Home > Arts > Street art graffiti > Still life > Portrait paintings
Galileo Galilei. Historical portrait of the Italian astronomer
Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Science Photo Library
Galileo Galilei. Historical portrait of the Italian astronomer
Galileo Galilei. Historical portrait of the Italian astronomer and physicist Galileo Galilei (1564-1642). In 1610, Galileo was the first person to use a telescope for astronomical studies. He discovered mountains on the Moon and the four largest moons of Jupiter. In physics, he found that all pendulums swing with the same time period and that heavy and light objects fall at the same rate. He supported the Copernican theory that the Sun, rather than the Earth, was at the centre of the solar system. This belief was judged heretical by the Inquisition of the Roman Catholic Church in 1633, and he was held under house arrest for the rest of his life
Science Photo Library features Science and Medical images including photos and illustrations
Media ID 6411130
© SHEILA TERRY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
Astronomer Discoverer Discovery Engraving Galileo Italian Physicist Portraits Scientist Surname G Galilei
FEATURES IN THESE COLLECTIONS
> Arts
> Contemporary art
> Portraits
> Still life artwork
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Still life artwork
> Still life art
> Arts
> Portraits
> Still life artwork
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Still life artwork
> Still life paintings
> Arts
> Realistic drawings
> Still life artwork
> Portrait artwork
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Still life
> Still life artwork
> Arts
> Street art graffiti
> Still life
> Portrait paintings
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the historical portrait of Galileo Galilei, an Italian astronomer and physicist whose groundbreaking discoveries revolutionized our understanding of the universe. Born in 1564, Galileo became renowned for being the first person to utilize a telescope for astronomical studies in 1610. Through his observations, he made remarkable findings such as identifying mountains on the Moon and discovering Jupiter's four largest moons. Galileo's contributions extended beyond astronomy as he delved into physics. He conducted experiments that revealed all pendulums swing with equal time periods and demonstrated that objects of different weights fall at the same rate. Moreover, he boldly supported the Copernican theory which proposed that the Sun occupied the central position in our solar system rather than Earth. However, Galileo's revolutionary ideas clashed with prevailing religious beliefs during his time. In 1633, he faced severe consequences when his support for heliocentrism was deemed heretical by the Roman Catholic Church's Inquisition. Consequently, he was placed under house arrest for life. This exquisite engraving serves as a testament to Galileo's brilliance and unwavering pursuit of knowledge despite facing adversity. It immortalizes him not only as a scientist but also as an inventor and discoverer who forever altered our perception of space and physics. Science Photo Library has beautifully captured this significant moment in history through this artwork, allowing us to appreciate Galileo's enduring legacy.
MADE IN AUSTRALIA
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools
SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you
* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Cart.
