A water-wheel geared to an Archimedes screw c.1480
Pen and ink over traces of metalpoint | 12.7 x 17.7 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 912687
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A diagram of a water wheel geared to an Archimedes screw, thus a perpetual motion mechanism. This irregularly cut fragment was originally connected to RL 12715
Provenance
Bequeathed to Francesco Melzi; from whose heirs purchased by Pompeo Leoni, c.1582-90; Thomas Howard, 14th Earl of Arundel, by 1630; Probably acquired by Charles II; Royal Collection by 1690
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Medium and techniques
Pen and ink over traces of metalpoint
Measurements
12.7 x 17.7 cm (sheet of paper)
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