Guericke Collection

Experimenta nova. Overcoming the “horror vacui” with the “Magdeburg Hemispheres”, 1672
Experimenta nova. Overcoming the "horror vacui" with the "Magdeburg Hemispheres", 1672. Private Collection

Otto von Guericke, German scientist (1602-1686) with the famous Magdeburg hemispheres (chromolitho)
724738 Otto von Guericke, German scientist (1602-1686) with the famous Magdeburg hemispheres (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Otto von Guericke)

Otto von Guericke Demonstrating his Experiment
His pneumatic pistol, using atmospheric pressure Date: circa 1657

Von Guericke, printers sample for the Worlds Inventors souvenir album (A25) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888

Magdeburg Hemispheres
In 1650 Otto von Guericke demonstrated that even a team of horses could not tug apart his hermetically sealed hemispheres from which the air had been evacuated

Otto Von Guericke / Worlds
OTTO VON GUERICKE German physicist, famous for his experiment of the Magdeburg hemispheres to demonstrate air pressure

Von Guerickes water barometer, 1672. Fig I: details of parts; Fig II: complete barometer; Fig III: apparatus for the investigation of the weight of air; Fig IV: details of indicator

Von Guerickes demonstration of the power of air pressure, 1672. A platform was suspended from the bottom of an evacuated sphere made up of two copper hemispheres

Von Guerickes demonstration of the strength of a vacuum, 1654 (1672). The man on the right is using an air pump to create the vacuum

Experiment designed to show that air has weight, 1672. From Experimenta Nova ut vocantur Magdeburgica De Vacuo Spatio (New Magdeburg Experiments About the Vacuum by Otto von Guericke)

Otto von Guericke, German inventor, engineer and physicist, 1672. Portrait from his Eperimenta Nova, ut vocant, Magdeburgica, de vacuo Spatio (New Magdeburgian Experiments, as they are called)

Title page of Experimenta Nova, ut vocant, Magdeburgica, de vacuo Spatio, (Amsterdam, 1672). New Magdeburgian Experiments, as they are called, relating to a Vacuum) by Otto von Guericke (1606-1686)

Von Guerickes demonstration of the strength of air pressure, 1672. In the mid 17th century Otto von Guericke used an air-pump to remove the air from between two large close-fitting copper

Robert Boyle (1627-91) experiments on Spring of the Air. Apparatus similar to Guericke s
Robert Boyle (1627-91) experiments on Spring of the Air. Apparatus similar to Guerickes water barometer. Found water could only be raised 33ft 6ins. Edition of Boyles works published 1725. Engraving

Von Guerickes demonstration of power of vacuum, using Magdeburg hemispheres and two teams of horses. From Guericke Experimenta Nova, Amsterdam, 1672

Otto von Guericke (1606-1686), German inventor, engineer and physicist, c1672. Portrait from his Experimenta Nova, ut vocant, Magdeburgica, de vacuo Spatio (New Magdeburgian Experiments)

Title page of Experimenta Nova, ut vocant, Magdeburgica, de vacuo Spatio, (Amsterdam, 1672). (New Magdeburgian Experiments, as they are called)

Von Guerickes (1602-1686) water barometer. Fig. I, details of parts: Fig II, complete barometer: water reached 3rd floor, but not 4th. Fig. IV, details of indicator

Experiment designed to show that air has weight. From Experimenta Nova ut vocantur Magdeburgica De Vacuo Spatio (New Magdeburg Experiments About the Vacuum, Otto von Guericke, (Amsterdam, 1672)

Von Guerickes sulphur ball electric machine. From Experimenta Nova by Otto von Guericke (Amsterdam, 1672)

Otto von Guerickes improvement on Robert Boyles air pump. From Experimenta Nova by Otto von Guericke (Amsterdam, 1672). Engraving

Otto von Guerickes air pump. From Experimenta Nova by Otto von Guericke (Amsterdam, 1672). Engraving

Demonstrating the strength of a vacuum. Vessel from which air has been evacuated mounted in frame. A rope attached is passed over two pulley wheels

Von Guerickes first air pump being used to remove the air from a sealed barrel. From Experimenta Nova by Otto von Guericke (Amsterdam, 1672)

Von Guerickes second air pump (1656ja), shown here being used to exhaust two Magdeburg hemispheres. From Experimenta Nova by Otto von Guericke (Amsterdam, 1672)

Guericke at Magdeburg
His celebrated vacuum experiment at Magdeburg : two teams of eight horses each are unable to pull the two hemispheres apart, though only a vacuum holds them together Date: 1650s

Title page of Guerickes Expt. a de vacuo spatio
Title page of Experimenta de Vacuo Spatio by Otto von Guericke, published at Amsterdam in 1672. Guericke (1602-1686) invented the air pump, and was the first to create and study the vacuum

Guericke Pneumatic Pump
Otto von Guerickes pneumatic pump

Electricity Guericke
At Hamburg, Otto von Guericke, burgomaster of Magdeburg, demonstrates an electrical machine - the first of its kind, based on a rotating sphere generating force

Guerickes Machine
Otto von Guericke demonstrates his electric machine, producing static electricity from a globe when rubbed

Science / Guericke
His barrel experiment to demonstrate the strength of atmospheric pressure

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Otto von Guericke, a renowned German scientist and inventor, left an indelible mark on the world of physics with his groundbreaking experiments. Born in 1602 and passing away in 1686, Guericke's contributions continue to inspire scientists today. One of his most famous experiments involved the Magdeburg hemispheres. In this experiment, he demonstrated the power of air pressure by using two large copper hemispheres that could be sealed together. By removing the air from within them, he showed how strong the vacuum created was by attempting to pull them apart with horses. This experiment showcased Guericke's deep understanding of atmospheric pressure and its effects. It also designed a water barometer in 1672, which further emphasized his fascination with air pressure. This invention allowed him to measure changes in atmospheric pressure accurately. In addition to studying air pressure, Guericke conducted experiments showcasing that air has weight. His demonstrations highlighted how even something as intangible as air exerts force due to its mass. His work was so influential that it earned him recognition beyond scientific circles; printers even included samples of his inventions in their souvenir albums dedicated to inventors worldwide. Guericke documented many of these experiments and findings in his book "Experimenta Nova, " published in Amsterdam in 1672. The title page alone reflects the significance of his research on creating vacuums and exploring empty space. Through all these accomplishments, Otto von Guericke solidified himself as not only a physicist but also an engineer and inventor extraordinaire. His dedication to pushing boundaries led him to uncover fundamental principles still studied today. The legacy left behind by Otto von Guericke continues to remind us that curiosity paired with ingenuity can unlock profound discoveries about our world's workings – whether it be through demonstrating the strength of a vacuum or unraveling the mysteries held within atmospheric pressures.