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Surveying methods, 16th century C017 / 6992
Surveying methods. 16th-century woodcut showing a man facing a tower. He is pointing a Jacobs staff (Baculus Jacob) or cross-staff towards the top window of the stone tower. This device was an early surveying instrument used to measure angles, heights, and distances. This artwork is from Aepitoma omnis phylosophiae (1504) by the German author Georg Reisch (c.1467-1525). This work is better known as Margarita philosophica and was first published in 1503
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1500s 1503 1504 16th Century Aepitoma Omnis Phylosophiae Architect Architecture Building Encyclopaedia Encyclopedia Engineer Engineering Georg Reisch German Latin Text Margarita Philosophica Mediaeval Medieval Middle Ages Surveying Tower Woodcut Cross Staff
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This print takes us back to the 16th century, showcasing the intricate surveying methods of that time. In this woodcut illustration from Georg Reisch's renowned work "Margarita philosophica" we witness a European man standing before a majestic stone tower. Engrossed in his task, he directs his attention towards the top window of the tower using a Jacobs staff or cross-staff. The Jacobs staff was an early surveying instrument utilized for measuring angles, heights, and distances during this period. It served as a testament to the technological advancements and engineering prowess of that era. This artwork is part of Reisch's encyclopedic masterpiece "Aepitoma omnis phylosophiae" published in 1503-1504. The monochrome woodcut adds an air of authenticity and historical charm to this image, transporting us back to the Middle Ages when such architectural marvels were being constructed. The German author Georg Reisch meticulously documented various aspects of human knowledge in his comprehensive encyclopedia. This print not only captures a significant moment in history but also highlights the ingenuity and dedication exhibited by individuals like our protagonist - an engineer or architect who played a crucial role in shaping their society through meticulous surveying techniques. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece, we are reminded of how far technology has come while appreciating the foundations laid by those who came before us.
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