Dorisch hoofdgestel en zeven consoles 1565

"Dorisch hoofdgestel en zeven consoles" (1565), a detailed architectural engraving by Johannes or Lucas van Doetechum, showcases a range of decorative elements for building design. The print features a Doric entablature, a type of lintel found in classical architecture, alongside seven elaborately sculpted consoles, which are decorative brackets supporting a shelf or beam. This engraving is part of a larger series, "Theorica et practica", that provides detailed instructions for architects and craftsmen on the design and construction of buildings. The inclusion of precise measurements and intricate details reflects the Renaissance interest in reviving and re-interpreting classical architectural principles. This artwork now resides in the Rijksmuseum, offering valuable insight into the artistic and architectural techniques of the 16th century.