Descartes Collection

Rene Descartes at Desk
RENE DESCARTES French Mathematician and Philosopher. Attempted to unify all knowledge as the product of clear reasoning from self-evident premises

Descartes optics theory, 17th century
Descartes optics theory, artwork. This is the eye diagram from Descartes book Optics (1637). Three external points are shown depicted on the retina at the back of the eye

PSCI2A-00082
Rene Descartes at Amsterdam. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Rene Descartes / Home
RENE DESCARTES French mathematician and philosopher: his home at La Haye-Descartes, Indre-et-Loire

Rene Descartes / Tomb
RENE DESCARTES French mathematician and philosopher: his tomb, at Stockholm

Rene Descartes / Statue
RENE DESCARTES French mathematician and philosopher: the statue at Tours with his famous saying, Cogito, Ergo Sum

Rene Descartes, French mathematician and philosopher. His most famous philosophical statement was: I think, therefore I am

Rene Descartes / Birthpl
RENE DESCARTES French mathematician and philosopher: the room where he was born

Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French philosopher and mathematician in his study
533628 Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French philosopher and mathematician in his study. 17th century (engraving from his collected works); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An engraving depicting Descartes' drawing of the human brain, 17th century
5311365 An engraving depicting Descartes' drawing of the human brain, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Iron hitting flint being used to create a spark. Descartes used this to illustrate his idea that essential particles
5311538 Iron hitting flint being used to create a spark. Descartes used this to illustrate his idea that essential particles (in this case fiery ones) make up all things

Rene Descartes, English philosopher and writer. Copperplate engraving by Joshua Collyer from The Copper Plate Magazine
FLO4608023 Rene Descartes, English philosopher and writer. Copperplate engraving by Joshua Collyer from The Copper Plate Magazine or Monthly Treasure, G

Refraction of rays inside the human eye, from Dioptrique by Descartes, 1637 (engraving)
CUL4935125 Refraction of rays inside the human eye, from Dioptrique by Descartes, 1637 (engraving); (add.info.: DESCARTES, Rene (1596-1650)

Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French philosopher and scientist, engraving
1747226 Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French philosopher and scientist, engraving; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French philosopher and scientist, engraving); Photo: Tallandier.

Descartes' experiment demonstrating the principle of inertia - the action of one body on another, 17th century
5311536 Descartes' experiment demonstrating the principle of inertia - the action of one body on another, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician, philosopher
JEB4866512 Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician, philosopher and physicist - Engraving published in the book "Les lettres de Madame de sevigne

Descartes' experiment showing refraction by a prism and the formation of colours from 'white' light
5311537 Descartes' experiment showing refraction by a prism and the formation of colours from 'white' light, 17th century; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Treatise on Man, work of 1633. Xylography
AIS5331519 Treatise on Man, work of 1633. Xylography.; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Photo © JBP/AIC.

Principia philosophiae. Principles of Philosophy. Title page. (print)
7419861 Principia philosophiae. Principles of Philosophy. Title page. (print); (add.info.: Title page of a 1692 edition of French philosopher Rene Descarte's Principia philosophiae or Principles)

Bust of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French physicist and philosopher - Sculpture by Augustin Pajou (1730-1809)
JEB4945014 Bust of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French physicist and philosopher - Sculpture by Augustin Pajou (1730-1809) - Galerie des Hommes illustres Chateau de Versailles; (add.info)

Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650)
XEE5027328 Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650); (add.info.: Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650)); Stefano Bianchetti.

Portrait of the philosopher ReneDescartes (1596-1650). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of the philosopher Rene Descartes (1596-1650). Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

ReneDescartes. Creator: Unknown
Rene Descartes

Rene Descartes, French philosopher and mathematician, 1835. Nineteenth century engraving of Descartes (1596-1650) who is regarded as one of the great figures in the history of Western thought

Rene Descartes, french physicist, mathematician, philosopher. 1865 (engraving)
6947901 Rene Descartes, french physicist, mathematician, philosopher. 1865 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1650), french physicist

Rene Descartes

Portrait of Rene Descartes, 17th century (oil on canvas)
JLJ4648017 Portrait of Rene Descartes, 17th century (oil on canvas) by Hals, Frans (1582/83-1666) (after); 78x69 cm; Louvre, Paris

Rene Descartes (colour engraving)
1730978 Rene Descartes (colour engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1660) french mathematician and philosopher, engraving)

Portraits of Great Philosophers: Descartes (litho)
5990273 Portraits of Great Philosophers: Descartes (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes)

Descartes Composing His World System, c. 1786-1792 (colour aquatint)
985865 Descartes Composing His World System, c.1786-1792 (colour aquatint) by Desfontaines, (fl.1800) (after); 32x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes Composing His World System)

Title page of La Geometrie by Rene Descartes, 1664 (engraving & print)
477915 Title page of La Geometrie by ReneDescartes, 1664 (engraving & print) by French School, (17th century); 22.4x16.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Published by Charles Angot)

