Reigles generales de l'architecture, sur les cincq manieres d'edifices 1545

This woodcut, created by Italian architect Sebastiano Serlio in 1545, is a title page for his treatise on architecture, *Reigles generales de l'architecture, sur les cincq manieres d'edifices*. The intricately-designed frame features grotesques and a coat of arms, and is a prime example of Serlio's interest in the classical revival, as his text draws heavily from the Roman architect Vitruvius. The intricate ornamentation reflects the growing popularity of decorative elements in architectural design during the Italian Renaissance. *Reigles generales de l'architecture* is a key resource for understanding Renaissance architecture and its historical and theoretical framework.