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Giovanni Domenico Cassini (engraving)
XJF359057 Giovanni Domenico Cassini (engraving) by French School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giovanni Domenico Cassini (1625-1712) Italian-French mathematician, astronomer, engineer and astrologer; also called Giandomenico Cassini or Jean- Dominique Cassini; first director of the Paris Observatory, which is the building Cassini is pointing to in the background of the image; 1879 painting by Leopold Durangel with similar composition in the Paris Observatory, possibly based on this engraving; he discovered the moons of Jupiter; ); French, out of copyright
Media ID 23248470
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 12.7cm x 17.7cm (5" x 7")
Estimated Product Size is 16.2cm x 20.3cm (6.4" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print showcases an engraving of the renowned Giovanni Domenico Cassini, a prominent Italian-French mathematician, astronomer, engineer, and astrologer. The image captures Cassini in a half-length portrait, exuding an air of intellectual prowess and scientific curiosity. In this 17th-century French School engraving from a private collection, Cassini stands against a backdrop that holds significant historical significance - the Paris Observatory. With his outstretched arm pointing towards the observatory building in the background, it becomes evident that he was its first director. Cassini's contributions to science are vast and groundbreaking. He is famously known for discovering Jupiter's moons and formulating what is now referred to as "Cassini's laws". His expertise in mathematics and astronomy shines through as he gazes into the distance with determination. The composition of this artwork bears resemblance to Leopold Durangel's 1879 painting at the Paris Observatory. It is possible that Durangel drew inspiration from this very engraving when creating his masterpiece. This print not only pays homage to one of history's greatest scientific minds but also serves as a reminder of humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge about our universe. As we admire Cassini surrounded by various astronomical instruments and globes, we are reminded of his immense impact on our understanding of celestial bodies and their movements.
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