Highlights
Horologia Ferrea (The Clockmaker's Craft), Sheet 5 of the "Nova Reperta" Series
- Artist
- Jan van der Straet, Philipp Galle
- Locality
- Antwerp
- Date
- c. 1591
- Material
- Copper engraving on vergé paper
- Dimensions
- H. 20,3 cm
- Location
- Not exhibited
- Inventory Number
- NN 2701
- Acquisition
- Unknown.
- Epoch
- Renaissance
Description
The image depicts several artisans along with their various offering during the heyday of clock making in 16th century. In the centre, a man is working on a magnificent grand clock, which is being inspected by a distinguished prospective client. At a workbench on the left, two clockmakers are filing away at cogs; in front of them table clocks adorned with alarm mechanisms. On the right another craftsman is adjusting the weights of a wall clock.
The copperplate engraving of the clockmaker's craft is part of a series of 20 sheets showing new achievements and discoveries in the history of culture and technology. It is therefore an impressive testimony to the faith in progress of the time.
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