Theatre 17th century hi-res stock photography and images

Interior of the Duke's Theatre, 17th-century, London, The Empress of Morocco, 1673 Stock Photo

RMFAF8RH–Interior of the Duke's Theatre, 17th-century, London, The Empress of Morocco, 1673

Allegory of Music, 1645-1650 by Jan Breughel the Younger 1601-1678 The Brueghel family ( Bruegel or Breughel ), Flemish painters 16th - 17th century, Belgian, Belgium. Stock Photo

RM2B7DMD7–Allegory of Music, 1645-1650 by Jan Breughel the Younger 1601-1678 The Brueghel family ( Bruegel or Breughel ), Flemish painters 16th - 17th century, Belgian, Belgium.

French theatre in the 17th century: a play performed on stage in front of nobility and royalty. Audience in fashion of the Stock Photo

RMERHFJH–French theatre in the 17th century: a play performed on stage in front of nobility and royalty. Audience in fashion of the

JEAN RACINE (1639-1699) French dramatist Stock Photo

RMRJGB6B–JEAN RACINE (1639-1699) French dramatist

Ben Jonson (1572-1637), English playwright and poet, 1730. By George Vertue (1684-1786) after Gerard van Honthorst (1590-1656). Stock Photo

RMW60AKC–Ben Jonson (1572-1637), English playwright and poet, 1730. By George Vertue (1684-1786) after Gerard van Honthorst (1590-1656).

Engraving of the Globe Theatre during the 17th Century. The Globe Theatre is a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. Dated 17th Century Stock Photo

RMG1DE39–Engraving of the Globe Theatre during the 17th Century. The Globe Theatre is a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. Dated 17th Century

Italy Veneto Cison di Valmarino - The Loggia Theatre (17th century) Stock Photo

RM2RCF0CX–Italy Veneto Cison di Valmarino - The Loggia Theatre (17th century)

theatre / theater, figure / costumes, Hannibal, from an opera, drawing, 17th century, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G3KYKW–theatre / theater, figure / costumes, Hannibal, from an opera, drawing, 17th century, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Allegorical scene showing theatre games, Les Jeux du Theatre, 17th century. Velvet brocade curtains opening onto a stage with a Roman amphitheatre, musical instruments, fool's baubles, marottes, flags and torches above. From a design for a Gobelins tapestry for King Louis XIV, MS 2293, Bibliotheque Imperiale. France, XVIIe siecle. Chromolithograph by Franz Kellerhoven after an illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappori from Charles Louandres Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sumptuary Arts, Hangard-Mauge, Paris, 1858. Chromolithograph by Franz Kellerhoven after an illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappor Stock Photo

RM2T68PNE–Allegorical scene showing theatre games, Les Jeux du Theatre, 17th century. Velvet brocade curtains opening onto a stage with a Roman amphitheatre, musical instruments, fool's baubles, marottes, flags and torches above. From a design for a Gobelins tapestry for King Louis XIV, MS 2293, Bibliotheque Imperiale. France, XVIIe siecle. Chromolithograph by Franz Kellerhoven after an illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappori from Charles Louandres Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sumptuary Arts, Hangard-Mauge, Paris, 1858. Chromolithograph by Franz Kellerhoven after an illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappor

The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London as it appeared in the 17th century; Black and White Illustration; Stock Photo

RMC4A8H7–The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London as it appeared in the 17th century; Black and White Illustration;

RM2KE954E–Allegorical scene showing theatre games, Les Jeux du Theatre, 17th century. Velvet brocade curtains opening onto a stage with a Roman amphitheatre, musical instruments, fool's baubles, marottes, flags and torches above. From a design for a Gobelins tapestry for King Louis XIV, MS 2293, Bibliotheque Imperiale. France, XVIIe siecle. Chromolithograph by Franz Kellerhoven after an illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappori from Charles Louandre’s Les Arts Somptuaires, The Sumptuary Arts, Hangard-Mauge, Paris, 1858. Chromolithograph by Franz Kellerhoven after an illustration by Claudius Joseph Ciappo

19th-century illustration of a portrait of Lope de Vega, Spanish playwright and poet. Born on November 25, 1562 in Madrid, Spain, he died on August 27 Stock Photo

RF2F1TB8F–19th-century illustration of a portrait of Lope de Vega, Spanish playwright and poet. Born on November 25, 1562 in Madrid, Spain, he died on August 27

Japan: 'The Sumida-Gawa, a theatrical performance'. Handscroll painting by Hishikawa Moronobu (1618 - 25 July 1694), late 17th century. Yamato-e is a style of Japanese painting inspired by Tang Dynasty paintings and developed in the late Heian period. It is considered the classical Japanese style. From the Muromachi period (15th century), the term Yamato-e has been used to distinguish work from contemporary Chinese style paintings (kara-e), which were inspired by Song and Yuan Dynasty Zen Buddhism paintings. Stock Photo

