Ground Plan 1543

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"Ground Plan" (1543) by Sebald Beham is an engraving that provides a detailed plan for constructing a Corinthian capital. The artwork uses a grid system to illustrate the precise proportions and geometric relationships of the column’s various components, reflecting the classical architectural principles that informed Renaissance art. The meticulous detail and technical precision of Beham’s drawing serves as a guide for architects and artists seeking to emulate the classical style. This print, now held in the Minneapolis Institute of Art, is an excellent example of Renaissance architectural drawing.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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Corinthian columns gave Renaissance architecture an immediate association of wealth and luxury, attributes of the ancient Greek city of Corinth. Despite the "blueprint" look of this print, Sebald Beham's rendition is largely whimsical.