Tekstblad over de Architectuur 1693

"Tekstblad over de Architectuur" (1693) is a page from a manuscript by Charles Perrault (1628-1703) dedicated to the art of architecture. The page discusses the evolution of architectural styles, highlighting the innovations of the modern era compared to classical antiquity. Perrault praises the "coupe des pierres" (stone cutting) for allowing more complex vaulting, and notes how the Roman composite order, based on the Greek orders, brought forth more beauty and grandeur. This text provides valuable insight into the architectural theories of the late 17th century, a period when the Baroque style was reaching its peak.