Description: The Prints CollectorOriginal Antique Maps and Prints ABOUT US VISIT OUR STORE Antique Print-CONSTRUCTION-PULLEY-LIFT-HOIST-CLXXIIII-Ramelli-Bachot-1588 Description: This print originates from a rare, monumental and valuable book: 'Le diverse et artificiose machine del Capitano Agostino Ramelli', Paris, 1588. This interesting book ('one of the most elegantly produced of all technological treatises') is a series of engravings of various machines devised by the engineer Agostino Ramelli. Born in southern Switzerland, Ramelli served in the French army during the Wars of Religion (1562-98) and proved himself a competent engineer during the 1572 siege of La Rochelle which brought him to the attention of the future King Henri III (reigned 1574-89). In 1588, Ramelli published this book, written in Latin, French and Italian which provides detailed images of both civic and military machines. More than half of the volume consists of engravings of pumping machines and water mills, while another large section is devoted to ingenious siege engines. It is unknown how many of these proposals were actually used; some are recognisable today, particularly the use of pistons to raise water from one level to another, but others appear too complex and seem to indicate that Ramelli produced this work to demonstrate his knowledge of mechanics rather than to serve as a guide to the practical uses of technology. The book was of great technological importance. References for the book: Adams R-52; Brunet IV, 1095; Heralds of Science 173; Harvard/Mortimer French 452; Norman 1777; Riccardi I, 341. Artists and Engravers: Made by Ambroise Bachot after Agostino Ramelli. Agostino Ramelli (c. 1531-c.1610) was an Italian military engineer. He got trained in mathematics and military engineering while serving the Italian warlord Gian Giacomo de Medici. Ambroise Bachot was an apprentice and assistant to Ramelli. They later parted ways. As Bachot's later engravings are very similar to the engravings in this work it is now assumed Bachot engraved the plates after Ramelli's designs. Subject: Antique print, titled: 'CLXXIIII Quest' e un altra sorte di machina ', A man-powered machine that uses a combination of pulleys and interlocking wheels to lift heavy material during construction.Condition: Very good, given age. Margin a little soiled from handling, crease in the lower right corner General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 17.8 x 27.3 cm. The image size is ca. 14.9 x 21.3 cm.Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 7 x 10.7 inch. The image size is ca. 5.9 x 8.4 inch.Medium: Engraving on hand laid (verge) paper.Location: TPCLA-C1-14SKU: LM 45310.1Section: LATPC-RAMELLI-ARTIFICIOSE ThePrintsCollector - LaurentiusOldMasterPrintsFrans LaurentiusMargo van Latum-van Dongen, Frank van LatumLocated in Zeeland (Noord-Brabant) - The Netherlands Free worldwide shipping on all orders of $70 or more.We ship our items to all locations worldwide.We ship within two business days upon receipt of payment.We ship by registered mail. Insurance is included. GO TO OUR STORE and explore our huge collection of fine antique maps and prints. We only accept payments via Paypal.Combined orders are possible! We will send a Paypal invoice on request!THE PRINTSCOLLECTOR GUARANTEES ITEMS SOLD THROUGH EBAY ARE GENUINE ORIGINALANTIQUE PRINTS IN THE CONDITION/TECHNIC AS DESCRIBED. ITEMS CAN BE RETURNED WITHIN 30 DAYS.
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Type: Antique Print
Artist: Ambroise Bachot
Subject: Engineering
Production Technique: Engraving
Theme: Science
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Style: Realism
Year of Production: 1588
Features: Unframed
Material: Paper
Size: Medium
Time Period Produced: Pre-1700
Culture: European
Region of Origin: Europe
Item Height: 10.7 in
Item Length: Not applicable
Item Width: 7 in
Signed: No
Framing: Unframed
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Country/Region of Manufacture: Europe
Image Orientation: Portrait
Height (Centimeters): 27.3 cm
Width (Centimeters): 17.8 cm
Medium: Engraving
Color: Black & White