RM2B0173J–Japan: 'The Sumida-Gawa, a theatrical performance'. Handscroll painting by Hishikawa Moronobu (1618 - 25 July 1694), late 17th century. Yamato-e is a style of Japanese painting inspired by Tang Dynasty paintings and developed in the late Heian period. It is considered the classical Japanese style. From the Muromachi period (15th century), the term Yamato-e has been used to distinguish work from contemporary Chinese style paintings (kara-e), which were inspired by Song and Yuan Dynasty Zen Buddhism paintings.

The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London in the 17th century Stock Photo

RMB5TPCH–The Globe Theatre, Southwark, London in the 17th century

Olivier de Serres (1539-1619) was a French author and soil scientist whose Thetre d'Agriculture (1600) was the text book of French agriculture in the 17th century. His book was notable for its recommendation to wine growers that they plant 5-6 varieties in their vineyards to balance the risk of a crop failing, and the early advocating of crop rotation. Stock Photo

RMT952P1–Olivier de Serres (1539-1619) was a French author and soil scientist whose Thetre d'Agriculture (1600) was the text book of French agriculture in the 17th century. His book was notable for its recommendation to wine growers that they plant 5-6 varieties in their vineyards to balance the risk of a crop failing, and the early advocating of crop rotation.

RMG3B0NE–17TH CENTURY FARCES

Cityscape of London in the 17th century Stock Photo

RMCPJ7MX–Cityscape of London in the 17th century

Globe Theatre, Southwark, Southwark, Greater London Authority. Reconstruction drawing showing an oblique view of The Hope, The Rose and The Globe theatres in Southwark as they may have appeared in the mid-17th century, with a scene depicting 'beere bayting' in the corner and black lettering added to the image. Stock Photo

RM2D1WAKB–Globe Theatre, Southwark, Southwark, Greater London Authority. Reconstruction drawing showing an oblique view of The Hope, The Rose and The Globe theatres in Southwark as they may have appeared in the mid-17th century, with a scene depicting 'beere bayting' in the corner and black lettering added to the image.

Duke's Theatre, Dorset Gardens, London. The old Queen's Theatre in Dorset Gardens, in which Purcell's 'The Fairy Queen' was first produced in 1692. Handel's London Designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Opened 1671 and in use until the early 18th century. Stock Photo

RMKE53GD–Duke's Theatre, Dorset Gardens, London. The old Queen's Theatre in Dorset Gardens, in which Purcell's 'The Fairy Queen' was first produced in 1692. Handel's London Designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Opened 1671 and in use until the early 18th century.

Adjoa Andoh (The Duchess), Ken Bones (The Duke) in THE REVENGER'S TRAGEDY by Thomas Middleton at the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 04/06/2008 design: Ti Green & Melly Still lighting: Paul Anderson director: Melly Still Stock Photo

RM2EJ4GT0–Adjoa Andoh (The Duchess), Ken Bones (The Duke) in THE REVENGER'S TRAGEDY by Thomas Middleton at the Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 04/06/2008 design: Ti Green & Melly Still lighting: Paul Anderson director: Melly Still

Claes Jansz Visscher Dutch school View of the Globe Theatre. Detail from Londinum Florentiss[i]ma Britanniae Urbs, 1616. Engraving on paper. Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France Stock Photo

RMGG2GJN–Claes Jansz Visscher Dutch school View of the Globe Theatre. Detail from Londinum Florentiss[i]ma Britanniae Urbs, 1616. Engraving on paper. Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France

French Theatre in 17th century Stock Photo

RMERFWAR–French Theatre in 17th century

EDWARD WOOTON (1492-1555) English physician and co-author of The Theatre of Insects published in 1634 Stock Photo

RMJ70T71–EDWARD WOOTON (1492-1555) English physician and co-author of The Theatre of Insects published in 1634

Inside the Red Bull Theatre, Clerkenwell, 1662. The Red Bull was an inn-yard conversion erected in Clerkenwell, London, operating in the 17th century. Frontispiece from Francis Kirkman's 'The Wits, or Sport Upon Sport', 1662. Stock Photo

RM2JRTW92–Inside the Red Bull Theatre, Clerkenwell, 1662. The Red Bull was an inn-yard conversion erected in Clerkenwell, London, operating in the 17th century. Frontispiece from Francis Kirkman's 'The Wits, or Sport Upon Sport', 1662.

