Ontwerp van een schrijfvoorbeeld: Faut aymer (...) 1605

This pen-and-ink drawing by Jan van de Velde I, titled "Ontwerp van een schrijfvoorbeeld: Faut aymer (...)", is a fine example of the artist's skill in calligraphy and decorative lettering. Created in 1605, the artwork showcases the beauty and precision of the artist's hand in crafting intricate flourishes and swirling patterns. This example of ornamental penmanship, found at the Rijksmuseum, demonstrates the elegance and artistic potential of lettering as a form of visual expression, often used to enhance the beauty of written texts.