What Happened in 1654

Rembrandt Paints Bathsheba at Her Bath

Bathsheba at Her Bath is an oil painting of Bathsheba by Rembrandt from 1654. The model was Rembrandt's partner Hendrickje Stoffels. She is known... Read more

Portugal Decrees That Jewish And Dutch Settlers Have Three Months To Leave Brazil

According to the terms of the capitulation protocol of January 26, 1654, Portugal decreed that Jewish and Dutch settlers had three months to leave... Read more

Battle of Arras

The Battle of Arras, fought on August 25, 1654, was a victory of a French army under Turenne against a Spanish army commanded by Don Fernidand de... Read more

Delft Explosion

The catastrophe is know as "The Delft Thunderclap" from the town where it happened, and took place at 11 in the forenoon of 12th October, 1654. At... Read more