Title

Alexander the Great's Speaking Trumpet

Caption

Alexander the Great's speaking trumpet. Illustration based on the ideas of the 17th century monk, Athanasius Kircher. Engraving from ''Les Applications de la Physique'' by Amedee Guillemin, Paris, 1874.

Date

1874

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A08_477

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (2,4Mb) / 17,3in x 13,5in / 5193 x 4039 (300dpi)

Keywords

Physics Sound Alexander the Great Speaking Trumpet Trumpet Communication Athanasius Kircher Monk Engraving Les Applications de la Physique Amedee Guillemin Paris France 19th Century