Zonsverduistering van 25 juli 1748 1748

This anonymous engraving from 1748 titled *Zonsverduistering van 25 juli 1748* (Solar Eclipse of July 25, 1748) is a fascinating example of scientific illustration from the Enlightenment. Depicting the path of the solar eclipse across the globe, the image uses a combination of scientific accuracy and artistic flair to explain a complex celestial phenomenon. It showcases a worldview where the Earth is viewed as a sphere with distinct continents, and the eclipse's path is charted with meticulous detail, demonstrating the increasing importance of observation and scientific inquiry during this period.