Metallica Collection

Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust
536121 Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust. 1556 (woodcut from Agricola De Re Metallica)

Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K
531489 Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Begonia aconitifolia (Begonia faureana var. metallica). Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker after an illustration
FLO4662674 Begonia aconitifolia (Begonia faureana var. metallica). Chromolithograph by Pieter de Pannemaeker after an illustration by A

Metallic White-toed Tarantula (Avicularia metallica) in thatched roof, Venezuela

Alocasia x chantrieri. Alocasia x chantrieri
Alocasia x chantrieri, hybrid produced by Chantrier from Alocasia metallica and critically endangered Alocasia sanderiana (Alocasia chantrieriana)

Homalomena metallica (Chamaecladon metallicum). Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1884

Echeveria gibbiflora (Echeveria metallica var. decora). Chromolithograph by P. de Pannemaeker from Jean Lindens l Illustration Horticole, Brussels, 1883

Page 456 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica libri XII
Page 456 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur, sed and per effigies

Page 458 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica libri XII
Page 458 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur, sed and per effigies

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Page 460 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur, sed and per effigies

Page 466 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica libri XII
Page 466 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur, sed and per effigies

Page 461 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica libri XII
Page 461 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur, sed and per effigies

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Page 269 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur, sed and per effigies

Title page Georgii Agricolae De re metallica
Title page, Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur

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Page 454 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur, sed and per effigies

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Page 278 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica libri XII
Page 278 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur, sed and per effigies

Page 282 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica libri XII
Page 282 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur, sed and per effigies

Page 453 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica libri XII
Page 453 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur, sed and per effigies

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Page 468 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica libri XII
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Page 467 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica libri XII
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Page 470 Georgii Agricolae De re metallica: libri XII. Quibus officia, instrumenta, machinae, ac omnia deni, que, ad metallicam spectantia, non modo luculentissime describuntur, sed and per effigies

Georgius Agricola (1494-1555). German scientist. Known as the father of mineralogy. Engraving belonging to his work De Re Metallica. Basel 1564. Colored

Pinktoe tarantula, Avicularia metallica.. Handcolored copperplate engraving from George Shaw and Frederick Nodders The Naturalists Miscellany 1812

Dracaena metallica with dark purplish bronze foliage.. Handcolored botanical drawn and lithographed by W.G. Smith from H.H. Dombrains Floral Magazine 1872. Worthington G

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Metallic Pinktoe Tarantula - on a manճ hand (Avicularia metallica) Date:

Roasting copper in a furnace: C. A: cakes of smelted copper, B: wooden faggots for heat. On right man is using wooden wheelbarrow. From Agricola (George Bauer) De re metallica, Basle, 1556

Lead smelting. From Agricola De re metallica, Basel 1556. Woodcut

Blast furnace for smelting iron ore. From Agricola De re Metallica, Basle, 1556. Woodcut

Rag-and-chain pump for draining a mine operated by men in treadmill. From Agricola (George Bauer) De re metallica, Basle, 1556

Evaporating pots of brine in a natural hot spring in order to obtain salt. From Agricola De re metallica, Basel 1556. Woodcut

Separating lead from silver or gold in a cupellation furnace. From Agricola (Georg Bauer) De re metallica, Basel 1556. The Foreman consumed quantities of butter to avoid being poisoned

Miners hammers of various sizes. From Agricola (George Bauer) De re metallica, Basle, 1556

Stamping and roasting ore to extract metal (lead copper, silver and gold treated in this way). Mill powered by water wheel

Smelting of ores (gold, silver, copper and lead). Workman beats clay to make lute to line furnace. On floor are various tools needed during process. From Agricola De re metallica, Basel 1556

Mine being drained by a rag-and-chain pump powered by overshot water wheel. At right is detail of section of pipe K. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556

Evaporating sea water in iron pots to obtain salt. Straw being used as fuel. From Agricola De re metallica, Basel, 1556. Woodcut

Producing salt by evaporating natural brine by pouring it into a pit of burning charcoal. A rather impure product resulted. From Agricola De re metallica, Basel, 1556. Woodcut

Argonauts finding the Golden Fleece, a fleece placed in a spring by the Colchians to collect alluvial gold dust. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556. Woodcut

Bellows operated by camshaft powered by water wheel. (just visible at extreme right) supplying draught to a smelting furnace

Refining copper: removing cakes of copper from the crucible and quenching in a tub of water. From Agricola De re metallica, Basle, 1556. Woodcut

Steel production: Forge, A with bellows to produce draught. Foreground bars are being hammered with mechanical hammer. Power source (probably water) out of picture on left

Sectional view of German mine showing method of sinking shafts and driving horizontal galleries. Windlass at B, C used to raise and lower men, materials and spoil

Furnace for refining copper with all the tools necessary to carry out the process. From De re metallica, by Agricola, pseudonym of Georg Bauer (Basle, 1556). Woodcut

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"Metallica: A Fusion of Science, Nature, and Music" In the lush rainforests of Venezuela, a rare sight awaits - the Metallic White-toed Tarantula (Avicularia metallica) takes refuge in a thatched roof. Its iridescent blue-black exoskeleton glistens under the tropical sun, captivating all who dare to gaze upon its beauty. Moving away from arachnids and into the realm of plants, we encounter the striking Alocasia x chantrieri. With its dark green leaves adorned with metallic silver veins, this botanical wonder adds an air of mystery to any garden or indoor space. But it doesn't stop there; nature's palette continues to surprise us with Homalomena metallica. This plant boasts deep purple foliage that seems almost otherworldly, making it a true gem among houseplants. As we delve deeper into history, we stumble upon Georgius Agricola - a German scientist whose groundbreaking work on mining and metallurgy revolutionized these fields. His book "De re metallica libri XII" serves as a testament to his brilliance and enduring legacy. Returning to our eight-legged friends once more, we encounter another mesmerizing species - the Pinktoe tarantula (Avicularia metallica). Its vibrant pink toes contrast against its metallic blue body like strokes on an artist's canvas. Dracaena metallica joins our journey next with its enchanting purplish bronze foliage. This ornamental plant brings elegance and sophistication wherever it is placed – truly living up to its name. Venturing further into horticulture territory leads us to Begonia aconitifolia. With delicate white flowers nestled amidst glossy green leaves tinged with metallic hues, this begonia captivates hearts effortlessly. Finally flipping through pages 456-466 of Georgii Agricolae's "De re metallica libri XII, " one can't help but marvel at the wealth of knowledge contained within.