A Sugar Mill and the Production of Sugar Loaves, plate 14 from Nova Reperta New Discoveries engraved by Philip Galle 1537-1612 c.1600 2

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"A Sugar Mill and the Production of Sugar Loaves, Plate 14 from Nova Reperta (New Discoveries)," engraved by Philip Galle (1537-1612) circa 1600, is a significant work that illustrates the technological advancements and global trade developments of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. This engraving, based on a design by the Flemish artist Giovanni Stradano (also known as Jan van der Straet, 1523-1605), is part of the Nova Reperta, a series of engravings that celebrated the era's innovations and discoveries, ranging from the Americas to new scientific instruments.

The work specifically depicts the process of sugar production, showcasing the various stages from the initial grinding of sugarcane in a mill powered by horses, to the boiling and refining of the sugar, and finally, the molding of sugar into conical loaves. These loaves were then wrapped and prepared for distribution across Europe, symbolizing the growing demand for sugar that was met through colonial plantations in the New World. The detailed illustration not only provides insight into the technological processes involved in sugar production but also reflects the broader economic and social impacts of sugar trade, including the exploitation of labor and the environmental changes that accompanied plantation agriculture.

Philip Galle's engraving, through Giovanni Stradano's design, serves as a historical document that captures the complexities of early modern global interactions. It highlights the role of technological innovation in expanding European economic and colonial ambitions, while also pointing to the darker aspects of this expansion, such as the intensification of slave labor in sugar plantations. "A Sugar Mill and the Production of Sugar Loaves" is a critical piece for understanding the interconnectedness of technology, economy, and society during a pivotal period in world history.

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