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Framed Print of Berthold Schwarz, German Alchemist
Berthold Schwarz was a legendary German (or in some accounts Danish or Greek) alchemist of the late 14th century, credited with the invention of gunpowder. The first reference to Schwarz is found in an anonymous manual of pyrotechnics, preserved in various 15th century copies. The relevant passage credits an alchemist and master of arts, Master Berthold, with the accidental discovery of gunpowder, without giving any further details as to time or place. Feldhaus (1910) thinks that reports of a Master Berthold in the early 15th century, should be taken seriously as historical testimony of an alchemist Berthold, called "the Black", member of the Order of St. Bernhard, who developed a recipe for effective gunpowder in 1380, and who was possibly executed as a magician some years later. The recipes given in the 15th century German manuals for pyrotechnics would then be directly derived from the recipe as developed by Berthold. In 1853, a monument to Berthold Schwarz was erected in Freiburg. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Media ID 47332636
14th Alchemist Alchemy Artillery Bernhard Black Blacks Chemistry Fourteenth German Germany Gunpowder Invention Inventions Master Medieval Middle Ages Monk Order Warfare Weapon Weapons
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.4cm x 24.4cm (7.2" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
