Title
Archimedes
Caption
Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Ancient Greek mathematician and inventor in his bath. Discovered formulae for calculating areas and volumes of plane and solid figures. Supposed to have shouted "Eureka" on discovering principle of upthrust on a floating body.
1547
Woodcut
Nuremberg
Date
1547
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07095_390001182
License type
Rights managed
Available size
25,6Mb (2,7Mb) / 11,8in x 8,4in / 3543 x 2525 (300dpi)