Unlike other representations of William Shakespeare, Steven’s portrait was painted on wood panels rather than canvas. Researchers were able to pinpoint when the painting was made with dendrochronology ...

Before the age of DSLR cameras and Instagram, when people wanted to capture and display their cherished memories, they’d do so using brushes and paint. And with the ease, accessibility and sheer ...

From the 17th century all the way up to the late 19th century, having your family portrait painted was commonplace for middle-class European families. But as photography became popular and affordable ...