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Automated turnspit: the upper one is moved by a counterweight, the lower one by hot air, c
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Automated turnspit: the upper one is moved by a counterweight, the lower one by hot air, c
Automated turnspit: the upper one is moved by a counterweight, the lower one by hot air, c. 1480. Found in the Collection of Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana
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1480 Brown Indian Ink On Paper Codex Atlanticus Codice Atlantico Erudition Florentine School History Of Invention History Of Science Invention Inventors Leonardo Da Vinci 1452 1519 Scholarship Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana
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This print showcases an extraordinary invention from the Renaissance era - an automated turnspit. The image depicts two distinct mechanisms responsible for its movement: the upper one is ingeniously operated by a counterweight, while the lower one utilizes hot air to power its rotation. Created around 1480, this remarkable piece of machinery can be found in the esteemed Collection of Veneranda Biblioteca Ambrosiana. Rendered with meticulous detail using brown Indian ink on paper, this artwork is part of the renowned Codex Atlanticus, also known as Codice Atlantico. It exemplifies Leonardo da Vinci's genius and his insatiable curiosity about various subjects including erudition, fine art images, Florentine school techniques, graphic arts, history of invention and science. The significance of this historical artifact extends beyond mere aesthetics; it offers a glimpse into the ingenuity and inventiveness prevalent during that period in Italy. As we admire this masterpiece today, we are reminded of Leonardo da Vinci's immense contributions to scholarship and scientific exploration.
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