Composiet hoofdgestel, een metope en zeven consoles 1565

This detailed engraving, "Composiet hoofdgestel, een metope en zeven consoles" by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, showcases various architectural elements from the Renaissance period. Created in 1565, the artwork depicts a collection of intricate brackets, a metope, and a composite capital. The engraving includes detailed renderings of the decorative elements, highlighting the richness and complexity of architectural design during the era. The artwork provides a valuable resource for understanding the architectural vocabulary of 16th-century Netherlands.