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Writing sample: Den achtbarem unnd volgelartem, Spieghel der schrijfkonste, print, album page, ornamental print, Writing sample with the opening: Den achtbarem unnd volgelartem Mr Philippo Lassonio der lateynischer schulen In Rotterdam connrectori. Below that an ornamented initial M(?) and eight lines of text in German. Signed: Euuer freundtwilliger gevatter, Velde. The text is framed by scrollwork. On the right a herme or border column in scroll work., printmaker: Simon Frisius, Haarlem, after design by Jan van de Velde (I), Rotterdam, dedicated to: Philips Lasson, 1605, paper, engraving, gravure, height 210 mm x width 320 mm, calligraphy, A sheet of aged paper filled with dense black ink flourishes and calligraphic loops forming large spirals and intricate decorative swirls that cover much of the surface, with thicker curved strokes interweaving thinner filigree lines and small teardrop-shaped accents; a cluster of tightly wound ornamental loops occupies the upper right edge while expansive concentric spirals dominate the left and lower areas, and a vertical column of stacked oval loops appears near the right margin, all set against a pale textured background with faint spots and slight discoloration.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26B29_016

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49.4Mb (10.2Mb) / 17.0in x 11.3in / 5091 x 3395 (300dpi)

Keywords

Writing sample Den achtbarem unnd volgelartem Spieghel der schrijfkonste print album page ornamental print opening Den achtbarem unnd volgelartem Mr Philippo Lassonio der lateynis Rotterdam connrectori ornamented initial M eight lines text German Signed Euuer freundtwilliger gevatter Velde framed scrollwork right herme border column scroll work printmaker Simon Frisius Haarlem design Jan van de Velde I Rotterdam dedicated Philips Lasson 1605 paper engraving gravure height 210 mm x width 320 mm calligraphy sheet aged paper filled dense black ink flourishes calligraphic loops forming large spirals intricate decorative swirls cover surface thicker curved strokes interweaving thinner filigree lines small teardrop-shaped accents cluster tightly wound ornamental loops occupies upper right edge expansive concentric spirals dominate left lower areas vertical column stacked oval loops near right margin set pale textured background faint spots slight discoloration