Ionisch en Korintisch hoofdgestel en kapiteel, en derde hoofdgestel 1636

This anonymous drawing from 1636, titled *Ionisch en Korintisch hoofdgestel en kapiteel, en derde hoofdgestel*, provides a detailed visual representation of the architectural elements of the composite order. It depicts three distinct architectural elements: the Ionic entablature, the Corinthian capital, and a third entablature. The composite order, a hybrid of the Ionic and Corinthian, is characterized by its intricate ornamentation and dramatic scale. These drawings, housed in the Rijksmuseum, serve as a valuable visual guide for architects and students of architectural history, offering insights into the intricate details and proportions of this powerful architectural order.