Verhoudingen van de Ionische zuilenorde met een kariatide als pilaster tussen twee zuilen 1593 - 1595

"Verhoudingen van de Ionische zuilenorde met een kariatide als pilaster tussen twee zuilen" (Proportions of the Ionic Order of Columns with a Caryatid as a Pilaster Between Two Columns), a 1593-1595 engraving by Wendel Dietterlin, provides a detailed architectural study. It exemplifies the Renaissance interest in classical orders and their precise proportions. The print depicts a portion of an Ionic colonnade with a female figure, known as a Caryatid, replacing one of the columns. This intricate design highlights the interplay of architectural elements and the human form, a hallmark of Dietterlin's work. The intricate geometrical diagrams included in the piece illustrate the meticulous approach to architectural design prevalent during this period.