What Happened in 1659
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Johannes Vermeer Paints The Girl with a Wineglass
The woman's openly expressive face is somewhat atypical for Vermeer who tends to convey his sitters' hidden emotions through their discreet... Read more
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Treaty of the Pyrenees
The Treaty of the Pyrenees is the last major diplomatic achievement by Cardinal Mazarin. Combined with the Peace of Westphalia, it allowed Louis... Read more