William Harvey Collection

The Residence of Hayley, Eartham, Sussex
Artist: Harvey, William - Title: The Residence of Hayley, Eartham, Sussex - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Board 45.4 x 20.6

Diagram of the circulation of blood as understood after William Harvey's work
5309470 Diagram of the circulation of blood as understood after William Harvey's work, showing the Lesser Circulation (Pulmonary Circulation)

Dr. Alderson delivering the Harveian Oration, in the Theatre of the Royal College of Physicians, 185 Creator: Unknown
Dr. Alderson delivering the Harveian Oration, in the Theatre of the Royal College of Physicians, 1854. Sir James Alderson, physician to St

William Harvey, M.D. 1739. Creator: Jacobus Houbraken
William Harvey, M.D. 1739

William Harvey examining witches (litho)
3105691 William Harvey examining witches (litho) by Skinner, Edward Frederick (1865-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Harvey examining witches)

De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart
5615726 De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart and Blood in Living Beings) by William Harvey (1578-1657)

Statue of Harvey, the Discoverer of the Circulation of the Blood, by H Weekes, RA (engraving)
1102942 Statue of Harvey, the Discoverer of the Circulation of the Blood, by H Weekes, RA (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Statue of Harvey)

William Harvey (engraving)
815955 William Harvey (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Harvey (1578 - 1657)

The circulation of the blood demonstrated by William Harvey (engraving)
5223895 The circulation of the blood demonstrated by William Harvey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harvey demonstrating the circulation of the blood (engraving)
665211 Harvey demonstrating the circulation of the blood (engraving) by Buttersworth, Thomas (1768-1842); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harvey demonstrating the circulation of the blood)

William Harvey, English physician (litho)
981289 William Harvey, English physician (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Harvey (1578-1657)

William Harvey with king Charles I in the park at Windsor
LLM459570 William Harvey with king Charles I in the park at Windsor by Armet Portanell, Jose (1843-1911); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Harvey with king Charles I in the park at Windsor)

William Harvey
LLM459567 William Harvey by Gomez, S. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Harvey. Illustration for La Ciencia Y Sus Hombres by Luis Figuier (D Jaime Seix, 1876)

Portrait and autograph of Wil Hervy (William Harvey) (engraving)
607961 Portrait and autograph of Wil Hervy (William Harvey) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait and autograph of Wil Hervy (William Harvey)

William Harvey demonstrating the circulation of the blood
LLM459568 William Harvey demonstrating the circulation of the blood by Planella Coromina, Josep or Jose (1804-90); Private Collection; (add.info)

Tercentenary of the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood (engraving)
1050088 Tercentenary of the Discovery of the Circulation of the Blood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart
5615725 De Motu Cordi, set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart and Blood in Living Beings) by William Harvey (1578-1657)

Title page from De Motu Cordis set Sanguinis in Animalibus
5615724 Title page from De Motu Cordis set Sanguinis in Animalibus (The Motion of the Heart and Blood in Living Beings) by William Harvey (1578-1657) published in 1628

The Harvey Statue at Folkestone (engraving)
1590587 The Harvey Statue at Folkestone (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harvey Statue at Folkestone)

William Harvey M D (engraving)
964812 William Harvey M D (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Harvey M D. English physician (1 April 1578 - 3 June 1657)

Harvey demonstrating to Charles I his Theory of the Circulation of the Blood (engraving)
1102397 Harvey demonstrating to Charles I his Theory of the Circulation of the Blood (engraving) by Hannah, Robert (1812-1909); Private Collection; (add.info)

To the Memory of O Connell, a Design by William Harvey (engraving)
1095918 To the Memory of O Connell, a Design by William Harvey (engraving) by Linton, William James (1812-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: To the Memory of O Connell, a Design by William Harvey)

Bringing in Christmas - drawn by William Harvey, 1845. Creator: George Dalziel
Bringing in Christmas - drawn by William Harvey, 1845. Children stagger under an enormous bowl of punch as a cheery figure (the Spirit of Chrismas? Santa Claus?) is carried in on mens shoulders

[William Harvey], 1860s. Creator: John & Charles Watkins
[William Harvey], 1860s

W. Harvey, (1578-1657), 1830. Creator: Unknown
W. Harvey, (1578-1657), 1830. William Harvey (1578-1657) English physician educated at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge

Dr. W. Harvey, c1800. Creator: Philip Audinet
Dr. W. Harvey, c1800. Portrait of English physician William Harvey (1578-1657), who is credited with first correctly describing, in exact detail

Folkestone. Harvey Statue, late 19th-early 20th century. The William Harvey Memorial Statue on the seafront promenade at Folkestone in Kent

Hanover Terrace, Regents Park, London, 1827. Artist: William Harvey
View of Hanover Terrace in Regents Park, London, 1827; a great number of people can be seen strolling in the park; in the foreground a group of figures appear to be feeding a large black bird

