Title
Archimedes in his bath
Caption
Archimedes (c.287-212 BC) Greek mathematician and inventor, in his bath. Discovered formulae for calculating areas and volumes of plane and solid figures. Hydrostatics. Supposed to have shouted "Eureka" on discovering principle of upthrust on a floating body. Hand-coloured woodcut, 1547
Date
1547
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07099_390003662
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,0Mb (2,5Mb) / 11,8in x 8,9in / 3543 x 2664 (300dpi)