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Entablature from the Temple of Vespasian, Rome

Pseudo-Pier Francesco Fiorentino

1537

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Renaissance Renaissance Architectural

Dominant colour

Entablature from the Temple of Vespasian, Rome is a 1537 ink by Pseudo-Pier Francesco Fiorentino, a Renaissance work, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?: Pseudo-Pier Francesco Fiorentino
When & what style?: 1537 · Renaissance
Where can I see it?: National Gallery of Art

About this work

This drawing shows layers of stone-like blocks stacked in an "L" shape. The top edges have carved scrolls and flowers, almost like vines. Numbers and Latin notes are scribbled around the edges, marking measurements in what looks like old-style handwriting. The word "CORINTHIA" is written in the middle, and below it says "Rome" and "1537," hinting this is a real building’s design. The lines are precise, with some areas filled in using tiny parallel lines for shading. Next, check out how engraving works to see how artists create these detailed lines.