Architecture, Ancient World, pedestal, Ionic

"Piedestal et Base Ionique avec son Plan" 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. Lady with fan conversing with gentleman. Decorative title cartouche  with putti Original antique print  Minor traces of age and handling. Wide margins. Light crease at bottom right barely touching. Measurements within plate marks: 35,5 x 21,5 cm (ca. 14 x 8")