1650s

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In 1654, Otto von Guericke demonstrated the power of atmospheric pressure in front of Emperor Ferdinand lll, by placing two hemispheres together and then removing the air from inside. Each hemisphere was attached to 15 horses whose combined strength were not able to pull these hemispheres apart.

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The death mask of Oliver Cromwell (died 1658).jpeg (1.01 МБ) 763 просмотра

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Edward Topsell’s History of Four-Footed Beasts and Serpents, 1658. This work is highly regarded for its beautiful series of illustrations, including this favorite of mine, the Manticore.jpeg (395.19 КБ) 643 просмотра

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Gerrit Dou- Astronomer by Candlelight (late 1650s).jpeg (3.7 МБ) 546 просмотров

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The Procuress, 1656, by Johannes Vermeer (1632 - 1675).jpeg (8.81 МБ) 457 просмотров