Sujet

Guide for Constructing the Letter R; Mira calligraphiae monumenta, about 1591-1596. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel.

Légende

Guide for Constructing the Letter R; Mira calligraphiae monumenta, about 1591-1596. Additional Info: In this example of a letter R from Joris Hoefnagel's constructed alphabet, the artist provides both a geometric template and a completed character on the square grids at the center of the page. The letter also introduces the phrase written in gold at the bottom of the page "Rex omnis terrae Deus psallite" (Sing praises to God, King of all the earth), which inspired the inclusion of a singing cherub at center and a pipe organ at bottom. The earth appears twice, presenting both of its hemispheres, with California visible at far left.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

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HRM24A75_331

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Droits gérés

Format disponible

139,6Mo (12,5Mo) / 50,2cm x 69,7cm / 5925 x 8238 (300dpi)

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