Figure 10, p. 127, from (Wittkower, 1962/71).

Serlio's system of proportion, 1537 AD.

Here we recognise the symbol "O" of Brunés. However, in Wittkower's comment on this figure on pp. 126-127, he explains that the construction is only used as a convenience to obtain the rational ratios, 1:2 and 1:3.


Ralph H. Abraham, 15 May 1996.