Title
Suction pumps arranged in three tiers
Caption
Suction pumps arranged in three tiers and linked by cranks. Powered by a water wheel, they are being used to raise water from mine workings.
From "De re metallica", by Agricola, pseudonym of Georg Bauer (Basle, 1556).
Woodcut.
Date
1556
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07111_009608P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
21,5Mb (1,6Mb) / 7,1in x 11,8in / 2123 x 3543 (300dpi)