Title
Francis Bacon
Caption
Francis Bacon (1561-1626) Viscount St Albans. English philosopher, scientist and statesman. Shown here after his appointment as Lord Chancellor (1618). In science advocated observation and experiment rather than Aristotelian deductive logic. Copperplate engraving by George Vertue
Date
17th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07096_390001827
License type
Rights managed
Available size
28,3Mb (5,8Mb) / 9,3in x 11,8in / 2788 x 3543 (300dpi)