On the Book of Geometry.

CAVALIERI expresses an excellent art for us,
And through his genius, he brings back hidden things with a new meaning.
To this, the recorded works of ancient men yield completely,
As being far inferior to his own merits.

On the Book of Geometry.

These records are full of Geometric figures,
Which the nurturing hand of BONAVENTURA has built.
Look up at the strength of his genius and the sharpness of his mind,
Which may deservedly be celebrated forever.
VIRTUE alone cannot remain hidden: she traverses the stars,
And looking down upon the lowest thresholds, she seeks the highest.

To the Author of the Book of Geometry.

Now a new light shines; now every splendor gleams forth,
In the Geometric art, while you bring back new laws.
Archytas Archytas of Tarentum was a Greek mathematician and philosopher of the Pythagorean school. was a light; the work of Archimedes was a light,
But that light was joined with shadows;
Your light shines through, oppressed by no darkness,
It is present like the star of Apollo original: "Apollinei sideris," referring to the Sun..

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