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.

    • Lajoue, Jacques de, 1686 or 1687-1761
    Date:
    [1737]
    Reference:
    15959i
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    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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