The Science of Discworld is a parody of this painting.
A play by Shelagh Stephenson references this painting, and includes such characters as Joseph Fenwick and Isobel Bridie. The cover of the book The Science of Discworld is a parody of this painting. Along with the same artist's Three Persons by Gladiator by Candelight, this painting was purchased by Hellfire club member Dr. Benjamin Bates. At the far right of this painting, a boy appears to be either taking down or putting up a cage. The man operating the central device stars directly at the viewer, while to the right, a man points at the device while talking to two distressed looking children who can barely stand to look at the title cockatoo. For 10 points, name this painting by Joseph Wright of Derby depicting a recreation of a Robert Boyle test involving a small avian.
A play by Shelagh Stephenson references this painting, and includes such characters as Joseph Fenwick and Isobel Bridie.
An Experiment on a Bird in the Air Pump