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Scene from the childhood of Blaise Pascal (1623-62) early 19th century (engraving
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Scene from the childhood of Blaise Pascal (1623-62) early 19th century (engraving
CHT224437 Scene from the childhood of Blaise Pascal (1623-62) early 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: proving the 32nd proposition of Euclid; sum of the angles of a triangle equal to two right angles; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright
Media ID 22360346
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This print captures a scene from the childhood of the brilliant mathematician, philosopher, and writer Blaise Pascal. Created in the early 19th century by an anonymous French School artist, this engraving showcases young Pascal engrossed in his studies. In this image, we see a young boy kneeling on the floor with a globe and compasses at his side. Deep in thought, he is diligently working on proving Euclid's 32nd proposition - that the sum of angles in a triangle equals two right angles. This mathematical concept would later become one of Pascal's significant contributions to geometry. The atmosphere surrounding him hints at his intellectual prowess as books and papers are scattered around him. It is evident that even as a child, Pascal possessed an extraordinary intellect beyond his years. This image not only portrays Pascal as a prodigy but also highlights the influence of his father who was instrumental in nurturing his talent. The presence of female writers depicted alongside suggests that literature played an important role in shaping young Blaise's mind. Overall, this print offers us a glimpse into the formative years of one of history's greatest thinkers. It serves as a testament to Pascal's exceptional abilities and sets the stage for all that he would go on to achieve throughout his remarkable life.
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