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Dr William Gilbert (1544-1603) Showing his Experiment on Electricity to Queen Elizabeth I
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Dr William Gilbert (1544-1603) Showing his Experiment on Electricity to Queen Elizabeth I
BAL99460 Dr William Gilbert (1544-1603) Showing his Experiment on Electricity to Queen Elizabeth I and her Court, detail of Gilberd, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Hunt, Arthur Ackland (fl.1863-1913); Private Collection; (add.info.: William Gilbert was an English physician and natural philosopher who wrote a six-volume treatise that compiled all the information regarding magnetism and electricity known at the time. Entitled De Magnete, Magneticisque Corporibus, et de Magno Magnete Tellure (" On the Magnet, Magnetic Bodies, and the Great Magnet of the Earth" ); ); English, out of copyright
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Elizabethan Inventor Magnet Physician Ruff Collar Gilberd
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In this photo print, we are transported back in time to witness a momentous event in the history of science and royalty. The scene depicts the renowned Dr William Gilbert, an English physician and natural philosopher, demonstrating his groundbreaking experiment on electricity to none other than Queen Elizabeth I herself. As we gaze upon the canvas, our eyes are drawn to Dr Gilbert standing tall amidst a grand courtly setting. With an air of confidence and expertise, he holds up various electrical apparatuses while explaining their workings to a fascinated audience that includes members of the queen's court. The artist Arthur Ackland Hunt skillfully captures every detail of this historic encounter. From Queen Elizabeth's regal presence adorned with her iconic ruff collar to the attentive expressions on the faces of those surrounding her, we can almost feel the excitement and curiosity emanating from each individual present. Dr Gilbert's treatise on magnetism and electricity, titled "De Magnete" was a monumental compilation of knowledge during its time. This painting immortalizes his contribution to scientific understanding as well as his interaction with one of England's most influential monarchs. Through this remarkable artwork preserved by Bridgeman Images, we are reminded not only of Dr Gilbert's pioneering spirit but also of how science has always transcended boundaries - even reaching into royal courts where knowledge was valued above all else.
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