Rene Descartes in Amsterdam
3779258 Rene Descartes in Amsterdam by Phillipoteaux, Paul (1846-1923); (add.info.: Rene Descartes in Amsterdam. Descartes was a highly influential French philosopher, mathematician, scientist)

Illustration of the workings of the ducts from the pineal gland on the human nervous
694866 Illustration of the workings of the ducts from the pineal gland on the human nervous system in relation to a reaction to fire, from Tractatis de Homine, published in Amsterdam by Elsevier

Descartes at Amsterdam (engraving)
965807 Descartes at Amsterdam (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes at Amsterdam)

Descartes (engraving)
981488 Descartes (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes. Illustration for Galerie Francaise ou Collection du Portraits (Firmin Didot, 1821)

Department of Indre et Loire in west central France (chromolitho)
724696 Department of Indre et Loire in west central France (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Department of Indre et Loire in west central France)

Maison ou Descartes est ne, a La Haye-Descartes, departement d Indre-et-Loire (engraving)
3644362 Maison ou Descartes est ne, a La Haye-Descartes, departement d Indre-et-Loire (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maison ou Descartes est ne)

Illustration of the workings and effect of the pineal gland on the human nervous system
694865 Illustration of the workings and effect of the pineal gland on the human nervous system in relation to a reaction to fire, from Tractatus de Homine, published in Amsterdam by Elsevier

Rene Descartes (hand-coloured engraving)
XEE1262560 ReneDescartes (hand-coloured engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: ReneDescartes (31 March 1596 - 11 February 1650) was a French philosopher

The Bombardment of Odessa (engraving)
1619012 The Bombardment of Odessa (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bombardment of Odessa. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 20 May 1854)

Descartes in the army (chromolitho)
724727 Descartes in the army (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes in the army. French philosopher, mathematician, and writer (1596-1650)

Philosophers, Lord Bacon, Pascal, Descartes, Schopenhauer, John Stuart Mill, Herbert Spencer (engraving)
970875 Philosophers, Lord Bacon, Pascal, Descartes, Schopenhauer, John Stuart Mill, Herbert Spencer (engraving) by American School

View of Endegeest Castle, Oegstgeest, Netherlands, 1730
5054669 View of Endegeest Castle, Oegstgeest, Netherlands, 1730 by Dutch School, (18th century); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: Gezicht op kasteel Endegeest te Oegstgeest, 1730)

Letter on the Blind, illustration from La Dioptrique, by Descartes (engraving)
1144496 Letter on the Blind, illustration from La Dioptrique, by Descartes (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La dioptrique (in English Dioptrique, Optics)

Sebastopol, First Days Attack by the Allied Fleet and Armies of France and England (engraving)
1602353 Sebastopol, First Days Attack by the Allied Fleet and Armies of France and England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sebastopol)

Engagement off Sebastopol, between Three Steamers of the Allied Fleet and Six Russian Steamers (engraving)
1607602 Engagement off Sebastopol, between Three Steamers of the Allied Fleet and Six Russian Steamers (engraving) by English School

Rene Descartes (engraving)
815816 Rene Descartes (engraving) by Hals, Frans (1582/83-1666) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1650)

Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French philosopher and writer
XEE556186 Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French philosopher and writer. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Exploring the Brilliance of Descartes: Unveiling the 17th Century Optics Theory" Step into the world of Rene Descartes, a renowned French mathematician and philosopher whose groundbreaking ideas continue to shape our understanding of reality. In this captivating portrait, we see Descartes seated at his desk, deep in thought, as he delves into his revolutionary optics theory. Descartes' contributions to philosophy and mathematics are unparalleled. His PSCI2A-00082 work laid the foundation for modern scientific inquiry, challenging traditional beliefs with logical reasoning and skepticism. With meticulous precision, he dissected every aspect of existence, seeking truth through rationality. This image captures not only Descartes' intellectual prowess but also provides glimpses into his personal life. The serene ambiance surrounding him hints at his home environment—a sanctuary where he explored profound philosophical concepts that would forever change our perception of reality. As we move beyond the confines of this intimate setting, we encounter other significant landmarks associated with Descartes. A visit to his tomb serves as a pilgrimage for those who admire his genius and seek inspiration from his legacy. Meanwhile, a majestic statue immortalizes him as an emblematic figure in history—forever reminding us of his immense contributions. Born in France—the birthplace marked by reverence—we witness how Descartes' brilliance transcended borders and time periods. Even today, scholars study Portrait of Rene Descartes painted centuries ago on canvas—an enduring testament to his enduring influence. Descartes remains an enigmatic figure whose ideas continue to captivate minds across generations. His unwavering commitment to reason and logic challenges us all to question assumptions and embrace critical thinking—a legacy that will forever shape our pursuit of knowledge.