Principia Collection

1689 Sir Isaac Newton portrait young
Sir Isaac Newton ( 4 January 1643 -31 March 1727). English physicist and mathematician. 18th Century Mezzotint portrait after the painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller 1689, with later colouring

Isaac Newton (1642-1726/1727). English mathematician, astronomer and physicist. Chromolithography, 1876. Date: 2014

Page from Upstream by Richard Andre, Isaac Newton and gravity (colour litho)
5198168 Page from Upstream by Richard Andre, Isaac Newton and gravity (colour litho) by Andre, Richard (1834-1907); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Up Stream)

Isaac Newton (chromolitho)
667036 Isaac Newton (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Isaac Newton. French educational card, late 19th century.); © Look and Learn

Axioms, or Laws of Motion, from Volume I of The Mathematical Principles of Natural
BAL136316 Axioms, or Laws of Motion, from Volume I of The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy by Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) 1777 (engraving) by English School

Frontispiece to Volume I of The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy
BAL136317 Frontispiece to Volume I of The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy by Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727) 1777 (engraving) by English School

Title page of Principia philosophiae by Rene Descartes, 1644
3086647 Title page of Principia philosophiae by Rene Descartes, 1644 by Dutch School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Renati Des-Cartes Principia philosophiae)

Cover of the book Principia Philosophiae by Descartes, 1692 edition

Isaac Newton
Portrait of Isaac Newton (1642-1727), produced by English artist Bill Sanderson to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the publication of Newtons great work

Roman fort along Hadrians Wall in England
Principia and well of a Roman cavalry fort along Hadrians Wall at Chesters, Northumbria, England. Digital photograph

Isaac Newton, after Samuel Freeman, 18th Century (engraving)
XJF867973 Isaac Newton, after Samuel Freeman, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

REGIUS: MAGNETS, 1654. Diagram of Rene Decartes theory about how magnets work, from Henricus Regius Principia, published in Amsterdam, 1654

ISaC NEWTON: TITLE-PAGE. Title-page (second state) of Isaac Newtons Philosophiae
ISaC NEWTON: TITLE-PAGE. Title-page (second state) of Isaac Newtons " Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, " London, 1687

ISaC NEWTON TITLE-PAGE. Title page of Sir Isaac Newtons Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica, London, 1687

A system of vortices, or whirlpools, which Rene Descartes believed carried the heavenly bodies through space
DESCARTES: VORTICES. A system of vortices, or whirlpools, which Rene Descartes believed carried the heavenly bodies through space

Formation of rainbow by dispersion and total internal reflection (top). Observing Newtons Rings (circular concentric interference fringes)

Pierre Simon Laplace (1749-1827), French mathematician and astronomer. (1833). His five volume Mecanique celeste 1799-1825 was the greatest work on celestial mechanics since Newtons Principia

Isaac Newton (1642-1727) English scientist and mathematician. Title page of his Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica London 1687

GEORGE II (1683-1760). King of Great Britain
" GEORGE II (1683-1760). King of Great Britain and Ireland (1727-1760).; CHARLES II (1630-1685). King of England, Scotland and Ireland (1660-1685).; Newton, Sir Isaac (1642-1727)

Newton, Sir Isaac (1642-1727). English mathematician, physicist and astronomer. Page from the book Philosophiae Naturalis Principia

DESCARTES: GEOLOGY, 1644. Diagram from Rene Descartes Principia Philosophiae, 1644, depicting his theory of the development of mountains and oceans; the layers include the earths crust (E), air (F)

Jean-Louis Calandrini, Swiss physicist
Jean-Louis Calandrini (1703-1758), Swiss physicist. Calandrini studied physics at Geneva Academy (the future University of Geneva), later being appointed professor of mathematics

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"Exploring the Genius of Principia: Unveiling the Mind of Sir Isaac Newton" Step back in time to 1689 as we catch a glimpse of a young Sir Isaac Newton, the brilliant English mathematician who forever changed our understanding of the universe. His portrait captures his youthful determination and insatiable curiosity. Isaac Newton's name is synonymous with groundbreaking discoveries, particularly his revolutionary theory on gravity. A vibrant lithograph showcases him deep in thought, contemplating this fundamental force that governs our world. Intricate chromolithographs depict Newton himself, immortalizing his contributions to science and mathematics. These illustrations serve as a testament to his enduring legacy. The axioms or laws of motion presented in Volume I of The Mathematical Principles of Natural Philosophy are showcased here, revealing Newton's systematic approach to unraveling the mysteries of nature. This monumental work laid the foundation for modern physics and remains an essential reference even today. As we turn each page, we encounter captivating images from Rene Descartes' Principia Philosophiae – another influential text that shaped scientific thinking during its time. Its title page exudes elegance and intellectual depth while inviting readers into Descartes' philosophical world. Beyond academia, insurance companies memorialize Newton's brilliance by incorporating his image into their emblems – a nod to his profound impact on various fields beyond pure science. Journeying through history brings us face-to-face with Roman forts along Hadrian's Wall in England – remnants from an era when principles were defended fiercely. Similarly, Isaac Newton's ideas challenged existing paradigms and reshaped our understanding of reality itself. Finally, an exquisite engraving by Samuel Freeman transports us further into the 18th century where we witness Newton's likeness captured for posterity. It serves as a reminder that great minds transcend time and continue to inspire generations long after they have departed this earth. Principia unveils not only Sir Isaac Newton’s genius but also the profound impact he had on our world.