Title
Multiple suction pumps raising water from a mine
Caption
Multiple suction pumps, powered by an overshot water wheel through a spur wheel and lantern, being used to raise water from a mine.
From "De re metallica", by Agricola, pseudonym of Georg Bauer (Basle, 1556).
Woodcut.
Date
1556
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009610P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
21,9Mb (1,7Mb) / 7,2in x 11,8in / 2157 x 3543 (300dpi)