Title

An experiment to prove the existence of a vacuum, conducted by Galileo Galilei

Caption

Engraving depicting an experiment to prove the existence of a vacuum, conducted by Galileo Galilei. Galileo Galilei (1564-1642) an Italian polymath, physicist, philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer. Dated 17th Century

Date

17th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A15_319

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (1,7Mb) / 11,6in x 20,2in / 3465 x 6052 (300dpi)

Keywords

17th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Galileo Galilei Italian Italy History of Astronomy Astronomy Astronomer History of Astrology Astrology Mathematician History of Mathematics Mathematics Physics History of Physics Experiment Experimentation Vacuum 17th Century