2 Antique Colored Architectural Engravings of Corinthian Capital and Entablature

Description

A fun take on Chapiteau et Entablement Corinthian

Original from Vignola's Five Orders of Architecture antique print c1800s. Corinthian Capital and Entablature antique print engraved by Van Maelle for M. Iacomo Barrozzi da Vignola's ""Rules of the Five Orders of Architecture"" published in Paris

First published in Italy circa 1764 for Canon of the Five Orders of Architecture according to M. Iacomo Barozzi da Vignola (1507-1573). Vignola's Rules set down his practical system for constructing columns in the style of five classical orders (Doric, Ionic, Corinthian, Tuscan and Composite). Vignola based his work on that of 1st century BC engineer and architect, Vetruvius, and utilized proportions that Vignola derived from his own measurements of Roman monuments. Barozzi's influential work was published in a number of languages for over 300 years.

Condition

Very Good - See pictures

Dimensions

23.5” x 31” x 1” / Sans Frame - 11” x 18.25” (Width x Height x Depth)