Title
Jean-Antoine Nollet
Caption
Jean-Antoine Nollet (1700-1770) French physicist and churchman, known as Abbe Nollet, demonstrating the effects of static electricity to fashionable ladies and gentlemen. The lady is drawing sparks from the nose of the Abbe's 'charged' assistant who is lying a platform suspended by silken cords. From "Essai sur l'Electricite des Corps" by Abbe Nollet (Paris, 1765). Engraving.
Date
18th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009781P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
22,5Mb (1,6Mb) / 7,4in x 11,8in / 2224 x 3543 (300dpi)