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Rederijkers, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1642 (c1870). Artist: CL van KesterenRederijkers, Rotterdam, Netherlands, 1642 (c1870). Rederijkers were members of rederijkerskamers (chambers of rhetoric), which were dramatic societies popular in the Low Countries in the 15th
Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 17th century Dutch painter, c1870. Artist: CL van KesterenRembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn, 17th century Dutch painter, c1870. Rembrandt (1606-1669) is generally considered one of the greatest painters in European art history
Town Hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands, c1870. Artist: W SteelinkTown Hall in Amsterdam, Netherlands, c1870. Amsterdams town hall was built between 1648 and 1655. The building became a royal palace when Louis Napoleon was installed as King Louis I of
The swearing of the oath of ratification of the treaty of Munster, 1648 (c1870). Artist: JH RennefeldThe swearing of the oath of ratification of the treaty of Munster, 1648 (c1870). The signing of the Treaty of Munster brought an end to the Eighty Years War
Schuttersdoelens, c1870. Artist: CL van KesterenSchuttersdoelens, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J Van Lenner and J Ter Gouw. (Leiden, AW Sijthoff, c1870)
Joost van den Vondel, 17th century Dutch poet and dramatist, c1870. Artist: H SluyterJoost van den Vondel, 17th century Dutch poet and dramatist, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J Van Lenner and J Ter Gouw. (Leiden, AW Sijthoff, c1870)
Gysbert Japiks, 17th century Frisian writer, poet, schoolteacher and cantor, c1870. Artist: H SluyterGysbert Japiks, 17th century Frisian writer, poet, schoolteacher and cantor, c1870. Japiks was a prominent supporter of the Frisian language
Abel Tasman, 17th century Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant, c1870. Artist: JH RennefeldAbel Tasman, 17th century Dutch seafarer, explorer, and merchant, c1870. Tasman is best known for his discovery of Tasmania in 1642
The capture of s-Hertogenbosch by Frederik Hendrik of Orange, Netherlands, 1629, (c1870). Artist: CL van KesterenThe capture of s-Hertogenbosch by Frederik Hendrik of Orange, Netherlands, 1629, (c1870). During the Eighty Years War the town of s-Hertogenbosch sided with the Catholic Spanish against
Piet Pieterszoon Hein brings in the silver fleet, Netherlands, 1629 (c1870). Artist: W SteelinkPiet Pieterszoon Hein brings in the silver fleet, Netherlands, 1629 (c1870). Piet Hein (1577-1629) was a Dutch naval officer who became a popular hero because of his exploits in the Eighty Years War
The Muiden Circle, Netherlands, 17th century (c1870). Artist: CL van KesterenThe Muiden Circle, Netherlands, 17th century (c1870). The Muiden Circle (Muiderkring) was a group of artists and literary and musical figures associated with the Dutch poet
Paulus and Adam van Vianen, Dutch silversmiths, c1870. Artist: H SluyterPaulus and Adam van Vianen, Dutch silversmiths, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J Van Lenner and J Ter Gouw. (Leiden, AW Sijthoff, c1870)
The Town Hall at Delft, Netherlands, 1620 (c1870). Artist: JH RennefeldThe Town Hall at Delft, Netherlands, 1620 (c1870). The town hall after it was rebuilt by Hendrick de Keyser after it was destroyed by a fire in 1618
Hugo de Groot (Grotius), 17th century Dutch jurist and philosopher, c1870. Artist: CL van KesterenHugo de Groot (Grotius), 17th century Dutch jurist and philosopher, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J Van Lenner and J Ter Gouw. (Leiden, AW Sijthoff, c1870)
Foundation of Batavia, Java, Dutch East Indies, 1619, (c1870). Artist: JH RennefeldFoundation of Batavia, Java, Dutch East Indies, 1619, (c1870). The Dutch first arrived in Indonesia in 1596 and six years later established the Dutch East India Company to exploit the lucarative
Jan Leeghwater, Dutch mill builder and hydraulic engineer, 1608 (c1870). Artist: W SteelinkJan Leeghwater, Dutch mill builder and hydraulic engineer 1608 (c1870). Leeghwater was responsible for begiining the process of the reclamation of land from the North Sea in the Netherlands
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Dutch composer and organist, c1870. Artist: W SteelinkJan Pieterszoon Sweelinck, Dutch composer and organist, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J Van Lenner and J Ter Gouw. (Leiden, AW Sijthoff, c1870)
The first East Indian legation in the Netherlands, 1602, (c1870). Artist: W SteelinkThe first East Indian legation in the Netherlands, 1602, (c1870). In June 1596 a four ship expedition commanded by Cornelis de Houtman arrived in Indonesia
Formation of the Dutch East India Company, 1602, (c1870). Artist: JH RennefeldFormation of the Dutch East India Company, 1602, (c1870). In June 1596 a four ship expedition commanded by Cornelis de Houtman arrived in Indonesia
Metius, Dutch geometer and astronomer, c1870. Artist: H SluyterMetius, Dutch geometer and astronomer, c1870. A print from Nederlands Geschiedenis en Volksleven in Schetsen, by J Van Lenner and J Ter Gouw. (Leiden, AW Sijthoff, c1870)
