Boiling Collection (page 3)

Boiling springs, fumaroles, and geysers on the Waikato River, New Zealand (engraving)
967949 Boiling springs, fumaroles, and geysers on the Waikato River, New Zealand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boiling springs, fumaroles)

Denis Papin and the pressure cooker (chromolitho)
968581 Denis Papin and the pressure cooker (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Denis Papin and the pressure cooker)

Salt: boiling brine, Luneburg, Germany (chromolitho)
1093260 Salt: boiling brine, Luneburg, Germany (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salt: boiling brine, Luneburg, Germany)

Volcano, Hawaii, 1888 (oil on canvas)
PNH367113 Volcano, Hawaii, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Tavernier, Jules (1844-89); 15x30 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; French, out of copyright

"There was a Young Lady of Poole, whose soup was excessively cool", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386626 " There was a Young Lady of Poole, whose soup was excessively cool", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

Absence of Mind (engraving)
2781286 Absence of Mind (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Absence of Mind. Illustration for Chatterbox (1899).); © Look and Learn

Boiling down Sheep in Australia (engraving)
1611389 Boiling down Sheep in Australia (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boiling down Sheep in Australia)

Trades in Regency England: Ale-house, silk mill and stocking weaver. Customers drinking Burton ale outside a pub 49, workers dying and drying silk in a mill in Derby 50

Rattlesnake, hummingbirds and fireflies
The rattlesnake, Crotalus cerastes 55, Trochilinae hummingbirds 56 and man reading a book by the light of fireflies in a vial 57. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Rev

The Boiling Point, illustration for Mr Punchs History of Modern England, by Charles L. Graves, 1922 (engraving)
1449062 The Boiling Point, illustration for Mr Punchs History of Modern England, by Charles L. Graves, 1922 (engraving) by Raven-Hill

Family of woodcutters in Austria, 1822. The man stands with an axe, while his wife breastfeeds a child near a well. Familia dei Taalialeana nell Austria

North wall of Strozzi Chapel, The Martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist, c
BEN208296 North wall of Strozzi Chapel, The Martyrdom of St. John the Evangelist, c.1457-1502 (detail of 208295) by Lippi, Filippino (c.1457-1504); Santa Maria Novella, Florence

Surgeons assistant heating medicine, from Das Buch der Cirugia
STC214625 Surgeons assistant heating medicine, from Das Buch der Cirugia, published Strasbourg, 1497 (litho) (b/w photo) by Brunschwig

A bacchanal of children, after Michelangelo (chalk on paper)
2637294 A bacchanal of children, after Michelangelo (chalk on paper) by Clovio, Giorgio Giulio (1498-1578) (attr. to); 27.9x40 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian

Venetian Wax Refinery (pen, ink & w / c on paper)
XIR125846 Venetian Wax Refinery (pen, ink & w/c on paper) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Dutch, out of copyright

Turf fire at Huckaback, Castleton, Yorks, which has not been out for 73 years. Postcard sent in 1913 (?)
660056 Turf fire at Huckaback, Castleton, Yorks, which has not been out for 73 years. Postcard sent in 1913 (?). by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Boiling a kettle by will power 1932
Major Raymond Phillips with the apparatus, by which he claimed to cause an electrical gramophone or kettle to operate. The human body acted, he said, as an earth

MS 1-2005, fol. 116v: In the Cauldron, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter
FIT309717 MS 1-2005, fol. 116v: In the Cauldron, marginal decoration from the Macclesfield Psalter, Use of Sarum, East Anglia, c.1330 (vellum) by English School

Boiling pans and wringers for bleaching cloth, 18th century. Copperplate engraving by Wilson Lowry after a drawing by John Farey from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Soapmaker cutting hardened soap with a copper
Soap boiler making soap in a factory. A man stirs a vat of boiling fat and ley, while another cuts the hardened soap with a copper wire in wooden frames

People working in a soap and candle factory, south London
People working in the B T & W Hawes soap and candle factory on the south bank of the River Thames in London, showing soap-boiling coppers. 1842

No. 28 Outdoor Tea-stall at Fukuroi From 53 Stations of the Tokaido (woodcut)
2562102 No. 28 Outdoor Tea-stall at Fukuroi From 53 Stations of the Tokaido (woodcut) by Hiroshige, Ando or Utagawa (1797-1858)

New York railway engineers at Borden Camp, WW1
A company of New York railway engineers at Borden Camp, Hampshire, during the First World War, boiling dixies for tea. 1914-1918

Science Jottings (engraving)
1596838 Science Jottings (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Science Jottings. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 8 November 1890)

The Sardine Fishery in Cornwall (engraving)
1060125 The Sardine Fishery in Cornwall (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sardine Fishery in Cornwall)

Advert for H. W Johns, asbestos materials for roofing 1875
Company based in New York, advertising asbestos roofing, used in roof coating, cement, paint, boiling felt and steam packing. 1875

Poster, Chart IV, Vitamin C in cabbage, WW2
Poster, Chart IV, Vitamin C in cabbage. 1940s

Sardine Fishing and Curing (engraving)
1052506 Sardine Fishing and Curing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sardine Fishing and Curing)

