Academy Of Sciences Collection

Sofia Kovalevskaya, Russian mathematician
Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya (1850-1891), Russian mathematician. Kovalevskaya was the first female member of the St Petersburg Academy of Sciences

Staszic Palace, Warsaw, Poland
3781980 Staszic Palace, Warsaw, Poland; (add.info.: Staszic Palace, Warsaw, Poland. Early 20th century (between the World Wars). Currently seat of the Polish Academy of Sciences

The Academy of Sciences (Series Views of Saint Petersburg), 1820s. Artist: Pluchart, Alexander (1777-1827)
The Academy of Sciences (Series Views of Saint Petersburg), 1820s. From a private collection

Academy of Sciences Building, Riga, Latvia

Academy of Sciences Building, The Central Market and The Railway Bridge Crossing the River Daugava, Riga, Latvia

Munich (engraving)
3655697 Munich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Munich. Illustration for The Imperial Gazetteer, A General Dictionary of Geography (Blackie)

Academy of Sciences (engraving)
3625117 Academy of Sciences (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Academy of Sciences. Illustration for History of Russia by Alfred Rambaud (Bolles, c 1890)

Jubilee of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Munich (engraving)
2771988 Jubilee of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Munich (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jubilee of the Royal Academy of Sciences at Munich)

L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698. Creator
L Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts, 1698

Louis XIV Visiting the Royal Academy of Sciences, 1671. Creator
Louis XIV Visiting the Royal Academy of Sciences, 1671

Alexander Vasilyevich Chayanov (1888-1937), End 1910s. Artist: Anonymous
Alexander Vasilyevich Chayanov (1888-1937), End 1910s. Found in the collection of Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg

View of the Neva and the Academy of Sciences. Found in the Collection of State Museum of the History of Saint Petersburg

Library of the Academy of Sciences in the Kunstkammer, Early 19th century. Artist: Anonymous
Library of the Academy of Sciences in the Kunstkammer, Early 19th century. Found in the collection of State Central Literary Museum, Moscow

View to the Admiralty, old St Isaacs Cathedral, English embankment and Academy of Sciences from Vas Artist: Atkinson
View to the Admiralty, old St Isaacs Cathedral, English embankment and Academy of Sciences from Vasilyevsky Island, Between 1802 and 1805. Found in the collection of State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

View of the banks of the river Neva between the Winter Palace and the Academy of Sciences. Private Collection

Portrait of Hermann Carl von Keyserlingk (1696-1764), Mid of the 18th century. Found in the collection of Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg

Map of Moscow governorate and parts of nearest provinces, 1745. Artist: Anonymous master
Map of Moscow governorate and parts of nearest provinces, 1745. Found in the collection of the Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg

Map of Estonia and Livonia, 1745. Artist: Anonymous master
Map of Estonia and Livonia, 1745. Found in the collection of the Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg

First General Map of the Russian Empire, 1745. Artist: Anonymous master
First General Map of the Russian Empire, 1745. Found in the collection of the Academy of Sciences, Saint Petersburg

View of the Neva Downstream from the Admirality and the Academy of Sciences (Book to the 50th anniversary of St Petersburg), 1753. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St

View of the Neva River between the Isaac church and the Cadet Corps (Book to the 50th anniversary of St Petersburg), 1753. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St. Petersburg

View of the Neva Downstream between the Winter Palace and the Academy of Sciences (Book to the 50th anniversary of St Petersburg, 1753. Found in the collection of the Russian National Library, St)

Library (From: The building of the Imperial Academy of Sciences), 1741. Artist: Wortmann
Library (From: The building of the Imperial Academy of Sciences), 1741. Found in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Academy, St. Petersburg

Kunstkammer (From: The building of the Imperial Academy of Sciences), 1741. Found in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Academy, St. Petersburg

Imperial Library and Kunstkammer (From: The building of the Imperial Academy of Sciences), 1741. Found in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Academy, St. Petersburg

The building of the Imperial Academy of Sciences with Library and Kunstkammer in St. Petersburg, 1741. Found in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Academy, St. Petersburg

Konstantin Bykov, Soviet physiologist C014 / 0753
Konstantin Bykov (1886-1959). Portrait of the Soviet physiologist and academician Konstantin Bykov. Bykov was a member of USSR Academy of Sciences and USSR Academy of Medical Sciences

ANTOINE DE GASCQ Antoine-Alexandre de Gascq de la Roche (1712-1781). Friend and correspondent of Baron de Montesquieu. Painting, 1713

