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Pythagoras Philosophe

  • Circa 1584

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This representation of the ancient Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras, who was greatly revered in the Renaissance era, comes from chapter 25 of the publication Les vrais pourtraits et vies des hommes illustres grecz, latins et payens by André Thévet, published in Paris in 1584.

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“Pythagoras Philosophe.” Laid paper, paper (fiber product). Paris, France, circa 1584. Science History Institute. Philadelphia. https://digital.sciencehistory.org/works/kd17ct477.

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