The Ten Books on Architecture

A detailed engraving shows a classical architectural scene. On the left stands a large, multi-story palace with columns and decorative pediments. Figures in ancient Roman clothing gather in the foreground. On the right, a royal figure sits on a raised platform beneath heavy curtains. He points toward the architectural structures. Large architectural books lie at the foot of the platform. In the center, a man kneels to work on stone or take measurements. A city with a bridge over a river appears in the distance. The entire scene is framed by dark drapes.

S. le Clerc, Designer original: "Inventor"