Poort met een gebroken fronton op twee pilasters c. 1550 - 1618

"Poort met een gebroken fronton op twee pilasters" (c. 1550-1618) is an etching by Giovanni Guerra (1544-1618), now housed at the Rijksmuseum. This architectural design features a decorative archway supported by two intricately detailed pilasters. The pediment above the arch is broken, a common Renaissance motif symbolizing the passage of time. The pilasters are adorned with ornate vases, garlands, and grotesque masks, all rendered in the artist's characteristic detailed style. This print exemplifies the Italian Mannerist approach to ornamentation and its influence on Northern European art.