
Title
Otto von Guericke.
Caption
Otto von Guericke (1602-1686). German scientist, inventor and politician. His principle scientific contribution concerned vacuum physics. He invented the air pump and created the very first artificial vacuum, called the Magdeburg hemispheres, applied the barometer to weather forecasting, and invented the first electrostatic generator.
Engraving.
Info+
Photo12.com - Elk-Opid
Date
17th century
Credit line
Photo12/Collection Jaime Abecasis
Reference
LKO07031_233
Model release
No
License type
Rights managed
Available size
6,8Mb (959,2Kb) / 4,4in x 5,9in / 1327 x 1780 (300dpi)