Title
Vannoccio Biringuccio, Camshaft
Caption
Bellows operated by a camshaft powered by a water wheel. This application of the medieval invention of the cam enabled both bellows to be powered by the same water wheel. From Biringuccio "De la Pirotechnia" Venice 1540. Woodcut
Date
1540
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07096_390001569
License type
Rights managed
Available size
18,7Mb (1,4Mb) / 11,8in x 6,1in / 3543 x 1842 (300dpi)