What Happened in 1659

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

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