Corinthian entablature
- Object:
Print
- Place of origin:
Rome, Italy (published)
- Date:
1537 (engraved)
ca. 1573 (published) - Artist/Maker:
Monogrammist PS (engravers (printmakers))
Lafrery, Antonio, born 1512 - died 1577 (publisher) - Materials and Techniques:
Engraving on paper
- Museum number:
E.1988-1899
- Gallery location:
Prints & Drawings Study Room, level D, case EO, shelf 131
Antonio Lafrery published this print as one in a set of 30 images. All the prints show examples of elements of ancient Roman architecture. Lafrery was a very successful Italian printer and print dealer. In 1573, he was the first person anywhere in Europe to have the idea of producing a catalogue of the prints he had for sale. His catalogue gives a description of his sets of architectural prints. It reads, 'Books of cornices, capitals and bases after the antique ruins that you can daily discover in Rome'.
