Denis Papin Collection

The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat
5616355 The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Weser workmen destroying Denis Papin's steamboat)

The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat
5616358 The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Weser workmen destroying Denis Papin's steamboat)

The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat
5616318 The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Weser workmen destroying Denis Papin's steamboat)

The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat
5616317 The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Weser workmen destroying Denis Papin's steamboat)

The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat
5616316 The Weser workmen destroying Papin's steamboat; (add.info.: Illustration depicting the Weser workmen destroying Denis Papin's steamboat)

Denis Papin and the pressure cooker (chromolitho)
968581 Denis Papin and the pressure cooker (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denis Papin and the pressure cooker)

Denis Papin, French physicist and inventor (chromolitho)
972078 Denis Papin, French physicist and inventor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denis Papin (1647-c1712), French physicist and inventor

Denis Papin
LLM459569 Denis Papin by Armet Portanell, Jose (1843-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denis Papin. Illustration for La Ciencia Y Sus Hombres by Luis Figuier (D Jaime Seix, 1876)

Denis Papin (engraving)
2808399 Denis Papin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denis Papin. Illustration for Nos Vraies Conquetes by Albert Levy (Hachette)

Denis Papin, inventor of the steam ship (colour litho)
2795458 Denis Papin, inventor of the steam ship (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denis Papin, inventor of the steam ship)

The story of steam (colour litho)
3099322 The story of steam (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The story of steam)

Les Mariniers du Weser Brisant le Bateau de Papin (engraving)
2808398 Les Mariniers du Weser Brisant le Bateau de Papin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Mariniers du Weser Brisant le Bateau de Papin)

Benefactors of Mankind (colour litho)
2795454 Benefactors of Mankind (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benefactors of Mankind)

Denis Papin, Inventeur de la Machinea Vapeur, 1647-1714, Erigee au Conservatoire des Arts-et-Metiers (chromolitho)
726468 Denis Papin, Inventeur de la Machinea Vapeur, 1647-1714, Erigee au Conservatoire des Arts-et-Metiers (chromolitho) by French School

Robert Boyle and Denis Papin inspect Papins steam digester
LLM459578 Robert Boyle and Denis Papin inspect Papins steam digester by Planella Coromina, Josep or Jose (1804-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Denis Papins first steam powered boat, 18th Century (chromolitho)
1094133 Denis Papins first steam powered boat, 18th Century (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denis Papins first steam powered boat, 18th Century)

Denis Papin, French physicist, mathematician and inventor (chromolitho)
972178 Denis Papin, French physicist, mathematician and inventor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denis Papin (1647-c1712), French physicist

Steam (colour litho)
2795457 Steam (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steam. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations Instructives)

Denis Papin (colour litho)
727320 Denis Papin (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denis Papin. French educational illustration, published by Prunaire.); © Look and Learn

Denis Papin conducting trials of his piston steam engine in front of his friends, Marburg, Germany, 1690 (chromolitho)
968385 Denis Papin conducting trials of his piston steam engine in front of his friends, Marburg, Germany, 1690 (chromolitho) by European School

Denis Papin, French physicist and inventor (chromolitho)
972036 Denis Papin, French physicist and inventor (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denis Papin (1647-c1712), French physicist and inventor

Pressure cooker, 1688 (1956). From Denis Papins La maniere d amolir les os. A print from Things, a volume about the origin and early history of many things, common and less common

French physicist Denis Papins, steamboat being wrecked, 1707 (1870)
French physicist Denis Papin s, steamboat being wrecked, 1707 (1870). The boatmen on the river Weser saw the boat powered by Papins (1647-1712)

Denis Papin, French physicist, 1870. In 1675, Papin (1647-1712) went to London where he worked with Robert Boyle and invented the forerunner to the pressure cooker, the steam digester

Robert Boyle, Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist and Denis Papin, French physicist, 1870
Robert Boyle, 17th century Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin, French physicist, 1870. Papin (1647-1712) is pointing to Boyles (1627-1691) air pump

The old age and misery of Denis Papin I am now obliged, wrote Papin, to put my machines in the corner of my poor chimney

The boatmen of the Weser chop Papins steamboat in pieces

Arrival of Denis Papin in Venice

Denis Papins second steam engine

Denis Papin

Destruction of Papin's steamboat
In 1707, Denis Papin (1647-1712), French physicist and steam engine pioneer, built a paddle-steamer powered by a piston-in-cylinder steam engine he had devised in 1690

Pressure cooker. Historical artwork of the pressure cooker, La Marmite de Papin, invented by Dennis Papin in 1681. It consists of an iron pot with a sealed lid

Denis Papin and Robert Boyle, engraving
Denis Papin and Robert Boyle. Engraving of the French scientist Denis Papin (1647- 1712), and Irish chemist Robert Boyle (1627- 91), discussing their experiments using air pumps in 1675

Engraving of Denis Papin, French inventor
Denis Papin (1647-1712), French physicist and steam engine pioneer. Papin was an assistant to both Huygens and Boyle, moving to London in 1675

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Denis Papin: Revolutionizing Science and Invention Denis Papin, a renowned French physicist and inventor, left an indelible mark on the world with his groundbreaking contributions. Through various chromolithos and engravings, we catch glimpses of his remarkable journey. One such depiction shows Denis Papin alongside his most famous invention - the pressure cooker. This ingenious device revolutionized cooking by utilizing steam pressure to cook food faster and more efficiently. Another chromolitho showcases him as the inventor of the steamship, highlighting his pioneering spirit in harnessing the power of steam for transportation. Intriguingly, an engraving titled "Les Mariniers du Weser Brisant le Bateau de Papin" portrays a scene where boatmen break Denis Papin's vessel on the Weser River. This incident symbolizes resistance to change faced by innovators like him throughout history. Papin's relentless pursuit of scientific progress is evident in another engraving that captures him inspecting his steam digester alongside Robert Boyle. Their collaboration signifies how great minds come together to push boundaries and advance human knowledge. Moreover, a vibrant color litho titled "Benefactors of Mankind" pays homage to Denis Papin among other notable inventors who have shaped civilization through their creations. It serves as a testament to his lasting impact on society. Lastly, we are transported back in time with a captivating chromolitho showcasing Denis Papin's first steam-powered boat from the 18th century. This image encapsulates both innovation and adventure as he ventured into uncharted waters with this revolutionary creation. Denis Papin's legacy lives on at the Conservatoire des Arts-et-Metiers where an impressive chromolitho stands tall in honor of his invention - la Machine à Vapeur (the Steam Engine). It serves as a reminder of how one man's brilliance can transform industries forever. Through these visual representations, we glimpse the remarkable life and achievements of Denis Papin.