Title
Otto von Guericke.
Caption
Otto von Guericke (1602-1686). German scientist, inventor and politician. His principle scientific contribution concerned vacuum physics. He invented the air pump and created the very first artificial vacuum, called the Magdeburg hemispheres, applied the barometer to weather forecasting, and invented the first electrostatic generator.
Engraving.
Date
17th century
Credit line
Photo12/Collection Scripta
Reference
PHD26A12_344
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
26.8Mb (2.4Mb) / 8.8in x 11.8in / 2641 x 3543 (300dpi)