Theater of Machines, Vol. 6 (1708) - Page 16

A technical engraving of a mechanical device, possibly a crane or a pumping mechanism, set within a landscape. - **Figures:** On the left, a man in 17th-century attire (hat, doublet, breeches, and stockings) stands leaning on a staff, observing the machine. In the center-right, a second man is actively operating the machine by turning a crank handle. - **Mechanism:** The machine consists of a heavy wooden vertical frame. A large diagonal beam labeled **F** rests against the frame. At the top of the vertical structure is a rectangular block labeled **D**, with the letter **A** positioned just below it. The man on the right turns a circular drum or wheel labeled **B**. - **Setting:** The background depicts a rocky shoreline and a body of water; the area to the left is labeled **E**. - **Markings:** In the top left corner of the frame is the text "Nº 3." A small square monogram, possibly an engraver's mark, is visible in the bottom right corner of the plate.

Number 3.