A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery — Joseph Wright of Derby (18th century) A Philosopher Lecturing on the Orrery An 18th-century painting by Joseph Wright of Derby depicting a lecturer demonstrating an orrery with dramatic lamp-lighting; a landmark work linking scientific spectacle and Enligh…
Albertus Magnus: Medieval Scholar, Scientist, and Theologian Albertus Magnus Albertus Magnus (c.1200–1280) was a German Dominican friar, bishop and scholar whose commentaries on Aristotle and studies of nature shaped medieval science and theology.
