Bilder Sebastiano Serlio (1475–1554) – Architectural Study of Arches and Entablatures – Woodcut (16th Century)

Beskrivning

This architectural plate, labeled "Antiqvitatvm" at the top, presents a comparative study of classical Roman structures and their decorative moldings. The right side of the composition features a detailed elevation of a multi-story building, modeled after the Colosseum or a similar Roman amphitheater, showing stacked arches separated by pilasters. To the left, several cross-sections provide precise profiles of entablatures, cornices, and pediment moldings. The Latin text below identifies the site as being near the Quirinal Hill (referred to as the "Caballinum" mount) and discusses the royal domiciles and architectural remains found there, citing the work of Phidias and Praxiteles as historical benchmarks.

Sebastiano Serlio was an influential Italian Mannerist architect and theorist whose treatise, 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 of architects and craftsmen across Europe for centuries.

Artist or Maker: Sebastiano Serlio

Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 20 cm

Medium: Woodcut

Date: 16th Century

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