Proportionele verhoudingen van de schacht van een zuil uit de Toscaanse orde 1593 - 1595

This detailed architectural drawing, "Proportionele verhoudingen van de schacht van een zuil uit de Toscaanse orde," by Wendel Dietterlin, exemplifies the Renaissance interest in classical architecture and geometric proportion. Created between 1593 and 1595, the artwork offers a step-by-step guide for constructing the Tuscan order column, a foundational element in classical architecture. The drawing is composed of multiple diagrams, including a full-length view of the column with its detailed fluting, and several individual sections depicting geometric patterns that define the shaft's proportions. Dietterlin's meticulous attention to detail highlights the importance of mathematical precision in Renaissance design.