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Ferma Lascia Ch'Io Parli (Lamento della Regina Maria Stuarda), cantata for soprano & continuo
Ferma, lascia ch'io parli (YouTube)Composer Giacomo Carissimi Translated "Lament of Mary Queen of Scots, Carissimi's cantata begins with Mary's words slinencing hte priest administering hte Anglican rites at her exectution, and continues to tell teh political story of her plots against Queen Elizabeth, ending in the Queen's decision to execute Mary. From: http://www.allmusic.com/composition/ferma-lascia-chio-parli-lamento-della-regi -
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Fine Art Timeline 1650-1700
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Ecstasy of Saint Teresa
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Marble, stucco, and paint. Considered to be one of the sculptural masterpieces of the High Roman Baroque.
"Ecstasy of Saint Teresa September 2015-2a" by Alvesgaspar - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0 via Commons - (https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ecstasy_of_Saint_Teresa_September_2015-2a.jpg#/media/File:Ecstasy_of_Saint_Teresa_September_2015-2a.jpg) -
Amusement Palace
Located in the Kremlin's Western Wall, the theater was built for Ilya Miloslavsky, father-in-law of czar Alexei Mikhailovich. Moscou Kremlin Потешный Дворец" by Kremlin.ru. Licensed under CC BY 4.0 via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Moscou_Kremlin_%D0%9F%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%88%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9_%D0%94%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%86.jpg#/media/File:Moscou_Kremlin_%D0%9F%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%88%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9_%D0%94%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%86.jpg -
Las Meninas
The Maids of Honor is a painting by Diego Velazquez that depicts a large room in the Royal Alcazar of Madrid. Captured as if in a snapsot, the Infanta Margaret Theresa is surrounded by her maids of honor and court. It has long been recognized as one of the most important paintings of its time. Las Meninas by Diego Velázquez - Galería online, Museo del Prado..Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Las_Meninas_01.jpg#/media/File:Las_Meninas_01.jpg -
The Milkmaid or the Kitchmaid
Oil on canvas. The painting displays in a photograph-like realism a young woman, most likely a low ranking indoor servant, preparing a dish. Johannes Vermeer - Het melkmeisje - Google Art Project" by Johannes Vermeer - 9AHrwZ3Av6Zhjg at Google Cultural Institute, zoom level maximum. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Johannes_Vermeer_-_Het_melkmeisje_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg#/media/File:Johannes_Vermeer_-_Het_melkmeisje_-_Google_Art_Project.jpg -
Officer and Laughing Girl
Vermeer's painting is now part of the Frick Collection in New York. Historians believe he used a camera obscura device to create the perspective. The woman's appearance is much like that of Vermeer's wife, who often sat for his paintings. Johannes Vermeer - De Soldaat en het Lachende Meisje - Google Art Project" by Johannes Vermeer -
Pearl Mosque
The mosque was built by the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb in Delhi, India, for his peronal use. The thre domes were orginally coverdin in gilded copper. Plastered white outside, the inside is a whatie marble courtyard and prayer hall inlaid with woutlines of small prayer carpets. Fuerte Rojo Delhi 3". Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.1 es via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fuerte_Rojo_Delhi_3.JPG#/media/File:Fuerte_Rojo_Delhi_3.JPG -
Gardens of Versailles
The Gardens of Versailles cover nearly 800 hectares (800,000 acres) of land in Versailles, France,. In 1979 the gardens and chateau were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Vue aérienne du domaine de Versailles le 20 août 2014 par ToucanWings - Creative Commons By Sa 3.0 - 22" by ToucanWings - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Commons -
Girl with a Pearl Earring
Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer's Girl with a Pearl Earring depicts a European gilr wearing an exotic dress, a blue turban, and a large pearl earring. It is on display in the Mauritshuis museum in the Netherlands. "Meisje met de parel" by Johannes Vermeer - http://www.mauritshuis.nl Museum page Info. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Meisje_met_de_parel.jpg#/media/File:Meisje_met_de_parel.jpg -
Paradise Lost
Paradise Lost, an epic blank verse poem written by John Milton, was first published in 1674. The story concerns the Fall of Man, the temptation of Adam and Eve and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden.
