This is a drawing of a cannon foundry or workshop. The image shows various figures engaged in the process of manufacturing cannons. One person is working with a large bellows system, while others handle cannon parts or prepare molds. A large wheel suggests machinery in motion. The architecture includes stone arches and the setting includes cannonballs and ropes. In the background, a landscape is visible, showing figures and cannons in action amid smoke and fortifications.
Artwork Details
- Date
- c. 1590/1593
- Medium
- engraving on laid paper
- Dimensions
- 4653 × 3554 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
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