Cartesian Collection

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

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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

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

Portrait of Rene Descartes, 1644 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275027 Portrait of Rene Descartes, 1644 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1650); French scientist; ); German

The Solar System of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) from Description de l Univers
CHT223716 The Solar System of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) from Description de l Univers by Alain Manesson Mallet (1630-1706) 1683 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School

Illustration from De Homine Figuris by Rene Descartes (1596-1650
BLT200464 Illustration from De Homine Figuris by Rene Descartes (1596-1650) published in The Hague, 1662 (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque de l Institut de France, Paris

Rene Descartes, 1596 - 1650. French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist

Pierre Sylvain Regis
PIERRE SYLVAIN REGIS French philosopher Date: 1632 - 1707

Rene Descartes (engraving)
XJF2639707 Rene Descartes (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes was a French philosopher (1596-1650)); French, out of copyright

Rene Descartes (1596-1650) from The Gallery of Portraits, published 1833
KW200762 Rene Descartes (1596-1650) from The Gallery of Portraits, published 1833 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Ken Welsh; English, out of copyright

Rene Descartes universe showing matter filling it collected in vortices with star at centre of each, often with orbiting planets. Path of comet shown by wavy line starting at N

Johann I (Jean) Bernoulli (1667-1748) a member of the Swiss family of mathematicians. Worked on analysis, calculus, celestial mechanics and mechanics

Historical cosmologies. Artwork of four historical models of planetary orbits. Ptolemys geocentric (Earth-centred) model (upper right) dominated astronomy for over 1000 years

Rene Descartes and Queen Christina
Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician, teaching astronomy to Queen Christina of Sweden (1626-1689). Descartes accepted a post at Christinas court in Stockholm in September 1649

1649 Rene Descartes portrait philosopher
Rene Descartes, French mathematician and philosopher (31st March 1596 - 11 February 1650). 1835 Steel engraving in " The Gallery of Portraits" by W

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Rene Descartes, the renowned French mathematician and philosopher, left an indelible mark on the world of science and philosophy. His groundbreaking works continue to influence scholars and thinkers even today. One of his notable publications is "La Geometrie, " which featured a captivating title page engraving from 1664. This print showcased Descartes' dedication to exploring the intricacies of geometry, a subject he revolutionized with his Cartesian coordinates. Descartes was not confined to one location in his pursuit of knowledge. He spent time in Amsterdam, where he furthered his studies and expanded upon his philosophical ideas. A portrait captured during this period showcases him as a thoughtful scholar immersed in deep contemplation. In addition to mathematics and philosophy, Descartes delved into anatomy and physiology. His treatise on man's formation included a frontispiece illustration depicting the intricate workings of the human nervous system, particularly focusing on the pineal gland's role. The pineal gland fascinated Descartes as he believed it served as a connection between mind and body. Another illustration highlighted its effects on the human nervous system, shedding light on Descartes' holistic approach towards understanding human existence. A black-and-white photograph from 1644 immortalizes Descartes' intellectual presence through an engraved portrait. The image captures both his wisdom and determination that propelled him forward in unraveling complex scientific concepts. Descartes also ventured beyond Earth's boundaries by proposing his own solar system model in "Description de l Univers. " This depiction showcased his innovative thinking regarding celestial bodies' movements within our universe. Furthermore, another illustration from "De Homine Figuris" exemplifies Descartes' commitment to dissecting humanity's physical form meticulously. Collaborating with Pierre Sylvain Regis for this work allowed them to explore various aspects of human anatomy together.