Glazing and Warping (Plate III) 1762

"Glazing and Warping (Plate III)" is an engraving by Denis Diderot, a prominent French philosopher and writer of the Enlightenment. Created in 1762, the image illustrates a detailed technical drawing of a glazing and warping machine for weaving. It features four figures, three hands manipulating the process, and a woman operating a spinning wheel, all contributing to the understanding of this specific technique. This illustration, part of Diderot's "Encyclopédie," highlights the project's ambition to document and disseminate knowledge of crafts and technical processes for a wider audience.