Dorische zuil 1606 - 1620

drawing, print, engraving, architecture

drawing

aged paper

quirky sketch

print

old engraving style

sketch book

form

11_renaissance

personal sketchbook

idea generation sketch

sketchwork

geometric

ancient

line

sketchbook drawing

storyboard and sketchbook work

academic-art

engraving

architecture

initial sketch

"Dorische zuil" is a 17th-century engraving by Dutch artist Hendrick Hondius I depicting the architectural elements of a Doric column. The artwork provides a detailed technical drawing of the column, from its base to its capital. This meticulous illustration is a valuable example of the architectural knowledge and artistic skill prevalent during the Dutch Golden Age, and it is a testament to Hondius's mastery of the graphic arts. The artwork is held in the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam. This detailed illustration would have been used as an educational tool for architects and artists of the time.