#17th-century

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An early 17th-century "plague panel" from Augsburg

Plague panel with the triumph of death. Panels of this kind were placed on the walls of houses to warn against the plague. A plague epidemy raged in Augsburg between 1607 and 1636.

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Doll's House of Petronella Oortman, c.1710. by Jacob Appel (1680–1751)

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'In the portego, a Gilbert & George photocollage* and an early 20th-century chandelier.' .. 📷Allegra Martin for T Magazine *Gilbert & George, “Lick,” 1977 © Gilbert & George

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17th-century Château de Sampigny in Gerzat, Auvergne region of France

French vintage postcard, mailed in 1939

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Royal Leh Palace | Historical Monument

Royal Leh Palace | Historical Monument

Leh Palace . Image by The Leh Palace, also known as ‘Lhachen Palkhar,’ is a former royal palace from the 17th century and one of Leh’s main attractions. It was built under the patronage of King Sengge Namgyal to accommodate his family. The nine-story dun-colored castle currently contains a museum and a prayer room, with the rooftop offering a panoramic view of Leh and the adjacent Zanskar…

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“No one should interfere with another man's spirit. To help others is the way of the Buddha and your way, too. The two religions are the same in this. It is not necessary to win anyone over to one side or another when there is so much to share.”

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La marquise de Noailles et ses enfants - Nicolas de Largillière (1698)

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To find the London publisher of this 17th-century book of sermons (ESTC S114636) from our special collections, go to St. Paul’s cathedral and look for the sign of the swan…