Man die meel zeeft met een buil 1747

Frans de Bakker’s *Man die meel zeeft met een buil* (1747) is an engraving depicting a man operating a flour sifter. The illustration is detailed and technical, offering a clear view of the device’s workings. The man stands beside a large wooden cabinet with a funnel-like structure above it. The flour sifter is mounted on a platform, and the man is turning a handle to operate the machinery. This engraving is a valuable historical record of a 18th century Dutch flour sifter, showcasing the technology of the time.