Fine Art — 17th century
About this product
About this collection
This collection covers 6 fine art objects from the 17th century, delivered across 38 images in 6 ZIP assets. 17th-century art in the Royal Armouries' collection includes works that document the turbulent military culture of the English Civil War period — portraits of commanders with their weapons, genre scenes of military life, and commemorative works marking the defining conflicts of the century.
Why it matters
17th-century fine art provides important visual evidence for how arms and armour were used and perceived in a century of extraordinary conflict — the Civil War, the Restoration, and the Glorious Revolution all generated significant artistic production celebrating or commemorating military action.
Use cases & time to value
- Visual documentation research: Primary imagery for how arms and armour were depicted and perceived in different periods
- Contextual studies: Complement physical collection research with contemporary artistic representations
- Publishing & editorial: Ready-to-license imagery for works on military art and material culture history
- Exhibition design: High-quality art imagery for gallery programmes alongside physical arms and armour
- Educational programmes: Visual context for arms and armour history across different periods
Data schema
| Field | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| object_number | string | Royal Armouries catalogue number (I. prefix + sequence) |
| object_name | string | Standardised object type name as catalogued |
| class | string | I (Fine Art) |
| period | string | 17th century |
| image_filename | string | Original filename as catalogued |
| image_format | string | tif, jpg, or bmp |
| width_px | integer | Image width in pixels |
| height_px | integer | Image height in pixels |
| file_size_bytes | integer | Uncompressed file size in bytes |
Collection stats
6 assets · 6 objects · 38 images · 17th century
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