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. This is a horary quadrant marked with Gunter scales and a shadow square for surveying marked in the top third. Aside from the signature 'J C 1630', it has several unusual inscriptions. The front left shows the initials 'RF' and an im
1630
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Counter commemorating hopes for peace, 1630. Counter commemorating hopes for peace, 1630. Obverse: A disabled ship of state anchored. Legend: 'SPES . SVPEREST . SOLA . SPES . VLTIMVM . SOLAMEN'. Inscription: '1603'. Reverse: The crowne
1630
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Counter commemorating preparations for the renewal of war, 1630. Counter commemorating preparations for the renewal of war, 1630. Obverse: Bust of King Philip IV in armour, a ruff and mantle (right). Legend: 'PHIL . IIII . D . G . HISP . ET . INDIAR
1630
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Counter commemorating the dominion of the sea. Counter commemorating the dominion of the sea. Obverse: Bust of Charles I (right), head bare, in ruff, armour, mantle and ribbon for medal. Legend: 'CAROLVS . D : G . ANG . SCO . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX .
1630
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Counter commemorating the dominion of the sea. Counter commemorating the dominion of the sea. Obverse: Bust of Charles I (right), head bare, in ruff, armour, mantle, and riband for medal. Legend: 'CAROLVS . D : G . ANG . SCO . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX .
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Galleys and other vessels in a rough sea close under cliffs by moonlight (Galleys 19). Two images stuck on one sheet, other is PAG8329.
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Greenwich Palace from the North East with a Man-of-War. One of the earliest and most complete oil views of Greenwich seen from down river to the north-east, but still on the south bank, with the Isle of Dogs on the north bank just shown on the right. It i
circa 1630
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Medal commemorating the capture of the Spanish silver fleet off Matanzas, 1628. Medal commemorating the capture of the Spanish silver fleet off Matanzas, 1628. Obverse: A medallion bust of Prince Frederick of Orange, in armour and lace collar (three-quart
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Medal commemorating the dominion of the sea. Medal commemorating the dominion of the sea. Obverse: Bust of King Charles I in a large ruff, armour and ornamented cloak (right). Legend: 'CAROLVS . I . D . G . MAG . BRITANIAE . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX .&#
1630
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Medal commemorating the dominion of the sea. Medal commemorating the dominion of the sea. Obverse: Bust of King Charles I in a large ruff, armour and ornamented cloak (right). Legend: 'CAROLVS . I . D . G . MAG . BRITANIAE . FRAN . ET . HIB . REX .&#
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Medal commemorating the landing in Germany, 1630. Medal commemorating the landing in Germany, 1630. Obverse: Bust of King Gustavus Adolphus, laureate, in deep collar and armour (right). Legend: 'GVSTAV . ADOLPH . D . G . SVECO : GOTHO : VANDALO : REX
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Medal commemorating the Swedish landing in Germany, 1630. Medal commemorating the Swedish landing in Germany, 1630. Obverse: Bust of King Gustavus Adolphus, laureate, in deep collar and armour (right). Legend: 'GVSTAV : ADOLPH : D : G . SVECO : GOTHO
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Dutch Yachts Racing. In this unusually large painting from the 1630s, van Eertvelt depicts a dramatic scene of Dutch yachts sailing in a stiff breeze off a northern European coast. The yachts are shown racing in a stiff breeze and, in the foreground, the
1630s
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Embarkation of Spanish Troops. This night scene allows van Eertvelt to demonstrate his artistic and dramatic skills. Against bright moonlight, a Spanish fleet prepares to embark from an imaginary Mediterranean coast. On the right the mountainous landscape
1630s
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Shipping in a Breeze Off a Rock. In this work, by Pieter Mulier the Elder, the most arresting element is the rock formation, on the left, which emphatically counterbalances the vessel sailing past it on the right. The rock is dramatically split down its m
1630s
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Sir Kenelm Digby, 1603-65. A half-length portrait to left, with Digby in black and his right hand on his breast. The presence of a sunflower on the left is an allegorical symbol indicating his deep loyalty and constancy to the monarch, Charles I. Digby
1630s
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