Once I was a clever boy learning the arts of Oxford... is a quotation from the verses written by Bishop Richard Fleming (c.1385-1431) for his tomb in Lincoln Cathedral. Fleming, the founder of Lincoln College in Oxford, is the subject of my research for a D. Phil., and, like me, a son of the West Riding. I have remarked in the past that I have a deeply meaningful on-going relationship with a dead fifteenth century bishop... it was Fleming who, in effect, enabled me to come to Oxford and to learn its arts, and for that I am immensely grateful.


Sunday 16 May 2021

A Roman sculptural treasure trove


The BBC News website has an article by their veteran Rome correspondent David Willey about the Torlonia collection of classical sculpture that has finally resurfaced for public viewing and appreciation for the first time since the beginning of the Second World War. 

The collection is clearly a spectacular one of portraits and panels with scenes from Roman life. Some pieces will go on tour internationally as a permanent home is found for the collection, which means some items will visit the British Museum.



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