Gallery Edition – Fig. XCV. Antlergon, quadruplex. by Georg Andreas Bockler – 44×66 Interior Architectural Study

Curatorial Narrative Georg Andreas Bockler’s “Fig. XCV. Antlergon, quadruplex” (1662) occupies a unique position within the trajectory of geometric art, emerging from the intersection of Renaissance humanism and early modern scientific inquiry. The artist’s decision to render architectural forms in precise linear strokes on a stark black and white ground sets the tone for an exercise in visual discipline.In its original format, “Antlergon” establishes a sense of spatial rhythm through the systematic repetition of quadruplex arches, each one calibrated to occupy a discrete quadrant within the composition. This repetitive pattern serves as a harbinger for Modern Minimalist design, whose emphasis on geometric purity and functional logic would later become a dominant force in architectural aesthetics.When enlarged to 44×66 inches, “Antlergon” assumes a commanding presence that belies its seemingly austere appearance. The stark black and