Canvas Print : Ox treadmill, uper Italy, ca. 1600. Were used to drive corn
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Ox treadmill, uper Italy, ca. 1600. Were used to drive corn
Ox treadmill, uper Italy, ca. 1600. Were used to drive corn mills. Two oxen can work on the slanting plate. The animals are roped and forced to walk up the plate all the time in so doing the plate turn away beneath them a wooden gear system transmits the rotary movement to the millstone inside the building. Deutches Museum. Munich. Germany
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Media ID 14331019
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1600 Corn Deutsches Diorama Drive Energy Europa Forced Historisches Meisterwerken Mills Movement Munich Naturwissenschaft Rotary Slanting System Treadmill Walk
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Step back in time with our exquisite canvas print of an Ox Treadmill from upper Italy, circa 1600. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the ingenuity of the past as two powerful oxen work in unison on the slanting plate, once used to drive corn mills. Adorn your walls with this rich piece of history and add a touch of rustic charm to your decor.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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
Step into the past with this image of an Ox Treadmill from Upper Italy, circa 1600, now on display at the Deutsches Museum in Munich, Germany. This historically significant diorama showcases the ingenious method used during the pre-modern era to harness animal energy for the purpose of grinding corn. Two sturdy oxen are depicted working in unison on the slanting plate, their powerful legs propelling them forward as they are roped and forced to walk up the incline. As the animals move, the plate beneath them turns, triggering a wooden gear system that transmits the rotary movement to the millstone housed inside the building. This innovative design allowed for a consistent and efficient means of grinding grain, a vital process in the agricultural societies of Europe during the 16th century. The Ox Treadmill represents a crucial moment in the history of technology, as it showcases the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the people of the time in utilizing natural energy sources. The meticulously crafted details of this diorama, from the textured fur of the oxen to the intricate wooden gears, transport us back to a time when such inventions were the pinnacle of human achievement. A true testament to the ingenuity of the past, this Ox Treadmill is a must-see for anyone interested in the history of technology, energy, and agriculture.
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