Bilder Sebastiano Serlio (1475–1554) – Rustic Archway with Pediment – Woodcut (16th Century)

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This architectural plate from Sebastiano Serlio’s treatise depicts a rusticated archway, distinct from the previous post-and-lintel portals. This design features a central arched opening flanked by textured pilasters that simulate rough-hewn timber or stone, supporting a classic triangular pediment. The Latin text above references "ancient times" and "wooden material," explaining how early builders used timber structures that eventually influenced the stone forms of the Doric order. The illustration serves as a visual lesson in the origins of classical architecture, blending the "rustic" primitive style with Renaissance proportion.

Sebastiano Serlio was an influential Italian Mannerist architect and theorist whose work, Tutte l’opere d’architettura et prospetiva, became one of the most significant architectural handbooks of the Renaissance. He was the first to codify the five classical orders into a systematic visual grammar. His work was revolutionary because it prioritized high-quality illustrations over dense text, making complex Roman engineering and design accessible to a wide audience for centuries.

Artist or Maker: Sebastiano Serlio

Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 20 cm

Medium: Woodcut

Date: 16th Century

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