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Shafts of a cannon boring machine with drilling bits on the end. The machine was
Shafts of a cannon boring machine with drilling bits on the end. The machine was powered by a treadmill, left. From De la pirotechnia by Vannoccio Biringuccio (Venice, 1540). Woodcut
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1540 Armament Biringuccio Boring Cannon Drilling Left Machine Pirotechnia Powered Shafts Vannoccio Venice Woodcut Bits Treadmill
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print from Media Storehouse, featuring an intriguing image of a cannon boring machine from the 16th century. This woodcut illustration, taken from Vannoccio Biringuccio's seminal work "De la pirotechnia" published in Venice in 1540, showcases the impressive shafts of the machine, each tipped with drilling bits. Powered by a treadmill, this engineering marvel of the past is a captivating addition to any history or industrial decor.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 29.4cm (23.4" x 11.6")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) takes us back in time to Venice, 1540. The image showcases the intricate and powerful workings of a cannon boring machine, designed by the ingenious Vannoccio Biringuccio. The focal point of the photograph is the impressive shafts of this remarkable contraption, each adorned with drilling bits at their ends. These bits are poised and ready to bore into solid metal, shaping it into deadly armament for warfare. The craftsmanship and attention to detail evident in this woodcut is truly awe-inspiring. What makes this cannon boring machine even more fascinating is its power source - a treadmill! As we gaze upon this historical relic, we can almost imagine workers tirelessly running on the treadmill to generate enough energy for the machine's operation. It serves as a reminder of how human ingenuity has always found innovative solutions to complex problems. De la pirotechnia by Vannoccio Biringuccio undoubtedly stands as a testament to his expertise in gun manufacturing during that era. This woodcut captures not only his technical prowess but also highlights the advancements made in weaponry during that period. As we admire this extraordinary piece of history frozen in time through UIG's photo print, let us appreciate both its artistic beauty and its significance as an artifact representing centuries-old engineering marvels.
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