Bilder Theodore de Bry (1528–1598) – Invention and Artillery: Transporting Cannon – Engraving (Circa 1619)

Beskrivning

This original text and engraving page is titled "Erfindung und Schießarten" (Invention and Artillery) in German, and is a technical and military illustration. The image depicts a dynamic scene in a wooded area where a group of European soldiers is struggling to transport a heavy artillery piece (cannon) across rough terrain, using ropes and a carrying apparatus. In the background, soldiers are shown setting up or firing a cannon. The surrounding German text discusses the transport and use of heavy ordnance and the difficulty of military campaigns in challenging landscapes. This print is sourced from Theodore de Bry’s influential multi-volume series, Collectiones peregrinationum (The Great Voyages or The Lesser Voyages), which documented global exploration, military conflicts, and technical matters for a European audience.

Theodore de Bry was a Flemish engraver, goldsmith, and publisher who, along with his sons, produced the highly important illustrated book series known as the Grands Voyages. His detailed copperplate engravings were crucial in shaping European perceptions of global events and military technology during the late 16th and early 17th centuries.

Artist or Maker: Theodore de Bry

Dimensions: Approximately 35 × 22 cm

Medium: Engraving

Date: Circa 1619

Condition Report:
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