Entablatures from Santa Pudenziana and the Arch of Camigliano, Rome

1537

Master PS

Associated Names
Master PS

Artist, Italian (?), active 1535/1537

This is a drawing of architectural elements of the Corinthian order. The drawing showcases detailed sections of Corinthian capitals with precise measurements and annotations written in Latin. The intricate designs feature typical Corinthian acanthus leaves and ornaments, highlighting the classic order's decorative elements. It appears as if two sections are outlined, showing plan and elevation views, with highly detailed drawing techniques to convey their volumetric form. The measurements are carefully marked along the side. The text provides further context.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    engraving

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Accession Number

    1946.11.97

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Robert-Dumesnil, no. 16, State (as Jacques Prevost)


Artwork history & notes

Exhibition History

2011

  • Variety, Archeology, and Ornament: Renaissance Architectural Prints from Column to Cornice, University of Virginia Art Museum, Charlottesville, VA, 2011, cat. no. 13.1.

Bibliography

1967

  • Robert-Dumesnil, A.P.F. Le peintre-graveur francais, ou catalogue raisonne des estampes gravees par les peintres et les dessinateurs de l'ecole francaise, ouvrage faisant suite au peintre-graveur de M. Bartsch. Reprint (11 vols. in 6). Paris: F. deNobe

Wikidata ID

Q65081226

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