Robert Boyle (1627-91) Anglo-Irish chemist and physicist, in his laboratory with Denis Papin (1647-1712) French physicist. Papin is pointing to Boyle's air pump. Probably illustrates discussion between Boyle and Papin on use of atmospheric pressure to raise water. Wood engraving Paris 1870

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