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4th quarter of 17th century (1675-1700) Anonymous artist - Portrait of a man

(Musée Crozatier)

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ab. 1620 English School - Portrait of James VI of Scotland and I of England

(Private collection via Sotheby’s)

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Puritan Names

Puritan names from a Sussex jury roll of 1650:

Accepted Trevor, of Norsham

Redeemed Compton, of Battle

Kill-Sin Pimple, of Witham

Fly-Fornication Richardson, of Waldron

Search-The-Scriptures Moreton, of Salehurst

The-Peace-Of-God Knight, of Burwash

Stand-Fast-On-High Stringer, of Crowhurst

Fight-The-Good-Fight-Of-Faith White, of Ewhurst

In the late 17th century a member of the British parliament was named Praise-God Barebone, with brothers and sons named Fear-God Barebone, Jesus-Christ-Came-Into-The-World-To-Save Barebone, and If-Christ-Had-Not-Died-For-Thee-Thou-Hadst-Been-Damned Barebone.

The last changed his name to Nicholas.

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Portrait of Louise de Keroualle by Simon Verelst, late 17th century

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I’m so happy this painting that made me laugh TEN years ago is still amusing people 😁

The Duke of Monmouth Pleading for his Life Before King James II

By John Pettie

Depiction of a scene between James II and the Duke of Monmouth, after the failure of the Monmouth rebellion in 1685.

The Duke lies face downwards on the floor, his hands tied behind his back, crawling at the feet of the King pleading for his life. 

James Scott, Duke of Monmouth, was an illegitimate son of Charles II and pretender to the British throne. On Charles II’s death in 1685, he led an expedition to Britain from abroad but was defeated and captured by James, brother of Charles. He tried to purchase his life by a slavish submission and offer to take on the Roman faith. James refused to accept the offer. Monmouth eventually met his death at the Tower of London in 1685.

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Guido ‘Guy’ Fawkes signature before and after torture.

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Letter sent to William Parker, 4th Baron Monteagle, warning him to stay away from parliament on the day of the Gunpowder Plot.

“My lord, out of the love I have for some of your friends, I want to make sure you are safe. Because of this I would advise you to not attend this sitting of parliament because God and man have agreed to punish the wickedness of this time. Do not think this is a joke, go to your estate in the country where you will be safe, because although there is no sign of any problem yet, this parliament will receive a terrible blow, but they will not see who it is that hurts them. This advice should not be ignored as it may do you some good, and it can do you no harm because the danger will have passed as soon as you have burned this letter. I hope God grants you the grace to make good use of it, and that he protects you.”

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Today in 1606: Guy Fawkes is hung, drawn and quartered for his part in the Gunpowder Plot.

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ab. 1630 Unknown artist, Holland - Portrait of a Young Lady in Lilac Dress

(State Hermitage Museum)

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Constantijn Netscher, portrait of Maria Mancini (1639-1715) 

Sotheby’s 

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George Villiers, 1st Duke of Buckingham (deceased)

Gender: Male

Sexuality: Gay

DOB: 28 August 1592  

RIP: 23 August 1628

Ethnicity: White - British

Occupation: Courtier, statesman, and patron of the arts

Note: Was a “favourite” of King James I of England

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Charles II and Catherine of Braganza

Unknown Artist

1662

It has sometimes been suggested that Charles treated his wife very badly, but this is to judge by the standards of a different age. In fact, he held Catherine in high regard and behaved towards her with unfailing courtesy. If we leave aside Charles’ numerous amours, we can say that he cared for Catherine more than many aristocratic husbands cared for their wives.

She was simply one of his women, and while she could not give him what his more exciting bedfellows gave, she occupied a place in his life that none of them could occupy. He often discussed important matters with her, as when he invited Evelyn into the queen’s bedchamber and together all three of them pored over designs for the rebuilding of London after the fire. - From ‘All the Kings Women’ by Derek Wilson

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The Little Street-Johannes Vermeer,1658

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

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“Naked she lay, clasped in my longing arms, I filled with love, and she all over charms; Both equally inspired with eager fire, Melting through kindness, flaming in desire. With arms, legs, lips close clinging to embrace, She clips me to her breast, and sucks me to her face. Her nimble tongue, Love’s lesser lightening, played Within my mouth, and to my thoughts conveyed Swift orders that I should prepare to throw The all-dissolving thunderbolt below.”

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From “The Imperfect Enjoyment”

By John Wilmot, Earl of Rochester

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Tin-glazed earthenware plate with a hard white glaze and central inscription in blue:

‘You & i are Earth’

1661

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A portrait of a man writing by candlelight by Pietro Paolini (1603-1681)

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Lucas Franchoys the Younger (1616-1681) — Portrait of a Young Man, 1640's