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