Novum Collection

Fire engine. From Georg Andreas Bockler Theatrum Machinarum Novum, Nuremberg, 1673. Engraving
530356 Fire engine. From Georg Andreas Bockler Theatrum Machinarum Novum, Nuremberg, 1673. Engraving; Universal History Archive/UIG

Undershot water wheel powering a fulling mill, 1673. Copperplate engraving
530347 Undershot water wheel powering a fulling mill, 1673. Copperplate engraving.; (add.info.: Tappets, C, on shaft, B, raise and lower mallets, D, D, which pound the woollen cloth)

Frontispiece to Almagestum Novum by Giovanni Battista Riccioli
618939 Frontispiece to Almagestum Novum by Giovanni Battista Riccioli, published in 1651 (engraving) by Italian School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Biblia Sacra (Vetus et novum testament), end of a chapter with miniatures of a Pantocrator and a Crucifixion in a 14th century codex, from the convent of Saint Catherine of Barcelona

Pandora illustrata illuminata I. M Fausty M. D
Pandora illustrata et illuminata I.M Fausty M.D. Joh. Michaelis Faustij Compendium alchymist. novum, sive, Pandora explicata and figuris jllustrata, das ist, Die edelste Gabe Gottes, oder

Elixir album Joh Michaelis Faustij Compendium
Elixir album, Joh. Michaelis Faustij Compendium alchymist. novum, sive, Pandora explicata and figuris jllustrata, das ist, Die edelste Gabe Gottes, oder, Ein guldener Schatz, Faust, Johann Michael

Facsimile Of The Madonna In Glory From Novum Beate Marie Virginis Psalerium Printed Tzenna 1492 From A Catalogue Of A Collection Of Engravings Etchings And Woodcuts By Richard Fisher Published 1879

Perpetual motion: A garden fountain worked by water from upper cistern which is filled with water from an Archimedian screw

Biblia Novum Testamentum, Evangelia Santi Mathei et Santi Ma
Codex 144. Biblia Novum Testamentum, Evangelia Santi Mathei et Santi Marci. Miniature of capital letter depicting Saint Mark with the gospel. 13th-14th centuries. Folio 119v

Auto-Novum self-service restaurant, Rotterdam, Netherlands
Auto-Novum self-service (automat) restaurant, Korte Hoogstraat, Rotterdam, Netherlands, in art nouveau style. Date: circa 1910

Two horizontal water wheels, the left with highly curved blades more efficient than flat blades on right. Early form of turbine. From Andreas Bockler Theatrum Machinarum Novum, Nuremberg, 1673

Urania, the Muse of Astronomy, weighing and comparing systems of the universe and giving greater weight to Tychos system, right, than to that of Copernicus. Ptolemys system is discarded at her feet

Perpetual motion: Grindstone driven, via work and spur, by an overshot water wheel. An Archimedean screw raises the used water to the reservoir, and the whole is supposed to work by perpetual motion

John Ray (1627-1795) English naturalist born at Black Notley, Essex. Pioneer of plant taxonomy (classification). Engraving by William Elder (1680-1700)

Forge with bellows driven by an undershot water wheel through cranks. From Georg Andreas Bockler Theatrum Machinarum Novum Nuremberg 1673. Copperplate engraving

Forge showing bellows and hammer powered by an undershot water wheel through drive shaft, B, with cam, C working hammer, and crank, G, operating bellows

Corn mill powered by a horizontal water wheel through the gears in central section.The pipe, the wheel, the shafts, and the gearing all constructed from wood

Perpetual motion: Grinding mill driven by horizontal water wheel, which is itself driven by water from a cistern. The wheel is supposed also to raise water to the cistern by an Archimedean screw

BACON, Francis (1561-1626). English politician and empiric philosopher. Title page of Francis Bacons work Novum Organum Scientarum

1626 Francis Bacon Portrait Philosopher
Sir Francis Bacon British Scientist, Philosopher and Statesman (22 January 1561 - 9 April 1626). Copper frontis engraving from Bacons Sylva Sylvarum

Hissarlik (Troy)
A view toward the Plateau of Ilium Novum and the site of Hissarlik, where Heinrich Schliemann excavated remains that he claimed were the foundations of Homers Troy

Francis Bacon / Organum
LORD FRANCIS BACON Viscount St Albans English philosopher, statesman and author, shown with one of his publications, Novum Organum (1620)

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"Exploring the Vastness of Novum: From Ancient Texts to Modern Innovations" Step into the world of Novum, where ancient wisdom meets modern ingenuity. In Giovanni Battista Riccioli's Almagestum Novum, a captivating frontispiece sets the stage for astronomical discoveries that would shape our understanding of the universe. Biblia Sacra and Biblia Novum Testamentum transport us to sacred realms, their intricate miniatures depicting divine Pantocrators and evoking spiritual contemplation. Meanwhile, in Rotterdam's Auto-Novum self-service restaurant, a new chapter unfolds as diners embrace convenience and autonomy in their dining experience. The facsimile of Madonna in Glory from Novum Beate Marie Virginis Psalerium takes us back to 1492, showcasing Richard Fisher's collection of engravings that immortalize moments of artistic brilliance. Pandora illustrata illuminata by I. M Fausty M. D unveils mythical tales illuminated through vivid illustrations. Joh Michaelis Faustij Compendium presents Elixir album—an alchemical journey seeking eternal life—a testament to humanity's relentless pursuit of knowledge and immortality. The power of innovation is further exemplified by highly curved blades on water wheels, revolutionizing energy generation with enhanced efficiency. Urania emerges as the Muse of Astronomy, weighing and comparing systems within the vast cosmos. Perpetual motion comes alive with a grindstone driven by an overshot water wheel—proof that human creativity knows no bounds when it comes to harnessing nature's forces. John Ray stands tall among English naturalists; his pioneering work in plant taxonomy continues to inspire botanists worldwide. And finally, we witness a forge powered by an undershot water wheel through cranks—a testament to Georg's engineering prowess. Novum beckons us with its rich tapestry woven from centuries past into present-day marvels.