Maths Collection

Title pages of Pacciolis Summa de Arithmetica
^BMathematics book.^b Title page of a medieval book on mathematics. Image taken from the 1523 edition of ^ISumma de Arithmetica, geometria

Fibonacci spiral, artwork
Fibonacci spiral. Computer artwork of a spiral within squares whose sides decrease in length by a factor of 0.168. This number (phi) is derived from the golden ratio Phi (1.618)

Judaism. Divine protection. Amulets. Jewish Museum Berlin. G
Judaism. Divine protection. Amulets. Often consisted of scrolls written in Hebrew and the texts were combined with motifs geom?tircos or magical figures

Part of manuscript written by Evariste Galois
Part of a manuscript written by the French mathematician Evariste Galois (1811-1832). Galois worked on the problem of finding general solutions for equations of degree n

Calabai-yau manifolds
Calabi-yau manifolds. Computer artwork of calabi- yau manifolds. These six-dimensional shapes are thought to be the location of the extra six dimensions (on top of the four known to exist)

Richard Feynman, caricature C015 / 6715
Richard Feynman (1918-1988). Caricature of the American theoretical physicist Richard Phillips Feynman. As a young man, Feynman worked on the American atomic bomb project at Los Alamos

Ludwig Wittgenstein, caricature
Ludwig Wittgenstein. Caricature of the Austrian-British philosopher Ludwig Josef Johann Wittgenstein (1889-1951). Wittgenstein is considered by many to be the greatest philosopher of the 20th

Particle physics equations

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

Logarithm table. Rows and columns of logarithms. These are numerical values used in mathematics to aid multiplication and division

Enigma code machine
Four-rotor Enigma encoder used by Germany in World War II to send coded messages. The codes, which were changed daily, were cracked by the Bletchley Park codebreakers in the UK including

John Venn, caricature C013 / 7595
John Venn (1834-1923). Caricature of the British logician and philosopher John Venn. Venn is best known for introducing the Venn diagram, which is used in many fields, including set theory

Andrei Kolmogorov, Soviet mathematician
Andrei Kolmogorov (1903-1987), Soviet mathematician. Kolmogorov is widely considered one of the most prominent mathematicians of the 20th century

Penrose stairs, artwork
Penrose stairs, computer artwork. This is an impossible figure created by the physicist Roger Penrose and used by M C Escher in his illustration Ascending and Descending

Particle physics equations

Leonhard Euler, Swiss mathematician and physicist

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, physicist, astronomer, natural philosopher, alchemist, theologian and occultist

Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Artist: Freeman
Sir Isaac Newton, English mathematician, astronomer and physicist, (19th century). Newtons (1643-1727) discoveries were prolific and exerted a huge influence on science and thought

Impossible triangle, artwork
Impossible triangle, computer artwork. This is an impossible figure created by the physicist Roger Penrose. Impossible figures are objects that can be drawn but not created

Penrose stairs, artwork
Penrose stairs. Computer artwork of Einstein characters climbing a set of Penrose stairs. This is an impossible figure created by the physicist Roger Penrose

Fibonacci spiral and Phi, artwork
Fibonacci spiral and Phi, computer artwork. The constant Phi, written to 866 decimal places, is calculated as (1 + square root of five, divided by 2)

Gottfried von Leibniz, German mathematician and philosopher
Gottfried Wilhelm von Leibniz, German mathematician and philosopher

France. Paris. Notre Dame. Rose window

Isaac Newton, caricature C013 / 7593
Isaac Newton (1642-1727). Caricature of the English physicist, mathematician and alchemist Sir Isaac Newton, holding a rainbow

Pierre de Fermat, caricature C015 / 6714
Pierre de Fermat, caricature

Leonard Euler, caricature C015 / 6711
Leonhard Euler (1707-1783). Caricature of the Swiss mathematician and physicist Leonhard Euler. Euler made discoveries in a wide range of fields, including geometry, infinitesimal calculus

Archimedes, Greek mathematician and inventor

Rene Descartes, French mathematician and philosopher. His most famous philosophical statement was: I think, therefore I am

Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, from Thebes, Egypt, c1550 BC
Detail of the Rhind mathematical papyrus, showing mathematical problems, from Thebes, Egypt, End of the Second Intermediate Period, c1550 BC

Isaac Newton - English physicist, astronomer, mathematician
Isaac Newton (1642-1727). English physicist, astronomer and mathematician. Opuscula Mathematica, Philosophica et Philologica. Volume I: Mathematica

