French Royal Academy of Sciences, 1666
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French Royal Academy of Sciences, 1666
French Academy of Sciences being presented in 1666 to King Louis XIV (1638-1715, seated, centre) of France. The members of the academy are being presented by the Kings Minister of Finance, Jean- Baptiste Colbert (1619-1683), standing to the Kings right. Colbert was one of the founding members of L Academie des Sciences. The Academy met in the Royal Library. Other founding members included Mersenne, Descartes, Pascal and Gassendi. The Academy was fairly informal in its first decades, and did not receive its formal royal title of Royal Academy of Sciences until 1699. From 1795, it became part of the Institute of France. Famous members included Huygens and Lavoisier. Artwork based on a tapestry by Lebrun
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This print captures a significant moment in history as the French Royal Academy of Sciences is presented to King Louis XIV of France in 1666. Seated at the center, the powerful monarch is surrounded by esteemed members of the academy, introduced by Jean-Baptiste Colbert, his Minister of Finance and one of the founding members. The academy's early years were characterized by informality until it received its formal royal title in 1699 and later became part of the Institute of France in 1795. The artwork, based on a tapestry created by Lebrun, showcases an array of disciplines including zoology, astronomy, natural history, mathematics, chemistry, and physics. Notable figures such as Huygens and Lavoisier were among its famous members who contributed immensely to scientific advancements during this era. The image depicts a gathering within the grandeur walls of the Royal Library where knowledge was exchanged and discoveries were made. It symbolizes not only intellectual pursuits but also highlights patronage from royalty towards scientific endeavors. In this monochrome illustration filled with distinguished men dressed in regal attire, we are transported back to a time when science was celebrated under royal patronage. This photograph serves as a reminder that even centuries ago, human curiosity drove us forward into new realms of understanding nature's mysteries.
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