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    This famous 18th-century painting purported to recreate an experiment by a 17th-century scientist, but the painter was equally interested in achieving certain interesting light effects. Somewhat traumatizing to many people who see it (especially pet owners), the painting is now one of the treasured possessions of a great museum in the painter's own country. What is it, and who was that 17th-century scientist?

    Question #74477. Asked by lanfranco. (Jan 12 07 6:14 PM)


    peasypod

    		Well, this sounds very much like Joseph Wright's 'Bird in the Air Pump' painting which has interesting depictions of candle-lit lighting performing the chiaroscuro effect.

    The 17th century scientist was Robert Boyle with his air-pump experiment.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_Experiment_on_a_Bird_in_the_Air_Pump

    Jan 12 07, 6:39 PM
    lanfranco

    		That's the one, peasy. A beautiful painting, but if you're into budgies and the like, you may not want to deal with it.

    A silver mace to you!

    Jan 12 07, 6:59 PM
    peasypod

    		I do a very delectable quail dish with pine-nuts, basil, and Cointreau. Does that answer your question?

    Jan 12 07, 7:15 PM
    lanfranco

    		I love quail. And every year, after hunting season, my aunt serves her famous "braised doves". Lots of little bones to watch out for, but delicious. ;)

    Jan 12 07, 8:33 PM

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