Blaise Pascal, French philosopher, mathematician, physicist and theologian, (1833). Artist: H Meyer
Blaise Pascal, French philosopher, mathematician, physicist and theologian, (1833). Pascal (1623-1662) is credited with founding the modern theory of probability

Spain. Teruel. Tower of Saint Martin
Spain. Teruel. Tower of the Church of Saint Martin. Mudejar. 14th century

FERMAT, Pierre de (1601-1665). French lawyer, famous for his work in mathematics. Varia Opera Mathematica (1659). Title page. SPAIN. Barcelona. Biblioteca de Catalunya (National Library of Catalonia)

Pascals calculator, 17th Century artwork
Pascals calculator. Historical artwork showing the mechanism inside a 17th Century mechanical device used to perform mathematical calculations

Solar eclipse, 18th century artwork
Solar eclipse. 18th century diagram showing the principles behind solar eclipses. Figure I shows difference in appearance between total (B) and annular (A) eclipses

Detail of the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, Hyksos period, 15th Dynasty, c
BAL116092 Detail of the Rhind Mathematical Papyrus, Hyksos period, 15th Dynasty, c.1550 BC (papyrus) (see also 9712) by Egyptian

Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), 1863. Creator: Oscar Gustav Rejlander
Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), 1863

Boy with Slate Kept In
A little boy has to stay in to work out a sum on his slate

Mortar Calculations - Fort Wright - Fishers Island, New York
Directing the range of the Mortars - Fort Wright - Fishers Island - New York, USA. Military Cadets using complex higher mathematical formulae and telephone instructions to work out the exact aiming

Mathematical equipment
Mathematics equipment. Protractor (left), a pair of compasses and pencil (centre top), a pen (right) and an electronic calculator (lower centre)

Mathematical model, artwork
Mathematical model, computer artwork. This model represents a type of non-linear wave, known as a breather. A breathers energy tends to be localised in space, and oscillates in time

Queenwood College
Housed in the former Richard Owen Socialist community building Harmony Hall (built 1841) between 1847-1896. Burnt down in 1903. Former maths master: John Tyndall

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, German philosopher, mathematician and polymath (engraving)
8626172 Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, German philosopher, mathematician and polymath (engraving) by Ficquet, Etienne (1719-1794); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716)

Portrait of Euclid (3rd century BC). Greek mathematician, detail of a page of a manuscript representing the allegories
BEN5464424 Portrait of Euclid (3rd century BC). Greek mathematician, detail of a page of a manuscript representing the allegories of Arithmetic and geometry

Archimedes, ancient Greek scientist, mathematician and inventor (engraving)
8635148 Archimedes, ancient Greek scientist, mathematician and inventor (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Archimedes (c287-c212 BC)

Calculating machine by Mr Thomas de Colmar, Paris (engraving)
8634944 Calculating machine by Mr Thomas de Colmar, Paris (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Calculating machine by Mr Thomas de Colmar, Paris)

Weighing the earth in a pair of scales on a high tower (litho)
8673173 Weighing the earth in a pair of scales on a high tower (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: How the weight of the earth is measured)

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"Unraveling the Mysteries: A Journey through the World of Maths" Embark on a captivating adventure as we explore the intricate world of maths, where beauty and logic intertwine. From the mesmerizing Fibonacci spiral to breathtaking artwork inspired by mathematical concepts, this is a realm that transcends mere numbers. Delve into the minds of brilliant thinkers like Richard Feynman, whose caricature C015/6715 captures his genius and passion for unraveling nature's secrets. Ludwig Wittgenstein's caricature beckons us to ponder deep philosophical questions intertwined with mathematics. Discover fragments of Evariste Galois' manuscript, an enigmatic glimpse into one of history's greatest mathematical prodigies. Marvel at Pacciolis Summa de Arithmetica title pages, reminding us of ancient wisdom passed down through generations. Witness the power of equations in particle physics; they unlock hidden truths about our universe. The Enigma code machine stands as a testament to how mathematics played a pivotal role in deciphering secrets during times of war. Flip through logarithm tables that once served as indispensable tools for calculations before calculators existed. Sir Isaac Newton, not only an English mathematician but also an astronomer and physicist, left an indelible mark on science with his groundbreaking discoveries. John Venn's caricature C013/7595 invites us to explore his innovative visual representation known as Venn diagrams—a powerful tool used across various fields today. Andrei Kolmogorov's contributions to probability theory showcase how maths shapes our understanding of uncertainty and randomness. In this vast landscape where imagination meets precision, let us embrace maths as both an art form and a language that unlocks profound insights into our world—forever expanding our horizons.