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The Archimedes Palimpsest (pen & ink on vellum) (see also 491773-84)
491773 The Archimedes Palimpsest (pen & ink on vellum) (see also 491773-84) by Greek School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Original codex Byzantine, probably Constantinople, c.950
Copy of an otherwise unknown work of the ancient mathematician, physicist, and engineer Archimedes (c.287-212 BC) of Syracuse and other authors. In 1229 the original Archimedes codex was unbound, scraped, washed and overwritten with a Christian liturgical text.
On the Equilibrium of Planes ; On Floating Bodies; The Method of Mechanical Theorems; On Spiral Lines; On the Sphere and the Cylinder; On the Measurement of the Circle; Stomachion, all in Greek.
upper text: Euchologion, in Greek, 12th century
); Photo eChristies Images; Greek, out of copyright
Media ID 22403302
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
Archimedes Archimedes Palimpsest Byzantine C03rd C10th C12th Codex Cylinder Equilibrium Of Planes Euchologion Floating Bodies Folio Folios Liturgical Mathematical Mathematics Maths Measurement Of The Circle Mechanical Method Method Of Mechanical Theorems Page Pages Palimpsest Physics Sphere Spiral Lines Stomachion Treatise Wisdom
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This print showcases "The Archimedes Palimpsest" a remarkable piece of ancient Greek literature. Created with pen and ink on vellum, this original codex is believed to have originated in Byzantine, possibly Constantinople around 950 AD. The palimpsest contains a copy of an unknown work by the renowned mathematician, physicist, and engineer Archimedes. However, in 1229, the original Archimedes codex underwent a transformation. It was unbound and subjected to scraping, washing, and overwriting with a Christian liturgical text. Despite this alteration, the palimpsest still preserves invaluable knowledge from Archimedes' treatises such as "On Floating Bodies" "On Spiral Lines" "On the Sphere and Cylinder" and many more. The upper portion of the manuscript features an Euchologion in Greek dating back to the 12th century. This combination of scientific wisdom intertwined with religious texts adds another layer of intrigue to this extraordinary artifact. Through its pages filled with mathematical equations and scientific theories, this photograph transports us back to ancient Greece's intellectual prowess. It serves as a testament to humanity's thirst for knowledge throughout history. Capturing both classical beauty and historical significance within its frame, this print invites viewers into a world where mathematics meets spirituality—a convergence that continues to shape our understanding of science today.
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