Luchtpartikels onder invloed van verschillende temperaturen 1706

Sébastien Leclerc I's "Luchtpartikels onder invloed van verschillende temperaturen" (1706) is a detailed scientific illustration depicting the effects of temperature on air particles. The engraving, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases a series of six images, each representing a different state of air, from ordinary air to air under extreme heat and cold. The use of intricate detail in the depiction of air particles, coupled with descriptive text, serves as an educational tool for understanding the microscopic world. This artwork provides a glimpse into the early scientific study of the physical world.