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1664 Robert Boyle Portrait
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1664 Robert Boyle Portrait
Robert Boyle, anglo-irish chemist, physicist and inventor. One of the founders of The Royal Society. Born 25th January 1627- died 31 December 1691. 18th Century copperplate engraving after William Fathoms engraved portrait of Boyle. Boyles famous 1659 vacuum air pump is in the background. Together with Robert Hooke, Boyle used the pump to investigate and develop what is now known as Boyles law: pV = k (that the volume of a gas varies inversely to the pressure of the gas where k and temperature are constant). Boyles work marks the beginning of modern chemistry. Following Bacons principles (though never avowedly a Baconian) he established the experimental method. He dismissed Aristotles theory of four elements, instead favouring a more correct interpretation that matter comprised corpuscles which were built of different configurations of primary particles that could not be reduced
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This print showcases the 1664 portrait of Robert Boyle, an influential Anglo-Irish chemist, physicist, and inventor. As one of the founders of The Royal Society, Boyle played a pivotal role in shaping modern science. Born on January 25th, 1627, he left an indelible mark on the field until his passing on December 31st, 1691. The artwork itself is an exquisite copperplate engraving from the 18th century based on William Fathoms' original portrait of Boyle. In the background looms Boyles' famous vacuum air pump from 1659—a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized scientific experimentation. Alongside Robert Hooke, Boyle utilized this apparatus to explore and develop what we now know as Boyles law: pV = k. This fundamental principle states that gas volume varies inversely with pressure when temperature remains constant. Boyle's pioneering work marked a turning point in chemistry by establishing the experimental method inspired by Francis Bacon's principles. Rejecting Aristotle's theory of four elements, he embraced a more accurate interpretation that matter consisted of corpuscles constructed from various configurations of primary particles incapable of further reduction. Paul D. Stewart masterfully captures both the essence and significance behind this historic figure through his artistry in this print. It serves as a reminder not only of Boyle's genius but also his contributions to our understanding of gases, atoms, molecules—fundamental building blocks essential to comprehending our world at its most basic level.
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