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Galilee (or Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) before the Holy Office in the Vatican"
JLJ4623339 Galilee (or Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) before the Holy Office in the Vatican" The astronomer was sentenced by the Inquisition Tribunal in 1632 for defending Copernicuss theories. Painting by Joseph Nicolas Robert-Fleury (Robert Fleury) (1797-1890) 1847 Sun. 1, 96x3, 08 m - Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) before the Holy Office in the Vatican. The astronomer was condemned by the Tribunal of the Inquisition for having defended the theories of Copernicus, 1632. Painting by Joseph Nicolas Robert-Fleury (Robert Fleury) (1797-1890), 1847. 1.96 x 3.08 m. Louvre Museum, Paris by Robert-Fleury, Joseph-Nicolas (1797-1890); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Galilee (or Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) before the Holy Office in the Vatican" The astronomer was sentenced by the Inquisition Tribunal in 1632 for defending Copernicuss theories. Painting by Joseph Nicolas Robert-Fleury (Robert Fleury) (1797-1890) 1847 Sun. 1, 96x3, 08 m - Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) before the Holy Office in the Vatican. The astronomer was condemned by the Tribunal of the Inquisition for having defended the theories of Copernicus, 1632. Painting by Joseph Nicolas Robert-Fleury (Robert Fleury) (1797-1890), 1847. 1.96 x 3.08 m. Louvre Museum, Paris); Photo ePhoto Josse; French, out of copyright
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This print captures a significant moment in history, depicting Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) standing before the Holy Office in the Vatican. The renowned astronomer finds himself on trial, facing condemnation by the Inquisition Tribunal for his unwavering defense of Copernicus's theories. Painted by Joseph Nicolas Robert-Fleury (1797-1890) in 1847, this artwork measures an impressive 1.96 x 3.08 meters and is housed at the Louvre Museum in Paris. Galileo Galilei's groundbreaking work challenged long-held beliefs about the structure of our universe. His support for Copernican heliocentrism, which posited that Earth revolved around the sun rather than being at its center, was met with fierce opposition from religious authorities who saw it as contradicting biblical teachings. In this painting, Galileo stands resolute yet vulnerable before those who hold power over him. The artist skillfully captures both his determination to defend scientific truth and his awareness of the consequences he faces for doing so. This image serves as a poignant reminder of humanity's struggle to reconcile faith and reason throughout history. It symbolizes not only Galileo's personal battle but also represents countless other individuals who have dared to challenge established dogmas in pursuit of knowledge and progress. Through this photograph, we are transported back to a time when ideas were fiercely contested and intellectual freedom came at great personal cost. It invites us to reflect upon how far we have come while acknowledging that there is still much work to be done in fostering open-mindedness and embracing scientific inquiry without fear or prejudice.
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