What Happened in 1655

Johannes Vermeer Paints Christ in the House of Martha and Mary

Christ in the House of Martha and Mary is a painting finished in 1655 by the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. It is housed in the National Gallery... Read more

Johannes Vermeer Paints Officer and Laughing Girl

Because the costume of the girl (upper right) and the painting techniques resemble those of the Girl Reading a Letter at an Open Window, this... Read more

Fabio Chigi (Alexander VII) elected Pope

Pope Alexander VII (13 February 1599 – 22 May 1667), born Fabio Chigi, was Pope from 7 April 1655, until his death. In 1627 he began his... Read more