Bilder Sebastiano Serlio (1475–1554) – Architectural Fragments from Pola – Woodcut (c. 1540)

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This architectural print illustrates various ruined fragments of classical Roman architecture, primarily depicting parts of columns, entablatures, and moldings. The fragments are shown in profile and section, meticulously detailing their design and proportion. The accompanying text at the bottom specifically mentions the ancient Roman city of Pola (modern Pula, Croatia), indicating that these illustrations are based on detailed measurements taken from the ancient structures found there, the amphitheater or other major public works. This print comes from Book III (Delle antichità) of Serlio's crucial 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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