Elegant stone capital, detail from the top of a column. Circa 1500. Probably from a Venetian courtyard. Has an 'ovolo' moulding decorated with repeating egg shapes. Approved by Renaissance architect Alberti as one of seven designs for classical mouldings.


Elegant stone capital, detail from the top of a column. Circa 1500. Probably from a Venetian courtyard. Has an 'ovolo' moulding decorated with repeating egg shapes. Approved by Renaissance architect Alberti as one of seven designs for classical mouldings.


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