A New Heaven: Galileo and the Artists Margaret M. Byard investigates the intriguing links between the astronomical discoveries of Galileo and the paintings of his Italian contemporaries. Margaret Byard | Published in History Today Volume 38 Issue 2 February 1988 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Art Popular articles Why Do Religions Decline? The Iron Amir: Britain’s Afghan Legacy