4 0 c m
30cm
actual image size: 22cm x 32cm
Description
Engraved diagram showing four naked smiths rhythmically hitting iron on an anvil. On the right is a furnace, with a water supply on the left. Below is a system of wheels, chains and pulleys. Illustration from 'Gli artifitiosi et curiosi moti spiritali di Herrone' (commonly called 'Pneumatics') by Hero of Alexandria, published in Ferrara in 1589.
Image Details
Image Ref.
10438539
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