Cressets and Street Lamp
Poster Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Cressets and Street Lamp
Paris streets illuminated by lamps of slowly-burning material placed in strategic locations : the nightwatchmen carry cressets using similar technology Date: 16th century
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Burning Carry Forms Illuminated Lamp Lamps Lighting Locations Material Similar Slowly Strategic Technology
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative 16th century print captures the enchanting scene of Parisian streets illuminated by the soft glow of cressets and street lamps. The slowly-burning material, placed in strategic locations, casts an otherworldly light on the cobblestone streets, creating a sense of mystery and wonder. The nightwatchmen, carrying their own cressets, move through the shadows, their forms silhouetted against the warm light. Cressets, a precursor to modern street lighting, were made from hollowed-out animal horns or clay pots filled with tallow or oil, with a wick or cloth wick suspended inside. The technology, while rudimentary by today's standards, was a significant advancement in urban lighting during this era. The similar design of both the cressets carried by the nightwatchmen and the street lamps creates a sense of unity and continuity, as if the entire city is working together to keep the darkness at bay. The print transports us back in time, allowing us to imagine the sights, sounds, and smells of the Parisian streets during the 16th century. The gentle flicker of the cressets and the steady, reliable light of the street lamps would have provided a sense of security and comfort to the city's residents, guiding them through the night as they went about their business or returned home from a long day's work. This image is a reminder of the importance of innovation and the role it plays in shaping our world, even in the most seemingly mundane aspects of daily life. The 16th century Parisian nightscape, illuminated by the flickering light of cressets and street lamps, remains a source of inspiration and wonder, inviting us to explore the rich history and culture of the past.
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