Ionic Capital 1525 - 1545

This pen-and-ink drawing from the 16th century, attributed to the artist known as the Monogrammist G.A. & the Caltrop, is a study of an Ionic capital, a type of architectural element used in classical architecture. The artist meticulously captures the intricate details of the capital, including the volutes (spiral scrolls) and the astragal (a small, rounded molding) The drawing is a testament to the artist’s meticulous attention to detail and understanding of classical architecture. This drawing is housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.