Leeuwenhoek Collection

Leeuwenhoek & Microbe
ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK Dutch naturalist, depicted discovering the microbe

Leeuwenhoek (engraving)
820334 Leeuwenhoek (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leeuwenhoek.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection; English, out of copyright

Leeuwenhoek the Microscope Man discovers the Microbe (litho)
2812870 Leeuwenhoek the Microscope Man discovers the Microbe (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leeuwenhoek the Microscope Man discovers the Microbe)

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, 17th century Dutch scientist and microscopy pioneer, c1870. Artist: W Steelink
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, 17th century Dutch scientist and microscopy pioneer, c1870. It was probably as a result of his use of lenses in examining cloth as a drapers apprentice that led to

Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch pioneer of microscopy, (1813). Artist: J Chapman
Antoni van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch pioneer of microscopy, (1813). It was probably as a result of his use of lenses in examining cloth as a drapers apprentice that led to Leeuwenhoeks interest in lens

Frontispiece of Ontledigen en Ondekkigen... Brieven by Anton van Leeuwenhoek, 1686
Frontispiece of Ontledigen en Ondekkigen...Brieven by Dutch microscopist Anton van Leeuwenhoek, 1686. Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723)

Title page of Microscopium by Dutch microscopist Anton van Leeuwenhoek, 1708. Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) was one of the first to recognise cells in animals

Microscope by Anton Van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch, c1670. Van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) was a Dutch scientist and microscopist who was the first to observe bacteria

Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), Dutch microscopist, c1810. Artist: John Chapman
Anton van Leewenhoek (1632-1723) Dutch microscopist, c1810. It was probably as a result of his use of lenses in examining cloth as a drapers apprentice that led to Leeuwenhoeks interest in lens

Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch pioneer of microscopy, 1723. Artist: Abraham de Blois
Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Dutch pioneer of microscopy, c1660. It was probably as a result of his use of lenses in examining cloth as a drapers apprentice that led to Leeuwenhoeks interest in lens

Antonie van Leeuwenhoek, 1632-1723. Dutch scientist

Leeuwenhoeks werken Leeuwenhoek Antoni van 1632-1723
Leeuwenhoeks werken, Leeuwenhoek, Antoni van, 1632-1723, Engraving, 1684-1718

Microscopic images flea flea larvae Arcana naturae
Microscopic images of a flea and flea larvae, Arcana naturae detecta, Leeuwenhoek, Antoni va, 1632-1723, Copper engraving, 1695

Science / Leeuwenhoek
ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK Dutch naturalist, depicted discovering the microbe Date: 1632 - 1723

LEEUWENHOEK, Antony van (1632-1723). Dutch naturalist and optician. First to observe bacteriae. He is commonly known as the Father of Microbiology, and considered to be the first microbiologist. Oil

Portrait of Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Abraham de Blois, Jan Verkolje (I), 1679 - 1717

ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK (1632-1723). Dutch naturalist. Title page from van Leeuwenhoeks report to the Royal Society, London, England, printed at Leiden, The Netherlands, in 1686

(1632-1723). Dutch naturalist. Live and dead spermatozoon of a dog as observed by Leeuwenhoek, c1673
ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK (1632-1723). Dutch naturalist. Live and dead spermatozoon of a dog as observed by Leeuwenhoek, c1673, in his single-lens microscope which had a magnification factor of about 200

One of Anton van Leeuwenhoeks microscopes. The specimen to be examined was placed on the apparatus at (1)
LEEUWENHOEK: MICROSCOPE. One of Anton van Leeuwenhoeks microscopes. The specimen to be examined was placed on the apparatus at (1), brought into position vertically by turning the lower screw (2)

Anton van Leewenhoeks microscopes and specimens. Engraved plate from the English edition of Leeuwenhoeks Select Works
LEEUWENHOEK: MICROSCOPE. Anton van Leewenhoeks microscopes and specimens. Engraved plate from the English edition of Leeuwenhoeks Select Works, 1800

Figure III on this page from oeuvres by Henry Baker (1698-1774) is a copy of a study, 1704
LEEUWENHOEK: HYDRA, 1704. Figure III on this page from oeuvres by Henry Baker (1698-1774) is a copy of a study, 1704, by Anton von Leeuwenhoek of the hydra

Frontispiece of Ontledigen en Ondekkigen... Brieven by Anton van Leeuwenhoek. (The Hague, 1686). The figure in the middle right of the picture is making observations with a Leeuwenhoek microscope

Anton van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723), Dutch pioneer microscopist. Title page of Microscopium by Anton van Leeuwenhoek, third edition, (Leyden, 1708)

ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK (1632-1723). Dutch naturalist. Stipple engraving, English, c1800

Coloured engraving of a flea (by van Leeuwenhoek)
Flea. Coloured engraving of a flea drawn by the Dutch microscopist Antoni van Leeuwenhoek (1632- 1723). The magnified insect has been drawn in remarkable detail

Anton van Leeuweenhoek, Dutch microscopist
Portrait of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek taken from his book Arcana Naturae detecta (1695). A Dutch microscopist, he was born in Delft, Netherlands, on October 14th 1632 & died on August 26th 1723

Anton van Leeuweenhoek, Dutch microcoscopist
Portrait of Antoni van Leeuwenhoek taken from his book Arcana Naturae detecta (1695). A Dutch microscopist, he was born in Delft, Netherlands, on October 14th 1632 & died on August 26th 1723

Early microscope design, historical image
Early microscope design, coloured historical image. Diagram of an early microscope made by the English dyer and amateur astronomer Stephen Gray (1666-1736)

Leeuwenhoeks microscope, 17th century. This is one of the early microscopes used by the Dutch scientist Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723)

Leeuwenhoek at Desk
ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK Dutch naturalist, depicted at his desk

Anton Van Leeuwenhoek
ANTON VAN LEEUWENHOEK Dutch naturalist

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Anton van Leeuwenhoek, a 17th-century Dutch scientist and pioneer of microscopy, revolutionized our understanding of the microscopic world. With his self-designed microscopes, he observed animalcules that were previously invisible to the naked eye. In c1795, an engraving titled "Animalcules observed by Anton van Leeuwenhoek" captured his groundbreaking discoveries. Leeuwenhoek's passion for studying microbes is evident in various artworks dedicated to him. An oil painting from c. 1680 portrays him with intense focus as he peers through a microscope, while a lithograph titled "Leeuwenhoek the Microscope Man discovers the Microbe" showcases his dedication to unraveling the mysteries of tiny organisms. Throughout history, artists have immortalized Leeuwenhoek's contributions to science and microscopy. A 1870 portrait by W Steelink captures his determined expression and scientific demeanor. Another artwork from 1813 by J Chapman depicts him holding a microscope, symbolizing his role as a trailblazer in this field. The significance of Leeuwenhoek's work is further emphasized in publications such as "Ontledigen en Ondekkigen. . Brieven, " where an intricate frontispiece pays homage to his achievements. The title page of "Microscopium, " published in 1708, highlights how he expanded our knowledge through meticulous observations. One cannot overlook the importance of Leeuwenhoek's microscopes themselves - marvels of engineering crafted around c1670 - which allowed him to delve into realms unseen before. Even after centuries since his passing in 1723, Anton van Leeuwenhoek remains an icon among scientists and historians alike. His relentless pursuit of knowledge and unrivaled curiosity continue to inspire generations who seek answers hidden within the microscopic world.