Tag seventeenth century

June 23, 2018
in Art & Architecture

A Painting that Reveals an Entire World while Concealing an Alchemical Secret

June 23, 2018
in Art & Architecture

Nathan Flis — The Paston Treasure is one of the most enigmatic paintings in Western art. A new book and exhibition, now on view at the painting’s home in the Norwich Castle Museum & Art Gallery, in Norfolk, UK (June 23–September 23, 2018), tell the story of the family of collectors

November 17, 2006
in European History, History, Religion, Science

Europe’s Physician

November 17, 2006
in European History, History, Religion, Science

The New Republic has printed an insightful appraisal of famed historian Hugh Trevor-Roper’s capstone work, Europe’s Physician. Reviewer Peter Miller points out that doctors can provide a unique historical window into politics because of their trusted status, proximity to power, and necessary philosophical balancing of science, religion and humanity. “[I]t