Georg Andreas Bockler Collection

Chateau and garden design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Chateau and garden design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains in public squares and private country gardens in the French, German

Ornamental fountain and garden design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Ornamental fountain and garden design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains in public squares and private country gardens in the French, German

Chateau design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Chateau design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains in public squares and private country gardens in the French, German

House and garden design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
House and garden design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains in public squares and private country gardens in the French, German

Front page of Architectura Curiosa Nova, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Front page of Architectura Curiosa Nova, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains in public squares and private country gardens in the French, German

Title page of Architectura Curiosa Nova, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Title page of Architectura Curiosa Nova, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains in public squares and private country gardens in the French, German

Two horizontal water wheels, 1673. The left-hand wheel with highly curved blades, an early form of turbine, was more efficient than the one with flat blades on the right

Star ornamental fountain design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Star ornamental fountain design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains for public squares and private country house gardens in the French, German

Sun ornamental fountain design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Sun ornamental fountain design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains for public squares and private country house gardens in the French, German

Ornamental fountain design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Ornamental fountain design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains for public squares and private country house gardens in the French, German

House, fountain and garden design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
House, fountain and garden design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains for public squares and private country house gardens in the French, German

Fountain, grotto design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Fountain, grotto design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains for public squares and private country house gardens in the French, German

Fountain with dog design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Fountain with dog design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains for public squares and private country house gardens in the French, German

Fountain design, 1664. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Fountain design, 1664. Elaborate designs for Baroque fountains for public squares and private country house gardens in the French, German

Forge with bellows driven by an undershot water wheel through cranks, 1673. From Theatrum Machinarum Novum by Georg Andreas Bockler. (Nuremberg, 1673)

Fire engine, from Georg Andreas Bocklers Theatrum Machinarum Novum, 1673. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Fire engine. From Georg Andreas Bocklers Theatrum Machinarum Novum, Nuremberg, 1673. Engraving

Undershot water wheel powering a fulling mill, Copperplate Engraving, 1673. Artist: Georg Andreas Bockler
Undershot water wheel powering a fulling mill. Tappets, C, on shaft, B, raise and lower mallets, D, D, which pound the woollen cloth

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Georg Andreas Bockler, a renowned artist and architect of the 17th century, left an indelible mark on the world of chateau and garden design. In 1664, he unveiled his masterpiece - a breathtaking creation that combined elegance and grandeur in perfect harmony. One cannot help but be captivated by Bockler's ornamental fountain and garden designs. Each stroke of his brush brought to life intricate patterns and delicate details that adorned these magnificent structures. The fountains seemed to dance with joy as water cascaded down their meticulously crafted tiers, creating a mesmerizing spectacle for all who beheld them. Bockler's talent extended beyond fountains alone; he also excelled in chateau design. His architectural prowess was evident in every line drawn, every curve sculpted. These majestic buildings stood proudly amidst lush gardens, serving as a testament to Bockler's skillful craftsmanship. The Architectura Curiosa Nova, published in 1664, showcased Bockler's genius on its front page. This groundbreaking work introduced innovative concepts that revolutionized the field of architecture. Its title page alone spoke volumes about the visionary mind behind it - Georg Andreas Bockler. Not content with just designing houses or fountains individually, Bockler created masterpieces where they seamlessly blended together into one harmonious whole. His house and garden designs were nothing short of extraordinary; each element complementing the other perfectly. In 1673, Bockler unveiled two horizontal water wheels - yet another testament to his ingenuity. These mechanical marvels harnessed the power of flowing water to drive various machinery with remarkable efficiency. Amongst his many creations were star-shaped ornamental fountains that sparkled like celestial bodies against the night sky. Sun-shaped fountains radiated warmth and light during daylight hours – true symbols of vitality and life itself. Bockler's legacy lives on through his exquisite ornamental fountain designs.