Aleksey Bakh, Soviet biochemist C016 / 7629
Aleksey Nikolayevich Bakh (1857-1946), Soviet biochemist. Bakh was the founder of Soviet biochemistry, and became a member of the USSR Academy of Sciences in 1929

Juozas Matulis, Lithuanian scientist
Juozas Matulis (1899-1993), Lithuanian-Soviet physicist and chemist. Matulis was born at Tatkonyse and studied at Vilnius and the University of Leipzig

Electrointegrator lab C013 / 9133
Electrointegrator lab. Researcher conducting studies on a large all-purpose electrointegrator An electrointegrator is a semiautomatic simulating device for solving nonstationary thermal conductivity

Jouffroy Presents His Steamship Proposals
The Marquis Claude Jouffroy d Abbans presenting his proposals for a steam-powered vessel to a meeting called by the Marquis Ducrest in the 1770 s

Dom Cathedral, St. Peters Church, St. Saviors Anglican Church and The Academy of Sciences Building, Riga, Latvia, Europe

Nikolai Zinin, Russian chemist
Nikolai Nikolaevich Zinin (1812-1880), Russian chemist. Zinin worked in the area of organic chemistry, and is remembered for his role in identifying the chemical aminobenzene (aniline)

Comte de Mirabeau, French politician
Comte de Mirabeau (1749-1791), French politician, born Honore Gabriel Riqueti. Mirabeaus early life included romantic scandals, extravagant tastes, quarrels with his father

French Royal Academy of Sciences, 1666
French Academy of Sciences being presented in 1666 to King Louis XIV (1638-1715, seated, centre) of France. The members of the academy are being presented by the Kings Minister of Finance

Skull of an ancestor of a mammoth
Skull of the ancestor of a mammoth. Scientific worker cleaning mud away from the preserved skull of this mammal, an elephant-like forerunner of the mammoth. It lived around half a million years ago

Sofia(Sofya) Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya
Sofia Vasilyevna Kovalevskaya (1850-1891), Russian mathematician. Kovalevskaya was the first female member of the St Petersburg Academy of Sciences

The Dog monument, Russia
Dog monument at the Experimental Medicine Institute, founded by Academician Pavlov, Leningrad. One of the four pedestal medallions

Experimental medicine institute, Russia
Experimental Medicine Institute, Leningrad. The Physiology Department premises, left, and Ivan Pavlovs laboratory, known as Silence Tower, right

Volta at the French Academy
Volta addressing the French Academy of Sciences in the presence of Napoleon Bonaparte. In 1800 Volta invented the Voltaic Pile. He was invited to Paris to demonstrate his invention

Ismailiya Palace (now Academy of Sciences), Baku, Azerbaijan, Central Asia, Asia

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The Academy of Sciences has been a hub of intellectual pursuit and scientific discovery for centuries. From the brilliant mind of Sofia Kovalevskaya, a Russian mathematician who defied societal norms to become one of the first female members, to the stunning artwork capturing its grandeur in Pluchart's 1820s series "Views of Saint Petersburg, " this institution has left an indelible mark on history. Not limited to Russia alone, the Academy's influence extends beyond borders. The Academy of Sciences Building in Riga, Latvia stands as a testament to its international reach and impact. Similarly, Munich boasts its own engraving showcasing the magnificence that is synonymous with this esteemed establishment. Throughout time, celebrations have marked milestones at the Academy. The Jubilee of the Royal Academy at Munich was commemorated with great pomp and splendor in an exquisite engraving. Even Louis XIV himself paid homage by visiting the Royal Academy during his reign, recognizing its significance in advancing knowledge. But it is not just renowned mathematicians or monarchs who have graced these hallowed halls; scientists from various fields have made groundbreaking contributions within these walls. Lina Stern, a Russian biochemist whose black-and-white photograph captures her dedication and brilliance perfectly exemplifies this spirit. Looking back further into history reveals even earlier iterations of academies dedicated to both sciences and arts. The L'Academie des Sciences et des Beaux-Arts founded in 1698 showcases how intertwined creativity and scientific inquiry truly are. As we gaze upon Pluchart's masterpiece depicting "View of Neva" alongside the majestic edifice that houses countless discoveries, we cannot help but marvel at all that has transpired within those walls throughout time. The legacy lives on through each scientist like Alexander Vasilyevich Chayanov who pushed boundaries and expanded our understanding during their tenure here. The Academy of Sciences remains an emblematic symbol representing human curiosity and the relentless pursuit of knowledge.