Description: From the famous series " Spiegel der Schrijfkonste" State: Only state. Ref: Fuhring 12705. Famous calligraphy from Jan van de Velde I
Artists and Engravers: Made by 'Simon Frisius' after 'Jan van de Velde I'. Simon Frisius (1580-1629) was active as engraver and etcher. He has a very distintive style. Frisius can be seen as a transitional figure between Mannerism and later styles. Jan van de Velde the Elder (1568-1623), was a Dutch calligrapher, writing teacher, and engraver. He was the father of the engraver Jan van de Velde.
Subject: Antique Master Print, untitled. Calligraphy with German text.
Condition: Good, given age. Margins cropped to the platemark. A tear in the lower left margin (closed with acid-free archival tape). A horizontal fold (original?). General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
Size (in cm): The overall size is ca. 31 x 20.3 cm. The image size is ca. 31 x 20.3 cm.
Size (in inch): The overall size is ca. 12.2 x 8 inch. The image size is ca. 12.2 x 8 inch.
Medium: Engraving on hand laid paper. Watermark: Crowned coat of arms of Bern
Location: TPCLA-A24-33
SKU: 50324
Section: LATPC-MASTERPRINTS
