Juanquin theater room stage, Palace Museum; Courtesy of WMF and Palace Museum. "An emperor or king should have extensive grounds to stroll in and lovely vistas to enjoy. If he has such a place, he will be able to cultivate his mind and refine his emotions."...

Embarkation of Spanish Troops. Andries van Eertvelt. Oil on canvas. 1493 x 2324mm © National Maritime Museum, Greenwich , UK . The Peabody Essex Museum presents The Golden Age of Dutch Seascapes, 70 works by Dutch masters of maritime art working in the...