Descards Collection

Refraction of rays inside the human eye, from Dioptrique by Descartes, 1637 (engraving)
CUL4935125 Refraction of rays inside the human eye, from Dioptrique by Descartes, 1637 (engraving); (add.info.: DESCARTES, Rene (1596-1650)

Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician, philosopher
JEB4866512 Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician, philosopher and physicist - Engraving published in the book "Les lettres de Madame de sevigne

Bust of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French physicist and philosopher - Sculpture by Augustin Pajou (1730-1809)
JEB4945014 Bust of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French physicist and philosopher - Sculpture by Augustin Pajou (1730-1809) - Galerie des Hommes illustres Chateau de Versailles; (add.info)

Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650)
XEE5027328 Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650); (add.info.: Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650)); Stefano Bianchetti

Medaille in the effigy of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), philosopher realized by Emile Rogat (1770)
JLJ4655785 Medaille in the effigy of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), philosopher realized by Emile Rogat (1770? 1852) in 1846 on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the birth of the philosopher

Presume portrait of the philosopher Rene Descartes (1596-1650
JLJ4684231 Presume portrait of the philosopher Rene Descartes (1596-1650) Painting by Sebastien Bourdon (1616-1671) 17th century Sun

Rene Descartes (1596 - 1650) in his office with scientific equipment
GIA4694797 ReneDescartes (1596 - 1650) in his office with scientific equipment. Engraving of the 17th century. by Unknown Artist

Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French philosopher and mathematician walking through
XEE4156607 Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French philosopher and mathematician walking through the streets of Amsterdam - Descartes in Amsterdam - engraving from " L histoire de France racontee A

Pascal with Desargues presents to Descartes his experiences on the gravity of the air
JLJ4563548 Pascal with Desargues presents to Descartes his experiences on the gravity of the air: the young mathematician Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) and Girard Desargues (1591-1661)

Dreyfus case: Captain Alfred Dreyfus (1859 - 1935) deported to Devil Island (1895 - 1899
GIA4773346 Dreyfus case: Captain Alfred Dreyfus (1859 - 1935) deported to Devil Island (1895 - 1899) in Guyana. Engraving

Opthalmology: the eye and the sight. From "Tractatus de Homine"
LSE4402529 Opthalmology: the eye and the sight. From " Tractatus de Homine" by Rene Descartes, 1664. by French School

Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French philosopher and mathematician
XEE4414835 ReneDescartes (1596-1650), French philosopher and mathematician. by Unknown Artist, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: ReneDescartes (1596-1650)

Ether (material): Rene Descartes (1596-1650) finds that the ether bathes the bodies like
XEE4140022 Ether (material): Rene Descartes (1596-1650) finds that the ether bathes the bodies like water a sponge. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

Descartes writing - in Ed. Mennechet, "Le Plutarque francais"
LSE4095695 Descartes writing - in Ed. Mennechet, " Le Plutarque francais", Volume IV, 1836 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes writing - in Ed)

Portrait of Rene Descartes, engraving of the 19th century
XEE4113233 Portrait of ReneDescartes, engraving of the 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of ReneDescartes)

Portrait of Rene Descartes. 1596-1650. from La Ciencia y sus Hombres by Louis Figuier
XEE4403639 Portrait of ReneDescartes. 1596-1650. from La Ciencia y sus Hombres by Louis Figuier. Barcelona 1881 by Unknown Artist

Rene Descartes (1596-1650) giving lessons in philosophy to Queen Christine of Sweden
XEE4403757 ReneDescartes (1596-1650) giving lessons in philosophy to Queen Christine of Sweden (1626-1689), circa 1649-1650 by Unknown Artist

Human sensory system connects to the brain - in "L
LSE4095867 Human sensory system connects to the brain - in " L homme de Rene Descartes et la formation du fetus", Paris, 1677 by Unknown Artist

Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French philosopher and scientist
LSE4316978 Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French philosopher and scientist. in " Portraits des Hommes Useful", 1833-1836

Queen Christine of Sweden, surrounded by her court, hearing the philosopher Rene
JLJ4647981 Queen Christine of Sweden, surrounded by her court, hearing the philosopher Rene Descartes doing a geometry demonstration; in the presence of the Prince of Conde

Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), English philosopher and writer
GIA4718931 Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), English philosopher and writer by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650)

Page from "Les meteores"by Rene Descartes (1596-1650)
AIS5349544 Page from " Les meteores" by Rene Descartes (1596-1650), 1637 (printed monograph) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

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"Descards: A Glimpse into the Life and Legacy of Rene Descartes" Step back in time as we explore the captivating world of "descards, " a collection of intriguing hints that shed light on the renowned philosopher, Rene Descartes. One remarkable artifact is a medaille, crafted by Emile Rogat in 1846 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Descartes' birth. This effigy captures the essence of a man whose ideas continue to shape our understanding of philosophy. Another clue transports us to Descartes' office, where he immersed himself in scientific exploration. Surrounded by intricate equipment, this portrait reveals his dedication to unraveling the mysteries of existence. In another image, we catch a glimpse of Descartes walking through bustling streets. His presence exudes intellectual curiosity and determination as he ponders life's deepest questions. Through his writings, such as "Le Plutarque francais, " we witness Descartes engrossed in profound contemplation. With pen in hand, he pens thoughts that would revolutionize philosophical discourse for centuries to come. A significant encounter unfolds before our eyes as Pascal presents Desargues' experiments on air gravity to Descartes. This meeting symbolizes an exchange between brilliant minds striving for knowledge and enlightenment. The Dreyfus case takes us beyond philosophy into historical events that shaped society during Descartes' time. Captain Alfred Dreyfus's deportation serves as a reminder that even great thinkers like Descartes were witnesses to turbulent times filled with injustice and controversy. Delving further into visual representations, an exquisite gravure from the 19th century showcases yet another portrayal of René Descartes—a testament to his enduring influence on art throughout history. Exploring ophthalmology brings us closer to understanding how vision fascinated this polymath philosopher-mathematician.