17th century Japanese wooden mask Stock Photo

RM2A25PP4–17th century Japanese wooden mask

RM2RCF0D5–Italy Veneto Cison di Valmarino - The Loggia Theatre (17th century)

theatre / theater, figure / costumes, Iphigenie, from an opera, drawing, 17th century, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G3KYM6–theatre / theater, figure / costumes, Iphigenie, from an opera, drawing, 17th century, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Venice. Italy. Engraving. 'Le Theatre du Monde or Nouvel Atlas' by the Dutch cartographers Guillaume Blaeu (1571-1638) and his son Jean Blaeu (1598-1673). Amsterdam, 1645. Stock Photo

RMKT0M54–Venice. Italy. Engraving. 'Le Theatre du Monde or Nouvel Atlas' by the Dutch cartographers Guillaume Blaeu (1571-1638) and his son Jean Blaeu (1598-1673). Amsterdam, 1645.

The Red Bull outdoor queenPlayhouse (Theatre), Clerkenwell, London, UK as it was shown during its reopening in 1605 depicting actors, lighting, balcony and audience sitting around the stage Stock Photo

RMKW7F61–The Red Bull outdoor queenPlayhouse (Theatre), Clerkenwell, London, UK as it was shown during its reopening in 1605 depicting actors, lighting, balcony and audience sitting around the stage

Nathaniel or Nathan Field (1587-1620) was an English dramatist and actor. He didn't intend a career in the theatre, but at some point before 1600, he was impressed by Nathaniel Giles, the master of Elizabeth's choir and one of the managers of the new troupe of boy players at Blackfriars Theatre, called alternately the Children of the Chapel Royal and the Blackfriars Children. He remained in this profession for the remainder of his life, later adding to it the profession of a playwright. John Field was buried on 26 March 1588. Stock Photo

RMPX77BP–Nathaniel or Nathan Field (1587-1620) was an English dramatist and actor. He didn't intend a career in the theatre, but at some point before 1600, he was impressed by Nathaniel Giles, the master of Elizabeth's choir and one of the managers of the new troupe of boy players at Blackfriars Theatre, called alternately the Children of the Chapel Royal and the Blackfriars Children. He remained in this profession for the remainder of his life, later adding to it the profession of a playwright. John Field was buried on 26 March 1588.

Falconry - a gentleman of the 17th Century with his goshawk Stock Photo

RMWHBCKM–Falconry - a gentleman of the 17th Century with his goshawk

Vietnam: Les Varietes Cinema, Hanoi (early 20th century). The cinema was later knocked down and replaced by a stele house to commemorate Father Alexandre de Rhodes, a 17th-century French Jesuit missionary who was prominent in introducing Christianity to Vietnam. Stock Photo

RM2B00YMT–Vietnam: Les Varietes Cinema, Hanoi (early 20th century). The cinema was later knocked down and replaced by a stele house to commemorate Father Alexandre de Rhodes, a 17th-century French Jesuit missionary who was prominent in introducing Christianity to Vietnam.

Inside The Red Bull playhouse, Clerkenwell, London, England in the 17th century. After the engraved frontispiece of Kirkham's Drolls, 1672. Stock Photo

RMF77AAR–Inside The Red Bull playhouse, Clerkenwell, London, England in the 17th century. After the engraved frontispiece of Kirkham's Drolls, 1672.

William Shakespeare, English Playwright Stock Photo

RF2DCD7W9–William Shakespeare, English Playwright

RMG381G2–Male Date: 17th century

Interior view of the jewel box 17th century Paisiello Theatre with its ornate boxes, ceiling, stage and 320 velvet seats Stock Photo

RM2JG7B2M–Interior view of the jewel box 17th century Paisiello Theatre with its ornate boxes, ceiling, stage and 320 velvet seats

View of the Globe Theatre, Southwark, 17th century. The Globe or Rose theatre associated with William Shakespeare in its first incarnation, 1599-1613. Three-storey polygonal open-air ampitheatre. The Globe on Bank Side, where Shakespere acted. Copperplate engraving from the European Magazine, published as the Act directs, March 2, 1789 by bookseller and publisher John Sewell, Cornhill, London. Stock Photo

RM2J77TJ4–View of the Globe Theatre, Southwark, 17th century. The Globe or Rose theatre associated with William Shakespeare in its first incarnation, 1599-1613. Three-storey polygonal open-air ampitheatre. The Globe on Bank Side, where Shakespere acted. Copperplate engraving from the European Magazine, published as the Act directs, March 2, 1789 by bookseller and publisher John Sewell, Cornhill, London.

RMKE53H5–Duke's Theatre, Dorset Gardens, London. The old Queen's Theatre in Dorset Gardens, in which Purcell's 'The Fairy Queen' was first produced in 1692. Handel's London Designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Opened 1671 and in use until the early 18th century. Colourised version.

