René Descartes
(1596-1650), French philosopher and mathematicianSitter in 10 portraits
by Unknown artist
line engraving, 17th century
NPG D13134
after Unknown artist
line engraving, mid 17th century
NPG D28638
by Nicolas de Larmessin
line engraving, mid to late 17th century
NPG D28641
after Unknown artist
etching, mid 17th century
NPG D28642
by Franciscus van Schooten
line engraving, 1644
NPG D28636
by Jacques Lubin, after Frans Hals
line engraving, late 17th century (1649)
NPG D28637
after Unknown artist
line engraving, late 17th to early 18th century
NPG D28639
after Unknown artist
line engraving, mid 18th century
NPG D28640
by Duhamel, published by Esnauts et Rapilly
line engraving, published circa 1774-1784
NPG D15588
by Lucien Butavand, after Frans Hals
line engraving, 1835
NPG D3646
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