Petrus Plancius, Dutch astronomer, cartographer and clergyman, c1870. Artist: JH RennefeldPetrus Plancius, Dutch astronomer, cartographer and clergyman, c1870. Plancius (1552-1622) was one of the founders of the Dutch East India Company, for whom he produced over a hundred maps
Willem Barents and Jacob van Heemskerk charting their route, 1596 (c1870). Artist: H SluyterWillem Barents and Jacob van Heemskerk charting their route, 1596 (c1870). Barents (d 1597) was a Dutch navigator who led expeditions in 1594
The first Dutch ship in East Indies, 1596, (c1870). Artist: Van KesterenThe first Dutch ship in East Indies, 1596, (c1870). A four ship expedition commanded by Cornelis de Houtman arrived in Indonesia in June 1596
The invincible fleet, 1588 (c1870). Artist: W SteelinkThe invincible fleet, 1588 (c1870). Scene depicting the Spanish Armada, the supposedly invincible Spanish invasion fleet destroyed by a combination of the British Navy
Johan van Oldenbarnevelt meeting Earl of Leicester, 1585-1587 (c1870). Artist: Van KesterenJohan van Oldenbarnevelt meeting Earl of Leicester, 1585-1587 (c1870). Van Oldenbarnevelt was a leading figure in the stuggle for Dutch independence from Spain
The Blenheim, Leaving the Star Hotel, Oxford, 1831 (1927). Artist: Frederick James HavellThe Blenheim, Leaving the Star Hotel, Oxford, 1831 (1927). Plate taken from Famous Sporting Prints IV: Coaching, published by The Studio Limited (London, 1927)
Approach to Christmas, 19th century (1927). Artist: George HuntApproach to Christmas, 19th century (1927). Plate taken from Famous Sporting Prints IV: Coaching, published by The Studio Limited (London, 1927)
The Royal Mails starting from the General Post Office, London, 1830 (1927). Artist: R ReevesThe Royal Mails starting from the General Post Office, London, 1830 (1927). Plate taken from Famous Sporting Prints IV: Coaching, published by The Studio Limited (London, 1927)
North Country Mails at the Peacock, Islington, 1823 (1927). Artist: Thomas SutherlandNorth Country Mails at the Peacock, Islington, 1823 (1927). Plate taken from Famous Sporting Prints IV: Coaching, published by The Studio Limited (London, 1927)
Men in the RAC Highways Department preparing traffic signs, 1935. The signs were being prepared as part of King George Vs silver jubilee celebrations
The future King Edward VII (1894-1972) and Queen Maud of Norway (1869-1938), 1935. The duo return to Buckinham Palace as part of King George Vs silver jubilee celebrations
Cleaning the statue of Queen Anne as part of King George Vs silver jubilee celebrations, 1935. Plate taken from The Sphere - Silver Jubilee Record (published 11th May 1935)
The RMS Mauretania, 20th century. RMS Mauretania, sister ship of the Lusitania, was an ocean liner built by Swan, Hunter & Wigham Richardson at Wallsend, Tyne and Wear
British European Airways Elizabethan class aeroplane, 20th century. The BEA Elizabethan plane was buit in 1949 by the English and regularly flew rich people to and from Germany
The seal of King Henry II of England, 12th century. From the original in the British Museum
The grave of an Italian Red Cross volunteer nurse, c1918
Gerrit Dou (1613-1675), Dutch painter, 1816. Artist: John CornerGerrit Dou (1613-1675), Dutch painter, 1816. Plate taken from Portraits of Celebrated Painters, Part I, by John Corner (London, 1816)
Nocturne: Palaces, c1879 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerNocturne: Palaces, c1879 (1904). Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)
Old Putney Bridge, 1879 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerOld Putney Bridge, 1879 (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)
The Large Pool, 1879 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerThe Large Pool, 1879 (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)
Battersea Bridge, London, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerBattersea Bridge, London, 19th century (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)
Henry Irving (1838-1905) as Philip of Spain, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerHenry Irving (1838-1905) as Philip of Spain, 19th century (1904). First trial proof etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London)
Lord Wolseley, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerLord Wolseley, 19th century (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)
Temple Bar, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerTemple Bar, 19th century (1904). Etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)
A sketch from Billingsgate, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerA sketch from Billingsgate, 19th century (1904). Second state etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)
The Dam Wood, c1875 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerThe Dam Wood, c1875 (1904). First proof etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)
Two Ships, 19th century (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerTwo Ships, 19th century (1904). Second state etching. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)
Steamboats off the Tower, 1875 (1904). Artist: James Abbott McNeill WhistlerSteamboats off the Tower, 1875 (1904). Etching.. Plate taken from Whistler As I Knew Him, by Mortimer Menpes, published by Adam and Charles Black (London, 1904)