Technische weergave van een waterput 1759

This technical drawing, titled "Technische weergave van een waterput" (Technical Representation of a Well), by Dutch artist Nicolaas van Frankendaal, dates back to 1759. The etching, housed in the Rijksmuseum, uses precise lines to depict the construction of a well with intricate detail. The drawing shows a well being dug by two men, one operating a pulley and the other standing by with a bucket. The drawing's detail, including the cross-sections and labelled components of the well, showcases the 18th-century fascination with scientific precision and engineering advancements.