Galileo Galilei statue

Statue of Galileo Galilei. Original by Pio Fedi. Found inside the main entrance to the Lanyon building of Queen's University Belfast.

About the statue:

"A colossal statue in Carrara marble. The celebrated astronomer is represented

in the prison of the Inquisition sitting on a stool; a map of the world and rolls of

paper lie on the ground. The right leg is extended, and the left is bent. The right

hand rests on the knee, on which is unrolled an astronomical map. The other hand

supports his chin in a thoughtful attitude. A long beard falls on his breast. The

brows are knitted, and the face wrinkled. He is completely absorbed in the

working out of some new problem, or perhaps he is thinking of his famous

dilemma, "Eppur si muove" ('and yet it moves')."

Category: Sculptures