Architecture, Ancient World, Garden architecture, Italy, Columns, Tuscany

"Portique Toscan avec Piedestal" Copper etching by Charpentier After drawing by Babel Published in "Traite elementary pratique d'architecture ou Ãttude des cinq ordres" - Regula delle cinque ordini d'architettura By Barozzi da Vignola (1507-1573 Original Italian edition was printed in 1562. Our prints are fro the French edition. Paris, 1767 The French edition of this classic architecture work is playfully adorned in baroque style. In the center: A Tuscan family at dinner. The garlanded title cartouche adorned with putti with attributes of garden and architecture Original antique print  Minor traces of age and handling. Wide margins. Measurements within plate marks: 35,5 x 21,5 cm (ca. 14 x 8")