Standaard voor de werktuigkunde met twee hefbomen before 1867

This is "Standaard voor de werktuigkunde met twee hefbomen", a technical illustration by F.W. Funckler. The print presents a seemingly simple configuration of geometric forms, rendered with a subdued palette that speaks to its functional intent. The composition is structured around a central vertical axis, with a circle balanced atop a triangle, which in turn rests on a rectangular base. This arrangement creates a visual hierarchy, drawing the eye upwards and emphasizing the relationship between these shapes. The lines are precise and clean, characteristic of technical drawings intended to convey information with accuracy. Funckler is not merely depicting an object; he's exploring the visual language of engineering. This piece functions as a sign within a larger semiotic system, hinting at the principles of balance, leverage, and structural integrity. The print invites us to consider how forms articulate function and how visual representation encodes complex ideas.