1564 1642 Collection

Galilei Galileo recanting, 1880 (engraving)
533639 Galilei Galileo recanting, 1880 (engraving); (add.info.: Galilei Galileo (1564-1642) Italian astronomer and mathematician.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Galileo Galilei demonstrating his telescope to the Doge and Venetian Senators, 1609. Engraving, 1747
533591 Galileo Galilei demonstrating his telescope to the Doge and Venetian Senators, 1609. Engraving, 1747.; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer & mathematician

Galileo observing the swaying of the chandelier in Pisa Cathedral, c.1584 (engraving)
540685 Galileo observing the swaying of the chandelier in Pisa Cathedral, c.1584 (engraving); (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) demonstrating his telescope, Venice, 1609, 19th century (engraving)
540675 Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) demonstrating his telescope, Venice, 1609, 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: In this artist's reconstruction Galileo, Italian astronomer)

Galileo Galilei facing the Inquisition, 1870 (engraving)
541121 Galileo Galilei facing the Inquisition, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Italian astronomer, mathematician and physicist)

Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence,1632)
540883 Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence,1632). ; (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642)

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) (copperplate engraving)
533637 Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) (copperplate engraving) by Villamena, Francesco (1566-1624); (add.info.: Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer and mathematician

Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving)
533634 Frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo by Galileo, published in 1632 (engraving by Bella, Stefano della (1610-64); (add.info.: Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi)

Galilei before the Council, 1861 (oil on canvas)
XKH155700 Galilei before the Council, 1861 (oil on canvas) by Hausmann, Friedrich Karl (1825-86); 282x429 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer, mathematician and physicist. Here he is facing the Inquisition, who challenged his claim that the earth moves

Reverse of medal commemorating the brilliant comet of November 1618. The message says that God sent us the starry comet as a warning to us to lead better lives

Obverse of medal commemorating the brilliant comet of November 1618. This comet prompted many pamphlets, including Galileo Galileis (1564-1642) polemical masterpiece Il Saggiatore (The Assayer)

Title page of Galileo Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo, (Florence, 1632). Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) published his Dialogue on the Two Great World Systems in Italian rather than Latin

Galileo observing the swaying of the chandelier in Pisa Cathedral, c1584. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer, mathematician

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) demonstrating his telescope, Venice, 1609. In this artist s
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) demonstrating his telescope, Venice, 1609. In this artists reconstruction Galileo, Italian astronomer, mathematician and physicist

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer and mathematician

The surface of the Moon showing features based on the observations of Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), Italian mathematician and astronomer

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer and mathematician. Frontispiece of first edition of his Dialogo dei Massimi Sistemi Florence 1632

Galilei Galileo (1564-1642) Italian astronomer and mathematician. Artists reconstruction of Galileo recanting. Wood engraving 1880

Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer & mathematician, demonstrating his telescope to the Doge and Venetian Senators, 1609. Engraving, 1747

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Galileo Galilei (1564-1642), an Italian astronomer, mathematician, and physicist, left an indelible mark on the world of science. His groundbreaking discoveries and revolutionary ideas challenged the prevailing beliefs of his time. In this copperplate engraving, we see a portrait of Galileo captured in all his intellectual brilliance. The lines etched on the paper seem to convey his unwavering determination to unravel the mysteries of the universe. The frontispiece to Dialogo sopra i due massimi sistemi del mondo, published in 1632, showcases Galileo's profound understanding of celestial mechanics. Through this engraving, he invites us into a world where scientific inquiry reigns supreme. A remarkable oil painting from 1861 depicts Galilei before the Council – a poignant reminder of how his relentless pursuit of truth led him into conflict with religious authorities. This powerful image captures both his defiance and vulnerability as he defended his theories against persecution. This reverse side of a commemorative medal reminds us that even natural phenomena like comets fascinated Galileo. He saw them as opportunities for further exploration and discovery – gateways to unlocking new knowledge about our vast universe. The obverse side of another medal commemorating the same comet serves as a testament to Galileo's ability to inspire awe and wonder through his observations. His keen eye allowed him to uncover hidden truths about celestial bodies that had eluded others for centuries. The title page from Dialogo sopra i due Massimi Sistemi del Mondo transports us back in time to Florence in 1632 when this groundbreaking work was first published. It symbolizes not only Galileo's intellectual prowess but also his courage in challenging established dogma. An intriguing depiction shows young Galilei observing the swaying chandelier inside Pisa Cathedral around 1584. This momentous event sparked curiosity within him – igniting a lifelong passion for understanding the laws that govern our physical world.