TARTAGLIA, Niccolo Fontana (1500-1557). Quesiti
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TARTAGLIA, Niccolo Fontana (1500-1557). Quesiti
TARTAGLIA, Niccolo Fontana (1500-1557). Quesiti et Inventoni Diversi. Illustration. FRANCE. Paris. National Library
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Fontana Humanism Humanist Humanists Niccolo Title Masculine Persons Tartaglia Up Right
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This print depicts the renowned Italian scholar and polymath, Niccolo Fontana Tartaglia (1500-1557). Known for his significant contributions to mathematics, engineering, and military science, Tartaglia is captured here in a thoughtful and introspective pose, surrounded by an array of intriguing objects. The title of the print, "Quesiti et Inventoni Diversi," translates to "Various Questions and Inventions," reflecting Tartaglia's wide-ranging intellectual pursuits. Born in Brescia, Italy, Tartaglia was a key figure in the European Renaissance, particularly within the humanist circles of Paris. He is best known for his groundbreaking work in algebra, including the solution to the famous cubic equation x³ + 15x² + 10x - 1 = 0, which he published in 1535, several years before Gerolamo Cardano's more well-known solution. The illustration showcases Tartaglia's intellectual curiosity and the diversity of his interests. He is depicted holding a book, symbolizing his love for learning, while a compass and other mathematical tools lie at his feet. The various objects surrounding him, including a globe, a sundial, and a cannon, represent his expertise in fields ranging from mathematics and astronomy to engineering and military science. This evocative print, housed in the National Library of France, offers a glimpse into the life and mind of one of the most intriguing figures of the Italian Renaissance. Tartaglia's enduring legacy continues to inspire scholars and students of mathematics, engineering, and humanism to this day.
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