Bilder Sebastiano Serlio (1475–1554) – Architectural Ruins of the Roman Forum – Woodcut (1540)

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This architectural illustration depicts the remains of a classical Roman structure, showcasing a combination of a Corinthian column and a massive stone archway. The woodcut provides a detailed cross-section of the masonry, labeled with letters to indicate specific structural components such as the entablature, capital, and rusticated stone blocks. This work is from the third book of Serlio's treatise, titled On Antiquities (Il Terzo Libro), which focused on the study and measurement of ancient Roman monuments. By documenting the exact proportions and construction methods of these ruins, the plate served as an essential analytical tool for Renaissance architects seeking to recreate the grandeur of classical antiquity.

Sebastiano Serlio (1475–1554) was a pioneering Italian Mannerist architect, painter, and theorist whose writings transformed the study of classical architecture. Born in Bologna and trained under Baldassarre Peruzzi in Rome, Serlio is most famous for his multi-volume treatise Tutte l'opere d'architettura et prospetiva. He was the first author to use high-quality illustrations as the primary focus of an architectural handbook and is credited with canonizing the five classical orders. Serlio's work was exceptionally influential throughout Europe, particularly in France where he served as a consultant to King Francis I at Fontainebleau, bridging the gap between theoretical scholarship and practical craftsmanship.

Artist or Maker: Sebastiano Serlio.

Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 20 cm.

Medium: Woodcut .

Date: 1540.

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