The Great Library
Exploring scholars of the Great Library of Alexandria in Egypt.

My book "The Great Library" is an overview of scholars from the ancient library of Alexandria in Egypt. In the largest library of the ancient world everyone wanted to make the greatest discovery.

Embark Discovery

Oil on Linen, 17 x 30 inches

Passengers transporting goods from Egypt used stars to navigate their journey.

Aristarchus

Oil on Linen, 32 x 42 inches

Aristarchus was the first to suggest that the earth revolved around the sun.

Egyptian Mathematics

Oil on Linen 18 x 25 inches

The mathematical scribe, Ahmose, noted formulas in his Rhind Papyrus to make buildings in 1600 BC.

A Visitation

Oil on Linen, 17 x 22 inches
Taking a break from her notes, a scholar contemplates the bird perched upon her seat.

A cure

Oil on Linen, 9 x 12 inches
A physician creates a cure for a wounded soldier as the herbal cauldron gives rise to smoke.

Among Ages Past

Oil on Linen, 11 x 14 inches

Every day scholars would pass from towering temples to breathtaking pyramids.

Moonlight Monk

Oil on Linen, 9 x 12 inches
Many in Alexandria believed that the earth was the center of the universe.

Ancient Wonder

Limitless

Oil on Linen, 9 x 11 inches
The wondrous universe continues to inspire us today.

Hall of muses

Oil on Linen, 8 x 10 inches

Hypatia was a renowned philosopher who taught in Alexandria.