Savants Collection

Bonaparte with the savants in Egypt (colour litho)
725936 Bonaparte with the savants in Egypt (colour litho) by Orange, Maurice Henri (1868-1916) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bonaparte with the savants in Egypt)

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. 1874 (engraving from Vies des Savants Illustres du)
540692 Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. 1874 (engraving from Vies des Savants Illustres du XVIIIe Siecle, Louis Figuier, Paris); (add.info.: In 1736 Maupertuis)

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

Guillaume Francois Rouelle (1703-1770) French chemist. 1874 (engraving, Paris)
541186 Guillaume Francois Rouelle (1703-1770) French chemist. 1874 (engraving, Paris); (add.info.: Lavoisier's teacher: Professor (demonstrateur) at Jardin du Roi, Paris

Rene-Antoine Ferchault de Reamur (1683-1757) French physicist. 1874 (wood engraving)
541180 Rene-Antoine Ferchault de Reamur (1683-1757) French physicist. 1874 (wood engraving, from Vies des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier)

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)

The god Thor and goddess Nehalennia
Germanic or Norse deities: the god Thor and goddess Nehalennia. Labeled with their interpretatio romana translations Hercules Magusanus and Massom Salus (Massonius Laetus)

Recomposition of water, ie H2O (colour litho)
2795453 Recomposition of water, ie H2O (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Recomposition of water, ie H2O)

Pierre de Fermat (1595ja-1665) French mathematician. From Louis Figuier Vies des Savants Ilustres, Paris, 1870. Wood engraving

Nicholas Lemery (1645-1715) French physician and chemist. From Louis Figuier Vie des Savants Illustres, Paris, 1870. Engraving

Pythagoras (6th century BC) Ancient Greek Philosopher and mathematician, with the Egyptian priests. Engraving fromVies des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier (Paris 1866)

Euclid (3rd century BC) Ancient Greek mathematician who taught at the Alexandrian school, presenting his Elements of Geometry to Ptolemy I, Soter, king of Egypt

Paris Observatory in the time of Louis XIV. 1669 Louis XIV engaged the Italian astronomer Giovanni Domenico Cassini (1525-1712) to construct and direct the observatory

Jean Baptiste von Helmont (1579-1644). Belgian physician and chemist. Helmont recognised that there are more gases than just air, and claimed to have coined the word gas

Lazzaro Spallanzani (1729-1799) Italian biologist. He worked on bacteria (disproved spontaneous generation), digestion (first to use term gastric juice)

Guillaume Francois Rouelle (1703-1770) French chemist. Lavoisiers teacher: Professor (demonstrateur) at Jardin du Roi, Paris. Did much to popularise chemistry

Rene-Antoine Ferchault de Reamur (1683-1757) French physicist. He is shown constructing a thermometer using spirit instead of mercury

Death of Pliny the Elder (Gaius Plinius Secundus 23-79) in the eruption of Vesuvius. Roman writer and author of Historia naturalis. Engraving from Vie des Savants Illustres by Louis Figuier

Theophrastus (c372-c287 BC) Ancient Greek philosopher and scientist. Pupil of Plato and of Aristotle who he succeeded as President of the Lyceum, 272 BC

William Harvey (1578-1657) English physician, in Windsor Park. (1870). Harvey explaining to Charles 1 the results of his investigations into reproduction

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

Pierre-Louis Moreau de Maupertuis (1698-1759) in Finland, 1736. In 1736 Maupertuis, French astronomer and mathematician, led an expedition to Lapland to measure the length of a degree along

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

Aesop / Figuier / Savants
AESOP Greek writer of fables as depicted by an antique bust at the Villa Albani, Rome

Orang-Utan (C18)
(pongo pygmaeus) 18th century savants considered the orang to be the closest to humankind : this one could almost be a species of homo erectus

Napoleon and Antiquities
EGYPTIAN CAMPAIGN Napoleon with the savants contemplates the antiquities of Egypt, many of which find their way back to Paris

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"Savants: Unveiling the Minds of Extraordinary Thinkers" In this captivating collection of images, we embark on a journey through time and space to explore the fascinating world of savants. From Napoleon Bonaparte's encounter with the savants in Egypt to the mythical gods Thor and Nehalennia, these glimpses into history shed light on the enigmatic brilliance that defines these exceptional individuals. The vibrant lithograph depicting Bonaparte surrounded by savants in Egypt transports us back to a pivotal moment where knowledge was sought amidst ancient ruins. It serves as a testament to their insatiable thirst for understanding and discovery. As we delve further into this mosaic, we encounter another colorful litho portraying water recomposition - H2O. This scientific marvel reminds us of how savants like Pierre de Fermat and Nicholas Lemery revolutionized our understanding of chemistry and mathematics during their respective eras. Wood engraving brings forth Les Chiens Savants, an intriguing artwork by Daniel Vierge that showcases not only his artistic prowess but also highlights how even animals can possess extraordinary talents under certain circumstances. Pythagoras stands tall alongside Egyptian priests in one image, symbolizing his profound impact on mathematics and philosophy. Euclid's presence at Alexandrian school reinforces his status as one of history's greatest mathematicians whose teachings continue to shape our understanding today. Moving forward through time, we witness Louis XIV engaging Italian astronomer at Paris Observatory – an emblematic moment showcasing how monarchs recognized the importance of scientific exploration during their reigns. Jean Baptiste von Helmont's inclusion emphasizes his contributions as both physician and chemist while Lazzaro Spallanzani's work on bacteria disproved prevailing theories about spontaneous generation – forever altering our perception of life itself. These snapshots from various epochs remind us that throughout history, they have been instrumental in pushing boundaries, challenging conventions, and unraveling mysteries that surround us.