Probability Collection

Fortuna by Ernest Board
Painting depicting a blindfolded woman playing a fateful game of cards. Date: 1911

John Venn, caricature C013 / 7595
John Venn (1834-1923). Caricature of the British logician and philosopher John Venn. Venn is best known for introducing the Venn diagram, which is used in many fields, including set theory

Chance in the universe. Computer illustration representing the chance, randomness and probability inherent in the universe according to the theory of quantum mechanics

Pierre de Fermat, caricature C015 / 6714
Pierre de Fermat, caricature

In all Probability something of this Sort (engraving)
669608 In all Probability something of this Sort (engraving) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: In all Probability something of this Sort)

Gaming die, c. 2nd century AD (glass)
702266 Gaming die, c.2nd century AD (glass) by Roman; width: 5.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Twenty-sided die incised with a symbol on each face); Photo eChristies Images; out of copyright

Two brothers of Reading, Berkshire, Leading Aircraft-man Ronald Couch of the Royal Air Force and Driver Eric Couch of the Royal Army Service Corps (RASC)

Blaise Pascal, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Blaise Pascal, (1933). Portrait of French philosopher, mathematician, physicist and theologian Blaise Pascal (1623-1662). Credited with founding the modern theory of probability

Abraham de Moivre
Mathematician Abraham de Moivre. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Schrodingers cat, artwork
Schrodingers cat. Computer artwork showing a cat both dead and alive inside a box. A quantum event (such as the decay of a radioactive particle) will trigger an event that will kill the cat

Pierre de Fermat, French mathematician
Pierre de Fermat (1601-1665), French mathematician and physical theorist. Fermat is most famous for devising Fermats principle to derive the path taken by light rays

JAKOB BERNOULLI (1654-1705). Swiss mathematician. Title-page of the first edition of Bernoullis posthumously published Ars Conjectandi, Basel, 1713

Probability and randomness F008 / 3396
Dice. Multiple exposure

Probability and randomness F008 / 3406
Three dice and randomly generated numbers from 1 to 6

Probability and randomness F008 / 3405
Dice lying on sheet containing randomly generated numbers fro 1 to 6

Random universe. Conceptual computer artwork of dice in space. This represents the fundamental uncertainty of the universe

Online gambling. Conceptual computer artwork of a pair of playing dice hurtling towards a computer screen. This could represent online gambling, one of the largest growing areas of internet commerce

Fertility. Conceptual computer artwork of human sperm (male sex cells, white) as part of a board game. The dice and chance cards (left)

Achilles and Ajax
Amphora dating from 540-530 BC, signed by the potter and painter Exekias, it shows Achilles and Ajax playing a game using dice during a lull in the Trojan War

Big Bang probability, conceptual image. Computer artwork of two dice emanating from an explosion, representing the chance of the Big Bang having occurred

Art of dice, black holes and chance
Chance in the universe. Computer illustration representing the chance, randomness and probability inherent in the universe according to the theory of quantum mechanics. Dice are seen in black holes

Art of dice, a black hole and chance
Chance in the universe. Computer illustration representing the chance, randomness and probability inherent in the universe according to the theory of quantum mechanics

Pierre de Fermat, French lawyer and mathematician
Pierre de Fermat, French lawyer and amateur mathematician. He is known for developments leading to modern calculus, and for research into the theory of numbers

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"Exploring the Mysteries of Probability: From Venn Diagrams to Gaming Dice" Step into the world of probability, where chance and uncertainty reign supreme. Inspired by great minds like John Venn and Pierre de Fermat, this captivating journey takes us through a series of intriguing hints. Imagine yourself in front of Ernest Board's masterpiece "Fortuna, " as she symbolizes the ever-changing nature of luck and fate. With her whimsical caricature C013 / 7595, she reminds us that probability is an integral part of our lives. Pierre de Fermat, another brilliant mathematician depicted in caricature C015 / 6714, delved deep into the realm of probabilities. His contributions paved the way for understanding uncertain events with his famous theorem. Giuseppina Grassini's enchanting presence adds a touch of elegance to this exploration. As we admire her portrait, we ponder how probability intertwines with beauty and artistry. "In all Probability something of this Sort, " an engraving that captures our imagination, invites us to embrace uncertainty as a fundamental aspect of life itself. It urges us to accept that not everything can be predicted or controlled. Transporting ourselves back in time to ancient Rome, we encounter a gaming die from the second century AD made out of glass. This artifact serves as a reminder that games have always been intertwined with probability – an element that keeps players on their toes even today. Blaise Pascal's enigmatic smile captured by an unknown artist in 1933 intrigues us further. Known for his contributions to mathematics and philosophy, he explored concepts such as randomness and chance with great curiosity. The story continues with two brothers from Reading who embark on daring adventures as Leading Aircraft-man Ronald Couch serves in the Royal Air Force during uncertain times. Their bravery reminds us that life itself is often shaped by unpredictable outcomes influenced by probability. Abraham de Moivre enters our narrative next; his work on probability theory laid the foundation for many future discoveries.