Natuurkundig experiment 1759

Nicolaas van Frankendaal's 1759 engraving "Natuurkundig experiment" depicts a scientific experiment involving a Leyden jar, a device that stores static electricity. The image shows a man and a woman operating the device, while lines radiating from the jar illustrate the flow of electricity. This work offers a glimpse into 18th-century scientific practices and the exploration of electrical phenomena, showcasing the burgeoning field of physics.