Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Ionic Entablature by Agostino Veneziano

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Ionic Entablature 1528

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drawing, print, architecture

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drawing

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aged paper

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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print

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old engraving style

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sketch book

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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arch

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pen work

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sketchbook drawing

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sketchbook art

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architecture

This engraving, "Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae: Ionic Entablature" by Agostino Veneziano, is a detailed study of an Ionic entablature. Veneziano, an Italian artist known for his architectural drawings, uses hatched lines and cross-hatching to depict the intricate details of the entablature, including the frieze, cornice and architrave. The frieze is adorned with a rich array of stylized foliage and a central rosette, highlighting the artist's interest in classical ornament and Renaissance decorative motifs.

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