Collection of Models
Revolving crane
Palazzina Uzielli, Building site machinery section
Project and realization:
Luigi Boldetti, 1966
Model from:
Leonardo da Vinci, Codice Atlantico, ff. 105b v, 847r
wood, wrought iron, cotton thread , granite
cm 101 x 72 x 43,5
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Description:
Built by the engineer Luigi Boldetti in 1966, the revolving crane is an interpretation of a sketch of Leonardo’s representing one of the cranes probably built for Filippo Brunelleschi for the construction of the cupola of Florence Cathedral.
