Prospecting for metals using divining rods (A,A) and trenching (B). Divining rods were used in exactly the same manner for water divining (dowsing). From 'De re metallica', by Agricola, pseudonym of Georg Bauer (Basle, 1556). Woodcut.


Size: 2424px × 2240px
Location:
Photo credit: © Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

Keywords: 16th, century, economy, engraving, metalworking, mining, worker, working