This print by Matthias Darly is from the book The Ornamental Architect. This engraving illustrates variations on the Ionic, Corinthian and Composite capitals, typical of the neo-classical style. Darly’s aim was to disseminate the orders for artists working in different fields. Darly produced numerous prints like these, not only architectural in nature, but also prints showing vases and other smaller objects. Such prints would have been used by artisans as an example from which to work.