Twee 'columnae caelatae', in de Toscaanse Orde 1578

This 1578 engraving by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum depicts two "columnae caelatae" (carved columns) in the Tuscan Order. The detailed drawing shows the columns' intricate ornamentation, including bands, molding, and a distinctive round-shaped element. The Tuscan Order is the simplest of the five classical orders of architecture, characterized by its plain, unadorned design, making this work an intriguing example of the artist's interpretation of the architectural style. This print is part of a larger collection, likely a treatise on architecture, held at the Rijksmuseum.