Inscripties in Arabisch schrift 1777

Sebastian Roland's "Inscripties in Arabisch schrift" (1777) is a detailed engraving depicting an architectural plan. The work's central element is a cross-shaped layout with multiple rooms, each labeled with a combination of Arabic and Latin inscriptions. The intricate details of the plan, combined with the inclusion of both Arabic and Latin script, suggest a scholarly interest in the architecture and cultural exchange of the 18th century. This engraving may have been commissioned by a scholar or traveler fascinated by the intricacies of Eastern architecture, particularly the significance of Arabic script within the design. The work's focus on intricate details and its use of lettering from different cultures highlights a broader fascination with the cultural and architectural world beyond Europe, common in the 18th century.