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Leyden jar and Pieter van Musschenbroeck's electrical experiment of 1746 (1765). Artist: Unknown

Leyden jar and Pieter van Musschenbroeck's electrical experiment of 1746 (1765). Artist: Unknown

1-157-619 - Oxford Science Archive/Heritage Images

Leyden jar and Pieter van Musschenbroeck's electrical experiment of 1746 (1765). Van Musschenbroeck (1692-1761) attempted to electrify water in bottle as had been done by his pupil Cuneus. He was understandably frightened by the shock he received as a result. Illustration from Essai sur l'Electricite des Corps by Abbe Nollet. (Paris, 1765).

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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
Subject
  1. Petrus van Musschenbroeck: Dutch: Scientist, physicist, mathematician
People Related
  1. Abbe Nollet: French: Clergyman, scientist, author
Medium
  1. Engraving
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World Europe Netherlands

  1. 52 30 00 N , 005 45 00 E
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Science & Nature Discovery & Exploration

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2863x3657
File Size : 30,674kb

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  1. 001977
  1. 001977
  1. 0460000331
  1. 1-157-619
  1. 1157619
  1. 331
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