Plate XIII from Theatrum instrumentorum et machinarum
1582
Classification
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mrs. George A. Kubler
Accession Number
1949-152-212
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
**Plate XIII from *Theatrum instrumentorum machinarum*** *Julio Paschale, 1582* Step into the ingenious world of Renaissance engineering with Plate XIII from Julio Paschale's *Theatrum instrumentorum etinarum* (Theater of Instruments and Machines a 1582 print that captures the era's fascination with mechanical innovation. Produced during a time when inventors like Leonardo da Vinci were sketching fantastical devices, this plate is part of a rare illustrated compendium showcasing hydraulic pumps, cranes, mills, and other marvels—precursors to the Industrial Revolution. Paschale's work refl...