Portret van Pierre Louis Maupertuis 1796 - 1802

"Portret van Pierre Louis Maupertuis", an engraving by François Bonneville, is a portrait of the French mathematician and astronomer Pierre Louis Maupertuis. Created between 1796-1802, the artwork depicts Maupertuis in an oval frame, his face is rendered in detail, and he is dressed in a fur-trimmed coat, the engraving captures Maupertuis's dignified presence and his importance in the scientific community. The text below the portrait provides biographical information about Maupertuis. This engraving is a testament to Bonneville's skill in capturing likeness and conveying the gravitas of his subject.