Natuurkundige instrumenten 1759

This 1759 engraving by Nicolaas van Frankendaal is titled "Natuurkundige instrumenten" and depicts a detailed scientific illustration of instruments used to measure angles and distance. The artwork focuses on two separate figures, one depicting a tree on a beach, with a reflection of the sun hitting a mirror, and the other depicting a person using a sextant, a tool used for measuring angles. These instruments were crucial in the advancement of astronomy and navigation during the Age of Enlightenment. The image demonstrates the technical precision and detail of early scientific illustration, capturing the intricate workings of these scientific tools.