Antique Framed Print : Furnace designed by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16thC
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Furnace designed by Leonardo da Vinci in the 16thC
Da Vincis furnace. Engraving of the furnace designed by Leonardo da Vinci (1452-1519). Used for distillation, the furnace has two stills (at upper left and upper right) upon it. The glass stills were designed to separate volatile components out of solutions by heating them. Highly volatile components would evaporate and not condense until they were in the tubes coming from the stills caps. As the tubes faced downwards, the fluid would trickle out and could be collected. Components with a low volatility would condense in the neck of the stills and flow back into the original solution. Da Vincis designs remained obscure until the 19th century
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Apparatus Da Vinci Drawing Furnace History Of Science Leonardo 16th Cent
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.8cm x 24.4cm (8.6" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print showcases the remarkable furnace designed by the legendary Leonardo da Vinci during the 16th century. Known as "Da Vinci's Furnace" this engraving reveals a masterpiece of engineering and innovation. Designed primarily for distillation purposes, this furnace features two glass stills positioned at the upper left and upper right corners. The brilliance behind these glass stills lies in their ability to separate volatile components from solutions through controlled heating. As heat is applied, highly volatile components evaporate and ascend through tubes connected to the stills' caps. These tubes are cleverly angled downwards, allowing the fluid to trickle out and be collected. Meanwhile, less volatile components condense within the neck of each still before flowing back into the original solution—a testament to Da Vinci's meticulous attention to detail in his designs. Interestingly, Da Vinci's revolutionary furnace remained relatively unknown until its rediscovery in the 19th century—an unfortunate oversight considering its significance in history of science and chemistry. This historical photograph not only highlights Da Vinci's genius but also serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of scientific equipment and technology. It stands as a tribute to one man's insatiable curiosity and unwavering commitment to pushing boundaries in every field he touched—Leonardo da Vinci truly was an extraordinary mind ahead of his time.
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