Modern Age Collection (page 6)

Newcomen steam engine invented by Thomas Newcomen in 1712. It consisted of a pump designed to reduce water steam in the galleries of mines. Engraving

18th century. Farmer with a seed drill. Colored engraving

Nettesheim, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa of, (1486-1535). German alchemist, physician, philosopher and historian

Husar statue with the eighteenth century clothing. Sculpted by Hungarian Kisfaludi STROBL ZSIGMOND (1884-1975). Built in the city in 1932. Located in the Buda Castle. Budapest. Hungary

Eugene of Savoy Carignan (1663-1736), AKA Prince Eugene. French political, military service in Austria. Highlighted in struggle for liberation of Vienna from Turks

Albania, Butrint. Venetian castle dating from 14th-16th centuries

Europe, Vatican City
St Peters square at the Vatican. Built by Gian Lorenzo Bernini (1598-1680). Vatican City State

Yuso Monastery. Cloister. Partial view. San Millan de la Cogolla. La rioja. Spain

Escalona. Castle of Muslim origin rebuilt in the fifteenth century by King John II of Castile (1406-1454). Toledo province. Castile-La Mancha. Spain

Guadalajara. The Infantado Palace built in the late fifteenth century by order of Don Inigo Lopez de Mendoza, second Duke of Infantado

Baroque art. Spain. Zurbaran, Francisco de (Fuente de Cantos, 1598-Madrid, 1664). Spanish painter. Saint Andrew, c. 1635-1640. Detail. Museum of Fine Arts

POLAND. Wawel castle. Built in the fifteenth century by Casimir III the Great and reconstructed by Sigismund the Elder between 1502 and 1536 after its destruction in a fire in 1499

Torricelli, Evangelista (1608-1647). Italian physicist and mathematician

Pius VI (1717-1799). Italian pope, born Giannangelo Braschi. Elected in 1775. Colored engraving by R. Cremer

Jesus took five loaves and two fish and gives them to 500 people saying: eat your fill. Miniature. Codex Predis. Quattrocento Renaissance (15th century). Royal Library. Turin. Italy

Julius II (1443n1513), nicknamed The Fearsome Pope and The Warrior Pope, born Giuliano della Rovere. Pope from 1503 to 1513. Colored engraving

Raphael, Raffaello Santi or Sanzio, called (Urbino, 1483-Rome, 1520). Italian painter. Liberation of St. Peter (1512-1514). Detail

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The modern age, a time of great innovation and enlightenment, has been shaped by the brilliant minds of individuals such as Benjamin Franklin and Antoine Laurent Lavoisier. Franklin's utilization of the printing press revolutionized communication, enabling knowledge to spread far and wide. Meanwhile, Lavoisier's groundbreaking work in chemistry uncovered the true composition of water, unraveling one of nature's mysteries. In this historic era, we also find remarkable figures like Johann Sebastian Bach and Blaise Pascal. Bach's musical genius transcended borders, leaving an indelible mark on German composition. Pascal, on the other hand, was a polymath who excelled in mathematics, physics, and philosophy - his contributions continue to inspire generations. Literature flourished during this period with masterpieces like "Don Quixote" by Miguel de Cervantes. This Spanish literary gem captivated readers with its imaginative narrative that explored themes of chivalry and madness. Philosophy thrived as well thanks to thinkers like René Descartes and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. Descartes' famous quote "I think therefore I am" encapsulates his profound ideas about consciousness and existence. Rousseau delved into political theory with works like "The Social Contract, " challenging conventional notions about society. Artistic expressions mirrored societal changes during this time too; from portraits capturing the grandeur of Louis XIV to depictions of everyday life such as Ugolino Martelli's painting showcasing ordinary people engaged in their daily activities. As we reflect upon these glimpses into history - be it through scientific breakthroughs or artistic creations - we recognize how they have paved the way for our modern age filled with boundless possibilities for progress and discovery.