Twee 'columnae caelatae', in de Korinthische en Composiete Orde 1565

This 1565 engraving by Johannes of Lucas van Doetechum, titled "Twee 'columnae caelatae', in de Korinthische en Composiete Orde" ("Two 'carved columns', in the Corinthian and Composite Orders") depicts two detailed columns. The columns are shown with their capitals and bases, following the architectural orders of the Renaissance, which drew inspiration from classical Greek and Roman architecture. The intricate details of the columns, including the ornate decorations, would have been useful for architects and designers of the time. This engraving, now in the Rijksmuseum, is a testament to the artistic and architectural sensibilities of the 16th century.