William Harvey, taken from a series of cigarette cards, 1935
William Harvey (1578-1657) by an unknown artist at the National Portrait Gallery. Harvey was an English physician who was the first to describe accurately how blood was pumped around the body by

William Harvey, English physician, (c1850). Harvey (1578-1657) was a medical doctor who is credited with first correctly describing, in exact detail

William Harvey, 17th century English physician, (20th century). Harvey (1578-1657) pictured with King Charles I, his patron and friend

William Harvey, medical doctor, 1777. Artist: T Cook
William Harvey, medical doctor, 1777. Harvey (1578-1657) was an English medical doctor who is credited with first correctly describing, in exact detail

William Harvey, 1777. Artist: Thomas Cook
William Harvey, 1777. Harvey (1578-1657) was an English medical doctor who is credited with first correctly describing, in exact detail

William Harvey, English physician, in Windsor Park, 17th century (1870). Harvey (1578-1657) explaining to Charles I the results of his investigations into reproduction

Harvey demonstrating circulation of the blood to the College of Physicians, c1628 (1870). William Harvey (1578-1657), English physician, published his famous De motu cordis

Newcastle-upon-Tyne from the south-west, c1850. Artist: Thomas Abiel Prior
Newcastle-upon-Tyne from the south-west, c1850. This view shows the High Level Bridge built by Robert Stephenson (1803-1859) between 1846 and 1849

Girolamo Fabrici, Italian anatomist and surgeon, 17th century. Hieronymus Fabricius ab Aquapendente - Italian name Girolamo Fabrici - (1537-1619) was one of the founders of modern embryology

Circulation of the blood, 1628. English physician William Harvey (1578-1657) was the first to correctly describe the mechanism whereby blood is circulated in the body

William Harvey demonstrating to King Charles I his theory of the circulation of the blood, 1851. Artist: H Lemon
William Harvey demonstrating to King Charles I his theory of the circulation of the blood, 1851. The English physician William Harvey MD, FRCP, was attached to St Bartholomews Hospital

High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle, 1849. Artist: Thomas Abiel Prior
High Level Bridge over the Tyne at Newcastle, c1849. The High Level Bridge was built to carry the York, Newcastle and Berwick Railway over the River Tyne

Church Holy Sepulchre Mr William Harvey inspecting cracks
Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Mr. William Harvey, inspecting cracks of the Holy Sepulchre of the church immediately above the main entrance. 1934, Jerusalem, Israel

William Harvey, Using A Live Deer, Explains To Charles I The Circulatory System Of Blood. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1889

William Harvey, 1578 A

The Lime Walk at Weston, Buckinghamshire
Artist: Harvey, William - Title: The Lime Walk at Weston, Buckinghamshire - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Board 30.5 x 22.9

Cottages at Olney, Buckinghamshire
Artist: Harvey, William - Title: Cottages at Olney, Buckinghamshire - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Board 30.5 x 22.3

Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching)
XYC291021 Elysium and Sartarus or the State of Final Retribution, 1791 (etching) by Barry, James (1741-1806); Yale Center for British Art, Yale Art Gallery Collection; Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John E

William Henry Harvey, Irish botanist C017 / 7986
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866), Irish botanist. Harvey specialised in the study of algae (phycology), describing over 750 species

William Henry Harvey, Irish botanist C017 / 7985
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866), Irish botanist. Harvey specialised in the study of algae (phycology), describing over 750 species

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William Harvey, an English physician, is renowned for his groundbreaking discoveries in the field of anatomy and physiology. Born in 1578 at The Residence of Hayley in Eartham, Sussex, Harvey's most notable work was his book "De Motu Cordi" or "The Motion of the Heart, " where he introduced the concept of blood circulation in animals. This revolutionary theory challenged centuries-old beliefs and laid the foundation for modern medicine. Harvey's dedication to unraveling the mysteries of the human body led him to conduct numerous experiments and observations. His meticulous research eventually culminated in a profound understanding of how blood circulates through our veins and arteries. Engravings depicting Harvey demonstrating this remarkable process became iconic representations of his scientific breakthrough. One such engraving showcases a statue by H Weekes, RA titled "Statue of Harvey, the Discoverer of the Circulation of Blood. " Another engraving portrays William Harvey himself alongside King Charles I during a stroll through Windsor Park. These images capture not only his professional achievements but also highlight his esteemed position within society. A lithograph displays a portrait and autograph capturing both William Harvey's appearance and signature—an intimate glimpse into this brilliant mind that forever changed medical science. Additionally, an engraving commemorating the tercentenary celebration further emphasizes just how significant his discovery was to humanity. William Harvey's contributions continue to shape our understanding today as we study cardiovascular health and develop life-saving treatments based on his findings.