Antique Print-PORTICO-TUSCAN-NO PEDESTAL-Pl. 4-Vignola-1755

Price: € 42,50

Subject: Original architecture print, number 4, titled: 'Portique Toscan sans Piedestal'. It shows: a Tuscan portico without pedestal. The print shows detailed measurements and ratios for the various parts.

Condition: Fine. Paper edges a bit irregular. Tear in right side of print and margin, consolidated with acid free tape. Missing right lower corner. General age-related toning and occasional light stains from handling. Please study image carefully.

Medium: Etching/engraving on a vellin type handlaid paper.

Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 19.2 x 25 cm. The image size is ca. 13.4 x 18.9 cm.

Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 7.6 x 9.8 inch. The image size is ca. 5.3 x 7.4 inch.

Part Number: 41980

Location: C267-02

Description: This print originates from Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola's 'Le Nouveau Vignole ou Regles des Cinq Ordres d'Architecture' (Paris: Chereau, 1755). This work was originally published in 1562.

Artists and Engravers: According to the title page, the engravings in this edition were designed and engraved by Babel. Pierre-Edme Babel (1720-1775) was a French engraver. He designed pieces for the Palace of Versailles.