Scientific instruments (14 Subjects)
The library of Leiden. On the left underneath the windows, the famous map of the course of the Elbe done by Lorichs.
Allegory of the evolution of human thought and science.
Lighting device similar to a lantern, belonging to the Count of Alcantara in Portugal. The hydraulic mechanism of the lantern greatly impressed the author, and the Count gave it to him as a gift.
Lighting device similar to a lantern, belonging to the Count of Alcantara in Portugal. The hydraulic mechanism of the lantern greatly impressed the author, and the Count gave it to him as a gift.
9. Map of Gibraltar. 10. The constellation of Scorpio. 11. The cap worn by the Doge of Genoa. 12. Drawing of the interior stairway of the Arsenale building, Genoa. 13, 14. Author's study on the light spectre of different types of lanterns. 15,16, 17. Instrument for the distillation of mercury which the author saw in Italy. Instruments of the type were widely used in 17th century alchemist circles.
Device for water compression.
Devices and other objects used in scientific experiments.
Instrument with magnifying lens to aid the detailed drawing of objects.
18. Astronomical instrument. 19, 20. Condensation vessels (to turn gas into solid matter)21. Instrument for making detailed drawings, used in architecture and astronomy. 22. Drawing of coal mine, showing the ventilation system.
Instrument used in experiments on vacuum.
40, 41. Water-powered hoist. 42. Hot bath (sauna) which the author studied in Hesse, Germany. 44. The Town Hall of Hilldesheim, Germany. 45. House in Hanover, Germany. 46. Headwear typically worn by the women of Hanover.
49-59. Test tubes. 52. View of Hohentwiel castle at Singen, Germany.
Tables and vials for the calculation of the relative density of liquids.
Architectural ruler.