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Storm at sea, c. 1626.
Jan Brueghel the Younger, born #otd 13 Sept 1601
(Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien)
Catalina Micaela de Austria, Duchess of Savoy, 10 Oct 1567 – 6 Nov 1597
By Sofonisba Anguissola (Pollok House, Glasgow)
Daughter of Philip II of Spain [d. #otd 13 Sept 1598] & his third wife, Elisabeth of Valois.
James [II] Duke of York on court.
Matthäus Merian II, c. 1640-50, published by Thomas Jenner.
(British Museum)
Pet politics.
Cat Playing with Two Dogs
1652
Paulus Potter
"Several elements in the picture suggest a political reading in which the dogs parody declining Spanish power and the cat stands for the strength of Dutch nationhood".
(Philadelphia Museum of Art)
Saint Francis receiving the Stigmata, c. 1500
Unknown artists, Italian
(National Galleries of Scotland)
Comings & goings.
Embarkation of the Elector Palatine in the 'Prince Royal' at Dover, 25 Apr 1613
Adam Willaerts
The Return of Prince Charles from Spain, 5 Oct 1623
Hendrick Cornelisz. Vroom
(Both from the National Maritime Museum)