An architectural title page engraving. On the left, a man in 17th-century attire (wide-brimmed hat, doublet, and puffed breeches) stands in a niche holding a measuring instrument. On the right, a similar figure stands in a niche holding a cylindrical vessel or pump component. The central text is framed by elaborate calligraphic flourishes and scrollwork. At the bottom, a small horizontal panel depicts figures working with machinery or architectural elements.

THEATRI MACHI

narum Second Part

In which many fine water arts mechanical water systems are to be seen, to raise water by means of wheels, pumps, pressure, and syringe-mechanisms. With a preceding report on large and small water levels, along with an explanation of the copper plates, and finally, in conclusion, some artificial water syringes, very useful to use in the event of fire.

Mostly visited revised/reviewed by the late Heinrich Zeising, student of architecture, and, for the pleasure of the lover of this art, arranged for the third time in print and published by the heirs of the late bookseller Henning Gross the Younger.