Albrecht Dürer

"This year marks 500 years since the creation of Albrecht Dürer's 'Melencolia I' one of his three 'Master Prints,' widely considered the pinnacle of classical printmaking. Dürer, a Renaissance man, incorporated his world view and his deep interest in science, especially mathematics , into his prints. Among the prints, 'Melencolia I' holds a special place, influencing many generations of artists, philosophers, scientists, mathematicians and students of science."

http://www.livescience.com/45557-durer-engraving-shaped-science-and-math.html