De Larmessin, Sculp.
[n.d. c.1680.]
Engraving. Plate 185 x 140mm. 7¼ x 5½". Glued to backing sheet.
René Descartes (1596-1650), was a French philosopher, mathematician and physicist. He has been dubbed the "Father of Modern Philosophy". Published in Isaac Bullart's 'Académie des Sciences et des Arts'.
NPG: D28641. Not in Wellcome.
[Ref: 20384]  £130.00