Kabelbaan in Danzig Novi inventi sive machinae artificiosae, terram transvehentis (titel op object) Cableway in Danzig, built in 1644 by Adam Wybe from Harlingen. In wicker baskets earth transported by cable car from the Bishop Mountain to the city wall, to strengthen the latter. On the plain between shore and mountain people seek entertainment. Down a legend in Latin and German, and an ode to Danzig and the city arms. Top of the coat of arms and a portrait of Wybe Adam. Manufacturer : printmaker: Stephan de Praet (listed property) to drawing: Willem Hondius (listed property) Place manufacture
Kabelbaan in Danzig Novi inventi sive machinae artificiosae, terram transvehentis (titel op object) Cableway in Danzig, built in 1644 by Adam Wybe from Harlingen. In wicker baskets earth transported by cable car from the Bishop Mountain to the city wall, to strengthen the latter. On the plain between shore and mountain people seek entertainment. Down a legend in Latin and German, and an ode to Danzig and the city arms. Top of the coat of arms and a portrait of Wybe Adam. Manufacturer : printmaker: Stephan de Praet (listed property) to drawing: Willem Hondius (listed property) Place manufacture: Danzig Dating: 1644 - 1650 Physical features: car material: paper Technique: engra ( printing process) Dimensions: sheet: h 264 mm × W 317 mmOnderwerp
Size: 1743px × 1434px
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