Lichamelijke oefeningen; apparaten en aanwijzingen 1806

This 1806 engraving by Dutch artist Daniël Veelwaard, titled "Lichamelijke oefeningen; apparaten en aanwijzingen," depicts a series of diagrams illustrating various gymnastic exercises. The image includes detailed drawings of a wooden apparatus, along with smaller sketches of hand-held weights and the positions of the body during different exercises. These diagrams show the precise movements involved in each exercise, highlighting the importance of proper form in achieving fitness. The work's clarity and meticulous detail reflect the growing interest in physical education in the early 19th century.