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Smelting ore, 16th century C017 / 6995
Smelting ore. 16th-century woodcut showing a man smelting ore using bellows to provide oxygen to the fire. Glassware and a furnace are at left. This artwork is from Aepitoma omnis phylosophiae (1504) by the German author Georg Reisch (c.1467-1525). This work is better known as Margarita philosophica and was first published in 1503
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1500s 1503 1504 16th Century Aepitoma Omnis Phylosophiae Alchemical Alchemist Alchemy Bellows Burning Chemist Encyclopaedia Encyclopedia Fire Furnace Georg Reisch German Glassware Heating Margarita Philosophica Mediaeval Medieval Middle Ages Smelting Woodcut Workshop Laboratory
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This 16th-century woodcut print takes us back in time to witness the intricate process of smelting ore. The skilled craftsman depicted here is shown utilizing bellows to provide oxygen, intensifying the fire's heat and aiding in the extraction of valuable metals from raw materials. Positioned at his side are glassware and a furnace, essential tools of his trade. The artwork originates from "Aepitoma omnis phylosophiae" a renowned encyclopedic work published in 1503 by German author Georg Reisch. Known more commonly as "Margarita philosophica" this masterpiece offers insights into various fields of knowledge prevalent during that era. Immersed within this monochrome illustration, we catch a glimpse into an alchemist's laboratory, where experimentation and discovery were paramount. The chemist diligently tends to his task with focused determination, embodying the spirit of scientific exploration that defined the Middle Ages. As we observe this historical scene unfold before our eyes, it serves as a reminder of humanity's enduring quest for understanding and progress. This remarkable woodcut invites us to appreciate both the ingenuity and perseverance exhibited by individuals like Georg Reisch who sought to document and disseminate knowledge during an age characterized by curiosity and intellectual growth. Courtesy of MIDDLE TEMPLE LIBRARY/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY
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