Der Zwinger. Paintings. Mathematical Instruments

The Roman goddess Vesta by the Swiss artist Angelika Kauffmann, 18th century

The Roman goddess Vesta by the Swiss artist Angelika Kauffmann, 18th century

Bernhard von Reesen by Albrecht Dürer (around 1500)

Bernhard von Reesen by Albrecht Dürer (around 1500)

Planetenlaufuhr, , 1563-68, Silver, Brass, Gold Gilded, Height 118 cm (46.5 inches)Shows the orbits of the Sun, the moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

Planetenlaufuhr, , 1563-68, Silver, Brass, Gold Gilded, Height 118 cm (46.5 inches)

Shows the orbits of the Sun, the moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

An old clock mechanism showing the escapement (not visible here). The mechanism is attached to a modern clock face.

An old clock mechanism showing the escapement (not visible here). The mechanism is attached to a modern clock face.