Scientific History Tapestries

Lionfish vintage antique style scientific illustration

Vintage scientific drawing of pufferfish.

A series of figures depicting human evolution

The Geographer, 17th century artwork by the Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675). This artwork was finished in 1669, and forms a pair with The Astronomer (V700/157), also by Vermeer. The original is in the Steadelsches Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt, Germany. The two paintings depict the scientific revolution that was taking place in 17th-century Europe. In geography, increasingly accurate maps were being made. It is thought that van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723) is the person used as the model for this painting. It shows a geographer holding a pair of dividers as he leans over a map. The terrestrial globe (upper centre) was made by Jodocus Hondius in 1600, and is a twin to the celestial globe in The Astronomer. At upper right, is part of a ma...

Maybe it seems easy to think that the more you crush a gas, the less space it occupies and the greater its pressure, but nobody cared about it until the father of modern chemistry, devoted his time and effort to it. Surely a law with his name can be enough to pay tribute, but if someone wants a shirt with the idol Boyle, here is the ideogram of the geeks of chemistry.

Scientific illustration of a beetle, grasshopper,spider, butterfly,dragonfly in black and white hand drawn ink drawing. Perfect gift for anyone who loves classical arts, handdrawn graphic sketches, bugs and nature. Vintage style artistic insect print will make a great present for nature and wildlife fans. Will fit with grunge, minimalist and retro outfits. Biology and entomology theme. Junior bug catcher, future entomologist kid gift idea. Vintage science natural history illustration.

Vintage Scientific Moth Reference Charts

Vintage scientific illustration of hawk moths and their caterpillars. Perfect for you entomology enthusiasts, bug boffins and moth marvellers!

Oil Painting of Laika The Space Dog.

Auguste Benoist Butter was a Swiss botanist who lived from 1872 to 1944. He is best known for his contributions to the taxonomy and systematics of tropical plants, particularly those of the family Melastomataceae. Butter served as a curator at the Muséum national d'histoire naturelle in Paris, where he worked extensively on the herbarium collections and published numerous papers on the taxonomy and classification of plants. In addition to his work on Melastomataceae, Butter also contributed to the study of other plant families, including Apocynaceae and Rubiaceae. He described many new species and genera of plants, and his work has been influential in shaping our understanding of the diversity of plant life in the tropics. Butter's...

This hand-drawn black and white high-resolution illustration of a mosasaurus captures the prehistoric creature in stunning detail. The intricate lines and shading bring to life the powerful jaws and sleek body of the aquatic predator. The mosasaurus is depicted in a dynamic pose, as if swimming through the depths of the ocean. This artwork is perfect for anyone interested in paleontology, marine life, or simply loves the unique and fascinating creatures of the natural world.

This hand-drawn black and white high-resolution illustration of a mosasaurus captures the prehistoric creature in stunning detail. The intricate lines and shading bring to life the powerful jaws and sleek body of the aquatic predator. The mosasaurus is depicted in a dynamic pose, as if swimming through the depths of the ocean. This artwork is perfect for anyone interested in paleontology, marine life, or simply loves the unique and fascinating creatures of the natural world.

If Archimedes described his theory in a more dramatic way, it'd be something like this.

If Archimedes were to be quoted more dramatically, he might sound something like this

In the deep deep .....deep south comes a legend of Stinky dis-belief the Skunk Ape!!!

My spin on a jellyfish from Ernst Haeckel's Kunstformen der Natur (Artforms in Nature) circa 1904

European roller vintage scientific natural history illustration

Toucan vintage antique natural history illustration

One for you bird boffins - toucan anatomy vintage scientific illustration

Rene giving lessons to Cristina, a historic moment worthy of a selfie.

Magnificent moths! Vintage scientific drawings of moths of Central America from 1881. Perfect for you entomology enthusiasts.

Lovingly recreated biological illustrations of the Natural World by Adolphe Millot.

Lovingly recreated biological illustrations of the Natural World by Adolphe Millot.

Vintage Design of Different Insects with the title Entomology. Great Gift for Entomologists.

Watercolor Butterfly Chart

Lovingly recreated biological illustrations of the Natural World by Adolphe Millot in High Detail Fidelity, High Resolution.

Perfect for the Evolutionary biologists, scientists, Naturalists, educators, and students will appreciate the Humor of this design and the words “had a good thing going until that one day.”

From the radiography everybody knows, from Wilhem only the best ...

British physicist and chemist. As a physicist, it is known by the Cavendish experiment (by which the universal gravitation constant was subsequently determined); and as a chemist, by the discovery of hydrogen and the composition of water. Part of his subsequent popularity derives from his singular personal character (extremely reserved) and from the many anecdotes that mark his biography. The richest of all the wise, and quite possibly, the wisest of all the rich

Guess where the rabbit is and contact me

Conrad Gesner's Natural History included both wild and domestic animals, such as the cat. A Tabby cat, or Brindle Cat with stripes, was included in this popular and often copied work.

Here we have the good Edmund making a combination of his name and the tail of the comet.

How nice it is to have a system that is able to move all our blood in two streams orderly and the best thing is for someone to discover it!

Limpet vintage scientific drawing.

If Hubble had been more dramatic about his research he'd have sounded closer to this...

From the jungle straight to the living room, Embrace humor and history with our Evolution of Man design. From caveman to couch potato, this unique design is perfect for sparking conversations and making a statement about the sedentary life of humans.