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Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer and mathematician, early 17th century. Artist: Francesco Villamena

Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer and mathematician, early 17th century. Artist: Francesco Villamena

1-155-171 - Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images

Galileo Galilei, Italian astronomer and mathematician, early 17th century. One of the greatest scientists of all time, Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) discovered Jupiter's moons and the laws governing falling bodies. Portrait from the frontispiece of his Istoria (1613) and Il Saggiatore (1623). A cherub, left, holds Galileo's military compass, while another (right) holds a telescope.

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Creator
  1. Francesco Villamena, attributed to: Italian: Artist, printmaker
Subject
  1. Galileo Galilei: Italian: Astronomer, author, physicist
Medium
  1. Engraving
Picture Type
  1. Portrait
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3673x4752
File Size : 51,136kb

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  1. 001394
  1. 001394
  1. 0390002733
  1. 1-155-171
  1. 1155171
  1. 2733
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