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The electrical experiments of Jean-Antoine NOLLET, abbe and professor physics at Paris; demonstrating how electricity is conducted by the human body

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1755 Abbe Antoine Body Conducted Demonstrating Electrical Electricity Experiments Human Nollet Physics Professor


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This print depicts the renowned Abbe Jean-Antoine Nollet, a professor of physics at the University of Paris, conducting an electrical experiment in the late 18th century. The image, titled "The Electrical Experiments of Jean-Antoine Nollet, Abbe and Professor of Physics at Paris," captures the essence of scientific discovery and the fascination with the newly-discovered phenomenon of electricity. Nollet, dressed in his clerical attire, stands confidently before an audience, holding a large Leyden jar, a device used to store electrical charge. With one hand, he touches the jar's metal rod, while with the other, he touches a volunteer, who stands at a distance, holding a metal sphere. The electrical current flows through the volunteer's body, creating a visible spark and a startled expression on their face. This experiment, conducted around 1755, demonstrated that electricity could be conducted through the human body, adding to the growing body of knowledge about this mysterious force. Nollet's demonstration was a significant contribution to the field of electricity and helped to establish it as a scientific discipline. The historical significance of this image lies not only in the scientific discovery it represents but also in the way it captures the spirit of scientific inquiry and the excitement of exploring the natural world. The image serves as a reminder of the important role that curiosity and experimentation play in advancing human knowledge and understanding of the world around us.

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