Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Francine, Alexandre, -1648
Title:
A nevv 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 Composite / by Alexander Francine ... ; with a description of each figure ; set forth by Robert Pricke, for the use and benefit of all ingenious workmen that are concerned in eminent building.
Alternate Title(s):
New book of architecture
Published / Created:
London : Printed by J. Darby for Robert Pricke, and are to be sold at his Shop at White-Cross-Street near Cripple gate Church ..., 1669.
Physical Description:
[4] pages, XXXX leaves of plates : illustrations ; 41 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Translation of: Livre d'architecture.
Subject Terms:
Architecture -- Early works to 1800. | Gates. | Triumphal arches. | Architecture -- Orders -- Early works to 1800. | Beaumont, Richard Blackett -- Bookplate.
Form/Genre:
Engravings -- 1669. | Etchings -- 1669. | Armorial bookplates (Provenance)
Contributors:
Darby, John, 1624 or 1625-1704, publisher. | Pricke, Robert, printer, engraver.