Title
Galileo Galilei
Caption
Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) Italian astronomer, mathematician and physicist. Here he is facing the Inquisition, who challenged his claim that the earth moves, thus contradicting the theories of Aristotle. From 'Vies des Savants Illustres' by Louis Figuier. (Paris, 1870). Engraving.
Date
17th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A00_389
License type
Rights managed
Available size
42,9Mb (4,7Mb) / 15,0in x 11,1in / 4500 x 3333 (300dpi)