Antique Print-TERMINOLOGY-CONSTRUCTION-TRIM-BUILDING-Pl. 45-Vignola-1755

Price: € 42,50

Subject: Original architecture print, number 45, titled: 'Termes Usites dans les Batimens'. It shows: terminology used in building and construction.
Condition: Very good, given age. The top margin cropped close to the platemark. A small stain in the left margin, thumbing in the bottom right corner. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Medium: Original etching/engraving on a vellin type handlaid paper.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 18 x 24 cm. The image size is ca. 15.5 x 22.5 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 7.1 x 9.4 inch. The image size is ca. 6.1 x 8.9 inch.
Part Number: 42021
Location: C267-38
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.