Skip to main content
Page Summary:
The text discusses methods for teaching the proportions of the human body in art, using the concept of five columns as a foundational guide. It details the practices of the Roman Painters' Academy in clothing figures, understanding perspective, and studying the movement of figures. The information is presented in multiple languages, highlighting historical teaching methodologies in art.
Image of Original Page
English Translation of this page:

The Second Part

From the light of the art of drawing and painting where the proportions of the body are taught for men, women, and children, like the order of five columns with a proposed measure.

Together with the actual use of the Academy of Painters in Rome to teach how to clothe figures with all sorts of drapery.

And finally, the foundation of the perspective of figures and movement of limbs.

The Second Part

On the Light of Drawing and Painting Art / where the shapes of the bodies of men, women, and maidens are taught. Everything according to the five columns with a given measure.

Furthermore, the proper use of the Roman Painters' Academy or Drawing School / and how to clothe images in the most perfect way with all kinds of drapery.

Finally, the perfection and movement of the limbs of images.

The Second Part

Of the Light of the Art of Designing and Painting, which contains all the proportions, both of men and women, and daughters, all according to the order of the five columns,

Similarly, the use of the Academy of Painters of Rome, or the School for Design, and how to dress the model in every kind of fabric with good grace.

Finally, the perfection and movement of figures.

The Other Part

About the light of travel and painting art where the shapes of the bodies, both of men, women, and young women, are shown / everything according to the five columns with a given measure.

Including how to properly use the Roman Painters' Academy or Drawing School and how to dress figures in the most complete way with all kinds of garments.

Finally, the perfection and movement of the limbs of sculptures.

Amsterdam

By Crispijn de Pas, 1644.

Translation Notes

- „Column“ refers to classical architectural methods often used for proportional studies.
- „Drapery“ refers to the art of folding fabric over figures for effect and study.
- The „Roman Painters' Academy“ likely symbolizes the prestigious art institutions of the time.