Houghton EC65.M6427P.1667aa - Paradise Lost, 1667" by John Milton - EC65.M6427P.1667aa, Houghton Library, Harvard University Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Houghton_EC65.M6427P.1667aa_-_Paradise_Lost,_1667.jpg#/media/File:Houghton_EC65.M6427 -
Milo of Croton
The Milo of Croton is is considered one of Puget's most remarkable works. The Baroque style statue depicts violent yet controlled movement, and realistic intense emotions. Created out of abandoned blocks of marble, the Milo was taken to Versailles by Puget's son in 1683, where it was approved by the king and placed in a prominient positoin in the garden at Versailles. From http://www.wga.hu/html_m/p/puget/sculptur/1/09milon.html -
Dish from Zittau, Germany
This is a 1674 dish from Zittau, Germany, that is today part of the permanent collection of the Koerner European Ceramics Gallery of UBC's Museum of Anthropology in Vancouver, Canada. -
Silver Gilt Vase with Cover
This silver gilt vase is 15 inches high, and is made of silver metalwork. It is on display in the Met in NY. From: http://www.metmuseum.org/collection/the-collection-online/search/204952?rpp=30&pg=1&ft=17th+century&pos=5 -
Pilgrim's Progress
Bunyan's work is a Christian allegory telling the story of the protagonist Christian's trials and temptations as he journeys to the Celestial City. Pilgrim's Progress first edition 1678" by The original uploader was Drboisclair at English Wikipedia - Transferred from en.wikipedia to Commons.. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pilgrim%27s_Progress_first_edition_1678.jpg#/media/File:Pilgrim%27s_Progress_first_edition_1678.jpg -
Funeral Monument of Cardinal Gianfrancesco Morosini
The funeral monument of the Cardinal G. Morosini was created by sculptor Filippo Parodi. An image of the deceased Cardinal half fises above the urn, in prayer. Below him writhes time in chains, while fame and charity rise up the sides of the pyramid composition. From http://www.wga.hu/frames-e.html?/html/p/parodi/index.html -
Chest
Made in Ipswich, MA, in 1663-1680 by either William Searle or Thomas Dennis of white and red oakk this chest is part of Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY. Chests of this type were common for storing linens, personal belongings, and other goods. From: http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/works-of-art/10.125.685 -
Parson Capen House
The Parson Capen House, located in Topsfield, Massachussetts, is an example of early colonial English style architecture. It was used as teh parsonage for the local Congregational Church, and was considered the best house in town when it was built. The house was declared a National HIstoric Landmark in 1960, and is one of the best preserved homes from its period in New England. Parson Capen House - Topsfield, Massachusetts" by Daderot. - Own work. Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Commons - -
Feast of Saint Nicholas
Brakenburgh's Feast of Saint Nicholas depicts a family at home on 5 December as they celebrate. Similar to the Christian Christmas celebrations, children are rewarded by St. Nicholas with gifts in their shoes.
R. Brakenburg Feast of St Nicholas 1685" by Richard Brakenburgh - www.rijksmuseum.nl : Home : Info : Pic. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:R._Brakenburg_Feast_of_St_Nicholas_1685.jpg#/media/File:R._Brakenburg_Feast_of_St_Nicholas_1685.jpg -
Locke: An Essay Concerning Human Understanding
This essay concerns the foundation of human knowledge and understanding, describing the mind as a blank slate at birth. It influenced many enlightment philosophers including Hume and Berkelely.
"Locke Essay 1690" by The original uploader was Olaf Simons at German Wikipedia - Originally from de.wikipedia; description page is/was here.. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Locke_Essay_1690.jpg#/media/File:Locke_Essay_1690.jpg -
Canon in D or Pachelbel's Canon
While the exact date of the composition is unknown, it is believed to have been composed for Johann Christian Bach's wedding, brother of Johann Sebastian Bach, in 1694. Other information indicates the piece should be dated bewteen 1680-1696. Since the 1980's it has been used frequently in weddings and funeral ceremonies in the Western world.
"Pachelbel's Canon - Mus.MS 16481-8 Page 1" by Johann Pachelbel (music), Anon. (this manuscript copy), Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin (scan), IMSLP user Fed -
Self-Portrait in Hunting Dress
Desportes's self-portrait highlights his passion for painting flowers and animals, and now hangs in the Musee du Louvre. François Desportes 001" by Alexandre-François Desportes - The Yorck Project: 10.000 Meisterwerke der Malerei. DVD-ROM, 2002. ISBN 3936122202. Distributed by DIRECTMEDIA Publishing GmbH.. Licensed under Public Domain via Commons - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fran%C3%A7ois_Desportes_001.jpg#/media/File:Fran%C3%A7ois_Desportes_001.jpg
