Blown-up Detail of Design in Elevation for Colonnade in the Doric or Tuscan Order (recto); Blown-up Detail of Column on Podium in Elevation 18th century

This 18th-century drawing, "Blown-up Detail of Design in Elevation for Colonnade in the Doric or Tuscan Order (recto); Blown-up Detail of Column on Podium in Elevation," from the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a detailed elevation drawing of a column and entablature, labeled in Italian. The drawing, likely by an anonymous architect, exemplifies the meticulousness of classical architectural design. Its precise proportions and annotations demonstrate the importance of accurate measurements and construction practices in the 18th century.