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.
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.
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.
40, 41. Water-powered hoist. 42. Hot bath (sauna) which the author studied in Essen, Germany. 44. The Town Hall of Hilldesheim, Germany. 45. House in Hanover, Germany. 46. Headwear typically worn by the women of Hanover.