THE DOUBLE DEALER by William Congreve design: Tanya Moiseiwitsch lighting: David Hersey director: Peter Wood John Harding (Mellefont), Judi Bowker (Cynthia) Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 27/09/1978 Stock Photo

RM2D97F5W–THE DOUBLE DEALER by William Congreve design: Tanya Moiseiwitsch lighting: David Hersey director: Peter Wood John Harding (Mellefont), Judi Bowker (Cynthia) Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 27/09/1978

Claes Jansz Visscher Dutch school View of the Thames, the Somerset House and the Swan theatre on the opposite riverbank. Detail from Londinum Florentiss[i]ma Britanniae Urbs, 1616. Engraving on paper. Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France Stock Photo

RMGG2GM6–Claes Jansz Visscher Dutch school View of the Thames, the Somerset House and the Swan theatre on the opposite riverbank. Detail from Londinum Florentiss[i]ma Britanniae Urbs, 1616. Engraving on paper. Paris, Bibliothèque Nationale de France

The Café Procope ('Le Procope') in late 17th century, early 18th century Paris, France, where all the fashionable thespians Stock Photo

RMERHFDA–The Café Procope ('Le Procope') in late 17th century, early 18th century Paris, France, where all the fashionable thespians

ELIZABETHAN INDOOR THEATRE about 1600 Stock Photo

RM2B0WHYG–ELIZABETHAN INDOOR THEATRE about 1600

Scotland, 1611. By John Speed (1551 or 1552-1629). From the 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', 1611. The 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine' was the first English attempt at creating a large scale atlas. Stock Photo

RM2K4M4W0–Scotland, 1611. By John Speed (1551 or 1552-1629). From the 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', 1611. The 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine' was the first English attempt at creating a large scale atlas.

RM2A25PP5–17th century Japanese wooden mask

A general view of the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, where an archaeological excavation has uncovered the foundations of a 17th century theatre and a number of artefacts from theatrical performances. Stock Photo

RMGC25NK–A general view of the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, where an archaeological excavation has uncovered the foundations of a 17th century theatre and a number of artefacts from theatrical performances.

theatre / theater, figure / costumes, Hercules, from an opera, drawing, 17th century, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G3KYKG–theatre / theater, figure / costumes, Hercules, from an opera, drawing, 17th century, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Granada, Andalusia, Spain. The Corral del Carbon (Corral of Coal). Architectural detail. It is one of the most important buildings preserved from Granada's Nasrid period. It has had many uses throughout the history. The Corral del Carbon was built in the 16th century as a Khan, in the middle of the commercial area. After 1531 it was called as Corral del Carbon because of its use as storage for coal. In the 16th century was adapted for Casa de Comedias (House of Comedies). From 17th century onwards it was transformed into small apartments with a central courtyard. At present is a cultural cente Stock Photo

RMMR4GNW–Granada, Andalusia, Spain. The Corral del Carbon (Corral of Coal). Architectural detail. It is one of the most important buildings preserved from Granada's Nasrid period. It has had many uses throughout the history. The Corral del Carbon was built in the 16th century as a Khan, in the middle of the commercial area. After 1531 it was called as Corral del Carbon because of its use as storage for coal. In the 16th century was adapted for Casa de Comedias (House of Comedies). From 17th century onwards it was transformed into small apartments with a central courtyard. At present is a cultural cente

The 1912 caption for this image reads: Theatre where Shakespeare saw his plays. a performance in Globe Theatre in Southwark where Shakespeare himself acted.' William Shakespeare (died 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon'. The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men The theatre was destroyed by fire in 161 Stock Photo

RF2HXH922–The 1912 caption for this image reads: Theatre where Shakespeare saw his plays. a performance in Globe Theatre in Southwark where Shakespeare himself acted.' William Shakespeare (died 1616) was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language and the world's greatest dramatist. He is often called England's national poet and the 'Bard of Avon'. The Globe Theatre was a theatre in London associated with William Shakespeare. It was built in 1599 by Shakespeare's playing company, the Lord Chamberlain's Men The theatre was destroyed by fire in 161

A 17th century plan of the Battle of Benburb, that took place in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, on 5 June 1646 during the Irish Confederate Wars, the Irish theatre of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. It was fought between the Irish Confederates under Owen Roe O'Neill, and an army of Scottish Covenanters and Scottish/English settlers under Robert Monro. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the Irish Confederates and ended Scottish hopes of conquering Ireland and imposing their own religious settlement there. Stock Photo

RM2RFMR2G–A 17th century plan of the Battle of Benburb, that took place in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland, on 5 June 1646 during the Irish Confederate Wars, the Irish theatre of the Wars of the Three Kingdoms. It was fought between the Irish Confederates under Owen Roe O'Neill, and an army of Scottish Covenanters and Scottish/English settlers under Robert Monro. The battle ended in a decisive victory for the Irish Confederates and ended Scottish hopes of conquering Ireland and imposing their own religious settlement there.

