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An engraving from De Re Metallica by Georg Agricola shows a piston pump for extracting water from mines. Crankshafts and connecting rods lie alongside. Agricola, a physician, worked in Joachimsthal, and his book became the standard work on mining for over 200 years.
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Caption:
An engraving from De Re Metallica by Georg Agricola shows a piston pump for extracting water from mines. Crankshafts and connecting rods lie alongside. Agricola, a physician, worked in Joachimsthal, and his book became the standard work on mining for over 200 years.
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Image size:
2819 x 4770 px | 38.5 MB
Print size:
23.9 x 40.4 cm | 9.4 x 15.9 in (300 dpi)
Keywords:
AGE OF THE EYE, THE • ARTIST • ARTISTE • DESIGN • DRAWING • ENGINEERING • ENGRAVING • HISTORICAL • ILLUSTRATION • ILLUSTRATIONS • INGENIUS • INVENTOR (MALE) • INVENTOR • INVESTIGADOR • INVESTIGATOR • LEONARDO (BOOK TITLE) • MECHANICAL • PAGE 15 • POWER • RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT • RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT • RITCHIE CALDER (AUTHOR) • SCIENTIST • TECHNOLOGY • WELLCOME TRUSTEES
