Bilder Sebastiano Serlio (1475–1554) – Arch of the Sergii in Pola – Woodcut (c. 1540)

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This architectural print illustrates the Arch of the Sergii, a Roman triumphal arch located in Pola (modern Pula, Croatia). The woodcut depicts the elevation of the arch, showing the main archway, the flanking Corinthian columns, and the attic bearing an inscription. The illustration is accompanied by substantial Latin text detailing the work's context. This print originates from Book III (Delle antichità) of Serlio's foundational architectural treatise, Tutte l'opere d'architettura et prospetiva.

Sebastiano Serlio was an Italian Mannerist architect and theorist. He was a pivotal figure in the history of architecture, known for his comprehensive treatise which codified the five classical orders and spread Renaissance architectural styles throughout Europe. His work greatly influenced architects in Italy, France, and beyond.

Artist or Maker: Sebastiano Serlio

Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 20 cm

Medium: Woodcut

Date: c. 1540

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