Partial view of a Building [Tem Ro Penatibus Dicatu] from the series 'Ruinarum variarum fabricarum delineationes pictoribus caeterisque id genus artificibus multum utiles' 1554

This 1554 etching by Lambert Suavius depicts a partial view of a building with a rounded roof. The image features a dramatic perspective, showcasing the structure’s columns and arches as they recede into the distance. The building is set against a backdrop of a distant town, with the hills and sky providing a scenic backdrop. The engraving is part of the series “Ruinarum variarum fabricarum delineationes pictoribus caeterisque id genus artificibus multum utiles,” which offered examples of architectural styles for artists and architects. The meticulous detail and precise lines of the etching are characteristic of the Renaissance era, showcasing the period's fascination with classical architecture and the revival of ancient building techniques.