Portret van Louis Nicolas Vauquelin 1824

"Portret van Louis Nicolas Vauquelin" is a 1824 engraving by Ambroise Tardieu. The work depicts Louis Nicolas Vauquelin, a French chemist, in a simple, yet dignified pose. Vauquelin is depicted in an oval frame, wearing a dark coat and a white cravat. The detail in the engraving captures Vauquelin's features and the texture of his clothing. The inscription below the image notes his achievements as a member of the Académie des Sciences and a Professor at the Jardin du Roi. This engraving is a testament to the artistic talent of Tardieu and serves as a reminder of the significant contributions of Vauquelin to the field of chemistry.