Esther M. Zimmer Lederberg
Architectural Jokes: dropped triglyph doorway lintels

Dropped triglyphs in cortile


Architectural oddities include "jokes" such as purposely incorrect doorway lintels. The "Palazzo di Té" is located at Mantua, and the Venetto is well known for its architectural achievements! These doorway lintels were not errors!

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