Antique Print-CUTTING STONE-ROUND-CIRCULAR-Pl. 47-Vignola-1755

About this Item

Original architecture print, number 47, titled: 'De la Coupe des Pierres'. It shows: the method for cutting stones, especially concerning cutting round edges. Original etching/engraving on a vellin type handlaid paper. Description: This print originates from Jacopo Barozzi da Vignola's 'Le Nouveau Vignole ou Regles des Cinq Ordres d'Architecture' (Paris: Chereau, 1755). This work was originally published in 1562.Artists and Engravers: According to the title page, the engravings in this edition were designed and engraved by Babel. Pierre-Edme Babel (1720-1775) was a French engraver. He designed pieces for the Palace of Versailles. Condition: Excellent, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully. Storage location: C267-40 The overall size is ca. 7.1 x 9.4 inch. The image size is ca. 5.9 x 8.7 inch. The overall size is ca. 18 x 24 cm. The image size is ca. 15 x 22 cm.

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• Title: Antique Print-CUTTING STONE-ROUND-CIRCULAR-Pl. 47-Vignola-1755
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  • Prints - Architecture and Design