Title

Edificij et machine, Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439-1501, brown ink and wash, ca. 1475-ca. 1480

Caption

Edificij et machine, Martini, Francesco di Giorgio, 1439-1501, brown ink and wash, ca. 1475-ca. 1480, The volume comprises 103 drawings by Francesco di Giorgio Martini and his assistants, featuring machines and devices for lifting columns and other heavy weights, schemes for transporting water, and mechanisms for milling and moving boats. There are also a few drawings showing how people could walk or float on water standing on inflatable containers and using an oar to propel themselves

Info+

The J. Paul Getty Museum

Date

1480

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT19B31_325

Model release

NA

Property release

NA

License type

Rights managed

Available size

93,3Mb (3,8Mb) / 23,0in x 15,7in / 6900 x 4724 (300dpi)

Keywords

Edificij et machine Martini Francesco di Giorgio 1439-1501 brown ink wash 1475-ca 1480 volume comprises 103 drawings Francesco di Giorgio Martini assistants featuring machines devices lifting columns heavy weights schemes transporting water mechanisms milling moving boats. drawings showing people