Pollio Collection

Of Architecture by Marco Vitruvius Pollio, treaty in 10 books, engraving from a water pipe, edition printed in Venice in 1511

Engraving from De Arquitectura, Venice edition of 1511, from the work of Vitruvius: construction works with two people carrying a cylindus and a mesolabius

De Architectura by Vitruvius. Detail
Labourers working on the foundations of a building. De Architectura by Marcus Vitruvius (88-26 BC). Book IX, page 83 v. Venice. 1511

Gaius Asinius Pollio
GAIUS ASINIUS POLLIO Roman soldier and statesman Date: 75BCE - 5CE

VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century
" VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). " De Architectura", with Spanish translation by Miguel de Urrea. Published in Alcala de Henares by Juan Graciᮠ (1582)

VITRUVIUS, Marcus Vitrubius Pollio (1th century BC). De Architectura (The Ten Books of Architecture), translated

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Discover the enduring wisdom of ancient Rome through the works of Marcus Vitruvius Pollio, a man of many titles: architect, engineer, and author of the seminal text "De Arquitectura." This 1st century BC treatise, comprised of ten insightful books, has left an indelible mark on the world of architecture. Marvel at the intricate engravings from the Venice edition of 1511, which bring Vitruvius' words to life, revealing his vision for the ideal design of temples, theaters, and more. As a prominent figure in Roman society, Pollio's influence extended beyond architecture, yet his legacy as the father of architectural theory remains unparalleled. Delve into the depths of "De Arquitectura" and uncover the timeless principles that continue to shape our built environment.