A New Book of Architecture, Wherein is represented fourty figures of gates and arches triumphant, composed of different inventions, according to the five orders of columnes. Viz. the Tuscane, Dorick, Ionick, Corinthian and Compositeconcerned in eminent building.
Artwork Details
- Title: A New Book of Architecture, Wherein is represented fourty figures of gates and arches triumphant, composed of different inventions, according to the five orders of columnes. Viz. the Tuscane, Dorick, Ionick, Corinthian and Compositeconcerned in eminent building.
- Author: Alexandre Francine (French (born Italy), died 1648)
- Printer: J. Darby (London)
- Publisher: Robert Pricke (British, ca. 1642–1708)
- Published in: London
- Date: 1669
- Medium: Illustrations: engraving
- Dimensions: 15 3/8 × 11 15/16 × 7/8 in. (39 × 30.4 × 2.3 cm)
- Classifications: Books, Ornament & Architecture
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1934
- Object Number: 34.64.1
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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