Title
A rag-and-chain pump used to drain a mine
Caption
A rag-and-chain pump powered by an overshot water wheel being used to drain a mine. On the right is a detail of the tube of the pump.
From "De re metallica", by Agricola, pseudonym of Georg Bauer (Basle, 1556).
Woodcut.
Date
1556
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009614P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
21,8Mb (1,9Mb) / 7,2in x 11,8in / 2147 x 3543 (300dpi)