Title
Reconstruction of Archimedes' burning mirror
Caption
Archimedes (c287-212 BC) Greek mathematician and inventor. Reconstruction of Archimedes' burning mirror supposed to have been designed to burn Roman fleet attacking Syracuse in 212 BC
1642
From Marius Bettinus "Apiaria"
Copperplate engraving
Date
1642
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07095_390001189
License type
Rights managed
Available size
29,0Mb (2,6Mb) / 11,8in x 9,5in / 3543 x 2859 (300dpi)