Picking strawberries (colour litho)
979461 Picking strawberries (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Picking strawberries.); © Look and Learn

A Summer Day on a Norwegian Fjord, (oil on canvas)
659642 A Summer Day on a Norwegian Fjord, (oil on canvas) by Dahl, Hans (1849-1937); 127x101.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Summer Day on a Norwegian Fjord. Hans Dahl (1849-1937)

A cup of coffee on the heights of Subeibeh (engraving)
2774966 A cup of coffee on the heights of Subeibeh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A cup of coffee on the heights of Subeibeh)

The Tourist in Iceland (engraving)
1590633 The Tourist in Iceland (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Tourist in Iceland. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 10 September 1881)

Window depicting Saint Crepin and Saint Crepinien being boiled in Oil (stained glass)
1277996 Window depicting Saint Crepin and Saint Crepinien being boiled in Oil (stained glass) by French School, (16th century); Eglise Saint Remi, Ceffonds, France; (add.info.: Ceffonds)

Water boiling over ice (engraving)
3624839 Water boiling over ice (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Water boiling over ice)

Massage (colour litho)
3643061 Massage (colour litho) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Massage. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist (wash on paper)
498722 Martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist (wash on paper) by Gossaert, Jan (Mabuse) (c.1472-c.1533); Gabinetto dei Disegni e Stampe, Galleria Degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany

Highland Interior, after Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-73) (oil on canvas)
INN181312 Highland Interior, after Sir Edwin Landseer (1802-73) (oil on canvas) by Pasmore, John Frederick (1820-81); Private Collection; eMalcolm Innes Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

An Arab Making Coffee, early 19th century (coloured engraving)
CHT175073 An Arab Making Coffee, early 19th century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

The Gossip
MAL36399 The Gossip by Tozer, Henry Spernon (c.1870-1940); Private Collection; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

The Washerwoman, 1911 (gouache on paper)
3959984 The Washerwoman, 1911 (gouache on paper) by Malevich, Kazimir Severinovich (1878-1935); 100 x 105.9 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Russian, out of copyright

The martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist in Rome, 1841 (fresco)
3498890 The martyrdom of Saint John the Evangelist in Rome, 1841 (fresco) by Chiarini, Giovanni (fl.c.1840); Church of Santo Stefano, Vimercate, Monza Brianza, Lombardy

Going sugaring (engraving)
3643675 Going sugaring (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Going sugaring. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual (1882).); © Look and Learn

The boiling department (engraving)
3638925 The boiling department (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The boiling department. Illustration for The Fireside, 1890)

Scraping the wood after boiling (engraving)
3638923 Scraping the wood after boiling (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scraping the wood after boiling. Illustration for The Fireside, 1890)

New illustrated thermometer, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho)
2796022 New illustrated thermometer, Illustration for Le Rire (colour litho) by Delaw, Georges (1874-1929); Private Collection; (add.info.: New illustrated thermometer, Illustration for Le Rire)

Trades in Regency England: Spar ornaments, pottery ware and salt refiner
6340300 Trades in Regency England: Spar ornaments, pottery ware and salt refiner by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: Spar ornaments, pottery ware and salt refiner)

"There was an Old Man of the North, who fell into a basin on broth", from A Book of Nonsense
LLM386690 " There was an Old Man of the North, who fell into a basin on broth", from A Book of Nonsense, published by Frederick Warne and Co

The way to make macaroni (engraving)
478380 The way to make macaroni (engraving) by Italian School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Maniera di fare i maccheroni); The Stapleton Collection; Italian, out of copyright

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"Boiling: A Journey Through Time and Culture" Step into the world as we explore its fascinating history and diverse applications. From Diego Velazquez's captivating painting, "Old Woman Cooking Eggs, " to the Women's Institute activities during World War I, it has played a crucial role in our daily lives. In Macbeth, the iconic witches stir their cauldron, symbolizing both mystery and power. Similarly, distillation in 16th-century woodcuts showcases the scientific advancements that led to new discoveries. Even Cadbury's cup chocolate advert highlights how they are create delicious treats for all to enjoy. During medieval times, boiling was used strategically during sieges of castles, demonstrating its significance in warfare tactics. Frys Chocolates further exemplify how this technique revolutionized confectionery production. Sir James Dewar is remembered not only for his contributions to science but also through cigarette cards depicting him with his famous vacuum flask – a testament to his pioneering work on insulation through boiling techniques. The Model Maid-Of-All-Work represents an era when boiling became more accessible for household chores, simplifying tasks previously done manually. Meanwhile, Gladys Peto's advertisement for Doctors China Tea reminds us of the soothing effects that hot water brings when infused with aromatic herbs or tea leaves. From cockle gathering at Penclawdd in 1857 to Te Tarata hot springs in New Zealand today, natural sources of heat have been harnessed for centuries by various cultures worldwide. These thermal wonders allow us to experience firsthand nature's incredible ability to boil water effortlessly. Join us on this captivating journey through time and culture as we delve into the artistry behind Diego Velazquez’s masterpiece and uncover how boiling has shaped our past while continuing to impact our present-day practices.