A Man of Parts and Learning
18th Century portrait of Francis Williams in his study
like a real life version of a spy thriller (art & science history edition) — comment by Ausamor
Kattullus has posted about the mysteries of the portrait of Francis Williams, brilliant Black Jamaican polymath and member of the Newtonian inner circle ... and the painted clues that untangled his life story. Great art sleuthing, and a fascinating tale, then and now.