Engraving 17th Century : Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators were activated by their disappointment at James's betrayal of his promise to tolerate the Catholic faith . Fawkes and the others were brutally executed Stock Photo

RMWHBCNM–Engraving 17th Century : Guy Fawkes and his fellow conspirators were activated by their disappointment at James's betrayal of his promise to tolerate the Catholic faith . Fawkes and the others were brutally executed

Stree theatre in Piazza Pasquino 1600-1610 ca. by Artist active in Rome in the first half of the 17th century - oil on canvas - Museo di Roma, Italy Stock Photo

RM2WNRD5T–Stree theatre in Piazza Pasquino 1600-1610 ca. by Artist active in Rome in the first half of the 17th century - oil on canvas - Museo di Roma, Italy

Students attending an anatomy class at Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands in the 17th century. Stock Photo

RMBY28GB–Students attending an anatomy class at Leiden University, Leiden, The Netherlands in the 17th century.

RF2DCD84K–William Shakespeare, English Playwright

Queen Victoria of Great Britain (1819-1901) on her first visit to the Covent Garden Theatre, November 17th 1837, lithographic print by D.W. Kellogg and Company, after 1838 Stock Photo

RM2HEYPMA–Queen Victoria of Great Britain (1819-1901) on her first visit to the Covent Garden Theatre, November 17th 1837, lithographic print by D.W. Kellogg and Company, after 1838

The site of the Globe Playhouse theatre in London in 1972. The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London. Built making use of 17th-century plans for an indoor theatre, the playhouse recalls the layout and style of the Blackfriars Theatre, although it is not an exact reconstruction. Its shell was built during the construction of the Shakespeare's Globe complex, notable for the reconstruction of the open-air Globe Theatre of the same period. The shell was used as a space for education workshops and rehearsal Stock Photo

RMJAJ1K1–The site of the Globe Playhouse theatre in London in 1972. The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London. Built making use of 17th-century plans for an indoor theatre, the playhouse recalls the layout and style of the Blackfriars Theatre, although it is not an exact reconstruction. Its shell was built during the construction of the Shakespeare's Globe complex, notable for the reconstruction of the open-air Globe Theatre of the same period. The shell was used as a space for education workshops and rehearsal

Composite image of the first and second Globe Theatres, Southwark, London, 17th century. First theatre with flag 1599-1613 from a surveyor's engraving (right) and second theatre 1614-1642 from an engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1647 (left). Three-storey polygonal open-air ampitheatre. Copperplate engraving by Austin from an unknown publication, London, 19th century. Stock Photo

RM2J77TJ3–Composite image of the first and second Globe Theatres, Southwark, London, 17th century. First theatre with flag 1599-1613 from a surveyor's engraving (right) and second theatre 1614-1642 from an engraving by Wenceslaus Hollar in 1647 (left). Three-storey polygonal open-air ampitheatre. Copperplate engraving by Austin from an unknown publication, London, 19th century.

RMKE53H6–Duke's Theatre, Dorset Gardens, London. The old Queen's Theatre in Dorset Gardens, in which Purcell's 'The Fairy Queen' was first produced in 1692. Handel's London Designed by Sir Christopher Wren. Opened 1671 and in use until the early 18th century. Colourised version.

THE DOUBLE DEALER by William Congreve design: Tanya Moiseiwitsch lighting: David Hersey director: Peter Wood Robert Stephens (Maskwell), Sara Kestelman (Lady Touchwood) Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 27/09/1978 Stock Photo

RM2D97F5N–THE DOUBLE DEALER by William Congreve design: Tanya Moiseiwitsch lighting: David Hersey director: Peter Wood Robert Stephens (Maskwell), Sara Kestelman (Lady Touchwood) Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 27/09/1978

Jean Racine (1693-99). French poet and dramatist. Copperplate engraving Stock Photo

RMTXGPHC–Jean Racine (1693-99). French poet and dramatist. Copperplate engraving

17th Century Mountebank of the English Fairs. Unscrupulous salesman peddling quack medicines, mountebanksalso included various Stock Photo

RMERGNKH–17th Century Mountebank of the English Fairs. Unscrupulous salesman peddling quack medicines, mountebanksalso included various

RESTORATION THEATRE Scene from The Empress of Morocco by Elkanah Settle at the Duke of York's Theatre, London, in 1673 Stock Photo

RMC3PDCD–RESTORATION THEATRE Scene from The Empress of Morocco by Elkanah Settle at the Duke of York's Theatre, London, in 1673

Cambridge, England, 1611. By John Speed (1551 or 1552-1629). From the 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', 1611. The 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine' was the first English attempt at creating a large scale atlas. Stock Photo

RM2K4M4NT–Cambridge, England, 1611. By John Speed (1551 or 1552-1629). From the 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', 1611. The 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine' was the first English attempt at creating a large scale atlas.

