A Life of Inquiry Olaus Wormius, known to many as Ole Worm, was not a painter, but a man whose life was defined by the pursuit of knowledge through the physical world. Born in 1588 in Aarhus, Denmark, he grew up in a prosperous family; his father served as the mayor of the city. His early years were shaped by an expansive education that took him far beyond the borders of his home. Through a grand tour of Europe, he visited many differe…