Where West meets East

Matteo Ricci and the Renaissance quest that crossed cultures

Matteo Ricci, a 16th-century Italian Jesuit, was more than a missionary; he was a cultural bridge, embodying Renaissance Europe’s drive to explore and connect.

Arriving in China in 1583, Ricci opened channels between East and West at a time when China, Japan, and Korea showed limited interest in the world beyond their borders.

But what made Ricci remark…