RM2A25PP6–17th century Japanese wooden mask

Archaeological Excavation director Linzi Simpson holds a number of artefacts which were uncovered in the foundations of the 17th century Smock Alley theatre in Dublin. Stock Photo

RMGC260D–Archaeological Excavation director Linzi Simpson holds a number of artefacts which were uncovered in the foundations of the 17th century Smock Alley theatre in Dublin.

theatre / theater, actor, actors luring to the theatre, engraving, 17th century, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G4DM6J–theatre / theater, actor, actors luring to the theatre, engraving, 17th century, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Tirso de Molina, pseudonym of Gabriel Tellez (1579-1648). Spanish dramatist. Drawing by Jpse Cebrian. Portrait. Lithography. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Nueva, 1869. Stock Photo

RM2APGECJ–Tirso de Molina, pseudonym of Gabriel Tellez (1579-1648). Spanish dramatist. Drawing by Jpse Cebrian. Portrait. Lithography. Cronica General de España, Historia Ilustrada y Descriptiva de sus Provincias. Castilla-La Nueva, 1869.

John Fletcher, early 17th century English playwright, early 19th century. Artist: Anon Stock Photo

RMW7CB98–John Fletcher, early 17th century English playwright, early 19th century. Artist: Anon

Sir William Davenant (1606-1668) was an English poet and playwright.He was one of the rare figures in English Renaissance theatre whose career spanned both the Caroline and Restoration eras and who was active both before and after the English Civil War and during the Interregnum. Stock Photo

RMRJ70CN–Sir William Davenant (1606-1668) was an English poet and playwright.He was one of the rare figures in English Renaissance theatre whose career spanned both the Caroline and Restoration eras and who was active both before and after the English Civil War and during the Interregnum.

Leather glove with embroidered satin gauntlet , English early 17th Century . John Shakespeare , a master glover , would sometimes be called upon to clothe an aristocratic hand in work as fine as this . Stock Photo

RMWHBCNX–Leather glove with embroidered satin gauntlet , English early 17th Century . John Shakespeare , a master glover , would sometimes be called upon to clothe an aristocratic hand in work as fine as this .

Modern period. Reform era. Germany. Actors of comedy. Engraving, Germania, 1882. Stock Photo

RM2FM1DJ6–Modern period. Reform era. Germany. Actors of comedy. Engraving, Germania, 1882.

The anatomical theatre of Leiden University engraved by Willem Swanenburgh in 1610. Stock Photo

RF2WMG343–The anatomical theatre of Leiden University engraved by Willem Swanenburgh in 1610.

Shakespeare by John Cochran, 19th century printmaker. William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was a famous English poet and important playwright, regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, and remaining influential for centuries. Stock Photo

RM2HJCKH8–Shakespeare by John Cochran, 19th century printmaker. William Shakespeare (1564 - 1616) was a famous English poet and important playwright, regarded as the greatest writer in the English language, and remaining influential for centuries.

The 17th century Sheldonian Theatre at Broad Street in Oxford Oxfordshire England United Kingdom UK Stock Photo

RMF3TC6T–The 17th century Sheldonian Theatre at Broad Street in Oxford Oxfordshire England United Kingdom UK

Actor and director Sam Wanamaker on his bicycle outside his proposed site for the Globe Playhouse theatre in London in 1972. The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London. Built making use of 17th-century plans for an indoor theatre, the playhouse recalls the layout and style of the Blackfriars Theatre, although it is not an exact reconstruction. Its shell was built during the construction of the Shakespeare's Globe complex, notable for the reconstruction of the open-air Globe Theatre of the same period. Stock Photo

RMJAJ1H4–Actor and director Sam Wanamaker on his bicycle outside his proposed site for the Globe Playhouse theatre in London in 1972. The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London. Built making use of 17th-century plans for an indoor theatre, the playhouse recalls the layout and style of the Blackfriars Theatre, although it is not an exact reconstruction. Its shell was built during the construction of the Shakespeare's Globe complex, notable for the reconstruction of the open-air Globe Theatre of the same period.

Three women in Venetian dress from the Harlequinade, or Italian comic theatre. From a mural in the Fool's Staircase in Klaussnitz Castle. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by C. Regnier. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher. Stock Photo

RM2A82PP6–Three women in Venetian dress from the Harlequinade, or Italian comic theatre. From a mural in the Fool's Staircase in Klaussnitz Castle. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by C. Regnier. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher.

