University reform and medical alchemy in Ole Worm’s Museum Wormianum (1655)
The Danish professor and physician Ole Worm (1588-1654) is famous for his cabinet of curiosities, which was showcased in his Museum Wormianum (1655). This chapter addresses two chief motivations behind Worm’s collecting practices, as reflected in this posthumous work. Firstly, Worm presented his col...
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Brepols
2022
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