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Time: clock has weight. Gerbert d Aurillac (from Aquitaine or Reims known as Pope
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Time: clock has weight. Gerbert d Aurillac (from Aquitaine or Reims known as Pope
XEE4140917 Time: clock has weight. Gerbert d Aurillac (from Aquitaine or Reims known as Pope Sylvestre II) (around 938-1003) invents the foliot clocks. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Time: clock has weight. Gerbert d Aurillac (from Aquitaine or Reims known as Pope Sylvestre II) (around 938-1003) invents the foliot clocks. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection.); Stefano Bianchetti; out of copyright
Media ID 22295778
© Stefano Bianchetti / Bridgeman Images
10 10th 10th X 10th Century 11 11th 11th Xi 11th 11th Century Clock Energy Long Mechanism Physical Watchmaking
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases a historical moment in time - the invention of foliot clocks by Gerbert d Aurillac, also known as Pope Sylvestre II. The image, an anonymous illustration from 1925, is part of a private collection. In this thought-provoking print, we see the intricate mechanism of the clock on display. The weighty presence of time is palpable as it hangs from above, reminding us of its constant influence over our lives. This visual representation beautifully captures the fusion between human ingenuity and the passing hours. The figure depicted here, Gerbert d Aurillac, was not only a pope but also an accomplished scholar and inventor. His contribution to watchmaking during the 10th century revolutionized how we measure time. Through his creation of foliot clocks, he unlocked new possibilities for precision and accuracy. The engraving technique used in this artwork adds depth and texture to each line and contour. It transports us back to the Middle Ages when such inventions were groundbreaking marvels that shaped our understanding of time itself. As we gaze upon this historic scene frozen in ink on paper, let us reflect on how far we have come since then while appreciating those who paved the way for modern innovations in horology.
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