Entablature from the Temple of Castor and Pollux, Rome 1537

This print, made by Master PS in 1537, captures the entablature from the Temple of Castor and Pollux in Rome with remarkable precision. The crisp lines and meticulous detail immediately draw the eye, revealing the structure's classical features in a stark, almost mathematical way. The formal elements of the entablature are carefully delineated, creating a sense of order and balance. Note how each layer, from the architrave to the cornice, is rendered with distinct lines and textures. The inscriptions and annotations scattered around the print introduce a semiotic system of signs, inviting us to decode the measurements and proportions that govern classical architecture. The artist presents a deconstruction of architectural form, inviting us to analyze its underlying structure. It challenges fixed meanings and engages with new ways of thinking about space and representation.