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Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) contemplating the plurality of worlds
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Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) contemplating the plurality of worlds
STC169293 Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle (1657-1757) contemplating the plurality of worlds, engraved by Jean Baptiste Morret (fl.1790-1820), 1791 (coloured engraving) (see also 251584) by Swebach, Jacques Francois Joseph (1769-1823) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: secretary and later president to the Academie des Sciences; Fontenelle meditant sur la pluralite des mondes; ); The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
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In this photo print, we are transported to a moment of profound contemplation. Bernard le Bovier de Fontenelle, an esteemed philosopher and astronomer from the 17th century, stands under the night sky with his arms folded in deep thought. The artist Jacques Francois Joseph Swebach skillfully captures Fontenelle's intellectual prowess and curiosity about the universe. As our gaze meets Fontenelle's, we can almost feel his mind wandering among the stars. His eyes are fixed on the moon above him, perhaps pondering its mysteries and imagining what lies beyond its surface. Holding a telescope in one hand, he symbolizes humanity's relentless quest for knowledge and understanding. Fontenelle was not only an astronomer but also a prolific author who delved into various scientific subjects. As secretary and later president of the Academie des Sciences, he played a significant role in advancing scientific discourse during his time. The colored engraving by Jean Baptiste Morret adds depth to this image as it brings out subtle details like shadows cast by moonlight. This exquisite piece is part of The Stapleton Collection—a testament to its historical significance. This print invites us to join Fontenelle on his journey through space and time—to contemplate alongside him the vastness of our universe and embrace our insatiable curiosity about worlds beyond our own.
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