Plate from "Scenographiae..." by Johannes van Doetecum I

Plate from "Scenographiae..." 1555 - 1565

drawing, print, architecture

drawing

aged paper

toned paper

mechanical pen drawing

print

pencil sketch

old engraving style

sketch book

personal sketchbook

pen-ink sketch

arch

pen work

pencil art

architecture

building

This engraving by Johannes van Doetecum I, a Flemish artist, is a plate from the collection "Scenographiae, sive Perspectivae...". The print depicts a grand architectural design with a central portico framed by columns and ornate detail. The intricate detail of the architecture, including the vanishing point perspective, showcases the principles of Renaissance architecture. This plate dates from 1555–1565 and is now part of the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The print is a fine example of 16th-century architectural illustration and is a testament to the precision and beauty of engraved art.