Renatus Cartesius Collection

Rene Descartes, French mathematician
Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician and philosopher, also known as Renatus Cartesius. Descartes most important scientific works were in mathematics

Rene Descartes, French mathematician
Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician and philosopher. His coat-of-arms (upper right) mark his self-styled title of Lord of Perron

Rene Descartes, English philosopher and writer. Copperplate engraving by Joshua Collyer from The Copper Plate Magazine
FLO4608023 Rene Descartes, English philosopher and writer. Copperplate engraving by Joshua Collyer from The Copper Plate Magazine or Monthly Treasure, G

Refraction of rays inside the human eye, from Dioptrique by Descartes, 1637 (engraving)
CUL4935125 Refraction of rays inside the human eye, from Dioptrique by Descartes, 1637 (engraving); (add.info.: DESCARTES, Rene (1596-1650)

Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French philosopher and scientist, engraving
1747226 Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French philosopher and scientist, engraving; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French philosopher and scientist, engraving); Photo: Tallandier

Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician, philosopher
JEB4866512 Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French mathematician, philosopher and physicist - Engraving published in the book "Les lettres de Madame de sevigne

Treatise on Man, work of 1633. Xylography
AIS5331519 Treatise on Man, work of 1633. Xylography.; Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Photo © JBP/AIC

Principia philosophiae. Principles of Philosophy. Title page. (print)
7419861 Principia philosophiae. Principles of Philosophy. Title page. (print); (add.info.: Title page of a 1692 edition of French philosopher Rene Descarte's Principia philosophiae or Principles)

Bust of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French physicist and philosopher - Sculpture by Augustin Pajou (1730-1809)
JEB4945014 Bust of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) French physicist and philosopher - Sculpture by Augustin Pajou (1730-1809) - Galerie des Hommes illustres Chateau de Versailles; (add.info)

Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650)
XEE5027328 Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650); (add.info.: Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650)); Stefano Bianchetti

Portrait of the philosopher ReneDescartes (1596-1650). Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of the philosopher Rene Descartes (1596-1650). Found in the collection of Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Rene Descartes, french physicist, mathematician, philosopher. 1865 (engraving)
6947901 Rene Descartes, french physicist, mathematician, philosopher. 1865 (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1650), french physicist

Rene Descartes (colour engraving)
1730978 Rene Descartes (colour engraving) by French School; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1660) french mathematician and philosopher, engraving)

Descartes defendant sa vie menacee par des bateliers hollandais (engraving)
7179205 Descartes defendant sa vie menacee par des bateliers hollandais (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Rene Descartes, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d. 1957) illustration from
STC397181 Rene Descartes, copy by Boris Mestchersky (d.1957) illustration from Histoire de la Nation Francaise, Sciences, Volumes I & II, by Gabriel Hanotaux (1853-1944)

Rene Descartes, from Portraits des Grands Hommes, femmes illustres
STC312841 Rene Descartes, from Portraits des Grands Hommes, femmes illustres, et sujets memorables de France, grave et imprimes en couleurs, published by Pierre Blin, 1786-92

Rene Descartes, French philosopher (engraving)
3647937 Rene Descartes, French philosopher (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene Descartes (1596-1650), French philosopher

Page from "Les meteores"by Rene Descartes (1596-1650)
AIS5349544 Page from " Les meteores" by Rene Descartes (1596-1650), 1637 (printed monograph) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Portrait of the philosopher Rene Descartes (1596-1650), ca 1820. Creator: Tardieu
Portrait of the philosopher Rene Descartes (1596-1650), ca 1820. Private Collection

Rene Descartes Renatus Cartesius French France
Title page of a 1692 edition of French philosopher Rene Descarte's Principia philosophiae or Principles of Philosophy, which was first published in 1644. Rene Descartes, 1596 - 1650

Rene Descartes, 1596 - 1650. French philosopher, mathematician, and scientist

Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105730 Portrait of Rene Descartes (1596-1650) (engraving) (b&w photo) by Hals, Frans (1582/83-1666) (after); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

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Renatus Cartesius, also known as Rene Descartes, was a renowned French mathematician and philosopher. Born in 1596, Descartes made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and science during his lifetime. His groundbreaking work in analytical geometry laid the foundation for modern calculus. Descartes' philosophical ideas were equally influential. He is famously known for his statement "Cogito, ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am), which became a fundamental principle of Western philosophy. Descartes believed in the power of reason and advocated for skepticism towards traditional beliefs. Throughout history, various portraits have captured Descartes' image. From colour engravings to illustrations by Boris Mestchersky and anonymous creators, these depictions showcase his intellectual presence. In one engraving titled "Descartes defendant sa vie menacee par des bateliers hollandais, " we see him defending his life against Dutch boatmen who threatened him. Another portrait from "Portraits des Grands Hommes, femmes illustres" portrays Descartes with an air of wisdom and intellect. A page from his book "Les meteores" reveals his interest in meteorology and natural phenomena. Descartes' legacy continues to inspire scholars worldwide. His innovative methods revolutionized mathematics and philosophy alike.