Sujet

Guide for Constructing the Letters h and i; Mira calligraphiae monumenta, about 1591-1596. Creator: Joris Hoefnagel.

Légende

Guide for Constructing the Letters h and i; Mira calligraphiae monumenta, about 1591-1596. Additional Info: This guide to the construction of the lower-case letters h and i faces the page containing the letters f and g. A fanciful mask dominates the center of the page. A lush cornucopia arises from the top of the mask, and long-necked birds attack from both sides. A furry lap dog beneath an elaborate canopy occupies the lower border, serenely unaware of the scene above. The dog may have symbolic meaning as an embodiment of pure Christian faithfulness.

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Photo12/Heritage Images/Heritage Art

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HRM24A75_341

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Droits gérés

Format disponible

137,7Mo (12,0Mo) / 49,4cm x 69,9cm / 5832 x 8251 (300dpi)

Mots clés

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