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  • Organs of the human body illustrating the function of the "Clérambourg" laxative. Colour lithograph by Jakil, ca. 1930.
  • Organs of the human body illustrating the function of the "Clérambourg" laxative. Colour lithograph by Jakil, ca. 1930.
  • Putti deprive a bird of air in a vacuum experiment, one plays at billiards, another plays with magnetised keys, while outside a storm rages: representing physics. Etching by B. Picart, 1729, after himself.
  • An old man rests his head on his hand; cherubs play in a room filled with mechanical instruments; representing mechanical philosophy (or 18th century physics). Stipple engraving by J. Chapman, 1816.