Greeting Card Georgius Agricola from De re metallica – Glück Auf!
De re metallica: Agricola’s Masterpiece in Mining
De re metallica, written by Georgius Agricola in the 16th century, is a groundbreaking work regarded as a cornerstone of modern geology and mining science. It contains not only detailed descriptions of mining techniques but also impressive illustrations showing the lives and work of miners. One of these depictions shows miners in a mining adit and forms the centerpiece of our greeting card.
Historically Inspired Greeting Cards for Special Occasions
This greeting card with a historical illustration from De re metallica is more than just a card—it is a piece of history. It is ideal for educational purposes, as a gift for mining enthusiasts, or simply as a unique greeting. With its historical background, this card makes it possible to share knowledge in a personal and engaging way. Whether you want to delight a history lover or are looking for a special way to convey a message, this greeting card is an excellent choice. Dive into the past and send more than words with this fascinating card.
This high-quality folding mining card (21 × 10 cm) is white on the inside and very easy to write on. With your order, you will receive a free, lined, windowless envelope to match.
Greeting Card Details
- Size: 21 × 10 cm, landscape format
- Sturdy cardstock
- Very easy to write on
- Print: single-sided, full color
- Includes lined, windowless envelope, unprinted
- Card is delivered unfolded (open)
Georgius Agricola—known in civilian life as Georg Bauer—ranks among the most outstanding figures in the fields of geology and mineralogy. Born in 1494 in Saxony, Germany, he passed away in 1555. He is often called the “father of mineralogy” and is recognized for his revolutionary research in ore mining and metallurgy. His education led him to the University of Leipzig and later to Italy, where he deepened his studies in medicine and the natural sciences.
After returning to Germany, he became the city physician in Chemnitz and devoted himself intensively to studying regional mining activities. Among his many writings, De re metallica (“On the Nature of Metals”) stands out and is generally regarded as his most important work. In it, he presents a profound, systematic study of contemporary mining and metalworking, including specific details on mining equipment and methods. Through Agricola’s contributions and publications, scientific progress—particularly in geology and mineralogy—was significantly advanced. His comprehensive insights and precise analyses played a decisive role in shaping and further developing the scientific understanding of his contemporaries.
