Berthold Schwarz. Historical engraving of the German alchemist and monk Berthold Schwarz experimenting with gunpowder. Schwarz was the first person to use gunpowder to shoot projectiles. Although guns were invented in Europe,rockets had previously been used by the Chinese and Arabs for military purposes. This illustration is from 'Les vrais pourtraits et vies des hommes illustres',1584,by Andre Thevet | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Chemical Heritage Foundation |
Bildgröße: | 2669 px × 3277 px |
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