Rules and Examples of Perspective proper for Painters and Architects, etc. In English and Latin: Containing a most easie and expeditious method to delineate in perspective all designs relating to architecture

A late‑17th‑century manual opens with a courteous address to the English court, then moves swiftly into a practical guide for anyone who must draw buildings or figures in true depth. Written in both English and Latin, the work promises an “easy and expeditious” method to dodge the tangled lines that have plagued painters, architects, and sculptors for generations. Its copper‑plate illustrations, reproduced as detailed thumbnails in the audio notes, let listeners picture each step as the author sketches horizons, vanishing points and scaled forms.

The narration follows the author’s seasoned experience, breaking down the geometry of perspective into clear, sequential instructions that avoid the usual confusion of intersecting lines. Listeners will hear vivid explanations of how to align the eye, set the horizon, and render complex architectural designs with confidence. The combination of historical flavor and hands‑on technique makes this a rare, accessible glimpse into the foundations of modern visual art.