Sleeve focus thread

[Mark Knowles]

some poor art historian who happens to say something that fits in your theory.

I have no interest in trying to make my theory fit.

If dating contradicts my theory then I want to know. I certainly don't want to labour under a false theory.

I think you also have to ask yourself if you want to labour under a false theory. If your claims about dating are not correct, do you still want to believe and argue for them? You should be pleased when people like me challenge or examine your claims.

Surely truth is preferable to delusion. It comes down to evidence and analysis.