Torsion Collection

Medieval war machine. Catapult. Parabolic motion machine, used to launch long-distance projectiles. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Ballista. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration
Ancient Age. Ballista or bolt thrower, ancient missile weapon. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

Roman weapon. Onager. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883
Onager. It was an imperial Roman torsion powered siege engine. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2019

The Shade, conceived c. 1880, cast c. 1925-27 (bronze)
833322 The Shade, conceived c.1880, cast c.1925-27 (bronze) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 193x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze) (detail of 416883)
CH416884 Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze) (detail of 416883) by Anguier, Michel (1612-86) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze)
CH416883 Neptune, second half of the 17th century (bronze) by Anguier, Michel (1612-86) (after); height: 52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Cascina, or The Bathers, after Michelangelo, 1542 (oil on panel)
HLK18057 The Battle of Cascina, or The Bathers, after Michelangelo, 1542 (oil on panel) by Sangallo, Aristotile da (1481-1551)

The wrestlers, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image)
LLM438570 The wrestlers, illustration from History of Greece by Victor Duruy, published 1890 (digitally enhanced image) by American School

Sheet of studies for painting in the Salone del Maggior Consiglio, Ducal Palace, Venice
877278 Sheet of studies for painting in the Salone del Maggior Consiglio, Ducal Palace, Venice, c.1578 (pen & brown ink on laid paper) by Palma Il Giovane (Jacopo Negretti) (1548-1628)

Male figure, born aloft in clouds by putti (pen & brown ink with wash on paper)
CTS366743 Male figure, born aloft in clouds by putti (pen & brown ink with wash on paper) by Parmigianino (Francesco Mazzola) (1503-40); 18.3x15 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Nude seated and turning away, grasping a staff in his left hand (red chalk on white paper
CTS366762 Nude seated and turning away, grasping a staff in his left hand (red chalk on white paper) by Maratti, Carlo (1625-1713); 48.6x40.8 cm; eThe Devonshire Collections

Clock d Epoque Regence (ormolu & bronze)
1209565 Clock d Epoque Regence (ormolu & bronze) by Boulle, Andre Charles (1642-1732) (attr. to); 70x83x18 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

The Labyrinth in which the twiformed Bull was Stalled (pen and black ink on pink paper)
1217751 The Labyrinth in which the twiformed Bull was Stalled (pen and black ink on pink paper) by Ricketts, Charles (1866-1931); 19.3x16.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Model reconstruction of da Vincis design for a catapult (wood, metal & string)
XOT366474 Model reconstruction of da Vincis design for a catapult (wood, metal & string) by Vinci, Leonardo da (1452-1519) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design from the Codex Atlanticus)

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COULOMB APPARATUS, 1780s. Charles Augustin de Coulomb (1736-1806). French physicist. Coulombs invention of the torsion balance, the inauguration of mensuration in electricity

Charles Augustin de Coulombs invention of the torsion balance, the inauguration of mensuration in electricity
COULOMBs TORSION BALANCE. Charles Augustin de Coulombs invention of the torsion balance, the inauguration of mensuration in electricity

Studies for the Martyrdom of Saint Symphorian (dedicated to Henry Delaborde
XIR901450 Studies for the Martyrdom of Saint Symphorian (dedicated to Henry Delaborde, French artist and art critic), c.1824 (oil on canvas) by Ingres

Angelica (oil on canvas)
XIR901452 Angelica (oil on canvas) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867) (workshop of); Musee Ingres, Montauban, France; (add.info.: Angelique); French, out of copyright

Study of Movement (crayon on paper)
XIR897675 Study of Movement (crayon on paper) by Rodin, Auguste (1840-1917); 29x19 cm; Musee Rodin, Paris, France; (add.info.: Etude de mouvement); French, out of copyright

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"Torsion: Unleashing the Power of Medieval War Machines and Roman Weapons" Step back in time to witness the awe-inspiring might of torsion, a force that propelled medieval war machines into action. Explore the captivating world of catapults and parabolic motion machines, as depicted in an intriguing engraving from Museo Militar in 1883. Marvel at the intricate design of ballistas, another remarkable creation harnessed by torsion. An engraving from Museo Militar showcases this Roman weapon known as an onager, revealing its formidable power. Delve into artistry with "The Martyrdom of Saint Lawrence, " an oil painting on canvas that captures the intense emotions surrounding this historical event. Immerse yourself in St. Jerome's solitude within a desert landscape, beautifully portrayed through oil on canvas around 1700. Discover how torsion transcends time and medium with "The Shade, " a bronze sculpture conceived around 1880 and cast between 1925-27. This masterpiece embodies both strength and grace through its meticulously crafted form. Behold Neptune, depicted in two stunning bronze sculptures from the second half of the 17th century. Marvel at their intricate details captured in engravings or experience them firsthand at Museo Militar. Witness Michelangelo's influence through "The Battle of Cascina" or "The Bathers, " an oil-on-panel artwork dating back to 1542. This masterpiece showcases torsion's impact even within artistic representations. Travel further back to ancient Greece with "The Wrestlers, " a digitally enhanced illustration from Victor Duruy's History of Greece published in 1890. Feel the tension build as these athletes engage in fierce combat while embodying torsional energy. Explore sketches for grand paintings adorning Venice's Ducal Palace Salone del Maggior Consiglio—a testament to how artists utilized torsional concepts to create breathtaking masterpieces throughout history.