Commedia dell'arte - Italian theatre. Actors and actresses leaving theatre, 1697. Typical 17th century fashion. Dramatic gestures Stock Photo

RMKD6NX9–Commedia dell'arte - Italian theatre. Actors and actresses leaving theatre, 1697. Typical 17th century fashion. Dramatic gestures

THE DOUBLE DEALER by William Congreve design: Tanya Moiseiwitsch lighting: David Hersey director: Peter Wood Sara Kestelman (Lady Touchwood), Ralph Richardson (Lord Touchwood) Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 27/09/1978 Stock Photo

RM2D97F58–THE DOUBLE DEALER by William Congreve design: Tanya Moiseiwitsch lighting: David Hersey director: Peter Wood Sara Kestelman (Lady Touchwood), Ralph Richardson (Lord Touchwood) Olivier Theatre, National Theatre (NT), London SE1 27/09/1978

'Let me the Canakin Clink' 'Othello' Act II. Scene II. Iago, Cassio and Montano drinking in the hall of the castle. Illustration by Robert Dudley (active 1858-1893) published 1856-1858 for the tragedy 'Othello, or the Moor of Venice' by William Shakespeare, written between 1602 and 1604. Chromolithograph. Stock Photo

RM2K2JTX5–'Let me the Canakin Clink' 'Othello' Act II. Scene II. Iago, Cassio and Montano drinking in the hall of the castle. Illustration by Robert Dudley (active 1858-1893) published 1856-1858 for the tragedy 'Othello, or the Moor of Venice' by William Shakespeare, written between 1602 and 1604. Chromolithograph.

RMERGNN6–17th Century Mountebank of the English Fairs. Unscrupulous salesman peddling quack medicines, mountebanksalso included various

INIGO JONES (1573-1652) English architect in an engraving derived from a 1636 painting. Stock Photo

RM2BTY0NG–INIGO JONES (1573-1652) English architect in an engraving derived from a 1636 painting.

Cornwall, England, 1611. By John Speed (1551 or 1552-1629). From the 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', 1611. The 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine' was the first English attempt at creating a large scale atlas. Stock Photo

RM2K4M4NG–Cornwall, England, 1611. By John Speed (1551 or 1552-1629). From the 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine', 1611. The 'Theatre of the Empire of Great Britaine' was the first English attempt at creating a large scale atlas.

RM2A25PP7–17th century Japanese wooden mask

An archaeologist at work in the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, where an archaeological excavation has uncovered the foundations of a 17th century theatre and a number of artefacts from theatrical performances. Stock Photo

RMGC25NM–An archaeologist at work in the Smock Alley Theatre in Dublin, where an archaeological excavation has uncovered the foundations of a 17th century theatre and a number of artefacts from theatrical performances.

theatre / theater, building, theatre according to Vitrivius, interior view, engraving, 17th century, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED Stock Photo

RM2G3M022–theatre / theater, building, theatre according to Vitrivius, interior view, engraving, 17th century, ARTIST'S COPYRIGHT HAS NOT TO BE CLEARED

Jean Racine (1639-1699). French dramatist. Portrait. Drawing and watercolor by the Spanish illustrator Francisco Fonollosa (d. late 20th century). Stock Photo

RM2AGXB4Y–Jean Racine (1639-1699). French dramatist. Portrait. Drawing and watercolor by the Spanish illustrator Francisco Fonollosa (d. late 20th century).

Les masques italiens de la Commedia dell'Arte - 17eme et 18eme siecle - engraving from 'Usi e Costumi di Tutti i Popoli dell'Universo. Ovvero Storia del governo, delle leggi, della milizia, della religione di tutte le nazioni dai piu remoti tempi fino ai giorni nostri' 1856 Stock Photo

RM2N4C7KA–Les masques italiens de la Commedia dell'Arte - 17eme et 18eme siecle - engraving from 'Usi e Costumi di Tutti i Popoli dell'Universo. Ovvero Storia del governo, delle leggi, della milizia, della religione di tutte le nazioni dai piu remoti tempi fino ai giorni nostri' 1856

Theatregoing in Stockholm, Sweden Stock Photo

RMK05HEF–Theatregoing in Stockholm, Sweden

Vintage illustration of David Garrick with his Wife Eva-Maria Veigel, after William Hogarth. 17th Century. David Garrick was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century. Stock Photo

RMMH81HE–Vintage illustration of David Garrick with his Wife Eva-Maria Veigel, after William Hogarth. 17th Century. David Garrick was an English actor, playwright, theatre manager and producer who influenced nearly all aspects of theatrical practice throughout the 18th century.

RM2FM1DHM–Modern period. Reform era. Germany. Actors of comedy. Engraving, Germania, 1882.

