Bilder Sebastiano Serlio (1475–1554) – Rusticated Archway – woodcut (1537)

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This woodcut features a detailed architectural study of a rusticated archway, illustrating the decorative use of rough-hewn masonry common in Renaissance design. The illustration depicts a central arched opening flanked by smaller rectangular niches and layered stone blocks, demonstrating Serlio's focus on practical geometry and the application of the classical orders in contemporary building projects.

Sebastiano Serlio was an influential Italian Mannerist architect and theorist who helped canonize the classical orders of architecture. His multi-volume treatise was the first architectural handbook to emphasize practical illustrations over dense theoretical text, making it an essential reference for Renaissance builders across Europe.

Artist or Maker: Sebastiano Serlio.

Dimensions: Approximately 30 cm x 20 cm.

Medium: woodcut.

Date: 1537.



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