jean de Saint-Jean.. Handcolored illustration by E. Lechevallier-Chevignard, lithographed by A. Didier, L. Flameng, F

Joseph Trapp
JOSEPH TRAPP English churchman and writer Date: 1679 - 1747

George Thomson
GEORGE THOMSON physician of royalist sympathies Date: CIRCA 1648 - 1679

Pierre Guerin De Tencin
PIERRE GUERIN DE TENCIN French churchman, cardinal and statesman Date: 1679 - 1758

William Sermon
WILLIAM SERMON Medical practitioner, physician in ordinary to Charles II. Date: 1629 - 1679

JAN STEEN
JAN HAVICKSZOON STEEN Dutch artist who seems to have specialised in scenes of daily life. Date: 1626 - 1679

James Sharpe - 2
JAMES SHARPE Archbishop of St Andrews Date: 1613 - 1679

James Sharpe - 1
JAMES SHARPE Archbishop of St Andrews Date: 1613 - 1679

Samuel Rosewell
SAMUEL ROSEWELL nonconformist churchmanAmerican military commander in the Union army; later diplomat to Mexico. Date: 1679 - 1722

Josiah Ricraft
JOSIAH RICRAFT merchant and writer Date: FL. 1645 - 1679

Jean Francois De Retz
JEAN FRANCOIS PAUL de GONDY, cardinal de RETZ French churchman and statesman, archbishop of Paris Date: 1614 - 1679

Thomas Parnell
THOMAS PARNELL Irish churchman, archdeacon of Clogher, and writer. Date: 1679 - 1718

First Earl of Orrery
ROGER BOYLE, first earl of ORRERY Soldier, statesman and successful playwright. Date: 1621 - 1679

Richard Newcourt
RICHARD NEWCOURT the elder topographical draughtsman Date: ? - 1679

Jan Maurits Van Nassau
JAN MAURITZ VAN NASSAU Dutch soldier and statesman Date: 1604 - 1679

Sir Thomas Morgan
Major-general sir THOMAS MORGAN Military commander Date: ? - 1679

Library Pergamus Given Cleopatra 1624-63 Pen
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Group Figures Copied Michelangelo Last Judgment
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Study Actor 1624-63 Pen brown ink 3-3 / 8 x 2-7 / 16
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Horsemen Archers 1624-63 Pen brown ink Framing lines
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Four Figures Studies Standing Archer 1624-63
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Four Horsemen Battle 1624-63 Pen brown ink
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Horsemen Hunting 1624-63 Pen brown ink brush
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Two Standing Male Figures Antique Military Costume
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Religious Scene Job Comforters? 1624-63 Pen
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Athletes 1624-63 Pen brown ink Framing lines
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Group Five Allegorical Figures 1624-63 Pen
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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.