Unidentified, Ionic capitals, two front and side elevations (recto) Doric impost, elevation of entablature (verso) 1500 - 1560

This anonymous 16th-century architectural drawing, now in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, meticulously details the design of Ionic and Doric capitals. The front and side elevations of the Ionic capitals are drawn on the recto side, with an elevation of a Doric impost and entablature on the verso. The drawing's intricate measurements and precise renderings highlight the meticulous approach to architectural design during the Renaissance period. Such drawings served as invaluable tools for architects and craftsmen, transmitting knowledge and ensuring the accurate construction of classical architectural elements.