Title

Blaise Pascal carrying out experiments with the mercury barometer on the tower of St Jacques-la-Boucherie, Paris

Caption

Engraving depicting Blaise Pascal carrying out experiments with the mercury barometer on the tower of St Jacques-la-Boucherie, Paris. Blaise Pascal (1623-1662) a French mathematician, physicist, inventor, writer and Catholic theologian. Dated 19th century

Date

19th century

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP23A18_025

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (5,5Mb) / 12,7in x 18,4in / 3802 x 5517 (300dpi)

Keywords

Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Blaise Pascal Experiment Experimental Mercury Mercury Barometer Barometer Tower St Jacques-la-Boucherie Paris France French Mathematician Mathematics History of Mathematics Physicist Physics History of Physics Inventor Writer Catholic Catholic Theologian Theologian Theology 17th Century 19th Century Engraving Engraved Illustration Illustrated Blaise Pascal E