Composite Order Collection

Plate CXI-XII Illustration of the column structure of the Temple of Vesta
CSM74890 Plate CXI-XII Illustration of the column structure of the Temple of Vesta and the Temple of Sibilla from Vedute, first published in 1756, pub. by E & F.N. Spon Ltd

The Annunciation, c. 1502 (oil on wood transposed on canvas)
ALI326549 The Annunciation, c.1502 (oil on wood transposed on canvas) by Francia, (Francesco di Marco Raibolini) Il (1450-1517); 237x227 cm; Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan

St. Lawrence, to whom the Escorial monastery was dedicated
REV326688 St. Lawrence, to whom the Escorial monastery was dedicated, from a facsimile of the Breviary of King Philip II of Spain, 1569 (parchment) by Fuente del Saz, Julian (d.1601) & Leon

Frontispiece with a medallion portrait of Raphael (1483-1520)
STC176448 Frontispiece with a medallion portrait of Raphael (1483-1520), from Delle Loggie di Rafaele nel Vaticano, engraved by Giovanni Volpato (1735-1803)

Arch of the Gold- and Silversmiths, Rome, 1682 (engraving)
478372 Arch of the Gold- and Silversmiths, Rome, 1682 (engraving) by Desgodets, Antoine Babuty (1653-1728); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arcus Argentariorum, or Arch of the money-changers)

St. Peter and St. Paul, from a facsimile of the Breviary of King Philip II of Spain
REV326690 St. Peter and St. Paul, from a facsimile of the Breviary of King Philip II of Spain, 1569 (parchment) by Fuente del Saz, Julian (d.1601) & Leon

Bed of Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) First Consul at the Palais Royal
REV326671 Bed of Napoleon I Bonaparte (1769-1821) First Consul at the Palais Royal, illustration from the Dictionnaire de l ameublement et de la decoration by Henry Havard, volume 3, plate 28, Paris

Capitals from the temple near the Roman Baths, Nimes. Creator: French School (18th century)
Capitals from the temple near the Roman Baths, Nimes, from Antiquites de la France: Vol I, Monuments de Nimes (engraving)

Speculum Romanae Magnificentiae Capital Composite Order
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Fragment Capital 18th century Pen black ink brush
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Capital Composite Order Various Architectural Details
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The composite order, also known as the Roman Composite, is a classical architectural style that combines elements of both the Ionic and Corinthian orders. This unique fusion creates a visually stunning and harmonious design that has been admired for centuries. One notable example of the they are be seen in Plate CXI-XII, which illustrates the column structure of the Temple of Vesta. The intricate details and graceful proportions showcase the beauty and sophistication of this architectural style. Another depiction of the they are be found in "The Annunciation, " a masterpiece by an unknown artist from around 1502. The painting, executed with oil on wood transposed on canvas, showcases how this architectural style was incorporated into religious art during the Renaissance period. St. Lawrence, to whom the Escorial monastery was dedicated, is another figure associated with the composite order. This dedication highlights its significance in religious architecture and its ability to evoke a sense of grandeur and spirituality. A frontispiece featuring a medallion portrait of Raphael further exemplifies how influential artists embraced this architectural style in their works. Raphael's use of symmetry and balance mirrors that found within buildings designed using the composite order. Even outside Italy, examples such as Rome's Arch of Gold- and Silversmiths from 1682 demonstrate how this style transcended borders and time periods. Its enduring appeal can still be appreciated through engravings like these. Religious manuscripts were not exempt from incorporating elements inspired by classical architecture either; St. Peter and St. Paul are depicted in facsimiles from King Philip II's Breviary adorned with capitals influenced by the composite order. Beyond sacred spaces or artworks, even Napoleon I Bonaparte himself enjoyed sleeping on a bed designed according to this architectural tradition while residing at Palais Royal during his tenure as First Consul. Capital fragments discovered near Roman Baths in Nimes provide evidence that French architects also drew inspiration from ancient Roman designs.