An optical experiment using a giant lens to reflect sun-rays to create fire, with optical instruments scattered and fountains in a Baroque setting. Line engraving by C.N. Cochin the elder, 1737, after J. de La Jouë.

  • Jacques de Lajoue
Date:
[1737]
Reference:
15959i

Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: An optical experiment using a giant lens to reflect sun-rays to create fire, with optical instruments scattered and fountains in a Baroque setting. Line engraving by C.N. Cochin the elder, 1737, after J. de La Jouë. Wellcome Collection. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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