Natuurkundige instrumenten 1759

This 1759 engraving, "Natuurkundige instrumenten" by Nicolaas van Frankendaal, depicts various scientific instruments used for experiments. The image contains three distinct figures, showcasing a grinding machine, a device for demonstrating the principles of electricity, and a setup for studying the properties of ropes. This detailed illustration exemplifies the burgeoning scientific inquiry of the 18th century and offers a glimpse into the methods employed to understand the natural world during this period.