Viewing Event Record: The masque 'Microcosmus' is staged at Salisbury Court with movable scenes

Abstract

The text of Thomas Nabbes' 'Microcosmus' calls for lavish stage effects. An arch decorated with brass figures of angels and devils is called for in the text, and within the arch is 'a continuing perspective of ruins, which is drawn still before the others whilst they [i.e., the scenes] are varied.' The first scene is described as 'a sphere in which the four elements are figured.'

Date Event Recorded

Date

From: 1637 (Source of claim: original)

Date Event Happened

Date

From: circa late 1637 (Source of claim: transcription)

Venues

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Salisbury Court

People