Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 7, recto 1520 - 1530

"Ein ney Furmbüchlein, Page 7, recto" is a page from a larger, printed manuscript by Johann Schönsperger the Younger. Dating to between 1520 and 1530, the page showcases a grid-like pattern with three distinct words: “wie die Welt gibt” (how the world gives). This work demonstrates the Renaissance-era appreciation for intricate letterforms, the artist's ability to manipulate lettering in a decorative manner, and the beauty found within everyday language. The page is part of the Schönsperger's *Ein ney Furmbüchlein* manuscript, a collection of intricate letters and graphic designs, now held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. This example is a beautiful illustration of the artistic ingenuity of Schönsperger, a master of the German *Fraktur* script.