Roman Majuscule Alphabet 1515 - 1525

Daniel Hopfer's "Roman Majuscule Alphabet" is a masterful example of Renaissance-era printmaking, created between 1515 and 1525. The intricate design features bold, capitalized letters set against a dense background of swirling vines, delicate flowers, and small birds. This intricate detail, characteristic of the period, demonstrates the meticulous craftsmanship of Hopfer, who was a leading figure in the development of the woodcut printing technique. This alphabet was likely intended for decorative use, perhaps as a model for calligraphers or for the embellishment of manuscripts and printed books.