Half of an Arch [Arcus Lutii Septimi] from the series 'Ruinarum variarum fabricarum delineationes pictoribus caeterisque id genus artificibus multum utiles' 1554

"Half of an Arch" (1554), an engraving by Flemish artist Lambert Suavius, presents a detailed perspective drawing of a portion of an archway, likely inspired by classical Roman architecture. This work belongs to Suavius’s series "Ruinarum variarum fabricarum delineationes pictoribus caeterisque id genus artificibus multum utiles," which aimed to provide artists and architects with models for design. The meticulous rendering of the arch's structure and the subtle use of light and shadow to create depth are hallmarks of Suavius’s meticulous and precise style, demonstrating his mastery of architectural drawing and engraving.