Berzelius Collection

The laboratory of Berzelius (chromolitho)
724729 The laboratory of Berzelius (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The laboratory of Berzelius, Swedish chemist (1779-1848)

Jons Jacob Berzelius (litho)
815811 Jons Jacob Berzelius (litho) by Swedish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jons Jacob Berzelius (1779-1848)

Berzelius, chimiste suedois, ne en 1779, mort en 1848 (engraving)
3644525 Berzelius, chimiste suedois, ne en 1779, mort en 1848 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berzelius, chimiste suedois, ne en 1779, mort en 1848)

Berzelius (engraving)
6010324 Berzelius (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Berzelius. Illustration for The Illustrated Exhibitor and Magazine of Art (John Cassell)

Jons Jacob Berzelius (engraving)
815765 Jons Jacob Berzelius (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jons Jacob Berzelius (1779-1848)

Portrait of the chemist Jons Jakob Berzelius (1779-1848), 1830s. Artist: Anonymous
Portrait of the chemist Jons Jakob Berzelius (1779-1848), 1830s. From a private collection

Jons Jakob Berzelius (1779-1848), Swedish chemist, 1900. Artist: Bolt
Jons Jakob Berzelius (1779-1848), Swedish chemist, 1900

Autographs of Eminent Persons, 19th century. Signatures of famous Britons from an encyclopaedia: Sir Ralph Abercromby, soldier; J C Adams, astronomer; Roger Ascham, scholar; W Edmonstone Aytoun

Jons Jakob Berzelius, Swedish chemist, 1830s. Berzelius (1779-1848) introduced modern chemical symbols. He discovered the elements selenium, thorium and cerium, and was first to isolate others

Jons Jacob Berezelius, Swedish chemist, c1890. Berzelius (1779-1848) introduced modern chemical symbols. He discovered the elements selenium, thorium and cerium, and was first to isolate others

Jons Jacob Berzelius, Swedish chemist, early 19th century. Berzelius devised the first consistently accurate method of using the oxidation technique developed by Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac

Jons Jacob Berzelius (1779-1848), Swedish chemist who introduced modern chemical symbols. Hhe discovered the elements selenium, thorium and cerium, and was first to isolate others

BARON JONS JAKOB BERZELIUS (1779-1848). Swedish chemist. Lithograph, 19th century, after a painting, 1843, by Olof Johan Sodermark

Jaons Jacob Berza lius
Jaons Jacob Berza© lius

BARON JONS JAKOB BERZELIUS (1779-1848). Swedish chemist. Wood engraving, German, 19th century

Chemical Symbols
Pictographic symbols used at the beginning of the 19th century to represent chemical elements and compounds. They are similar to those of the ancient alchemists

Jons Jakob Berzelius
JONS JAKOB BERZELIUS Swedish chemist

Jons Jacob Berzelius, Swedish chemist, considered one of the fathers of modern chemistry

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Jons Jacob Berzelius, a renowned Swedish chemist born in 1779 and passed away in 1848, left an indelible mark on the scientific world. His laboratory, depicted in a captivating chromolitho, was where groundbreaking discoveries took place. With his sharp intellect and tireless dedication to chemistry, Berzelius revolutionized the field. Various lithographs and engravings capture the essence of this brilliant scientist. One particular engraving showcases Berzelius himself, his face reflecting wisdom acquired through years of research. Another portrait from the 1830s portrays him with an air of mystery as an anonymous artist captures his likeness. Intriguingly, even decades after his death, artists continued to immortalize Berzelius's legacy. Bolt's artwork from 1900 depicts him as a distinguished figure amidst other eminent personalities whose autographs were collected during that era. Berzelius's contributions to chemistry cannot be overstated; he laid the foundation for modern chemical notation and discovered numerous elements such as selenium and thorium. His meticulous experiments led to advancements in electrochemistry and catalysis while also pioneering techniques like organic analysis. Through these various depictions spanning different centuries, we catch glimpses of Jons Jakob Berzelius—a man who dedicated his life to unraveling nature's secrets at its most fundamental level. His work continues to inspire scientists worldwide as they build upon his remarkable achievements. As we delve into history through these captivating images, we honor the memory of Jons Jacob Berzelius—the Swedish chemist who forever changed our understanding of matter and paved the way for future scientific breakthroughs.