Stage performance of a comedy at the court of Elector Sigismund at about 1600, historic illustration 1880 Stock Photo

RM2X1KC70–Stage performance of a comedy at the court of Elector Sigismund at about 1600, historic illustration 1880

RM2F61GRF–William Shakespeare, English Playwright

Emperor's Heads outside the 17th century Sheldonian Theatre at Broad Street in Oxford Oxfordshire England United Kingdom UK Stock Photo

RMF3TC6W–Emperor's Heads outside the 17th century Sheldonian Theatre at Broad Street in Oxford Oxfordshire England United Kingdom UK

RMJAJ1ND–The site of the Globe Playhouse theatre in London in 1972. The Sam Wanamaker Playhouse is an indoor theatre forming part of Shakespeare's Globe, along with the Globe Theatre on Bankside, London. Built making use of 17th-century plans for an indoor theatre, the playhouse recalls the layout and style of the Blackfriars Theatre, although it is not an exact reconstruction. Its shell was built during the construction of the Shakespeare's Globe complex, notable for the reconstruction of the open-air Globe Theatre of the same period. The shell was used as a space for education workshops and rehearsal

Foppish Pantaloon, Columbine in Italian dress and Pierrot with lute from the Harlequinade, or Italian comic theatre. From oil paintings in Kraussnitz Castle. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by C. W. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher. Stock Photo

RM2A82PP3–Foppish Pantaloon, Columbine in Italian dress and Pierrot with lute from the Harlequinade, or Italian comic theatre. From oil paintings in Kraussnitz Castle. Chromolithograph from Hefner-Alteneck's Costumes, Artworks and Appliances from the Middle Ages to the 17th Century, Frankfurt, 1889. Illustration by Dr. Jakob Heinrich von Hefner-Alteneck, lithographed by C. W. Dr. Hefner-Alteneck (1811-1903) was a German museum curator, archaeologist, art historian, illustrator and etcher.

'La Petite Millardaire' by Louis Artus. Dieterle as Betsy.(Coeur de Moineau - Athénée.) Cover Le Theatre . 1905. Stock Photo

RMKE53YG–'La Petite Millardaire' by Louis Artus. Dieterle as Betsy.(Coeur de Moineau - Athénée.) Cover Le Theatre . 1905.

Brian Cox (Proctor) in CROMWELL by David Storey at the Royal Court Theatre, London SW1 15/08/1973 design: Jocelyn Herbert movement: Wayne Sleep director: Anthony Page Stock Photo

RM2HKH7M8–Brian Cox (Proctor) in CROMWELL by David Storey at the Royal Court Theatre, London SW1 15/08/1973 design: Jocelyn Herbert movement: Wayne Sleep director: Anthony Page

Late 16th century anatomy theatre by Jacques de Gheyn the Elder. From Dutch translation by Vopiscus Plemp of Barthelemy Cabrol 'Anatomical Alphabet' 1633 Amsterdam Engraving Stock Photo

RMTXGR8P–Late 16th century anatomy theatre by Jacques de Gheyn the Elder. From Dutch translation by Vopiscus Plemp of Barthelemy Cabrol 'Anatomical Alphabet' 1633 Amsterdam Engraving

Mirabell Castle 'Hedge Theatre' Gardens, Salzburg. Mirabelle where dramas were staged in 17th and 18th century. Stage with Stock Photo

RMERHDNN–Mirabell Castle 'Hedge Theatre' Gardens, Salzburg. Mirabelle where dramas were staged in 17th and 18th century. Stage with

THE MASQUE OF APES as illustrated in The Fables of Aesop Paraphrased in Verse by John Ogilby in 1651. Stock Photo

RMBGJX71–THE MASQUE OF APES as illustrated in The Fables of Aesop Paraphrased in Verse by John Ogilby in 1651.

The title page of 'A True and Exact Account of Sadler's Well', by Thomas Guidott (1638-1706), 1684. A well with water from a mineral spring was discovered on Sadler's land in Islington, near the boundary with Clerkenwell. After an eminent physician tested the water and praised its supposed health-giving properties, Sadler found two more wells nearby. Taking the waters was fashionable at the time and Sadler started marketing the water from his wells. Sadler's Wells Theatre is now on the site of the well. Stock Photo

RM2X16RG3–The title page of 'A True and Exact Account of Sadler's Well', by Thomas Guidott (1638-1706), 1684. A well with water from a mineral spring was discovered on Sadler's land in Islington, near the boundary with Clerkenwell. After an eminent physician tested the water and praised its supposed health-giving properties, Sadler found two more wells nearby. Taking the waters was fashionable at the time and Sadler started marketing the water from his wells. Sadler's Wells Theatre is now on the site of the well.

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